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Iowa State Fair - Competitions
FFA Parade of Champions
Aug 13, 2019
6 min
Delaney Howell takes a look at the 2019 Iowa State Fair Parade of Champions.
Big Animals
Aug 13, 2019
5 min
We watch the scales tip at the 2019 Iowa State Fair Big Animals Contest.
Best Banana Bread
Aug 13, 2019
4 min
Travis Graven visits the Elwell Family Food Center to sample some of the best banana breads at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.
Monster Arm Wrestling
Aug 13, 2019
4 min
Each year fairgoers gather to compete in this contest of strength.
Ugliest Cake Competition
Aug 12, 2019
4 min
Travis Graven visits the Ellwell Family Food Center to see which bakers can create the ugliest cake at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.
4H Horse Show
Aug 12, 2019
4 min
We meet some of the competitors from the 2019 Iowa State Fair 4H Horse Show.
Arlette Hollister Memorial
Aug 14, 2019
4 min
Celebrate the life of the amazing Arlette Hollister, who coordinated all of the food contests for decades.
Mutton Bustin' with Dan Wardell
Aug 12, 2019
3 min
Dan Wardell meets some super brave kids competing at the Iowa State Fair Mutton Bustin Contest.
Butter Sculpting
Aug 12, 2019
4 min
A butter sculpting contest held at the Iowa State Fair.
Harmonica Contest
Aug 18, 2018
4 min
Musicians compete at Pioneer Hall for the 2018 Harmonica Contest.
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