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IOWA STATE FAIR

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Mindy’s WelcomeWhen 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 WilliamsonMarketing Director

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QUESTIONS?Call 515.262.3111 ext. 204

or 800.545.FAIRAdditional information is

also available atiowastatefair.org

FUTURE FAIR DATESAUGUST 10-20, 2017AUGUST 9-19, 2018AUGUST 8-18, 2019

AUGUST 13-23, 2020AUGUST 12-22, 2021

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Table of ContentsWelcome .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1Iowa State Fair Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 4Top 11 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6About the Fair .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-9

Attendance Figures ...............................................................................................................................................................6-7 Blue Ribbon Foundation ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Fair Board ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7Campgrounds ............................................................................................................................................................................ 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 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................54Disability Assistance ...........................................................................................................................................................................54Around the Fair Transportation.................................................................................................................................................54-55Directions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

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Iowa State Fair OverviewThe 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 11Each 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.

NOTHING COMPARES TO MY STATE FAIRFrom 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.

REMODELED MILKING PARLORStop 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 hands-on activities, baby calves, and the favorite “I Milked a Cow” display.

HEDRICK’S PIG RACESFairgoers 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.

OPENING DAY CANNED FOOD DRIVEEnjoy $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.

OMAN FAMILY YOUTH INN RENOVATIONSBuilt 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.

FAIRLYMPICSCome 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 SCULPTUREStop 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.

NEW FOODSIndulge 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.

DISCOVERY GARDEN PAVED PATHStep 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.

THE GANTRY SHOWThe 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.

FAIR TEXT ALERTSStay 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.

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About the FairATTENDANCE FIGURESThe 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 857,550 1990 873,719 1991 889,042 1992 891,160 1993 893,994 1994 913,263 1995 789,911 1996 919,680

1997 946,2391998 941,329 1999 969,523 2000 978,841 2001 985,780 2002 1,008,174 2003 1,012,309

2004 1,053,978 2005 1,005,238 2006 1,013,5572007 1,003,210 2008 1,109,150 2009 1,006,501

2010 967,381 2011 1,080,959 2012 1,097,1422013 1,047,2462014 1,015,9022015 1,117, 398

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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 FOUNDATIONThe 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, in-kind services, and corporate, federal and state grants.

FAIR BOARDThe 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.

CAMPGROUNDSSprinkled 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.

ALAN BROWN, PRESIDENT North Central District, Hampton

JOHN HARMS, VICE-PRESIDENT Northeast District, Monticello

DAVE HOFFMAN, TREASURERNorthwest District, LeMars

RANDY BROWNSouth Central District, Osceola

TENNIE CARLSONNorth Central District, Stratford

GARY VANAERNAMSouthwest District, Exira

HONORABLE TERRY BRANSTADDirector by Office Held Governor, State of Iowa, Des MoinesRepresented 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, AmesRepresented by Dr. John Lawrence

GARY SLATERFair Secretary/Manager/CEO,Des Moines

DARWIN GAUDIANNorthwest District, Primghar

GARY MCCONNELLSoutheast District, Bloomfield

JERRY PARKINSouth Central District, Earlham ROBERT SCHLUTZSoutheast District, Columbus Junction

C.W. THOMASSouthwest District, Guthrie Center

PAUL VAASSENNortheast District,Debuque

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FACILITIESThe 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)

HISTORYThe 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- 1863Burlington 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 Heritage1968 Our Gay 90s Heritage1969 Our Roaring 20s Heritage1970 Discover Iowa1971 Discover Mexico1972 Discover Canada1973 Discover Hawaii1974 The Discoverers1975 The Colonizers1976 Spirit of Iowa1977 New Horizons1978 Take a Closer Look1979 Get In Touch With Iowa1980 Celebrate, Iowa1981 So Much More to Go For1982 So Much More to Go For1983 So Much More to Go For1984 Just See Us Now1985 Augustfest!1986 Come Home to the Iowa State Fair1987 Celebrate an American Classic1988 An Old-Fashioned Good Time1989 For An Old-Fashioned Good Time1990 Iowa’s Blue Ribbon Fun Fest1991 Iowa’s Blue Ribbon Fun Fest

1992 The Only Fun of Its Kind1993 The Only Fun of Its Kind1994 The Only Fun of Its Kind 1995 The Fun and Only1996 Let Yourself Go1997 Go For It!1998 Way Too Much Fun1999 Knock Yourself Out2000 Zero In, August 10-20, 20002001 It’s a Winner!2002 The Big One2003 One In A Million 2004 Still The One2005 American’s Favorite Fair, and it’s in your own backyard2006 Only at the Fair2007 Sounds Like Fun2008 U Gotta Love It2009 State Fair Time2010 Non Stop Fun2011 Celebrating 100 Years of the Butter Cow2012 It’s Fairlicious2013 Happiness Is2014 Amazingly Amusing2015 Fair Tour2016 Nothing Compares to MY State Fair

CompetitionLIVESTOCK AWARDS, JUDGING AND SHOWSSale 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 EventsThe 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 912:30 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 108 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 Center10:30 a.m. Swine Showmanship- Swine BarnAfternoon FFA Sheep – Carcass Lamb Evaluation – Sheep Barn1:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging Contest – Swine Barn6 p.m. FFA Beef Cattle – Performance Beef – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena

Thursday, August 118 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 Barn8:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle –Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows 9 a.m. Sheep Show: Corriedale – Sheep Barn10 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 Barn2 p.m. FFA Swine Show: Derby- Swine Barn 6 p.m. Wool Show – Sheep Barn7 p.m. Super Bull Contest – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows 7:30 p.m. FFA Swine: Blue & Gold Gilt Sale – Swine Barn

Friday, August 128 a.m. Sheep Show: Long Wool – Sheep Barn FFA: Sheep Show: Breeding and Commercial – Sheep Barn FFA: Swine Show: Crossbred Market – Swine Barn

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8:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show: Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey – Pioneer Livestock Pavillion sponsored by Prairie Meadows9 a.m. Horse Show: Farm Team – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena Cowboy Mounted Shooting – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center11:45 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show: Kiddie Kattle Kapers – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie MeadowsNoon Sheep Show: Columbia – Sheep Barn5 p.m. Horse Show: Pony Pulling – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena6 p.m. Sheep Show: Montadale – Sheep Barn6:30 p.m. Cowgirl Queen Contest – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center

Saturday, August 137:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows8 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 Building11:30 a.m. Sheep Shearing Contest – Sheep Barn3 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 148 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 Barn10 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 Barn3:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Showmanship – Sheep Barn5 p.m. Youth Livestock Judging Contest – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows6 p.m. Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center

Monday, August 157:30 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show: Market – Sheep Barn8 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 Barn9 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 Meadows3 p.m. Beef Cattle Show: Jr. South Devon, Jr. Lowline - Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena

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5 p.m. Heaviest and Lightest Regeon - Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building 6 p.m. Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center Stock Show University– Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows

Tuesday, August 167:30 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show: Breeding – Sheep Barn 4-H Beef Cattle Show: Breeding – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows8 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 Barn9 a.m. Pigeon Show– Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building11a.m. Celebrity One Loft Pigeon Race– Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit BuildingNoon Pigeon Rolling: American Parlor Roller Association Sanctions Meet- Southeast of Gate 64:30 p.m. 4-H Parade of Breeding Heifer Champions – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows5 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

Wednesday, August 177:30 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 Arena9 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 Barn2 p.m. Sheep Show: Dorset – Sheep Barn3:30 p.m. 4-H Meat Goat Showmanship – Swine Barn4:30 p.m. 4-H Parade of Market Beef Champions – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows 6 p.m. Sheep Show: Southdown – Sheep Barn6:30 p.m. Rabbit Agility Demonstration – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building

Thursday, August 188 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 Barn9 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 Building10 a.m. Beef Cattle Show – Jr. Salers – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena Noon FFA and 4-H Meat Goat Show: Market – Swine Barn2 p.m. Sheep Show: Hampshire – Sheep Barn 3 p.m. Swine Sale: Berkshire, Chester White, and Spotted – Swine Barn4:30 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

Friday, August 198 a.m. Beef Cattle Show: Gelbvieh, Red Angus – Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena Dairy Goat Show: Open Junior Doe – Swine Barn

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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 Barn8:30 a.m. Sheep Show: Wether Sire/Dam – Sheep Barn9 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 Meadows10 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 Arena2 p.m. Swine Sale: Hampshire, Duroc, Yorkshire – Swine Barn 3 p.m. Beef Cattle Show: Simmental Bulls– Bob & Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena5 p.m. Sheep Sale: Wether Sire/Dam – Sheep Barn6 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 Building8 p.m. Dairy Goat Celebrity Milking Contest – Swine Barn

Saturday, August 207:30 a.m. Beef Cattle Show: Shorthorn, Simmental Females – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows8 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 Barn9 a.m. Rabbit Show – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building1 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 Vermeer5:30 p.m. Meat Goat Show – Swine Barn6 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 218 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 Barn9 a.m. Boer Goat Show – Swine Barn9:15 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 Barn3 p.m. Horse Show: Supreme Six-Horse Hitch – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center

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FOOD DEPARTMENTThe 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 9Judging 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

Wednesday, August 10 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

Judging Room 4 10:30 a.m. C&H Canned Preserves Noon C&H Canned Fruits

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1 p.m. C&H Canned Fruit Butters 3 p.m. Gluten-Free with Pampered Chef

Thursday, August 11 Judging Room 111 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 210 a.m. Cinnamon Ridge Favorite Cheese Curd 11:30 a.m. Chuck E. Cheese’s Ugliest Cake1 p.m. Best Wing Sauce 2 p.m. Ultimate Banana Bread 3 p.m. Bubba’s Fried Chicken Challenge

Judging Room 310:30 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 Bake1:30 p.m. Favorite Tone’s Blend for Snacks & Appetizers 3:30 p.m. Let’s Have Tea

Judging Room 411a.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 12Judging Room 110 a.m. Ruth Shoop’s Favorite Apple Dumplings 11a.m. Tassel Ridge Creations Noon Miracle Whip Salads1p.m. Nostalgic Comfort Food 2 p.m. Neubrand’s Worlds Greatest Steak Contest 3:30 p.m. Iowa Orchards Creations

Judging Room 210a.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 310 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. Cooking with Coffee 2 p.m. Dutch Cheese: Isn’t is Good-a? 3 p.m. Scenic Valley Pumpkin Patch Cookies

Judging Room 49:30 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 13Judging Room 110 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 210 a.m. Desserts for Christina 11:30 a.m. Chicken Cuisine1 p.m. Chocolate Brownies with Chocolate Frosting 2 p.m. Locally Grown- Iowa Fresh 3 p.m. Favorite Frosted Sugar Cookies

Judging Room 310 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 49 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 14Judging Room 110 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 Contest11a.m. Desserts for Jake1:30 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 15Judging Room 110:30 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 16Judging Room 19:30 a.m. Creative Crepes y Le Jardin Noon My Most Creative C&H Sugar Cookie1:30 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. Make It “Sweet” with C&H Sugar 3:30 p.m. 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

Wednesday, August 17Main FloorNoon 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

Thursday, August 18Main Floor11 a.m. Kids’ Cookie Decorating 1:30 p.m. Cookie Decorating Winners Posted

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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 Food1 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 19Judging 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 Pickles1 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 20Judging 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 SCHEDULEThursday, August 1110 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 1210:30 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 131 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 1410:30 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 153 p.m. Baking Tips - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 3)

Tuesday, August 1610 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)

Wednesday, August 1710 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. Baking Tips - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 2)

Thursday, August 182 p.m. Baking Tips - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 3)

Friday, August 193 p.m. Slow Cooking - Rosemary Hedlund (Room 2)

Saturday, August 2012:30 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 2111 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 DISPLAYThe 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 SEARCHIn 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/)

CONTESTSAt 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 119 a.m. Twins, Triplets and More Contest (registration begins at 8:15 a.m.) – Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 2310 a.m. Butter sculpting contest (also at noon & 5 p.m.) -Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI10:30 a.m. Turkey Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall11 a.m. Duck Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer HallNoon Egg Decorating Contest, Iowa Egg Council – John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy1 p.m. Youth Rooster Crowing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall1:30 p.m. Ladies’ Chicken Calling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall

Friday, August 129 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 Energy10 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 AMPINoon Youth Spelling Bee (grades 3 & 4; pre-registration required) – Penningroth Media Center, John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer2 p.m. Banjo Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall3 p.m. Youth Spelling Bee (grades 5 & 6; pre-registration required) – Penningroth Media Center, John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer Saturday, August 1310 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 Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms Stage and AMPI 11 a.m. Guitar Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall12 p.m. Backgammon Tournament (registration begins at 11 a.m.) - Oman Family Youth Inn1 p.m. Mandolin Contest (until 4 p.m.) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall3:30 p.m. Mr. Legs Contest (registration begins at 3 p.m.) – Bud Light Stage sponsored by Local 5

Sunday, August 149 a.m. Micro Mini Tractor Pull – Bud Light Stage sponsored by Local 510 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 Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI1 p.m. 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 Vermeer3 p.m. Fiddlers’ Championship – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall Monday, August 159 a.m. Chef Cooking Contest, Iowa Soybean Council, IA Restaurant Association (ongoing until 1 p.m.) – John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy10 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 AMPI10:30 a.m. Adult Piano Playing Contest (ages 17 and older) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall11 a.m. Milking Demonstration (also at 3 & 7 p.m.) – Milking Parlor, north side of John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer1 p.m. Youth Harmonica Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall1:30 p.m. Adult Harmonica Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall2:30 p.m. Accordion Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall

Tuesday, August 169 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 Concourse10 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 AMPI10:30 a.m. Beard Growing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall1 p.m. Manual Timber Sports: Woodchopping, Ladies One Woman Crosscut, Bow Saw, Bucksawing,

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One Man Crosscut, Two Man Crosscut and Bow Saw.– Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall2:30 p.m. Outhouse Races – Grand Concourse

Wednesday, August 1710 a.m. Butter Sculpting Contest (also at 2, & 6 p.m.) - Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI11 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 Hall12:30 p.m. Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Identification Contest – John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy2 p.m. Ladies’ Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall3:30 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 Building5:30 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 189 a.m. Bubble Gum Blowing Contest – Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 2310 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 AMPI10:30 a.m. Pie Eating Contest - Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with CW Iowa 23 Children’s Singing Contest - Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall11a.m. Milking Demonstration (also at 3 & 7 p.m.) – Milking Parlor, north side of John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn sponsored by Vermeer11:30 a.m. Yodeling Contest – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall1:30 p.m. Youth Whistling Contest (ages 16 and under) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall2 p.m. Adult Whistling Contest (ages 17 and over) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall

Friday, August 199 a.m. Youth Checkers Tournament (registration begins at 8 a.m.) – East Porch of the Administration Building10 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 Hall11 a.m. Mom Calling Contest (ages 5-9) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall11:30 a.m. Mom Calling Contest (ages 10-15) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall1 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 Hall2:30 p.m. Adult Hog Calling Contest (ages 17 and older) – Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall

Saturday, August 208:30 a.m. Bench Press and Dead Lift Contest (weigh-in begins at 6:30 a.m.) – Susan Knapp Amphitheater with media sponsor KDSM Fox 179 a.m. Adult Checkers Tournament (registration begins at 8 a.m.) – East Porch of the Administration Building9:30 a.m. 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 Christensen Farms: Christensen Farms stage and AMPI

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ENTERTAINMENTFREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENTThe 2016 Iowa State Fair is excited to offer over half a million dollars of free entertainment with something for all ages.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Formed 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, GRAMMY-nominated 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 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23Heffron 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.

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.


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DEANA CARTER 8 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17

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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Vixen 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 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23Heffron 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.


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.

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.

SUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY STAGE with IOWA REALTY & media sponsor KCCI 8CONFEDERATE 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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5For 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.”

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.

SUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17

QUEEN CORONATION 7 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23More 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.

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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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5

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.

DOREEN’S JAZZ NEW ORLEANS 7 & 9 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23

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.

CANAAN SMITH 8 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17


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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Hairball 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 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23Doreen’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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17


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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Hairball 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 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23A 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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17


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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Bret 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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17Born 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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Hailing 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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17Nashville 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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Femme 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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17Lucy 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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Calling 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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17South 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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Formed 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 PMANNE & BILL RILEY STAGE sponsored by PEPSI & media sponsor CW IOWA 23Hawk 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 PMSUSAN KNAPP STAGE sponsored by COORS LIGHT & media sponsor KDSM FOX 17Leroy 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

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 PMBUD LIGHT STAGE sponsored by LOCAL 5Vocal 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.

FUN FOREST STAGE

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VOCAL TRASH 8 PM

ENTERTAINMENTGRAND STAND LINE-UPThe 2016 Iowa State Fair is excited to offer half a million dollars of free entertainment with something for all ages.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

NEWSBOYSSince 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.

FRANCESCA BATTISTELLIWITH SPECIAL GUEST

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.”

8 P.M. | $30, $35, $45

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

THE UNTOUCHABLE TOUR:MEGHAN TRAINORMeghan 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 chart-dominating 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.

HAILEE STEINFELD AND COMMON KINGSAND SPECIAL GUESTS

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.

8 P.M. | $45, $50, $60

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

BRETT ELDREDGEIllinois 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.

CHRIS JANSONWITH SPECIAL GUEST

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.

8 P.M. | $32, $37, $47

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

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

8 P.M. | $32, $37, $47

DAYASinger and songwriter Daya first climbed the charts as a 16-year-old 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

DIERKS BENTLEYDierks 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.”

TUCKER BEATHARDWITH SPECIAL GUEST

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

ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALL

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 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.

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.

HEART

JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS

CHEAP TRICK

8 P.M. | $32, $42, $52

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ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALLHEART

JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS

CHEAP TRICK

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

GRAND OUTLAW NATIONAL TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULLSPONSORED 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.

2 P.M. | $25/ADULT, $10/CHILD

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ENTERTAINMENTGRAND STAND LINE-UPThe 2016 Iowa State Fair is excited to offer half a million dollars of free entertainment with something for all ages.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

AN EVENING WITH JEFF DUNHAMJeff 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.

8 P.M. | $32, $42, $52

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

KISSKISS, 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.

THE DEAD DAISIESWITH

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.

8 P.M. | $50, $60, $85

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

STEVEN TYLER AND THE LOVING MARY BANDOne 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.

8 P.M. | $45, $55, $65

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

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 GUESTKELSEA BALLERINI

8 P.M. | $40, $55, $65

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 ENTERTAINMENTA.J. LUTTER AND GARY KEENAN, CHAINSAW ARTISTSShows daily at 10 a.m., Noon, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m., Heritage VillageChainsaw 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 BANDShows daily at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m., StrollingCombining 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 ZOODaily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Kids’ ZoneHedrick’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 SCULPTURESDaily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Varied Industries Building AtriumSandscapes, 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 RACESDaily from 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m. with an extra 6:30 p.m. race on weekends in Kids’ ZoneFairgoers 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 SCULPTUREDaily, Ruan PlazaBrian 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 HillAfter 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 SHOWShows daily at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., StrollingThe 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.

OSIELLAShows daily at 7:30 p.m. , Grandfather’s BarnOSIELLA 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.

MIDWAYBelle 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 AbductionBerry-Go-Round*Big Bumper BoatsCarousel*Crazy Plane*Dizzy Dragons*Dragon Wagon*Drop ZoneFarm TractorFree Fall*Fun ZoneGiant WheelGravitronHeliport*

Just For KidsKIDS’ ZONEFamily 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 FARMThis 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.

Kiddie Bumper Boats*Lolly Swings*Mini Enterprise*Mini Himalaya*MoonrakerMotorcycles*NitroPeter Paul Dragon*Power SurgeRacing*Ring of FireRock and RollScooterScorpion

ScramblerSkater*Sky WheelSlide*Space Train*Tilt A WhirlTomb of DoomTornadoTyphoonUmbrella Combos*Universal HorrorWacky WormZero Gravity

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BLUE RIBBON KIDSBlue 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’ ZoneFriday, August 12 10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Breakfast with the County Fair Queens—Kids’ ZoneSaturday, August 138 a.m. Breakfast with the Butter Cow—John Deere Agriculture Building-North EntranceSunday, August 143 p.m. The Daily Story and I Milked A Cow—Boulevard of Dairy Breeds-North Annex of Cattle BarnMonday, August 1510 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Polk County Conservation Animals of Iowa—Kids’ ZoneTuesday, August 16 10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: “My Family’s Beef Farm”—Kids’ ZoneWednesday, August 1710 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Art Attack Day—Kids’ ZoneThursday, August 1810a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Puppy Jake Foundation Day—Kids’ ZoneFriday, August 19 10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Veggie Day—Kids’ ZoneSaturday, August 2010 a.m. You Be the Judge—Pioneer Pavilion—North EntranceSunday, August 2111 a.m. STEM Day—STEM Stage on Grand Concourse

Credentials and Media InformationAll 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 CREDENTIALSADMISSIONSingle 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 TRUCKPlease 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 PASSAdmission 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 EVENTSNo 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 OFFICEThe 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 DELIVERYCredential 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 OfficeThe 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 TICKETSAdults: $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 PASSA 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 PACKSThis 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 ADMISSIONDiscounted 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 TICKETSTickets 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 DEALSBuy 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 ShowsAn 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 126:30 p.m. Cowgirl Queen Contest

Sunday, August 146 p.m. Belgian, Shire, Miniature

Monday, August 156 p.m. Belgian, Shire, Miniature

Tuesday, August 165 p.m. Belgian, Shire, Miniature

Disability AssistanceThe 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 wheelchair-accessible 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.

Thursday, August 186 p.m. Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony

Friday, August 196 p.m. Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony

Saturday, August 206 p.m. Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony

Sunday, August 213 p.m. Supreme Six-Horse Hitch

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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 50317Physical Address: East 30th Street and East University Avenue, Des Moines, IAGPS & 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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IOWA STATE FAIR 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