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IOWA STATE FAIR
2016
AUGUST a 11-21
I O WA S TAT E FA I R . O R G 8 0 0 . 5 4 5 . FA I R1
Mindy’s Welcome
When you talk about the Iowa State Fair, everyone has their own special story about what they do, who they
see, or why they love the Fair. We have people who have been coming for 80 years, from hundreds of miles;
we have people who are going for the first time, and we have families, friends, neighbors and more that
gather for 11 special days each August. Since 1854, we have been a gathering place for food, livestock, and
zany contests. Maintaining tradition has kept us relevant, but we also know that new and exciting things bring
people through the gates each day.
We annually attract more than a million visitors from all over the world. Our Iowa State Fair is award winning,
chart topping, and one of the best, but we couldn’t do it without you. Media partners help us reach our
Fairgoers to tell them about the single largest event in the state and Iowa’s great celebration.
I hope this media guide will be useful as you plan your coverage. You will find entertainment line-ups,
livestock schedules, Fair facts, details about admission and credential requests.
As a reminder, the press office, in the lower level of the Administration Building (southwest corner of the
building), is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily during the Fair for all credentialed media. Desks, computer/phone
charging stations, internet and restrooms are available for your use.
If you have any additional questions or special needs, please call 515/262-3111, ext. 204 or e-mail
[email protected].
See you August 11-21, 2016!
Sincerely,
Mindy Williamson
Marketing Director
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QUESTIONS?
Call 515.262.3111 ext. 204
or 800.545.FAIR
Additional information is
also available at
iowastatefair.org
FUTURE FAIR DATES
AUGUST 10-20, 2017
AUGUST 9-19, 2018
AUGUST 8-18, 2019
AUGUST 13-23, 2020
AUGUST 12-22, 2021
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Table of Contents
Welcome�� 1
Iowa State Fair Overview�� 4
Top 11�� 5-6
About the Fair�� 6-9
.Attendance Figures��6-7
.Blue Ribbon Foundation�� 7
.Fair Board�� 7
Campgrounds�� 7
.Facilities�� 8
.History�� 8-9
.Fair Campaigns�� 9
Competition�� 9-24
.Livestock Awards, Judging and Shows��9-13
.Food Department�� 14-21
.Fine Arts Awards, Judging and Display�� 21-22
.Bill Riley Talent Search�� 22
.Contests�� 22-24
.Entertainment��25-49
.Free Stage Entertainment��25-36
.Grandstand Entertainment�� 37-47
.Grounds Attractions and Strolling Entertainment�� 48-49
.Midway�� 49
.Just for Kids��49-50
.Kids’ Zone�� 49
.Little Hands on the Farm�� 49
.Blue Ribbon Kids�� 49
Credentials and Media Information��50-52
.Types of Credentials�� 51
.Parking�� 51
.Satellite Truck�� 51
.Pre-Fair Pass�� 51
.Ticketed Fair Events�� 51
.Press Office�� 52
.Approval and Delivery�� 52
State Fair Ticket Office�� 52-53
.Advance Discount Tickets�� 52
.Ways to Purchase�� 52
.Fair Fan Pass�� 52
.Family Fun Pack�� 52-53
.Discounted Gate Admission�� 53
.Grandstand Tickets�� 53
.Midway Deals�� 53
Horse Shows��54
Disability Assistance��54
Around the Fair Transportation��54-55
Directions�� 55
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Iowa State Fair Overview
The internationally-acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the
oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting over a million
people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the
state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. It is the true heartbeat of the Midwest,
unequaled and unduplicated.
The Iowa State Fair, the inspiration for the original novel State Fair by Iowan Phil Stong, three motion pictures
and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical, is without a doubt the country’s most famous state fair.
National media frequently rank the Fair as one of the top events in the country. USA Weekend named
the event the #2 choice for summer fun in America, topping New York City’s Times Square, Cedar Point
Amusement Park Resort in Ohio and Disneyland in California. In 2015, USA Today ranked the Iowa State Fair #2
for Best State Fair.
Midwest Living Magazine named the Fair one of the “Top 30 Things Every Midwesterner Should Experience.”
The Fair is also included in The New York Times best-selling travel book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die
and the subsequent travel book, 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. and Canada Before you Die.
Iowa’s fair is known as “America’s classic state fair” because the event features all of the traditional activities
associated with state fairs in its park-like 445-acre setting, the Fair’s home since 1886. The grounds, including
its 160 acres of Campgrounds, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the buildings
pre-date World War I; many are priceless examples of American exposition-style architecture.
Throughout its history, the Fair has been a unique institution, serving to educate, inform and entertain people
from all walks of life. It is an outstanding agricultural showplace, boasting one of the world’s largest livestock
shows. Home to the largest art shows in Iowa, the Fair showcases visual and performing arts with a variety of
special exhibits and activities each day.
The Butter Cow was first sculpted at the 1911 Fair to promote the dairy industry. Since then, the Butter Cow
has had five sculptors. It has also become tradition to craft a companion sculpture.
Each year hundreds of manufacturers and industrial representatives clamor to rent coveted exhibit space. In
addition to its tremendous growth in agriculture and industry, the Fair is also an entertainment hot-spot for
Iowa and the Midwest.
Several stages feature more than half a million dollars worth of spectacular entertainment free with gate
admission. Internationally-acclaimed performers thrill thousands of fans in the Grandstand, Iowa’s original
outdoor concert venue. Hundreds of exhibitors and concessionaires feature quality merchandise and tasty
foods. Hundreds of displays, exhibitions, demonstrations, unique attractions and all kinds of competition – for
fun, for ribbons and for the pride of being chosen best – make Iowa’s Fair one of the biggest and best.
In 1881, historian James Wilson noted that, “One of the most valuable effects of the State Fair is the
fraternizing, humanizing consequences of bringing our people together...No one meets and mingles with
20,000 Iowa men, women and children on the Fairgrounds - the only place they can be brought
together - without growth of sympathy.”
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Top 11
Each year, the Iowa State Fair introduces several new foods, attractions and programming to its line-up. The
following are 11 of the most notable at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.
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NOTHING COMPARES TO MY STATE FAIR
From family traditions and childhood memories to must-see exhibits and foods you have to eat,
everyone has their own unique State Fair story. This year we are celebrating those aspects that make
the Iowa State Fair uniquely yours. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and anxiously await the
new and exciting things at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Stop by a selfie station during the Fair, and share your
Iowa State Fair experience with those near and far. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MyIowaStateFair. Let’s
celebrate what makes the Iowa State Fair so uniquely special in 2016.
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REMODELED MILKING PARLOR
Stop by the renovated milking parlor, located on the north side of the Cattle Barn, to get a glimpse
into the day in the life of a dairy farmer. With updated equipment and additional milking stalls, you’re
sure to get a front row view of the action. Cows will be milked daily at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Make sure to stop
by the Boulevard of Dairy Breeds while you are there to see six main breeds of dairy cattle in Iowa with handson activities, baby calves, and the favorite “I Milked a Cow” display.
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HEDRICK’S PIG RACES
Fairgoers will squeal with delight as they watch baby pigs outfitted in racing silks compete for the
grand prize. It will be snout to snout action and thrills with plenty of pig pun comedy at every race.
This event is sure to be a crowd pleaser for all ages. Make your way to the Kids’ Zone near Little Hands on the
Farm to watch saw dust fly and cheer on your favorite pig as they race for a cookie on a silver platter. Race
times are 11 a.m., 2, and 5 p.m. daily with an additional 6:30 p.m. race on weekends.
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OPENING DAY CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Enjoy $3 off the purchase of an admission ticket with the donation of three cans of non-perishable
food on Thursday, August 11. Donations will be accepted at all gates from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will
be donated to the Food Bank of Iowa. One in eight Iowans are food insecure, so this is a great opportunity to
enjoy the Iowa State Fair while helping Iowans in need.
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OMAN FAMILY YOUTH INN RENOVATIONS
Built from 1939-42, renovations on the 74 year old building began back in 2014, and we are proud to
announce the work is finished. Hundreds of exhibitors call the Oman Family Youth Inn home during
the Fair, and thanks to generous contributions, they will enjoy air conditioned accommodations with new
restroom facilities and mattresses. The downstairs kitchen also received an update, and elevators were added
for accessibility. On the main level you can find a new stage and auditorium with balcony seating. We invite
you to come see all the improvements and enjoy daily Olympic coverage from WHOTV 13.
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FAIRLYMPICS
Come watch the Olympics Iowa State Fair-style every day on the Grand Concourse at 4:30p.m. Cheer
on your favorite Fairlympic team as they compete in a chore-themed relay race. Each day, two teams
of five meet up to go head-to-head for Fair Gold. Teams will have to carry a hay bale, throw cow chips through
a tire, pedal a kid’s tractor, be a human wheelbarrow, and chomp a corndog and chug lemonade. The fastest
time to complete the race will take home an Iowa State Fair Fairlympics medal and bragging rights.
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RUNNING WITH THE BULL STRAW SCULPTURE
Stop by Ruan Plaza to catch Brian Sobaski’s larger than life straw sculpture. Titled “Running With
the Bull,” this oversized sculpture is described as a playful story of farm animals having a ball. All of
your favorite farm animals featured will be made out of locally sourced straw. Stop by each day to see the
sculpture as it takes over the landscape during the Fair.
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NEW FOODS
Indulge in 26 new foods from delectable desserts on-a-stick to new twists on old favorites. Try a
savory selection like the Ultimate Bacon Brisket Grilled Cheese offered at the Rib Shack on the north
side of Walnut Square, Pride of Iowa Wrap at GMig’s Wrap southeast of the Varied Industries Building, Loaded
Taters on a Stick at The Grater Taters and Not Your Mama’s Taco at the Iowa Turkey Federation, both located
west of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Or, satisfy your sweet tooth with the Ice Cream Nachos located at
Benoit’s Nutty Bar & Root Beer Floats east of the Anne & Bill Riley Stage and Apple Fritter Bites at Applishus
with several locations around the Fairgrounds.
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DISCOVERY GARDEN PAVED PATH
Step on over to the Discovery Garden outside the Agriculture Building to see the new permeable
pathway through the garden. This new path not only provides easier access for Fairgoers, but is also
eco-friendly. Made of layers of crushed regional stone and recycled glass, water is able to infiltrate the layers
and return to the soil and ground water below. With infiltration, ground water is recharged and replenished
with cool, clean ground water in a more natural way. Stop and talk to one of the Master Gardeners for more
information about pervious paving and get information on the vast selection of plants throughout the
garden.
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THE GANTRY SHOW
The Gantry Show is a world-renown pedal powered, theatrical circus spectacle! Towering over
the crowd, the 18 foot high structure features multiple acts such as contortion, Chinese poles and
trapeze while rolling and spinning down the Grand Concourse. This modern twist on the circus caravan
features original music, costumes and world class talent. Catch them strolling the Fairgrounds every day at
12:30, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
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FAIR TEXT ALERTS
Stay up to date on the latest Iowa State Fair news and events with Iowa State Fair text alerts! Text
FAIR to 75782 for special offers, updates on concerts and daily activities, weather alerts and more.
Animal lover? Text BABY to 75782 to receive updates when new babies are born at the Animal Learning Center.
Message frequency varies. No purchase necessary. By texting, you agree to receive autodialed marketing
messages at the number provided. Message & data rates may apply. For Terms & Conditions and Privacy
Policy, visit: https://mp.vibescm.com/c/s40oh5.
About the Fair
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
The State Fair is Iowa’s largest event, annually attracting a million visitors from all over the Midwest, as well as
the rest of the U.S. and many foreign countries. Attendance figures for the past several years:
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1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
857,550
873,719
889,042
891,160
893,994
913,263
789,911
919,680
1997
946,239
1998 941,329
1999 969,523
2000 978,841
2001 985,780
2002 1,008,174
2003 1,012,309
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
1,053,978
1,005,238
1,013,557
1,003,210
1,109,150
1,006,501
2010 967,381
2011 1,080,959
2012 1,097,142
20131,047,246
20141,015,902
2015 1,117, 398
The Fair ran 10 days from 1951-1975; the 1976 Bicentennial Fair ran 12 days; from 1977-1988, the Fair ran 11
days; in 1989 they became 12-day events; in 1992 the Fair reverted to the 11-day schedule. Traditionally, the
Fair ended eight days before Labor Day. In 1994, the Fair Board moved Fair dates up a week to accommodate
increasingly earlier school start dates. Thus, the Fair now ends the Sunday two weeks before Labor Day.
BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation was established by the Fair Board to conduct major capital
campaigns for the renovation and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Since its inception in
1993, the Foundation has raised over $115 million through individual contributions, state appropriations, inkind services, and corporate, federal and state grants.
FAIR BOARD
The Iowa State Fair Board consists of the Governor, the Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and
the President of Iowa State University; two directors from each of six geographic districts; and a secretary/
manager/CEO. During the annual State Agricultural Convention in December, representatives of county fairs
elect State Fair Board members.
GARY VANAERNAM
ALAN BROWN,
PRESIDENT
North Central District,
Hampton
JOHN HARMS,
VICE-PRESIDENT
Northeast District,
Monticello
DAVE HOFFMAN,
TREASURER
Northwest District,
LeMars
RANDY BROWN
South Central District,
Osceola
TENNIE CARLSON
North Central District,
Stratford
DARWIN GAUDIAN
Northwest District,
Primghar
GARY MCCONNELL
Southeast District,
Bloomfield
JERRY PARKIN
South Central District,
Earlham
ROBERT SCHLUTZ
Southeast District,
Columbus Junction
C.W. THOMAS
Southwest District,
Guthrie Center
PAUL VAASSEN
Northeast District,
Debuque
Southwest District,
Exira
HONORABLE
TERRY BRANSTAD
Director by Office Held Governor,
State of Iowa, Des Moines
Represented by Honorable
Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
HONORABLE
BILL NORTHEY
Director by Office Held
Secretary of Agriculture
and Land Stewardship, Des Moines
Represented by Michael Naig
DR. STEVEN LEATH
Director by Office Held President,
Iowa State University, Ames
Represented by
Dr. John Lawrence
GARY SLATER
Fair Secretary/Manager/CEO,
Des Moines
CAMPGROUNDS
Sprinkled with Iowa wildflowers and shaded by century-old hickory, oak and walnut trees, the 160-acre State
Fair Campgrounds are perfect for summer or Fairtime relaxation. Fairtime camping population grows to more
than 4,000 campsites and an estimated 10,000 people.
Camping facilities include 2,300 sites with water and electrical and 734 sites with full hook-ups: water,
electrical, and sewer. Four dumping stations allow convenient waste disposal for RVs and trailers. Three large
bathhouses with showers, toilets and sinks accommodate thousands. A safe shelter, including an office and
bathhouse, was completed in 2003.
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FACILITIES
The 130-year-old Fairgrounds cover approximately 450 acres. Most of the Fair’s major buildings pre-date
World War I. While the Fair had operated in the black for many years, maintenance funds had never kept up
with need and many facilities had critically deteriorated. In 1993, the Blue Ribbon Foundation was created and
charged with raising funds to preserve and renovate the grounds.
Several Fair buildings, including the Agriculture Building (1904) and Sheep Barn (1915, 1923, and 1939), are
priceless examples of classic, exposition-style architecture. The Oman Family Youth Inn, a Works Progress
Administration (WPA) project (1939) is an outstanding example of Art Deco. Other major buildings (and dates
of construction):
Pioneer Hall (1886)
Grandfather’s Barn (original farmstead, 1886, renovated 2009)
Livestock Pavilion (1902, renovated 1989)
Agriculture Building (1904)
Horse Barn (1907, renovated 1909, 1912 and 1929)
Swine Barn (1907)
Administration Building (1908, renovated 1997)
Grandstand (1909, expanded 1927 and renovated 1990)
Varied Industries Building (1911, renovated 2002)
John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn (1914 and 1920)
Sheep Barn (1915, expanded 1923 and 1939)
Ye Old Mill (circa 1921)
Cultural Center (1949, renovated 1981 and 2014)
Family Theaters (1956, renovated 1997)
Pigeon, Poultry and Rabbit Building (1963)
Walnut Center (1989)
Elwell Family Food Center (1990, renovated 2009)
Department of Natural Resources Building (1926-1929)
FFA Display Building (1998)
Susan Knapp Amphitheater (2006)
Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center (2007)
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum (1887, former Polk County Headquarters Building, renovated in 2007)
Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center (began in 2007, completed in 2010)
Oman Family Youth Inn (1939, renovated in 2016)
HISTORY
The first Fair was held in 1854, in Fairfield, with an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 people in attendance and a
budget of $323. From 1855 to 1879, the Fair was held in the following cities:
Fairfield 1855
Muscatine 1856-1857
Oskaloosa 1858-1859
Iowa City 1860-1861
Dubuque 1862- 1863
Burlington 1864-1866
Clinton 1867-1868
Keokuk 1869-1870, 1874-1875
Cedar Rapids 1871-1873, 1876-1878
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The Fair moved to Des Moines in 1879. The Legislature appropriated $50,000 for the purchase of the present
location in 1884, on the condition that the City of Des Moines raised an equal sum for site improvements. The
new Fairgrounds were dedicated on September 7, 1886. Thus, the 1986 Fair marked the 100th anniversary
of the Fairgrounds; that same year the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District was officially
entered in the National Register of Historic Places.
FAIR CAMPAIGNS
1967 Our Pioneer Heritage
1968 Our Gay 90s Heritage
1969 Our Roaring 20s Heritage
1970 Discover Iowa
1971 Discover Mexico
1972 Discover Canada
1973 Discover Hawaii
1974 The Discoverers
1975 The Colonizers
1976 Spirit of Iowa
1977 New Horizons
1978 Take a Closer Look
1979 Get In Touch With Iowa
1980 Celebrate, Iowa
1981 So Much More to Go For
1984 Just See Us Now
1985Augustfest!
1986 Come Home to the Iowa State Fair
1987 Celebrate an American Classic
1988 An Old-Fashioned Good Time
1989 For An Old-Fashioned Good Time
1990 Iowa’s Blue Ribbon Fun Fest
1991 Iowa’s Blue Ribbon Fun Fest
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013 2014 2015
2016
The Only Fun of Its Kind
The Fun and Only
Let Yourself Go
Go For It!
Way Too Much Fun
Knock Yourself Out
Zero In, August 10-20, 2000
It’s a Winner!
The Big One
One In A Million
Still The One
American’s Favorite Fair, and it’s in your own backyard
Only at the Fair
Sounds Like Fun
U Gotta Love It
State Fair Time
Non Stop Fun
Celebrating 100 Years of the Butter Cow
It’s Fairlicious
Happiness Is
Amazingly Amusing
Fair Tour
Nothing Compares to MY State Fair
Competition
LIVESTOCK AWARDS, JUDGING AND SHOWS
Sale of Champions
During the prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions, 16 4-H and FFA exhibitors sell their champion
livestock to hometown and national supporters. The animals represent the Grand and Reserve Grand
Champions in each of their respective species as selected during the Fair’s livestock shows. The Iowa State Fair
features one of the largest livestock shows in the world and winning a class – let alone showing a champion
animal – is highly coveted.
The Sale of Champions is managed by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) and is hosted
at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, in the Penningroth Media Center inside the John & Emily Putney Family
Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer. For more information about the Sale of Champions and the IFAA, please
visit the IFAA website (ifaa.org).
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Last year’s sale raised $339,850 and broke six records. When combined with the $226,000 of scholarships and
performance and carcass awards, almost $566,450 was awarded to young livestock exhibitors through the
auspices of the IFAA. Since the inception of the Sale of Champions in 1988, the IFAA has given out more than
$67.3 million through sale proceeds and scholarships to deserving youth participating in agricultural-related
projects and interested in agricultural-related careers.
Livestock Schedule of Events
The Iowa State Fair holds one of the largest livestock shows in the world. 17,350 open class, 4-H and FFA
animals were entered into the 2015 Fair. Following is the schedule of show, award and judging events.
Tuesday, August 9
12:30 p.m.
4-H Horse Show – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2 p.m.
4-H Horse Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Wednesday, August 10
8 a.m.
4-H Horse Show - Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows and Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena 10 a.m.
FFA Horse Show – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
10:30 a.m. Swine Showmanship- Swine Barn
Afternoon FFA Sheep – Carcass Lamb Evaluation – Sheep Barn
1:30 p.m.
4-H Dairy Judging Contest – Swine Barn
6 p.m.
FFA Beef Cattle – Performance Beef – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Thursday, August 11
8 a.m.
Dairy Cattle Show: Holstein- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
4-H Horse Show – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
4-H Poultry Show- Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
FFA Sheep Show: Market – Sheep Barn
FFA Swine Show: Breeding, Purebred Market – Swine Barn
8:30 a.m.
Dairy Cattle –Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
9 a.m.
Sheep Show: Corriedale – Sheep Barn
10 a.m. FFA Beef Cattle Show: Breeding- Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
11:45 a.m.
Dairy Cattle Show – All Breed Novice – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Noon
Big Ram Contest – Sheep Barn
FFA Horse Show – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1 p.m.
Sheep Show: Rambouillet – Sheep Barn
Big Boar Contest – Swine Barn
FFA Rabbit Show – Swine Barn
2 p.m. FFA Swine Show: Derby- Swine Barn
6 p.m.
Wool Show – Sheep Barn
7 p.m.
Super Bull Contest – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
7:30 p.m. FFA Swine: Blue & Gold Gilt Sale – Swine Barn
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Friday, August 12
8 a.m.
Sheep Show: Long Wool – Sheep Barn
FFA: Sheep Show: Breeding and Commercial – Sheep Barn
FFA: Swine Show: Crossbred Market – Swine Barn
8:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show: Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey – Pioneer Livestock Pavillion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
9 a.m.
Horse Show: Farm Team – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Cowboy Mounted Shooting – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:45 a.m.
Dairy Cattle Show: Kiddie Kattle Kapers – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Noon
Sheep Show: Columbia – Sheep Barn
5 p.m.
Horse Show: Pony Pulling – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
6 p.m.
Sheep Show: Montadale – Sheep Barn
6:30 p.m.
Cowgirl Queen Contest – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Saturday, August 13
7:30 a.m.
4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
8 a.m.
Horse Show: Quarter Horse, Western (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Feeder Calf – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Poultry Show- Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
10 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Maine-Anjou – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Egg Rolling Contest – Hill south of Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
10:30 a.m.
Junior Egg Rolling Contest (ages 12 and under) – Hill south of Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
11:30 a.m.
Sheep Shearing Contest – Sheep Barn
3 p.m. Dairy Cattle- Supreme Champion Selection- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
3:30 p.m.
FFA Parade of Champions – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
4 p.m.
Governor’s Charity Steer Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
6:30 p.m.
Horse Pulling – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Sunday, August 14
8 a.m.
Horse Show: Quarter Horse – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9 a.m.
Horse Show: Miniature – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
4-H Swine Skilathon – Swine Barn
10 a.m.
“Spin and Knit,” a wool spinning demonstration– Sheep Barn
Rooster Crowing Contest- Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
11 a.m.
Chicken Washing and Blow-Drying Demonstration (also at 1 p.m.)- Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
1 p.m.
4-H Swine Showmanship – Swine Barn
4-H Sheep Skilathon – Sheep Barn
3:30 p.m.
4-H Sheep Showmanship – Sheep Barn
5 p.m.
Youth Livestock Judging Contest – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
6 p.m.
Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Monday, August 15
7:30 a.m.
4-H Sheep Show: Market – Sheep Barn
8 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Limousin – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Horse Show: Belgian, Miniature (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
4-H Swine Show: Breeding – Swine Barn
9 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Dexter- Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
11 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Limousin – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Horse Show: Shire (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1 p.m.
Beef Cattle Show: South Devon – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
2:30 p.m.
4-H Beef Showmanship – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
3 p.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Jr. South Devon, Jr. Lowline - Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena 11
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
Heaviest and Lightest Regeon - Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Stock Show University– Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Tuesday, August 16
7:30 a.m.
4-H Sheep Show: Breeding – Sheep Barn
4-H Beef Cattle Show: Breeding – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
8 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Angus – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature (also at 5 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
4-H Swine Show – Market – Swine Barn
9 a.m.
Pigeon Show– Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
11a.m. Celebrity One Loft Pigeon Race– Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
Noon Pigeon Rolling: American Parlor Roller Association Sanctions Meet- Southeast of Gate 6
4:30 p.m.
4-H Parade of Breeding Heifer Champions – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
5 p.m. Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6 p.m.
4-H Beef Cattle Show: Beef of Merit – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
7:30 p.m.
Horse Show: Society – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
7:30 a.m.
4-H Beef Cattle Show: Market – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
8:30 a.m. Stock Dog Trials – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9 a.m.
Horse Show: Society (also at 1 & 7 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:30 p.m.
4-H Meat Goat Skilathon – Swine Barn
2 p.m.
Sheep Show: Dorset – Sheep Barn
3:30 p.m.
4-H Meat Goat Showmanship – Swine Barn
4:30 p.m.
4-H Parade of Market Beef Champions – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
6 p.m.
Sheep Show: Southdown – Sheep Barn
6:30 p.m.
Rabbit Agility Demonstration – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
Thursday, August 18
8 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Hereford, Salers – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Show – Swine Barn
Sheep Show: Shropshire – Sheep Barn
Swine Show: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China, Spotted – Swine Barn
9 a.m.
Horse Show: Society (also at 1 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:30 a.m.
4-H Rabbit Show – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
10 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show – Jr. Salers – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Noon
FFA and 4-H Meat Goat Show: Market – Swine Barn
2 p.m.
Sheep Show: Hampshire – Sheep Barn
3 p.m.
Swine Sale: Berkshire, Chester White, and Spotted – Swine Barn
4:30 p.m. Beef Cattle Show: Jr. Red Angus – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
6 p.m.
Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Beef Cattle Show – Jr. Miniature Hereford – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena Sheep Show – Baby Doll Southdown – Sheep Barn
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Friday, August 19
8 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Gelbvieh, Red Angus – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Dairy Goat Show: Open Junior Doe – Swine Barn
Horse Show: Percheron (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Swine Show: Hampshire, Duroc, Yorkshire – Swine Barn
FFA and 4-H Meat Goat Show: Breeding – Swine Barn
8:30 a.m.
Sheep Show: Wether Sire/Dam – Sheep Barn
9 a.m.
Horse Show: Clydesdale (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:30 a.m.
Mutton Bustin’ Sign-Up (also at 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30 p.m.) – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
10 a.m.
Mutton Bustin’ (also at Noon, 2, 4 & 6:30 p.m.; registration begins 30 minutes before each contest) – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
1 p.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Miniature Hereford – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
2 p.m.
Swine Sale: Hampshire, Duroc, Yorkshire – Swine Barn
3 p.m. Beef Cattle Show: Simmental Bulls– Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
5 p.m.
Sheep Sale: Wether Sire/Dam – Sheep Barn
6 p.m.
Dairy Goat Show: Costume Class – Swine Barn
Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Largest Rabbit Contest – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
8 p.m.
Dairy Goat Celebrity Milking Contest – Swine Barn
Saturday, August 20
7:30 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Shorthorn, Simmental Females – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
8 a.m. Dairy Goat Show: Open Senior Doe – Swine Barn
Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Llama Show – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Sheep Show: Suffolk, Oxofrd Down – Sheep Barn
9 a.m.
Rabbit Show – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building
1 p.m. Beef Cattle Show: Charolais – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
2 p.m.
4-H and FFA Sale of Champions – Penningroth Media Center, John and Emily Putney Family
Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
5:30 p.m.
Meat Goat Show – Swine Barn
6 p.m.
Dairy Goat Show: Obstacle Course – Swine Barn
Llama Limbo Contest – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
7 p.m.
Llama Futurity Show – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
8 p.m.
Dairy Goat Sale: Select Breeders – Swine Barn
Sunday, August 21
8 a.m.
Angora Goat Show – Sheep Barn
Dog Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
Llama Show – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Swine Show: Hawkeye Market – Swine Barn
9 a.m.
Boer Goat Show – Swine Barn
9:15 a.m.
4-H Dog Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
10 a.m.
Horse Show: Horse Drill Teams Exhibition (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1 p.m.
Sheep Show: Jackpot Lambs – Sheep Barn
3 p.m.
Horse Show: Supreme Six-Horse Hitch – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
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FOOD DEPARTMENT
The Iowa State Fair boasts a food competition that is unlike any other Fair, with 203 food divisions and
809 classes. Over the 11-day course of competition, over $72,000 in prizes will be awarded, including Fair
premiums and special sponsorship prizes and cash rewards. Judging for the Food Department competitions
takes place daily in the four judging rooms located in the Elwell Family Food Center.
Monday, August 8
Judging Room 1
11 a.m. Decorated Cakes
Tuesday, August 9
Judging Room 1
1 p.m.
Butter Kernel Corn Creations
Judging Room 2
11 a.m. Canned Relishes
Noon Canned Savory Sauces, Meats & Poultry
Judging Room 3
11 a.m. Jello
Noon C&H Canned Conserves
1 p.m. It’s a “Wrap” with Azteca Tortillas
Judging Room 4
9 a.m. Meeting-Judges’ Canning
10:30 a.m. Canned Vegetables
12:30 p.m. Canning with Mrs. Wages
2 p.m. Famous Dave’s Canned Pickles
Judging Room 1
9 a.m. Casey’s Intermediate Favorite Creations
10:30a.m.
Casey’s Junior Favorite Creations
Noon Casey’s Intermediate Favorite Creations
1:30 p.m. Casey’s Junior Favorite Creations
Judging Room 2
9 a.m.
C&H Canned Marmalades
11 a.m. C&H Classic Iowa Canned Jellies
2 p.m. Keith’s Beer Breads
Judging Room 3
9:30 a.m. Grandma Butorac’s Povitica
11a.m. AllSpice Cookie Contest
Noon C&H Classic Iowa Canned Jams
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Judging Room 4
10:30 a.m. C&H Canned Preserves
Noon C&H Canned Fruits
1 p.m. 3 p.m. C&H Canned Fruit Butters
Gluten-Free with Pampered Chef
Thursday, August 11
Judging Room 1
11 a.m.
Hy-Vee Smiles in Every Aisle
2 p.m.
Knapp’s Build Your Best Cheesecake
3 p.m.
Sweet to Eat
Judging Room 2
10 a.m. Cinnamon Ridge Favorite Cheese Curd
11:30 a.m. Chuck E. Cheese’s Ugliest Cake
1 p.m. Best Wing Sauce
2 p.m. Ultimate Banana Bread
3 p.m. Bubba’s Fried Chicken Challenge
Judging Room 3
10:30 a.m.
Best Borscht
11:30 a.m. Favorite Tone’s Blend for Everyday Dining
12:30 p.m. Favorite Tone’s Recipe That I Love to Bake
1:30 p.m. Favorite Tone’s Blend for Snacks & Appetizers
3:30 p.m.
Let’s Have Tea
Judging Room 4
11a.m. Nan’s Nummiest Cookies
Noon Tammie’s No Bake Desserts
12:30 p.m. Calling All Cupcakes
1:30 p.m.
Key Lime Challenge
3 p.m.
Kids, the King and Brownies
Friday, August 12
Judging Room 1
10 a.m.
Ruth Shoop’s Favorite Apple Dumplings
11a.m. Tassel Ridge Creations
Noon Miracle Whip Salads
1p.m.
Nostalgic Comfort Food
2 p.m.
Neubrand’s Worlds Greatest Steak Contest
3:30 p.m. Iowa Orchards Creations
Judging Room 2
10a.m. Chocolate Storybook Candies
11 a.m. A Chocolate A-Fair Contest
Noon Microwave Cooking for Young & Old
1p.m. Krusteaz Kreations
3 p.m.
Deloris Jacobson Memorial Men’s Cookie Baking
Judging Room 3
10 a.m. Fair on a Stick
11 a.m.
Iowa’s Best Peanut Brittle
Noon
Quaker Up - All Day Goodness
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1 p.m.
2 p.m. 3 p.m. Cooking with Coffee
Dutch Cheese: Isn’t is Good-a?
Scenic Valley Pumpkin Patch Cookies
Judging Room 4
9:30 a.m. Iowa Bed & Breakfast Quick Breads
11:30 a.m. AllSpice Chili Contest
12:30 p.m.
Favorite Book Desserts 2:00 p.m. Auntie Gay’s Lasagna
3:00 p.m.
Mine is the Best BBQ Sauce
Saturday, August 13
Judging Room 1
10 a.m.
Gold Medal Flour Cookie Contest
11a.m.
Bud Elwell’s Old Fashion Fudge
Noon Our Iowa Church Cookbook Favorites
1 p.m.
Use Your Noodle
2:30 p.m. King Arthur Flour Yeast Rolls
Judging Room 2
10 a.m.
Desserts for Christina
11:30 a.m. Chicken Cuisine
1 p.m. Chocolate Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
2 p.m. Locally Grown- Iowa Fresh
3 p.m.
Favorite Frosted Sugar Cookies
Judging Room 3
10 a.m.
Dessert on a Stick
11 a.m. My Best Dish
Noon Vera Towne’s Chocolate Pecan Pie
2 p.m. Great Purple Cupcake Project
3 p.m. Taste of Honey Challenge
Judging Room 4
9 a.m. King Arthur Flours’ Gluten Free Desserts
10 a.m. King Arthur Flour Bread
12:30 p.m. France Miller’s famous White Bread
1:30 p.m. Scones with a Twist
3 p.m. Gridiron Goodies
4 p.m. Best of the Wurst
Sunday, August 14
Judging Room 1
10 a.m.
Dutch Oven Cooking
11a.m. Sunday Dinner at Mom’s (Grandma’s)
Noon
All Iowa raised Mac N’ Cheese
1p.m. Our Family Recipe Book
2 p.m.
The Great American Spam Championship
3:30 p.m. Homemade Angel Food Cake
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Judging Room 2
10:00 a.m. Hotel Pattee Cookie of the Year
11:30 a.m.
Biscuit Building
1:30 p.m. Create a Family Baking Legacy
3 p.m. McDonald’s Desserts
Judging Room 3
9:30 a.m. All About Sausage
Noon
Barilla Pasta& Sauce
2 p.m. North “40” Pie Contest
3 p.m. The Impossible Recipe
Judging Room 4
10 a.m.
Beginner’s Contest
11a.m. Desserts for Jake
1:30 p.m.
Piper’s Homemade Candies
2:30 p.m. World’s Tallest Leprechaun St. Patrick’s Day Treats
3:30 p.m. O Come All Ye Cookies
Monday, August 15
Judging Room 1
10:30 a.m. Machine Shed & Gold Medal Flour Pies (also in rooms 2 and 3)
2 p.m. AllSpice Snack Mix
3:30 p.m. Cockadoodle-Do Casserole
Judging Room 2
2:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Favorites
3:30 p.m. AllSpice Ice Cream
Judging Room 3
2 p.m.
It’s Soy Amazing
Judging Room 4
10:30 a.m.
It’s a Berry Good Dessert
Noon Super Special Soups
1:30 p.m. Make It with Lard
3 p.m. Dei Fratelli Tomato
4 p.m. A Cookie Jar for the Armed Forces
Tuesday, August 16
Judging Room 1
9:30 a.m. Creative Crepes y Le Jardin
Noon My Most Creative C&H Sugar Cookie
1:30 p.m. Best Dry Rub
3:30 p.m.
Best Recipe Spin-Off Dessert
Judging Room 2
11 a.m. AllSpice Party Dip Contest
1 p.m. Snappy Popcorn Creations
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2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Make It “Sweet” with C&H Sugar
Szathmary Collection of Historic Recipes
Judging Room 3
10 a.m. Best Fruit Cobbler, Bettie or Buckle
Noon
Puckerbrush Potluck
1 p.m. Mother Podolak’s Chili Contest
2 p.m. Coach’s Favorite Rhubarb Contest
3 p.m. Old Thresher’s Family Reunion
Judging Room 4
9:30 a.m. Dorothy Lynch Gluten Free Cooking Contest
11:30 a.m.
Gourmet Mini Parfaits
3:00 p.m. Kraft’s Kreations with Velveeta
Main Floor
Noon Older Iowans’ Cookie Decorating
2:30 p.m. Cookie Decorating Winners Posted
Judging Room 1 Noon Mrs. Grimes Chili Cook Off
1 p.m. Purnell Old Folks’ Sausage Cook Off
3p.m.
Iowa’s Big Four
4 p.m.
Clabber Girl Biscuits
Judging Room 2
10 a.m. Des Moines Register’s Hog (and Corn) Heaven
11 a.m. Kid’s Egg-On-A-Stick Decorating
Noon Quiche Me In the Morning
2:30 p.m. Cooking with Sorghum
Judging Room 3
10 a.m. Something Hot
12:30 p.m. Sea Food Prepared in the Heartland
1:30 p.m. My School Sack Lunch
3:30 p.m.
All American Apple Pie
Judging Room 4
10 a.m.
Innovative Chocolate
11a.m. Cooking with Cookies’ Sauces & Seasonings
Noon Cookies’ Salsa Creation
1:30 p.m. Ostrich: The Smart Choice
2 p.m. Sleepy Hollow Appetizer Contest
4 p.m. The Carrington Classic Cadillac Cake
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Thursday, August 18
Main Floor
11 a.m. Kids’ Cookie Decorating
1:30 p.m. Cookie Decorating Winners Posted
Judging Room 1
10 a.m. Midwest Living & Gold Medal Flour Cookies (Bar Molded or Pressed Ethnic
Noon My Best Dream Field’s Pasta Dish
1 p.m. Cooking with Mr. Dee’s
2 p.m.
Our Front Porch Books Favorite Fair Foods
3 p.m. Energy Snacks for the Field
Judging Room 2
10 a.m. Fair Delicious
11 a.m. Salsa Sensations
Noon Ice Cream Flavor Creation
1 p.m. Kid’s Ice Cream Dessert
2 p.m. Critter Cupcakes
3 p.m. Ugliest Ice Cream
4 p.m.
Sunflower Kernels Recipe
Judging Room 3
10 a.m. Sink Your Teeth into Something Savory with Sage
11 a.m. Kids’ Graham Cracker Creations
Noon
My Grandparents’ Favorite Food
1 p.m.
Create a Winner With Gurley’s
3 p.m. You’re Gonna Want Mo’!
Judging Room 4
10 a.m. Whole Grain Breads With Red Star Platinum Yeast
11:30 a.m. Wildest Best Tasting Pizza
1 p.m. Mariani Dried Fruit
2 p.m. The Best Dipping Sauce Ever
3 p.m.
My Favorite Meat Loaf
4 p.m. My Animal Face Cakes
Friday, August 19
Judging Room 1
10 a.m. Midwest Living & Gold Medal Flour Cookies
1 p.m.
Thelma’s Creative Cookie Contest
2:30 p.m. C&H Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation
3:30 p.m. World’s Greatest Taco
Judging Room 2
10 a.m. Flavored Homemade Marshmallows
11 a.m. Foods Made with Honey
Noon Picklicious Recipes with Gedney Pickles
1 p.m. Best Templeton Rye Dessert
2 p.m. Spud Studs
Judging Room 3
10 a.m.
Best Templeton Rye Appetizer
11:30 a.m. Egg-ceptional Egg Cooking Contest
1 p.m. Healthy Creations Fruit Pizza
2:30 p.m. Kid Snack with Live Healthy Iowa
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3:30 p.m. Snack Time with Live Healthy Iowa
Judging Room 4
10 a.m. Liquerr’lish Desserts
11 a.m. Gluten Free Appetizers
Noon Creations with Mrs. Clark’s Dressings
1 p.m. Fudge
2 p.m. My Favorite Ice Cream Topping
3 p.m. Candy Chemistry
Saturday, August 20
Judging Room 1
10:30 a.m.
Best Pita Sandwich
11:30 a.m. Eating without Heating
12:30 p.m. Fast, Healthy & Tasty
1:30 p.m.
A Pie Story
2:30 p.m.
Man Cave’s Fajita Sausage Fiesta
Judging Room 2
10 a.m. Billion Dollar Cookie Contest
11 a.m. Best Pie Made with Keebler Pie Crust
Noon Best Cheesecake Made with Keebler Graham Crust
2 p.m. Mushroom Mania
Judging Room 3
10:30 a.m. Christmas Party Desserts
11:30 a.m. Can You Curry That?
12:30 p.m. Christmas Favorites
Judging Room 4
10:30 a.m. Souper Soups
11:30 a.m. Spotlighting Spuds
12:30 p.m. Goldie’s Chicken Lickin’ Wings Contest
FOOD SEMINAR AND SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 11
10 a.m.
How to Get Started with Food Entries by the Number - Pat Berry (Room 1)
Food Myths 101 - Amanda Hagenow, Hy-Vee Dietitian (Room 4)
2:30 p.m.
Iowa Egg council - Cristen Clark (Room 2)
4 p.m.
Farm to fork - Will Fett, Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (Room 1)
Birthday Cake Basics - Brandy Gosseoin and Kristi Stowers, Fareway Bakeries (Room 3)
Friday, August 12
10:30 a.m.
The Raw Truth: How to Eat for Better Health - Sherri Clark (Room 4)
2 p.m.
Iowa Egg Council - Cristen Clark (Room 2)
4 p.m.
Microwave Cooking - Debbie Wise (Room 4)
Saturday, August 13
1 p.m.
Iowa Egg Council - Cristen Clark (Room 3)
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4 p.m.
Two Chicks from the Sticks - Jill Means (Room 2)
Sunday, August 14
10:30 a.m.
Creating Your Family History in a Cookbook - Dianna Shonrock (Room 3)
Noon
Baking with Less Fat & Sugar - Mary Petersen (Room 4)
Monday, August 15
3 p.m.
Baking Tips - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 3)
Tuesday, August 16
10 a.m.
Charge Up Your Breakfast with Whole Grains - Hailey Boudreau and Chef, Hy-Vee Dietitian (Room 2)
10:30 a.m. Desserts: A cure for Youth Sweet Tooth - Bette Dryer (Room 4)
11 a.m.
Dehydrating: Another Way to Preserve Food - Sue and Royce Thompson (Room 1)
12:30 p.m.
Birthday Cake Basics - Brandy Gosseoin and Kristi Stowers, Fareway Bakeries (Room 4)
4 p.m.
Dehydrating: Another Way to Preserve Food - Sue and Royce Thompson (Room 3)
10 a.m.
Slow Cooker - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 1)
11 a.m.
Kitchen Tips & Baking Hints - Claudette Taylor (Room 1)
Farm to Fork - Will Fett, Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (Room 3)
1 p.m.
Baking with Less Fat & Sugar - Mary Petersen (Room 2)
2 p.m.
Aging Well - Courtney Slater, Hy-Vee Dietitian (Room 1)
2:30 p.m.
Recipes from My Cookbook - Bette Dryer (Room 3)
3:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
2 p.m.
Friday, August 19
3 p.m.
Slow Cooking - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 2)
Saturday, August 20
12:30 p.m.
Dutch Oven Cooking - Debbie Wise (Room 3)
1:30 p.m.
Just Tell Me What to Eat - Nicki Stahr, Hy-Vee Dietitian (Room 4)
3:30
Panel: moving Forward in Iowa with Les Deames d’Escoffier - Kate Lebo, author of Pie Story; Teresa Tomka, Kitchen Collage and Jill Means, Two Chicks from the Sticks
Sunday, August 21
11 a.m.
Easy as Pie - Dianna Sheehy (Room 2)
1 p.m. Food Sampling (Main Floor)
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FINE ARTS AWARDS, JUDGING AND DISPLAY
The Iowa State Fair is home to Iowa’s largest art show, largely due to the success of the Fine Arts competition
that takes place each year at the Fair. Participants have the opportunity to enter artwork using the following
media: acrylic/tempera, drawings, digital, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, oil painting, pastels, potter, prints,
sculpture and watercolor.
Entries are mailed to the Fair in the late spring and are judged prior to Fairtime. During the Fair, the Patty and
Jim Cownie Cultural Center is transformed by the artwork of thousands of Iowans. Displays are open daily
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The photography competition is one of the Fair’s largest competitive events. The theme class for 2016 is “Fog.”
The photography display is located on the third floor of the Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center.
BILL RILEY IOWA STATE FAIR TALENT SEARCH
In 1946, Iowa Falls native Bill Riley emceed variety shows held at the Iowa State Fair by KRNT radio. In 1957,
Bill approached Fair Secretary Lloyd Cunningham about showcasing talented kids during the State Fair. Two
years later, Bill Riley’s first Iowa State Fair Talent Search was held. By August of 1959, Bill had crisscrossed the
state holding numerous talent shows. During the Fair, Iowa’s brightest young stars performed for delighted
Fairgoers.
During the 2016 fair, the Talent Search will celebrate its 57th anniversary. Approximately 100 local qualifying
shows are held across the state. There are seven days of preliminary competition for Sprouts (ages 2-12), and
Seniors (ages 13-21), followed by the semi-finals and, ultimately, the selection of one Sprout champion and
one Senior champion. Bill Riley’s son, Bill Riley, Jr., continues to host the show today.
For more details, visit iowastatefair.org. (http://www.iowastatefair.org/participate/bill-riley-talent-search/)
CONTESTS
At the Iowa State Fair, “Nothing Compares” to wacky and zany contests such as; Rubber Chicken Throwing,
Cow Chip Throwing, Husband and Mom Calling, Mr. Legs and Decorated Diaper contests. Most only require
contestants to register 30-60 minutes prior to the event. All entrants receive a participation ribbon.
Thursday, August 11
9 a.m. Twins, Triplets and More Contest (registration begins at 8:15 a.m.) – Anne and Bill Riley 10 a.m.
Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 23
Butter sculpting contest (also at noon & 5 p.m.) -Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI
10:30 a.m. Turkey Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11 a.m. Duck Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Noon Egg Decorating Contest, Iowa Egg Council – John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy
1 p.m. Youth Rooster Crowing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:30 p.m. Ladies’ Chicken Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Friday, August 12
9 a.m. Youth Spelling Bee (grades 1 & 2; pre-registration required) – Penningroth Media Center, John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
Weed Identification Contest – Outside the John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by
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Alliant Energy
Big Pumpkin Contest – Outside the John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy
10 a.m. Fiddlers’ Contest, Youth and Junior divisions (until 4 p.m.) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at Noon & 5 P.M.)- Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms Stage and AMPI
Noon
Youth Spelling Bee (grades 3 & 4; pre-registration required) – Penningroth Media Center, John 2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Banjo Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Youth Spelling Bee (grades 5 & 6; pre-registration required) – Penningroth Media Center, John and Emily and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
Saturday, August 13
10 a.m.
Fiddlers’ Contest, ages 18 – 49 (until 4 p.m.) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Best Tasting Tomato Contest (registration begins at 8 a.m.) – John Deere
Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at noon & 6 p.m.) -Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by 11 a.m.
12 p.m.
1 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms Stage and AMPI
Guitar Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Backgammon Tournament (registration begins at 11 a.m.) - Oman Family Youth Inn
Mandolin Contest (until 4 p.m.) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Mr. Legs Contest (registration begins at 3 p.m.) – Bud Light Stage sponsored by Local 5
Sunday, August 14
9 a.m.
Micro Mini Tractor Pull – Bud Light Stage sponsored by Local 5
10 a.m.
Fiddlers’ Contest, ages 50 and over (also at 1 p.m.) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at noon, & 6 p.m.) -Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by 1 p.m.
Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI
Monster Arm Wrestling Tournament (weigh-ins begin at 10 a.m. until noon) – Penningroth Media Center, John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
3 p.m.
Fiddlers’ Championship – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Monday, August 15
9 a.m.
Chef Cooking Contest, Iowa Soybean Council, IA Restaurant Association (ongoing until 1 p.m.) – John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy
10 a.m.
Youth Piano Playing Contest (ages 16 and under) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at Noon & 6 P.M.) - Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms Stage and AMPI
10:30 a.m.
Adult Piano Playing Contest (ages 17 and older) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11 a.m. Milking Demonstration (also at 3 & 7 p.m.) – Milking Parlor, north side of John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
1 p.m. Youth Harmonica Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:30 p.m.
Adult Harmonica Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 p.m.
Accordion Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Tuesday, August 16
9 a.m.
Iowa Auctioneers’ Association Bid Calling Contest – Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 23
Farm Bureau Cook-out Contest (until Noon) – Grand Concourse
10 a.m.
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at Noon & 6 P.M.) - Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by 10:30 a.m.
1 p.m. Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms Stage and AMPI
Beard Growing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Manual Timber Sports: Woodchopping, Ladies One Woman Crosscut, Bow Saw, Bucksawing, 23
One Man Crosscut, Two Man Crosscut and Bow Saw.– Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 p.m.
Outhouse Races – Grand Concourse
10 a.m. Butter Sculpting Contest (also at 2, & 6 p.m.) - Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by 11 a.m.
Marvelous Hat Contest (registration begins at 10:30 a.m.) – Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 23
KRNT Cow Chip Throwing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:30 p.m.
Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Identification Contest – John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by
Alliant Energy
2 p.m. Ladies’ Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:30 p.m.
Scholastic Chess Tournament (registration begins at 3 p.m., play begins when registration is complete and continues until 5 p.m.) – West Porch of the Administration Building
5:30 p.m.
Speed Chess Tournament (registration begins at 5 p.m.; play begins when registration is complete and continues until 7 p.m.) – West Porch of the Administration Building
Thursday, August 18
9 a.m.
Bubble Gum Blowing Contest – Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 23
10 a.m.
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at noon, & 6 p.m.) – Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI
10:30 a.m. Pie Eating Contest - Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with CW Iowa 23
Children’s Singing Contest - Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11a.m. Milking Demonstration (also at 3 & 7 p.m.) – Milking Parlor, north side of John and Emily Putney Family 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m. Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer
Yodeling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Youth Whistling Contest (ages 16 and under) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Adult Whistling Contest (ages 17 and over) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Friday, August 19
9 a.m.
Youth Checkers Tournament (registration begins at 8 a.m.) – East Porch of the Administration Building
10 a.m.
Decorated Diaper Contest and Diaper Derby (registration begins at 9:30 a.m.) – Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 23
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at noon & 6 p.m.) - Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI
Husband Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11 a.m.
Mom Calling Contest (ages 5-9) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:30 a.m.
Mom Calling Contest (ages 10-15) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1 p.m. Children’s Joke Telling Contest (ages 5-9) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2 p.m. Youth Hog Calling Contest (ages 5-16) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 p.m.
Adult Hog Calling Contest (ages 17 and older) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Saturday, August 20
8:30 a.m.
Bench Press and Dead Lift Contest (weigh-in begins at 6:30 a.m.) – Susan Knapp Amphitheater with
media 9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. sponsor KDSM Fox 17
Adult Checkers Tournament (registration begins at 8 a.m.) – East Porch of the Administration Building
4X4 Stomper Pull (registration begins at 9 a.m.) – MidAmerican Energy stage with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI 8 News
10 a.m.
Singles Bags Tournament (registration begins at 9-9:45 a.m.) – Grand Concourse
Butter Sculpting Contest (also at noon & 6 p.m.) - Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by 24
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
The 2016 Iowa State Fair is excited to offer over half a million dollars of free entertainment with something for
all ages.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY 6:30 PM
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY STAGE with IOWA REALTY & media sponsor KCCI 8
The Des Moines Symphony is Central Iowa’s largest and most active
year-round professional performing arts organization. Led by Music Director
Joseph Giunta, the Orchestra has established an outstanding national reputation
as one of the country’s leading regional orchestras, performing a regular series
of Masterworks, Pops, Family and Education Concerts.
The Des Moines Symphony’s Iowa State Fair Concert features family-friendly
and patriotic favorites, including classics of the American songbook featuring
Broadway baritone Hugh Panaro, and a very special composition inspired by
the Iowa State Fair itself. Peter Hamlin’s musical celebration of the sights and
sounds of the Iowa State Fair, Symphony on a Stick, was commissioned by
the Des Moines Symphony as part of its 2015-2016 Season, and the Orchestra
is delighted to share this larger-than-life tribute – including accompanying
cinematography – at the very event which inspired its composition.
CAPTIVA 9 PM
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Captiva formed in October 2013 during a
high school detention sentence. First gaining attention on college campuses
around the Midwest, the band has been playing at small clubs around the
region and opening for other national touring acts for the last two years. In
2014, Captiva released their debut self-titled EP, which includes singles “Road
to Ruin” and “Chemicals.” The band has plans to tour and return to the studio to
begin recording their first full-length album.
STRYPER 8 PM
BUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5
Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, Stryper went on to become the first visibly
Christian heavy metal band to gain mainstream acceptance. Their spirit yielded
one of the most successful rock albums in history, multi-platinum, GRAMMYnominated To Hell With The Devil. Meanwhile, they made history by becoming
the first band ever to simultaneously land two songs, “Free” and “Honestly,”
in MTV’s Top 10. After reuniting in 2003, Stryper released five more albums,
Reborn, Murder By Pride, The Covering, Second Coming, No More Hell to Pay
and Fallen.
HEFFRON DRIVE 8 PM
ANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23
Heffron Drive was formed in Burbank, California in 2008 by Kendall Schmidt and
Dustin Belt. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, the duo met on the street, Heffron
Drive. Shortly after creating the band, Kendall booked the Nickelodeon/
Columbia Records television show “Big Time Rush”. Dustin became the touring
guitarist for the band and they spent nearly 5 years on the road. The song “Rain
Don’t Come” is Heffron Drive’s most recent track from their upcoming album set
to release later this summer.
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DEANA CARTER 8 PM
SUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17
The daughter of famed studio guitarist and producer Fred Carter, Jr., Deana
Carter grew up exposed to the wide variety of musicians her father worked with
including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, and Simon & Garfunkel.
Carter released her multi-platinum record, Did I Shave My Legs for This?, in
1996, which debuted at number two on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart
and produced number one hits, “Did I Shave My Legs for This?,” “We Danced
Anyway,” and “How Do I Get There.” Carter now divides her time between Los
Angeles and Nashville, writing and producing for both pop/rock and country
marketing when she’s not touring.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
THE NADAS 7 & 9 PM
The Nadas are an Iowa-based favorite consistently filling clubs and venues
across America and selling more than 75,000 albums through their own
Authentic Records label. Their name literally means “nothing,” but their music
blends everything great about American folk, rock, blues and country. The band
fully embraces their muscular, anthem style rock in songs like “Long Goodbye,”
“Bitter Love,” “Dodged a Bullet” and “Last to Know.” The Nadas are currently
enjoying the success of their most recent album, ICYMI, a greatest hits album
featuring twenty fan favorites and one new track.
VIXEN 8 PM
Vixen is an all-female rock band that found success in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s
as part of the glam metal scene. Vixen’s first hit single, “Edge of a Broken Heart,”
landed on the Billboard charts fueled by heavy video rotation on MTV. Their
first album, Vixen, celebrated two more hits with “Cryin” and “Love Made Me,”
both charting on the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40. In 1990, Vixen’s second album,
Rev It Up, produced hits “How Much Love,” “Love Is A Killer” and “Not A Minute
Too Soon,” cementing their reputation as songwriters and all-star performers.
HEFFRON DRIVE 8 PM
Heffron Drive was formed in Burbank, California in 2008 by Kendall Schmidt and
Dustin Belt. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, the duo met on the street, Heffron
Drive. Shortly after creating the band, Kendall booked the Nickelodeon/
Columbia Records television show “Big Time Rush”. Dustin became the touring
guitarist for the band and they spent nearly 5 years on the road. The song “Rain
Don’t Come” is Heffron Drive’s most recent track from their upcoming album set
to release later this summer.
CHASE BRYANT 8 PM
Hailing from Texas, Chase Bryant was born with music in his blood. His
grandfather was Jimmy Bryant, the legendary Nashville session guitarist and
his uncles, Jeff and Junior Bryant, were founding members of the country band,
Ricochet. After signing a record deal, the company was so impressed with
Bryant that they agreed to let him co-produce his own album. In the summer of
2014, he released his debut album, “Take It On Back,” which went Top 40 on the
country singles charts and rose to 27 on the country airplay listings.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
CONFEDERATE RAILROAD 7 & 9 PM
With their high-energy combination of honky-tonk rockers, sensitive ballads
and off beat humor, Confederate Railroad has created a unique identity that has
brought them chart success, multi-platinum sales, and continued popularity as
a road band. After releasing their self-titled debut album in 1992, the lead single
“She Took It Like a Man” inched into the Top 40, but the record really took off
with the next two singles when “Jesus and Mama” and “Queen of Memphis”
both made country Top Five. Fan favorite “Trashy Women” also made the Top
Ten and two additional singles, “When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go
Back” and “She Never Cried,” hit the Top 40 sending Confederate Railroad to
double platinum. The band’s 1994 follow-up, Notorious, sold over a million
copies and produced another Top Ten hit “Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind.”
THE TEMPTATIONS 8 PM
For more than fifty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular
music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the
world. The Temptations began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. In
1964, the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the Things
You Do” turned the band into stars. A string of hits followed, including “My Girl,”
“It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready” and many more. With a lineup
that includes founding member Otis Williams, the group has remained active,
perpetuating what they’ve long referred to as “the tradition.”
QUEEN CORONATION 7 PM
More than 100 county fair queens from across Iowa vie for the coveted 2016
Iowa State Fair Queen crown. Introductions of each county queen will be
followed by the selection of the 2016 queen’s court and the Iowa State Fair
Queen coronation.
EMISUNSHINE 8 PM
EmiSunshine is an 11-year-old prodigy from East Tennessee. Capturing national
attention after a flea market performance of Jimmie Rodgers’ “Blue Yodel No.
6” went viral on YouTube, EmiSunshine received an invitation to perform on the
Today show. Her performance led to performances on Marty Stuart’s Late Night
Jam at the Ryman during CMA Music Fest and ongoing performances at the
Grand Ole Opry. EmiSunshine now performs about 150 shows a year, touring
with family as her father plays the upright guitar, her brother plays the mandolin
and her uncle plays the drums.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
CONFEDERATE RAILROAD 7 & 9 PM
With their high-energy combination of honky-tonk rockers, sensitive ballads
and off beat humor, Confederate Railroad has created a unique identity that has
brought them chart success, multi-platinum sales, and continued popularity as
a road band. After releasing their self-titled debut album in 1992, the lead single
“She Took It Like a Man” inched into the Top 40, but the record really took off
with the next two singles when “Jesus and Mama” and “Queen of Memphis”
both made country Top Five. Fan favorite “Trashy Women” also made the Top
Ten and two additional singles, “When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go
Back” and “She Never Cried,” hit the Top 40 sending Confederate Railroad to
double platinum. The band’s 1994 follow-up, Notorious, sold over a million
copies and produced another Top Ten hit “Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind.”
LYNCH MOB 8 PM
Lynch Mob was formed in 1989 by former Dokken band members, George
Lynch and Mick Brown. Their first album, Wicked Sensation, was released in
1990, peaking at number 46 on the US Charts. Subsequent releases included
Lynch Mob, Smoke This, Revolution and Smoke and Mirrors. In December 2013,
Lynch Mob hit number 6 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart with their
album Sun Red Sun, highlighting the unique pairing of vocalist Oni Logan and
George Lynch.
DOREEN’S JAZZ NEW ORLEANS 7 & 9 PM
Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans started on the streets of New Orleans thirty years
ago. Doreen Ketchens, the leader of the group, has been nicknamed Queen
Clarinet, the female Louis Armstrong and Lady Louie. She has performed with
Ellis Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Trombone Shorty, Al Hirt, Dorothy Donagan, The Black
Crows and Jennifer Warrens. Her husband Lawrence produces music and plays
the tuba, valve trombone and piano for the group. Along with performing,
Doreen and Lawrence regularly share their talents with schools around the
world, educating students and sharing the culture and music of New Orleans.
CANAAN SMITH 8 PM
Since bursting on the scene with the single “We Got Us,” Canaan Smith has been
busy touring with Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and Florida Georgia Line. In
July 2014, Smith released his sophomore single, “Love You Like That,” which hit
number one on the radio charts and became one of the best-selling singles of
2015. In June 2015, he released his first full-length studio album, Bronco. Smith’s
second single, “Hole In a Bottle,” is rapidly climbing the charts today. Along with
his personal success, Smith also co-wrote the hit “Runaway” by country band
Love and Theft, which made it to number 10 in the Billboard Hot Country Songs
and 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 15
HOME FREE 8 PM
Founded by brothers Chris and Adam Rupp during their college years, country
acapella band Home Free has been perfecting their live show since the early
2000’s. They have performed together for crowds at countless state and county
fairs, on college campuses, for Fortune 500 companies and in theaters all across
the country. In 2013, Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC’s The
Sing-Off, swelling their fan base and bringing their homegrown country style
into the national spotlight.
HAIRBALL 7:30 PM
Hairball is the world’s ultimate “80s rock” impersonation act, recreating the
stage party atmosphere of the decade with unmatched authenticity. Rockstar
Bob, Joe Dandy and Kris Voxx bring the music and performance styles of 80’s
favorites Guns n’ Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne,
AC/DC, Journey and more in dead-on visual and vocal performances. Their
ability to cop the persona of the era’s legendary front men makes Hairball an
international favorite.
DOREEN’S JAZZ NEW ORLEANS 7 & 9 PM
Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans started on the streets of New Orleans thirty years
ago. Doreen Ketchens, the leader of the group, has been nicknamed Queen
Clarinet, the female Louis Armstrong and Lady Louie. She has performed with
Ellis Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Trombone Shorty, Al Hirt, Dorothy Donagan, The Black
Crows and Jennifer Warrens. Her husband Lawrence produces music and plays
the tuba, valve trombone and piano for the group. Along with performing,
Doreen and Lawrence regularly share their talents with schools around the
world, educating students and sharing the culture and music of New Orleans.
CAM 8 PM
In early 2015, Cam broke out on the country music scene with her first single,
“My Mistake,” and her four-song EP, Welcome to Cam Country. The media was
impressed with Cam’s possibilities and Billboard magazine praised her music
as “at once fresh and familiar, that rare mix of daring and comfort that’s often
the hallmark of a hit.” After the release of “Burning House,” Cam became the
only country female to achieve more than one million downloads of a single
in 2015. She also received a 2016 Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo
Performance for “Burning House” and 2016 American Country Countdown
Award nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and Breakthrough Female
Vocalist of the Year.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
HOME FREE 8 PM
Founded by brothers Chris and Adam Rupp during their college years, country
acapella band Home Free has been perfecting their live show since the early
2000’s. They have performed together for crowds at countless state and county
fairs, on college campuses, for Fortune 500 companies and in theaters all across
the country. In 2013, Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC’s The
Sing-Off, swelling their fan base and bringing their homegrown country style
into the national spotlight.
HAIRBALL 7:30 PM
Hairball is the world’s ultimate “80s rock” impersonation act, recreating the
stage party atmosphere of the decade with unmatched authenticity. Rockstar
Bob, Joe Dandy and Kris Voxx bring the music and performance styles of 80’s
favorites Guns n’ Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne,
AC/DC, Journey and more in dead-on visual and vocal performances. Their
ability to cop the persona of the era’s legendary front men makes Hairball an
international favorite.
RON DIAMOND 7 & 9 PM
A master magician, illusionist and hypnotist, Ron Diamond intrigues his
audiences with his impeccable sense of timing, humor and his magic of the
mind expertise. After spending ten years as a performer and show designer for
Walt Disney Productions, Diamond decided it was time to fulfill his dreams and
put together his ultimate hypnotism show. With an advanced certification and
a practice in hypnotherapy, Diamond brings experience, a down-to-earth style
and talent to all of his interactive shows, making each and every performance
unique and entertaining.
RYAN KINDER 8 PM
Ryan Kinder got his start playing gigs at local and regional venues in high school
and he continued playing local clubs and parties during college. Relocating to
Nashville, Kinder refined his songwriting skills by working with songwriting
veterans, eventually signing a record deal and releasing his first single, “Kiss Me
When I’m Down.” As Kinder preps for his full-length debut album, he plans to
build on the grounded, wise-beyond-his-years subject matter that brought him
this far.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
THE GRASS ROOTS 8 PM
The Grass Roots have had 29 singles charted; 13 gold followed by two gold
albums and one platinum album. In the entire history of rock and roll, only nine
bands (including The Beatles) have charted more hits on Billboard’s Hot 100
than The Grass Roots. For almost 50 years, hits like “Let’s Live for Today,” “Things
I Should Have Said,” “Midnight Confessions,” “I’d Wait a Million Years” and more
continue to make The Grass Roots one of the most recognized groups on classic
rock stations today.
BRET MICHAELS 7:30 PM
Bret Michaels first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band
Poison, selling a staggering 45 million records worldwide. Aside from Poison,
Michaels has several solo albums to his credit, including the soundtrack album
to the movie “A Letter from Death Row” and a classic Poison-style rock album,
Songs of Life. Michaels has appeared in several movies and TV shows and starred
in the hit VH1 reality show “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels.” He was also the
winning contestant on NBC’s reality show “Celebrity Apprentice 3” and featured
in his own reality docu-series “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It,” which inspired
his highest charting album as a solo artist, Custom Built, reaching number one
on Billboard’s Hard Rock list.
MARTY
STUART 8 PM
Born in the small town of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Marty Stuart caught the
music bug early, displaying talent on every stringed instrument he picked up. In
his twenties, Stuart toured with Johnny Cash and also played with other legends
including Bill Monroe, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Stuart released his
self-titled album in 1986, and celebrated a Top 20 hit with “Arlene.” Three years
later, he released Hillbilly Rock which landed him a Top Ten hit with the title
track. In 1991, the album, Tempted, spawned three Top Ten hits with “Little
Things,” “Burn Me Down,” and “Tempted.” Partnering with Travis Tritt, Stuart
won his first Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for “The
Whiskey Ain’t Workin’” in 1992.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
TIM STOP 7 & 9 PM
Originally from Bettendorf, Iowa, Tim Stop is fresh off a year that included
two international tours opening for Chicago and REO Speedwagon and the
release of ShadowBox, a self-produced album that was featured on SiriusXM’s
Coffeehouse station. This year, he’s been releasing a live music video each month
from his “Live at I.V. Labs” session, recorded in Chicago, as well as performing all
over the United States.
RATT 8 PM
Hailing from California, RATT has been recognized as instrumental in the
formation of the early 1980’s Los Angeles glam metal scene, also known as
“hair metal” or “pop metal.” Their 1984 debut album, Out of the Cellar, sold
over 3 million copies garnering hit singles “Round & Round,” “Back for More”
and “Wanted Man.” Their second album, Invasion of Your Privacy, also reached
Top Ten and sold over a million copies, selling out concerts across the country
and becoming a staple on MTV and AOR radio. RATT continued their platinum
success with albums, Dancin’ Undercover and Reach for the Sky.
RUSSELL DICKERSON 8 PM
Nashville native Russell Dickerson had quite the surprising summer of 2015
with the incredible grassroots reaction to his current single, “Yours.” The power
ballad was selected for Sirius XM’s The Highway Find program, which showcases
new, and often times unsigned artists to country music fans across the country.
Competing with artists like Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan on the satellite radio
station’s weekly Hot 45 countdown, Dickerson successfully reached #15. Today,
listeners have responded with millions of views on YouTube, exploding sales
numbers and a skyrocketing social media following.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
SONGBLAST-DUELING GUITARS 7 & 9 PM
SongBlast is all about great songs wonderfully performed while having a blast!
Pat Balder and Glen Everhart have spent their lives writing, performing and
loving all genres of popular American music. Balder knows every rock and roll
classic and Everhart knows just about every acoustic guitar-based hit ever to
grace the airwaves. They combine the fun, always-involve-the-audience aspect
of dueling pianos with powerful, super-tight vocals and guitar arrangements
that leave audiences feeling SongBlasted!
FEMME FATALE 8 PM
Femme Fatale is an all-female rock band that originated in Albuquerque, New
Mexico and cut its teeth on the Sunset Strip. The band’s self-titled debut album,
released in 1988, made the Billboard 200 the following year, and MTV gave
heavy airplay to two Top 10 most requested music videos “Waiting for the Big
One” and “Falling In and Out of Love,” the band’s signature songs. Femme Fatale
toured with Cheap Trick, has enjoyed two successful tours with the Monsters of
Rock Cruise in 2013 and 2014, and will once again be sailing in 2016 alongside
bands Tesla, Helix, Cinderella and more.
LUCY ANGEL 8 PM
Lucy Angel’s tight harmonies and unforgettable brand have led them to open
for Jake Owen, Kip Moore, Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, Jerrod Neimann,
Chris Young, Dustin Lynch and more. Building their fan base worldwide, Lucy
Angel was honored as the first Western/American act to sing at the Great Hall of
the People in Beijing, China. Their May release of “Crazy Too” is bringing national
recognition to the trio. In addition to new music, Lucy Angel was featured this
year in a 13-episode docuseries, entitled “Discovering Lucy Angel,” following the
Anderton family as they work together to launch their debut album in Nashville.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
THE BLUE BAND 7 & 9 PM
During the group’s 30-year history, The Blue Band has acquired a dedicated
fan base of all ages and has become one of Iowa’s most revered and requested
bands. Performing both original and cover songs, The Blue Band is influenced
by blues, soul, and rockabilly as well as rhythm and blues. In 2007, The Blue Band
was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association Hall of Fame.
HOLY WHITE HOUNDS 7 & 9 PM
Calling Des Moines home, the Holy White Hounds formed in 2013 with an
infectious, hook-filled blend of quirky power pop and Midwest-born classic
rock via their debut EP, Oh Mama. The album attracted the attention of local
rock powerhouse station Lazer KAZR, and the station’s support and respected
standing as a barometer of quality new music kicked off an unofficial radio
campaign for Holy White Hound’s current single “Switchblade.” “Switchblade”
has also been featured on the rock homepage of iTunes as a New Artist Spotlight,
and Apple Music Rock has added the band to their “Ones to Watch” playlist.
SAMMY ARRIAGA 8 PM
South Florida native Sammy Arriaga has quickly become a young and rising
country music sensation. After discovering his natural ability and passion
for singing at the age of 14, Arriaga taught himself to play guitar. Seamlessly
integrating his Latin heritage, he incorporates various rhythmic elements,
putting a unique spin on today’s country sound. Now 23 years-old, Arriaga
has been captivating audiences across the country with his infectious style,
performing alongside popular chart-topping acts such as Love and Theft,
Cassadee Pope, Chase Rice, Trace Adkins, Corey Smith and more.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
COLOR ME BADD 7 & 9 PM
Color Me Badd broke through in 1991 with their performance of “I Wanna Sex
You Up” on the soundtrack of “New Jack City.” Released as a single, the song
topped the R&B charts, went Top Five pop, and enjoyed double-platinum sales.
They followed it with the gold-selling “I Adore Mi Amor,” which hit number one
on both the pop and R&B charts. The singles set the stage for the first Color
Me Badd album, C.M.B., which sold over three million copies and produced the
gold-selling number one pop hit “All 4 Love” as well as Top 20 singles “Thinkin’
Back” and “Slow Motion.”
BILLY BOB THORNTON & THE BOXMASTERS
8 PM
Formed in 2007, Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters released their self-titled
record with hit, “The Poor House,” along with eclectic cover songs by The Beatles,
The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band, Mott The Hoople and Mel Tillis. After touring the
country, Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters released a Christmas album,
Christmas Cheer, and by April 2009, had released their third album, Modbilly.
Modbilly reached number one on the Americana Radio chart for two weeks and
was number 14 on the Americana Music Association Top 100 Albums of the Year.
HAWK
NELSON 8 PM
Hawk Nelson has won the hearts of thousands since its debut release in 2004.
From Ontario, Canada, the group of four has been awarded two Canadian GMA
awards, multiple GMA Dove Award nominations as well as a JUNO nomination.
The band was also once voted CCM Magazine’s “Favorite New Artist” in their
Reader’s Choice Awards. Made, their sixth album, debuted at number two on
the iTunes Christian and Gospel charts as well as in the Top 100 overall albums.
Their radio single “Words” went number one at Billboard’s Christian Hot AC/CHR
and remained in the Top 10 for 22 weeks.
COUNTRY GOLD 5 & 7:30 PM
Leroy Van Dyke: Known around the world as an entertainer, recording artist,
radio and television star, actor and auctioneer, Leroy Van Dyke was a 2001
inductee into the North American Country Music Association International Hall
of Fame. His hit, “Walk on By,” was named the biggest country music record
in history by Billboard Magazine. T. Graham Brown: T. Graham Brown started
performing as part of the beach-music duo, Dirk & Tony. He then joined the
country band Reo Diamond before settling on T. Graham Brown as his stage
name. Brown released his debut album, I Tell It Like It Used to Be, which
spawned a number one single, “Hell or High Water”. His second album, Brilliant
Conversationalist and Brown’s third album, Come As You Were, continued his
success. Johnny Lee: After performing with Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee played a
small role in the film Urban Cowboy, and singing “Lookin’ for Love” on the film’s
soundtrack. Lee then released his first album, Lookin’ for Love.
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DAILY
THE CHIPPER EXPERIENCE 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30 PM
FUN FOREST STAGE
Award-winning comedian & magician, Chipper Lowell, has been described as
an “artistic cyclone of talent and comedy” by the press. This red head’s true skills
can usually be found instead onstage, doling out witty remarks, presenting
bizarre feats of original magic, adlibbing with audience members who can’t
stop laughing, attempting pointless juggling stunts, pulling a seemingly endless
barrage of unusual thing-a-ma-bobs and gadgets out of his prop trunks, and in
short, creating a wonderful evening of high-energy laughs and amazement for
all those in attendance.
VOCAL TRASH
8 PM
Vocal Trash combines street instruments like buckets, trashcans and hubcaps
with vocal harmonies to deliver entertainment the whole family can enjoy. This
five-piece band from Texas performs oldies and rock n’ roll with a contemporary
beat. This group is often considered a unique blend of the popular drum act
“Stomp” with an a cappella vocal style similar to the cast of Glee.
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ENTERTAINMENT
GRAND STAND LINE-UP
The 2016 Iowa State Fair is excited to offer half a million dollars of free entertainment with something for all
ages.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
8 P.M. | $30, $35, $45
NEWSBOYS
Since the Newsboys’ first album release in 1988, the
contemporary Christian artists have recorded 31 number-one
hits, earned five Dove awards and received several Grammy
nominations. In nearly three decades, they have sold over six
million records filled with inspirational songs like “Entertaining
Angels,” “Million Pieces,” “It Is You” and “God Is Not Dead.”
Originally from Australia, the band found success in America in
1994 with their first gold-certified album, Going Public, which
featured four number-one hits. The band followed up their
initial success with the release of another five number-one hits on their 1996 album, Take Me to Your Leader.
More hits followed with the release of an additional six albums over the next decade including the 2003.
Newsboys continues to enjoy success with the release of their last three, number-one albums including Born
Again, God Is Not Dead and Restart. The group appeared in the 2014 Pure Flix hit, “God’s Not Dead,” and is
enjoying the success of their most recent album, Hallelujah for the Cross.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI
Born in New York City, but raised in Florida, Francesca Battistelli
grew up in a musical family. When she was just 15, she was a
member of an all-girl mainstream pop group in Orlando. After the
group disbanded, Francesca picked up a guitar and started writing
her own songs.
In 2008, Francesca released her debut album, My Paper Heart. The
album helped win her a Gospel Music Association Dove award for
“Female Vocalist of the Year.”
By the time her second album, Hundred More Years, was released, Battistelli was already
an established star in the Christian music world. Hundred More Years would prove
to be a considerable success. Battistelli’s most recent album, If We’re Honest, in 2014,
garnering number one hits such as “Write Your Story,” “He Knows My Name,” and “Holy
Spirit.”
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
8 P.M. | $45, $50, $60
THE UNTOUCHABLE TOUR:
MEGHAN TRAINOR
Meghan Trainor continues to break records, make history,
inspire countless fans, and change the landscape of pop music
and culture. She began 2016 by winning “Best New Artist” at
the GRAMMY® Awards and “Favorite Album” for her chartdominating RIAA platinum full-length debut, Title at the 2016
People’s Choice Awards. Title also yielded four multiplatinum
Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 smashes—“All About That Bass,” “Lips
Are Movin,” “Dear Future Husband” and “Like I’m Gonna Lose
You”.
For Trainor, it started with “All About That Bass.” It spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100,
making it the “longest-running Hot 100 #1 by an Epic Records artist” and “longest-running Got 100 #1 by a
female artist in 2014.” The breakout hit was nominated for “Song Of The Year” and “Record Of The Year” at
the 2015 GRAMMY® Awards. She received three American Music Awards nominations and three Teen Choice
Awards nominations.
AND SPECIAL GUESTS
HAILEE STEINFELD AND COMMON KINGS
Hailee Steinfeld got her start as a child actress who had her
breakthrough role at age 13 in “True Grit,” a performance which
earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting
Actress. Steinfeld is also a charting pop singer whose vocal talent
was featured in the film musical “Pitch Perfect 2.” Her first single,
“Love Myself,” was released in August 2015 followed by her EP Haiz
and her second single, “Rock Bottom.” She is currently writing and
recording her full-length album slated to release later this year.
Common Kings’ music is a collection of head rocking beats, feel
good vibes, and emotional fever. Their crazy, fun-loving attitude
compliments their live sound. The band has produced pop hits
with rock, reggae, and R&B influences that showcase each band
members love for various genres and widespread knowledge of
music. Common Kings has reached recent success with over 350,000
single downloads while preparing for their first album to drop.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
8 P.M. | $32, $37, $47
BRETT ELDREDGE
Illinois native and country music artist Brett Eldredge moved to
Nashville after college and began writing songs, co-writing
Gary Allan’s popular hit “I Think I’ve Had Enough.” His talents
were rewarded when Atlantic Records signed him in 2010.
In 2013, Eldredge’s debut album “Bring You Back” was released,
producing number one hits “Don’t Ya,” “Mean to Me,” and
the Billboard number one song on Country Airplay for 2014,
“Beat of the Music.” Eldredge was one of the opening acts on
Taylor Swift’s 2013 RED Tour, and toured in tandem with Darius
Rucker in 2015. May 2015 brought Eldredge another country hit,
“Lose My Mind,” which rose to number 12 on the Hot Country
Songs chart and “Just A Taste” followed in July 2015. His second
album, “Illinois” was released in September 2015.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
CHRIS JANSON
Chris Janson made headlines when his song “Buy Me a Boat” quickly
landed at number one on the iTunes Country chart and number
seven on the all genre chart. With undeniable charisma, Janson
brings a blue-collar, working-class, boot-stomping hillbilly swagger
to every live performance, earning him opening slots for Florida
Georgia Line, music legends Merle Haggard and Hank Williams
Jr. The Perryville, Missouri native first broke onto the music scene
when he landed a year long, four-show-a-day gig at Tootsie’s Orchid
Lounge on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
8 P.M. | $32, $37, $47
JASON DERULO
Jason Derulo launched his career in his teens, first as a
songwriter for other artists and later as a solo performer. In the
five years since writing songs for Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Diddy, Sean
Kingston and others, Derulo has sold over 50 million singles
worldwide, racked up over two billion views on YouTube and
one billion plays on Spotify. This has led to 11 career-defining
platinum singles, including “Want to Want Me,” “Whatcha Say,”
“In My Head,” “Ridin’ Solo,” “Don’t Wanna Go Home” and “It
Girl.” His radio audience is over 17 billion and he boasts over 20
million social media fans and followers.
Derulo’s 2014 album, “Talk Dirty,” spawned five platinum
singles that sold a collective 16 million units worldwide including: “The Other Side,” “Talk Dirty” (feat. 2 Chainz),
“Marry Me,” “Wiggle” (feat. Snoop Dogg) and “Trumpets” — propelling Derulo into an elite group of artists,
including Drake, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift, who have scored five platinum
singles from one album.
In addition, Derulo was a five-time winner at the BMI Pop Awards, and was honored as “Songwriter of the
Year” in 2011. Derulo has also won three Teen Choice Awards and earned an array of international award
nominations including MTV Video Music, MTV Europe Music, Billboard Latin Music, ARIA Music, American
Music, NAACP Image and MOBO Awards. Most recently, he was nominated for an iHeart Radio Music Award for
“Best Collaboration” with 2 Chainz for “Talk Dirty.”
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
DAYA
Singer and songwriter Daya first climbed the charts as a 16-yearold high school junior. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she began
taking piano lessons at the age of three and moved onto voice
lessons at the age of ten. Songwriting came later and in 2014 she
signed with the Z-Entertainment label based on her demos. Late
last year, her single “Hide Away” took off thanks to early adopters
like Tyler Oakley, Perez Hilton and other superstar bloggers. In 2015,
Daya released her debut, self-titled EP. She also contributed vocals to
the Chainsmokers’ 2016 Billboard Top 20 hit, “Don’t Let Me Down.”
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MONDAY, AUGUST 15
8 P.M. | $57
DIERKS BENTLEY
Dierks Bentley’s rock-flavored country music has been a staple
on the airwaves since the release of his 2003 self-titled album,
which led to the number one hit “What Was I Thinkin’.” Since
then, Bentley has been a staple on the road, opening for both
George Strait and Kenny Chesney before embarking on his own
tour.
2005 was a huge year for Bentley with his second album,
Modern Day Drifter, released.
He had a hand in the creative process of the album, penning
eight of its eleven tracks. Modern Day Drifter went platinum
and earned him two number one hits “Come a Little Closer” and
“Settle For a Slowdown.” With his new status as a major player in
the music industry, Bentley then won the CMA Horizon Award and was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. At
just 29 years old, He became the youngest musician to ever be inducted.
In 2006, he released Long Trip Alone, which produced the number one hits “Every Mile a Memory” and “Free
and Easy (Down the Road I Go).” Bentley’s fourth studio album, Feel That Fire, was issued in 2009. The title
track and the single “Sideways” earned him another pair of number one hits. Up on the Ridge followed in 2010,
and Home was released in 2012 and featured twelve new songs he debuted while on tour. “Am I the Only
One” reached number one on the Billboard country charts, putting Bentley back on the radio. Bentley’s eighth
album, Riser, was issued in 2014. The album earned two number one hits: “I Hold On” and “Drunk on a Plane.”
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
TUCKER BEATHARD
Nashville native singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard grew up in a
musical family, paying drums and guitar with his brothers in a band
when he was ten years old. The son of country songwriter Casey
Beathard, Tucker turned down a baseball scholarship to pursue his
career as a songwriter, and shortly after signed a publishing and
recording contract. Beathard is working on his debut album and is
busy touring with artists like Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Miranda
Lambert and Keith Urban.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
8 P.M. | $32, $42, $52
ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALL
HEART
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson formed Heart, a hard rock group that initially found success in the mid-‘70’s
with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On” and many more. Not only did the Wilson
sisters lead Heart, they also wrote the songs and played the instruments too, making them the first women in
rock to do so. Through the ‘80’s and ‘90’s, Heart continued to top charts with hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,”
“What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill” and “Never.” Today, songs made famous by Heart are heard in every
aspect of contemporary culture.
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with
whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and
nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving
You,” and “Crimson and Clover.” She sits at the head of her own independent label, Blackheart Records. Jett
has acted in movies and television, including 1987’s Light Of Day, and in a Tony-nominated Broadway musical,
The Rocky Horror Show. She has appeared on such acclaimed television shows as Oprah (the last season) and
Law and Order.
CHEAP TRICK
With over 5,000 performances spanning four decades and 20 million records sold worldwide, Cheap Trick is
undoubtedly one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. The band was formed in 1974
and while it has evolved throughout the years, Cheap Trick has continued to reach mainstream and critical
success. Hits such as “I Want You To Want Me,” “Dream Police” and “Surrender” have cemented the group as
one of America’s top rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
2 P.M. | $25/ADULT, $10/CHILD
GRAND OUTLAW NATIONAL TRACTOR
AND TRUCK PULL
SPONSORED BY IOWA FARMER TODAY
Celebrating 26 years, the Iowa State Fair has showcased tractor pulling on the Fairgrounds since 1990.
Tractor pulling is a competitive motor sport in which modified farm tractors, or modified tractors draft a
metal sled containing a box filled with weight along a course. The tractor that pulls the sled the farthest
distance is declared the winner. A rare few reach the end of the course, known as the “full pull.” If more than
one competitor reaches the full pull mark, a pull-off is held to determine the winner. Known as “the world’s
heaviest motorsport,” the goal of tractor pulling is to determine the strongest machine and the best driver.
The tractor and truck pull is not about speed, but rather distance pulled.
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ENTERTAINMENT
GRAND STAND LINE-UP
The 2016 Iowa State Fair is excited to offer half a million dollars of free entertainment with something for all
ages.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
8 P.M. | $32, $42, $52
AN EVENING WITH JEFF DUNHAM
Jeff Dunham’s television specials have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his
DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received almost a billion views on YouTube, and
his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide.
By the time he was ten, Jeff Dunham was performing anywhere he could find an audience. After graduating
from Baylor University, he moved to Los Angeles and soon became a sensation on the national comedy circuit.
Dunham’s self-produced “Arguing With Myself,” became his first one-hour prime time special and it premiered
on Comedy Central in 2006. The audience reactions were explosive, and Jeff Dunham became a comedy
phenomenon, reviving a lost art with new levels of comedy and with a contemporary voice. In 2007, “Spark
of Insanity,” his second Comedy Central special, premiered to record ratings and million plus DVD sales. In
2008, “A Very Special Christmas Special” premiered with 6.6 million viewers to become the cable channel’s
most-watched program ever. He continued to release two more stand-up specials, both of which were
tremendously successful. Today, Dunham’s global appearance is undeniable. He was named top-grossing live
comedy act in the world in 2009 and 2010 by Pollstar and has sold out stadium-sized shows across
three continents.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
8 P.M. | $50, $60, $85
KISS
KISS, one of the most influential rock and roll
bands of all-time is well known for its face
paint and stage outfits. Rising to fame in the
70s, their concerts focused on elaborate live
performances with fire breathing, smoking
guitars, shooting rockets, pyrotechnics and
more.
KISS holds honors as one of America’s top
gold record champions, selling over 100
million albums worldwide in their 40 year
career. KISS’ career milestones are staggering,
boasting decades of record-breaking tours
around the globe. Notable moments include
appearances at Super Bowl XXXIII, the 2002
Winter Olympics, the 2005 Rockin’ the Corps
concert for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan,
and performing on 2009’s American Idol finale
to 30 million viewers.
WITH
THE DEAD DAISIES
Since early 2013, The Dead Daisies have taken the Rock world by
storm, releasing two albums to date and touring with the biggest
names in rock including: ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad
Company, Judas Priest, KISS, Whitesnake and Def Leppard. 2015 was
a banner year that saw the band playing to over 300,000 people
around the world in support of their second album, Revolución,
joining the line-up for some of the biggest European rock festivals
including Download and Graspop, touring around the globe with
Whitesnake and KISS, plus a sold out headline show in Paris. The
band returned to the UK for the first time in two years to play a
series of headline club shows, including the special guest slot at
Planet Rock Stock in Wales. With a new album, Make Some Noise, in
the works, the band is showing no signs of letting up.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
8 P.M. | $45, $55, $65
STEVEN TYLER AND
THE LOVING MARY BAND
One of music’s most recognizable and dynamic performers, Steven Tyler has been cited by Rolling Stone
Magazine as “one of the greatest singers of all time“. Tyler and Aerosmith have sold more than 150 million
records worldwide and he has won four GRAMMY® Awards, six American Music Awards, four Billboard Music
Awards and an Emmy® Award. In addition to having nine number one hits, Aerosmith has received 25 Gold,
18 Platinum and 12 multi-Platinum album certifications. Tyler’s highly-anticipated upcoming solo album is
scheduled for release later this summer on Big Machine Label Group’s Dot Records.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
8 P.M. | $40, $55, $65
LADY ANTEBELLUM
In less than a decade, seven-time Grammy award-winning
trio Lady Antebellum has sold more than 11 million albums
worldwide and produced six platinum hits including “I Run
to You,” “Need You Now” and “Just a Kiss.” Their most recent
platinum hit, “Bartender,” climbed to number one after an
impressive 12 weeks on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
Singers Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley and instrumentalist,
Dave Haywood, formed their harmony-based trio after a chance
meeting at a Nashville hot spot in 2006. The three spent the
summer of that year blending together a perfect mix of classic
country and modern style, a sound that has earned them three
consecutive ACM awards for Vocal Group of the Year.
Lady Antebellum is still celebrating the long success of their recent record, 747, released in May 2014.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
KELSEA BALLERINI
Kelsea Ballerini is a country-pop singer and songwriter from
Knoxville, Tennessee. She moved to Nashville at 15 years old to
pursue her dream of singing and writing songs, and at 19 years
old, Ballerini signed a publishing deal with Black River Publishing
and a recording deal later that same year.
Ballerini’s debut single, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” was released
in 2014. It slowly became a hit, reaching number five on Billboard’s
Country Singles Chart and number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. As her popularity grew,
Ballerini was named one of 2014’s Next Women of Country by CMT.
Today, Ballerini is celebrating the success of her first album, “The First Time,” which debuted at number
four on Billboard’s U.S. Country Charts and on the Billboard Top 200.
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GROUNDS ATTRACTIONS AND STROLLING
ENTERTAINMENT
A.J. LUTTER AND GARY KEENAN, CHAINSAW ARTISTS
Shows daily at 10 a.m., Noon, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m., Heritage Village
Chainsaw artists A.J. Lutter and Gary Keenan are returning to Heritage Village for another Fair. Having
traveled nationally exhibiting at city, county and state fairs, they are experts in their field – and exceptional
entertainers. Check out their wood creations depicting everything from people to animals.
BANDALONI — ONE MAN BAND
Shows daily at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m., Strolling
Combining his lighthearted personality with energetic, foot-stomping tunes, Bandaloni gives musical
entertainment a funny facelift as he impresses audiences with his harmonious multitasking. Join in the fun as
he belts out familiar family favorites while playing guitar, harmonica, tambourine, high-hat, kick-drum, snare
and more – all at the same time! Roll up your sleeves for a little audience participation, and get ready for his
show-stopping talent and musical pyrotechnics.
HEDRICK’S PETTING ZOO
Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Kids’ Zone
Hedrick’s Petting Zoo is the ideal place to capture a glimpse of exotic animals you won’t find in the typical
Iowa barn. Fairgoers can get up-close-and-personal with zebras, kangaroos, camels and more in a safe and
fun environment.
SANDSCAPES SAND SCULPTURES
Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Varied Industries Building Atrium
Sandscapes, a team of national, international and world champion sand sculptors, will return to the Iowa
State Fair to construct an agriculture-themed masterpiece. Watch the progress unfold as the team works
throughout the Fair to complete the sculpture, showcasing their talents from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
HEDRICK’S PIG RACES
Daily from 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m. with an extra 6:30 p.m. race on weekends in Kids’ Zone
Fairgoers will squeal with delight as they watch baby pigs outfitted in racing silks compete for the grand
prize. It will be snout to snout action and thrills with plenty of pig pun comedy at every race. This event is sure
to be a crowd pleaser for all ages. Make your way to the Kids Zone near Little Hands on the Farm to watch saw
dust fly and cheer on your favorite pig as they race for a cookie on a silver platter.
RUNNING WITH THE BULL STRAW SCULPTURE
Daily, Ruan Plaza
Brian Sobaski will have fair goers running to Ruan Plaza, to see a larger than life straw sculpture. Titled
“Running with the Bull” this oversized sculpture is described as a playful story of farm animals having a ball.
Everything from pigs to ducks will be featured and made out of locally sourced straw. Stop by each day to see
the sculpture as it takes over the landscape during the fair.
THE BISTREVSKY BROTHERS VARIETY SHOW
Shows daily at Noon, 3 and 6 p.m. on Expo Hill
After being born and realizing they were probably going to be stuck with each other for the rest of their lives,
Dmitrious and Alex decided to band together to form a comedy, circus and acrobatics duo like the world
has never seen. Weird, silly, absurd, intense and ridiculous are all adequate adjectives when describing the
“Bistrevsky Brothers” to your friends.
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GANTRY SHOW
Shows daily at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Strolling
The Gantry Show is a self-contained, portable, theatrical Circus spectacle. It travels on an innovative pedal
driven 22’ high stage-like mechanical apparatus, able to roam about the fair grounds. The act showcases
multiple aerial and ground acts, such as contortion, Chinese poles and trapeze.
OSIELLA
Shows daily at 7:30 p.m. , Grandfather’s Barn
OSIELLA has pushed the technical boundaries of what music could/should be. It’s members span from West
Africa, Las Vegas, Brooklyn and Indiana. The eclectic members of this band create one of the most unique
groups ever. With an intriguing debut album, Year in Review, every listener will find something to enjoy within
this ensemble.
MIDWAY
Belle City Amusements offer something for everyone, from the infamous Double Ferris Wheel and the
returning Moonraker, to kiddie rides and games of skill. The Midway is open 10 a.m. to Midnight each day of
the Fair. Midway rides include (* designates kid-friendly rides).
ATV*
Alien Abduction
Berry-Go-Round*
Big Bumper Boats
Carousel*
Crazy Plane*
Dizzy Dragons*
Dragon Wagon*
Drop Zone
Farm Tractor
Free Fall*
Fun Zone
Giant Wheel
Gravitron
Heliport*
Kiddie Bumper Boats*
Lolly Swings*
Mini Enterprise*
Mini Himalaya*
Moonraker
Motorcycles*
Nitro
Peter Paul Dragon*
Power Surge
Racing*
Ring of Fire
Rock and Roll
Scooter
Scorpion
Scrambler
Skater*
Sky Wheel
Slide*
Space Train*
Tilt A Whirl
Tomb of Doom
Tornado
Typhoon
Umbrella Combos*
Universal Horror
Wacky Worm
Zero Gravity
Just For Kids
KIDS’ ZONE
Family fun is easy to find in the Kids’ Zone – a special area packed with food, rides and entertainment, all
planned with our young Fairgoers in mind!
LITTLE HANDS ON THE FARM
This exhibit teaches children the importance of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives in a fun and
interactive way. Children ages 2 to 10 become farmers at this free, hands-on exhibit. Children obtain a
gathering basket and proceed along a path that includes a garden, grain bin, apple orchard, chicken coop,
tractor shed, sheep barn and dairy barn. After gathering particular items along the way they get the chance to
sell these items at the Little Hands on the Farm farmers’ market and earn a Little Hands dollar to spend at the
grocery store for such items as a piece of fruit, a granola bar or an ice cream sandwich. Open daily 9 a.m. to 8
p.m., Little Hands on the Farm is located north of the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center.
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BLUE RIBBON KIDS
Blue Ribbon Kids, the Fair’s special club for ages 10 and under, allows children to experience the Fair from a
unique perspective. Blue Ribbon Kids members will get a rare glimpse at the heart of the Iowa State Fair and
won’t simply be watching demonstrations — they’ll be part of the action. During weekdays of the Fair, Kids’
Club members will have the opportunity to participate in seven FREE fun-filled activities. All events start at
10 a.m. at the Fun Forest Stage located west of the Agricultural Building and will last 30-45 minutes. Children
can sign up at any Kids’ Club event or download a form from iowastatefair.org and bring it to the event. Blue
Ribbon Kids also offers exclusive members-only weekend events which are open to Kids’ Club members who
were on the membership roster by May 1, 2016.
Thursday, August 11
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Nothing Compares to MY Iowa State Fair —Kids’ Zone
Friday, August 12
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Breakfast with the County Fair Queens—Kids’ Zone
Saturday, August 13
8 a.m. Breakfast with the Butter Cow—John Deere Agriculture Building-North Entrance
Sunday, August 14
3 p.m. The Daily Story and I Milked A Cow—Boulevard of Dairy Breeds-North Annex of Cattle Barn
Monday, August 15
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Polk County Conservation Animals of Iowa—Kids’ Zone
Tuesday, August 16
10 a.m.
Blue Ribbon Kids: “My Family’s Beef Farm”—Kids’ Zone
10 a.m.
Blue Ribbon Kids: Art Attack Day—Kids’ Zone
Thursday, August 18
10a.m.
Blue Ribbon Kids: Puppy Jake Foundation Day—Kids’ Zone
Friday, August 19
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Veggie Day—Kids’ Zone
Saturday, August 20
10 a.m.
You Be the Judge—Pioneer Pavilion—North Entrance
Sunday, August 21
11 a.m.
STEM Day—STEM Stage on Grand Concourse
Credentials and Media Information
All members of the working press are welcome to the 2016 Iowa State Fair – set August 11-21 – and will be
offered a limited number of gate credentials and parking passes at no charge to assist with Fair coverage.
The following procedures are in effect to accommodate working media quickly and efficiently and to screen
out non-affiliated persons seeking media privileges. The Fair’s Marketing Department receives a limited
number of media credentials. To make the best use of these credentials, the following guidelines were used.
Media credentials will be granted to:
• Accredited print, radio and television outlets
• Freelancers with proof of news assignment on letterhead from the assigning company
Media credentials will not be granted to:
• Sales staff
• Persons or organizations who are writing or gathering material for books
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• Unfunded or exploratory documentary crews
• Freelancers without proof of news assignment
• Online services that are non-content based
• Media outlets exclusively covering political candidates
• Online services that exclusively deliver news related to political coverage
• Organizations that film or take photos for resale
• Bloggers not on assignment for an accredited media outlet, independent bloggers or blogs/websites that have primarily owner or user-generated content
• Persons or organizations whose principal purpose for attending the Fair is, in our judgment, for reasons other than covering the event as working news media
Organizations that do not qualify for media credentials are welcome on the grounds with paid admission.
All organizations must receive expressed permission from the Iowa State Fair to film or photograph within
the Fairgrounds. Please send requests to [email protected] and include your organization name, a
link or copy of your publication and the purpose/subject matter of your coverage. For promotional or private
video shoots, please contact Off-Season Events at 515/262-3111, ext. 203.
Failure to comply with any of these procedures or unauthorized use of a credential (including attempts to sell)
may result in refusal, forfeiture of credential privileges, removal from the premises and/or prosecution.
TYPES OF CREDENTIALS
ADMISSION
Single gate tickets are issued to media requesting credentials. Each gate ticket is valid for one daily admission.
Please request one ticket per day of coverage. Credentials are not valid for admission to Grandstand, Livestock
Pavilion or Jacobson Exhibition Center shows.
PARKING
Limited media parking is available in the Delta Lot on a space available basis. The lot is located off Dean
Avenue just east of East 30th Street. Parking passes are issued in the form of dated mirror hangers and are
required for entry into the Delta Lot.
SATELLITE TRUCK
Please indicate in the special requirements section if you need to bring a satellite truck on the grounds as it
will need special parking credentials to enter the grounds. Include the license plate number of the vehicle,
size of vehicle and any vehicle specific needs. Please include a cell phone number and full contact information
for an on-call staff member should any issues arise. Arrangements for satellite truck parking must be made in
advance due to limited space availability.
PRE-FAIR PASS
Admission to the Fairgrounds on preparation days, Monday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 10, is free.
However, vehicles that wish to enter the grounds need a Pre-Fair Pass. There is no charge for this credential.
Pre-Fair passes cannot be supplied at gates on these days.
TICKETED FAIR EVENTS
No filming, taping, photography or recording of any Grandstand show or event will be permitted without
prior consent and agreement. Requests for backstage passes and/or reviewer seats are referred to artists’
management. Photos of each grandstand performance are available up on request, email [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the show. Photos will be emailed out that evening
to all media outlets on the request list. Requests for pit passes, infield or horse show access are handled
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individually. Requests for photos of specific events are welcomed. Special requests should be indicated in the
special requirements section or sent to [email protected].
PRESS OFFICE
The air-conditioned Press Office, located in the Administration Building, is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily during
the Fair. Wireless internet access, computer hook-ups and restrooms are available for use. Please use the
outside entrance on the southwest corner of the Administration Building.
APPROVAL AND DELIVERY
Credential requests must have been received by the Iowa State Fair Marketing Department by August 1.
Requests received after this date are not guaranteed credentials. All requests are subject to approval based
on credential guidelines. Credentials are mailed via the United States Postal Service. If you would like your
credentials sent via next day service, please include your account number with your request under special
requirements. No credentials will be mailed after August 1 Requests received after August 1 will be held at
our Volunteer Office and will be available to pick-up August 11-21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Volunteer Office is
located at East 30th and Dean Avenue.
State Fair Ticket Office
The Fair’s Ticket Office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday for
walk-up orders only. It is located on the front porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds. All
tickets available while supplies last.
ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS
Adults: $8 ($12 at the gate)
Children (ages 6-11): $4 ($6 at the gate)
Children (ages 5 and under): FREE every Fair day
WAYS TO PURCHASE:
•Print your discounted admission tickets at home, without fees! Visit iowastatefair.org to get started.
•Purchase admission and activity package options online and have them mailed to you (5% processing fee applies). Orders placed after Thursday, July 28, will not be mailed. Instead, they will be available for pick up at will call.
•Now through August 10 at noon, admission tickets will be available at participating Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drug, Fareway stores and the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office (without fees).
All tickets available while supplies last.
Enjoy an even bigger benefit when buying early: advanced admission tickets have a coupon for a free small
Potato Olé® at participating Iowa-area Taco John’s. Coupon expires 9/30/16. See store for details.
FAIR FAN PASS
A Fair Fan Pass is a scanable card. These convenient scan passes come with 11 days of adult Fair admission for
just $88. Each scan is good for one admission to the Fair. Cards may be used by individuals or families. Order
at iowastatefair.org and scan cards will be mailed to you (fee applies). Fair Fan Passes may also be purchased
at the State Fair Ticket Office. Scan cards must be purchased by August 10 (while supplies last).
FAMILY FUN PACKS
This value-packed kit offers discounts on food and select rides. Order online and the Family Fun Pack will
be mailed to you (fee applies). The Family Fun Pack may also be purchased at the State Fair Ticket Office.
Available while supplies last. Must be purchased by August 10.
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Includes:
• 1 Zipline or Crazy Mouse Ticket
• 1 Snakes Alive or Train Exhibit Ticket
• 1 Pony or Camel Ride or Rock Wal1 Giant Slide or Ye Old Mill Ticket
• 1 Midway Ride
• 1 Sky Glider Ride
• 5 food/beverage tickets
DISCOUNTED GATE ADMISSION
Discounted Admission: $6 adult admissions, $3 child admissions (ages 6-11); available at the gate Monday - Thursday evenings from 5 to 10 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 21.
Canned Food Drive Day (Thursday, August 11): $3 off Regular Gate Admission until 5 p.m. with a donation of at least three canned food items. Limit one discount per donation.
Veterans’ Day (Monday, August 15): $8 for active and retired members of the United States military and their
spouse. Please bring your military ID.
Older Iowans Day (Wednesday, August 17): $8 for Fairgoers ages 60 and older.
Extreme Sunday (Sunday, August 21): $6 adult admission, $3 child admission (ages 6-11). GRANDSTAND TICKETS
Tickets for all concerts and events are on sale now through the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office as well as all
Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.745.3000. All concert seats are reserved.
All track events are general admission. Convenience charges apply to all tickets.
MIDWAY DEALS
Buy a set of five Midway ride tickets for $14. Each ticket good for one ride. Available now at iowastatefair.org
and the State Fair Ticket Office. Must be purchased by August 10 at noon. Available while supplies last.
Unlimited rides! Weekday Mega Passes are just $25 and are good for unlimited mechanical rides any one
weekday from open to close. Or, purchase and Any Day Mega Pass for $30, good for unlimited rides any one
Fair day (including weekends). Available now at iowastatefair.org and the State Fair Ticket Office as well as
local Hy-Vee stores and Walgreens. Must be purchased by August 10 at noon. The pass must be exchanged at
the Midway ticket booth for a one-day only Midway wristband. (Not good for gate admission.)
Missed out on the Mega Pass? Don’t worry, more bargains are in store: Weekdays only, $25 each day buys a
wristband good for unlimited rides from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Available during the Fair at Midway ticket booths
only.
Order online and tickets will be mailed to you (fee applies), or purchase at the State Fair Ticket Office. Available
while supplies last. Must be purchased by August 10 at noon.
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Horse Shows
An additional admission fee is required for the afternoon and evening horse shows listed below. All paid
horse shows take place in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center. Tickets for these events are $5 for adults
(ages 12 & over), $2 for children (ages 6-11) and free for children (ages 5 & under). All other horse shows are
included free with Fair admission.
Friday, August 12
6:30 p.m. Cowgirl Queen Contest
Thursday, August 18
6 p.m. Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony
Sunday, August 14
6 p.m. Belgian, Shire, Miniature
Friday, August 19
Monday, August 15
Saturday, August 20
Tuesday, August 16
Sunday, August 21
3 p.m. Supreme Six-Horse Hitch
Disability Assistance
The Iowa State Fair, America’s classic state fair, welcomes everyone to its celebration of pride and achievement
held annually in August.
The Fair Board is committed to making the Fair’s 450-acre, 129-year-old facility accessible to all. No qualified
individual shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in or be denied the benefits of public
services, programs or activities held on the Fairgrounds.
Suggestions for improvements and additional services are always welcomed by the Fair Board, which will
continue efforts to make the Fairgrounds accessible to everyone.
Renovation always complies with federal specifications and guidelines related to accessibility. As maintenance
and modernization funds become available, the special needs of all Iowans will be kept foremost in mind.
Accessibility Services for people with disabilities include restrooms, transportation, wheelchair and scooter
rental, parking and more. For a complete list of services, visit iowastatefair.org or stop by any information
booth or the Administration Building to pick up a free Iowa State Fair Accessibility Guide.
Around The Fair Transportation
•Mattress Firm trams pulled by John Deere tractors provide convenient transportation from inner-ground
stop/pick-up locations. Operating daily beginning at 8 a.m., these trams feature a curbside electric/hydraulic
lift, making them wheelchair accessible. (See inner-ground tram map.)
•Free Campgrounds shuttles sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, operated by Clearfield Lions and
pulled by John Deere tractors powered by Soy Bio Diesel run daily beginning at 8 a.m. One wheelchairaccessible unit will be available approximately every 15 minutes. These shuttles run continuously round-trip
between the Campgrounds, Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall, the Richard L. Easter Museum Complex and the inner
grounds.
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•Golf-cart mini-shuttle service (not wheelchair accessible) from north parking lots to inner gates is available all 11 days, beginning at 8 a.m. While offered as a free service, riders may make donations to the The
Shriner’s Hospital for Children and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Transportation Fund. Golf carts are not available for rent
for reasons of safety and liability.
Directions
The Fairgrounds are located at E. 30th Street and E. University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa 50317.
GPS Coordinates: 41° 35’ 44.5” N, 93° 33’ 29.6” W (41.5956857, -93.5582331)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317
Physical Address: East 30th Street and East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA
GPS & Online Mapping Address: 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Northern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four
miles to the Fairgrounds.
Southern Iowa: From I-35, take IA 5/US 65 to Exit 79 then head west on E University Avenue approximately
four miles to the Fairgrounds.
Eastern Iowa: From I-80 take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 Bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west
on Hwy. 163 (E University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors
enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain
times.
Western Iowa: From I-235, take Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to
the Fairgrounds.
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