Behind the Blue Ribbon Preview

Behind the Blue Ribbon | Preview
Aug 5, 2025 | 30 sec

Coming August 5th!

Experience the Iowa State Fair as you never have before by going behind-the-scenes with four individuals responsible for maintaining some of its most cherished traditions. Follow a young hog farmer, a corn dog concessionaire, the butter cow sculptor and the fair CEO as they navigate the 11 days of Iowa's biggest celebration and beyond.

Transcript

A long time ago the Iowa State Fair crossed that line from being an event to being part of life.

It's exhilarating.

There's a buzz and an energy.

Everything kind of vibrates.

It's the biggest arena of a show in Iowa.

It's our home away from home.

This is ... where we are in the summer.

There's so much to see here.

Ya can't do it in one or two days.

Join us for this brand new program, August 5th.