Iowa State Fair - Competitions

4-H Sheep Show

4-H Sheep Show

Aug 17, 2017
3 min
The 4-H Sheep Show is the highlight of many young folks' summer. Iowa PBS's Mike Pearson brings us the excitement!
Biscuit Building Contest

Biscuit Building Contest

Aug 17, 2017
2 min
Highlights from the 2017 Biscuit Contest at the Iowa State Fair.
Flower & Potted Plants

Flower & Potted Plants

Aug 17, 2017
3 min
Combining style and botanical skill, the flower and potted plant show is always a sunny part of the Fair!
Cookout Contest

Cookout Contest

Aug 17, 2017
4 min
The coals are hot, the food is prepped - grab your forks everyone and let’s see what’s cookin’ on the Grand Concourse!
FFA Family

FFA Family

Aug 17, 2017
4 min
Participating in FFA events at the Fair takes lots of preparation. Here’s a family who loves every minute of it!
Queen Contest

Queen Contest

Aug 16, 2017
7 min
Meet the ladies competing for this year's title of Iowa State Fair Queen.
Hot Dog Eating Contest

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Aug 16, 2017
4 min
With a chance to go on to a national level, expert hot dog lovers participate in a dog-eat-dog competition.
Governor's Charity Steer Show

Governor's Charity Steer Show

Aug 16, 2017
4 min
With earnings going to charity, the Governor’s Charity Steer Show has a wonderful impact on many Iowa communities. Mike Pearson is at this popular event.
Queen Interview

Queen Interview

Aug 16, 2017
2 min
Meet the 2017 Iowa State Fair Queen.
Going Bananas (Foods Contest: Banana Bread)

Going Bananas (Foods Contest: Banana Bread)

Aug 16, 2017
3 min
Travis Graven is about to go bananas over a tasty food contest in the Elwell Family Food Center.
AARP Iowa
EMC Insurance Companies
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt administered by the Iowa Treasurer of State

Fair 2015