Iowa State Fair - Competitions

Sheep Shearing Contest

Sheep Shearing Contest

Aug 14, 2018
4 min
Professionals from across the world compete in the 2018 Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing Contest.
Cowgirl Queen Contest

Cowgirl Queen Contest

Aug 14, 2018
6 min
Girls from across the state compete in the 2018 Cowgirl Queen Contest.
Tall Corn Contest

Tall Corn Contest

Aug 13, 2018
4 min
We stop by Pioneer Hall to find out who grew the tallest stalk of corn.
Canned Vegetables Contest

Canned Vegetables Contest

Aug 13, 2018
4 min
Paul Yeager stops by the Food Center to meet this year's entrants in the canned vegetables contest.
Dollhouses and Miniatures

Dollhouses and Miniatures

Aug 13, 2018
4 min
Check out some teeny, tiny works of craftsmanship at the Cultural Center.
Grape Stomping

Grape Stomping

Aug 13, 2018
4 min
Abby Brown checks out the squishy, fun tradition at the Iowa State Fair.
Twins, Triplets, and More

Twins, Triplets, and More

Aug 13, 2018
3 min
Dan Wardell is seeing double, triple, and more at the Twins and Triplets Contest.
Photo Salon

Photo Salon

Aug 13, 2018
4 min
One of the largest photo exhibits in Iowa happens each year at the Iowa State Fair. Take a look at what these photographers have to offer.
FFA Sheep

FFA Sheep

Aug 13, 2018
4 min
Delaney Howell visits the FFA Sheep contest at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
4-H and FFA Sale of Champions

4-H and FFA Sale of Champions

Aug 19, 2017
6 min
And now the big moment 4-H and FFA members have been waiting for – it’s the Sale of Champions! Iowa PBS’s Mike Pearson brings us the excitement!
AARP Iowa
EMC Insurance Companies
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt administered by the Iowa Treasurer of State

Fair 2015