Video: Collections: Iowa State Fair
Iowa Public Television has a long tradition of unique and extensive Iowa State Fair coverage. IPTV brings you the best the Fair has to offer!
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Fair 2008: Art Judging (Photography) (#3903)
The technology for taking photographs has changed considerably with the advent of digital cameras. But the art of taking a good picture hasn't changed. At the Cultural Center we see some winners in ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Monster Arm Wrestling (#3903)
At the Media Center in the Cattle Barn, force is pitted against force. The Monster Arm Wrestling tournament is celebrating it's 30th year at the Fair. 03:30
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Fair 2008: State Fair Queen Contest (#3902)
See all the county fair queens and then enjoy the selection of the 2008 Iowa State Fair Queen: Ashley Quade from Calhoun County. 06:30
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Fair 2008: State Fair Queen Interview (#3902)
Mark Pearson chats with the 2008 State Fair Queen, Ashley Quade of Calhoun County 02:00
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Fair 2008: Mechbash Robot Combat (#3902)
It's basically technology against technology at Mechbash Robot Combat on Expo Hill. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Mr. Legs Contest (#3902)
The Mr. Legs contest always draws a good crowd. And Peter Hamlin is ringside for the event this year. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show (#3902)
At Walnut Square, the Extreme Canines stunt dog show was a big hit in it first appearance at the Fair. And it's important to note these talented dogs were all adopted out of animal shelters across the ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Food Judging - Midwest Living Magazine Cookie Contest (#3902)
You’ll need a strong sweet tooth for this stop. At the Elwell Family Food Center, it’s cookies, cookies, and more cookies at the Midwest Living Cookie contest. 03:00
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Fair 2008: FFA Parade of Champions (in all events) (#3902)
Every year thousands of young Iowans are involved with FFA projects through their local chapters. Though it isn't possible to see the judging of every project it is possible to see those who received ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: FFA Swine Judging (#3902)
One of the things that makes the Iowa State Fair so great is our young people. For exhibitors at the FFA Swine Show, this is the culmination of months of preparation. 04:30
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Fair 2008: Raising and Showing Goats (#3902)
Raising goats for meat is a growing industry nationally and in Iowa. We learn about a popular breed from the Thorps of rural New Sharon, Iowa. They raise and show Boer goats. 05:00
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Fair 2008: Youth Rooster Crowing Contest/Ladies' Chicken Calling Contest (#3902)
Peter Hamlin is at Pioneer Hall for the Youth Rooster Crowing Contest and the Ladies' Chicken Calling Contests. They are perennial favorites. 03:30
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Fair 2008: Silver Ring Making Workshop (#3901)
Corning, Iowa’s artist-in-residence Rachel Sims teaches people how to make a silver ring they can take home, IPTV’s Jeneane Beck stopped by the Cultural Center for a lesson. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - Farmall Square Dancing Tractors (#3902)
Paul Berge is travelling a Side Road that takes him off the Fairgrounds to Nemaha and 10 years into the past. He’s following the trail of the Farmall square dancing tractors, which are on their “goodbye” ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: The Big Animals (#3901)
Join IPTV at the weigh-ins for the biggest bull, boar and ram at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. 04:30
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Fair 2008: A 4-H Family (#3901)
Competing at the Fair is a family tradition for some. The Welters of Gowrie, Iowa have been exhibiting 4-H projects at their county and the State Fair for nearly 50 years. 05:00
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Fair 2008: Tall Corn Contest (#3901)
The corn harvest not only came early in some places, but some of the crop by-passed the local elevator and was delivered straight to the Iowa State Fair. Enjoy the tall corn contest at Pioneer Hall. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Cowgirl Queen (#3901)
The glamour of a beauty pageant and intensity of the horse show ring culminate in the annual State Fair Cowgirl Queen contest. Judged on both riding skills and personal appearance, more than 120 Iowans ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - Clydesdales (#3901)
Paul Berge is back, horsing around on a Side Road at the State Fair. He’s found something that weighs 12 tons, has 32 legs and roughly 144 hands. Give up? It’s the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Marvelous Hat Contest (#3901)
Red Hat Society groups were invited to Pioneer Hall to compete in the Marvelous Hat Contest. The categories were Fancy and Frivolous and Creative and Kooky. 02:30
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