Iowa State Fair - Competitions

FFA Parade of Champions

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

Big Animals

Aug 13, 2019
5 min
We watch the scales tip at the 2019 Iowa State Fair Big Animals Contest.
Best Banana Bread

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

Monster Arm Wrestling

Aug 13, 2019
4 min
Each year fairgoers gather to compete in this contest of strength.
Ugliest Cake Competition

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

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

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

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

Butter Sculpting

Aug 12, 2019
4 min
A butter sculpting contest held at the Iowa State Fair.
Harmonica Contest

Harmonica Contest

Aug 18, 2018
4 min
Musicians compete at Pioneer Hall for the 2018 Harmonica Contest.
AARP Iowa
EMC Insurance Companies
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt administered by the Iowa Treasurer of State

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