Before showing livestock at the Iowa State Fair, most young Iowans compete at the county level first. Step inside the ring with 11-year-old Jack Theobald, who’s showing his 4-H market hogs for the first time at the Muscatine County Fair. See more of what makes the fair possible in our upcoming documentary Behind the Blue Ribbon. Tune in or stream the program Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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Before showing livestock at the Iowa State Fair, most young Iowans compete at the county level first. Step inside the ring with 11-year-old Jack Theobald, who’s showing his 4-H market hogs for the first time at the Muscatine County Fair. See more of what makes the fair possible in our upcoming documentary Behind the Blue Ribbon. Tune in or stream the program Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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As the historic barn display returns to the Agriculture Building at this year's Iowa State Fair, its footprint is expanding with two new silos, including one that weighs 250 lbs and is made from styrofoam. #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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As the historic barn display returns to the Agriculture Building at this year's Iowa State Fair, its footprint is expanding with two new silos, including one that weighs 250 lbs and is made from styrofoam. #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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"The Iowa State Fair - where pigs and pumpkins are really important." See what else Pete Caspers is up to in the world of giant pumpkins. | Iowa PBS
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"The Iowa State Fair - where pigs and pumpkins are really important." See what else Pete Caspers is up to in the world of giant pumpkins. | Iowa PBS
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Your favorite contest from the Iowa State Fair is BACK! Who do you think took home the coveted Blue Ribbon? | Iowa PBS
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Your favorite contest from the Iowa State Fair is BACK! Who do you think took home the coveted Blue Ribbon? | Iowa PBS
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And was it the Iowa State Fair's best decade ever? #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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And was it the Iowa State Fair's best decade ever? #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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Beards and BBQ, mullets and manure. Contests are at the heart of the Iowa State Fair - which one is your favorite? #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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Are you getting excited for the Iowa State Fair? 🌽 Include a stop to the Iowa PBS booth in the Varied Industries Building in your schedule! Discover interactive elements in our exhibit like photo booth opportunities with a larger-than-life tribute to everyone’s favorite big red dog and daily meet and greets with Iowa PBS hosts. We'll see you at the Fair! | Iowa PBS
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Take it all in - it's Day 8 of the Iowa State Fair! #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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Food at the Iowa State Fair is a popular topic - and a fascinating history. Learn more about the vast history behind one of Iowa's most iconic events with Our Great State Fair, a two-part documentary premiering Aug. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. iowapbs.org/greatstatefair | Iowa PBS
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What does it take to produce one of the biggest boars at the Iowa State Fair? See more behind the scenes of exhibiting animals at the fair with Behind the Blue Ribbon, available for streaming Aug. 5. | Iowa PBS
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Which era is the best for the Iowa State Fair? Or does it just keep getting better? #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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It's time for one of our Iowa State Fair traditions - the annual interview with butter sculptor Sarah Pratt. This year she talks about the significance of the cow's companion - Iowa native and Music Man creator Meredith Wilson. #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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The Iowa State Fair Queen Contest is celebrating its 60th anniversay - let's take a look back at its history. #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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It's Paul vs. Hayley in this Iowa State Fair stomper showdown. Who do you think will win? | Iowa PBS
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How do pickles enjoy the Iowa State Fair? They RELISH the moments. | Iowa PBS
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We're grateful for our time together at the Iowa State Fair and thank you all for going along on this journey with us! | Iowa PBS
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We're at the Sale of Champions at the Iowa State Fair! You can watch the full feature tonight at 9 p.m. on Iowa PBS! | Iowa PBS
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The Iowa State Fair in the 1990s - how is it possible this decade was 25 years ago?? #IowaStateFair | Iowa PBS
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The Iowa State Fair is just one week away! See the fair come to life, from before the sun rises to when the gates open from footage captured in our upcoming documentary, Behind the Blue Ribbon. Tune in or stream the program Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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Enjoy the Iowa State Fair parade, featuring high school marching bands, floats, cool cars, special causes and more. Stream the 2023 Iowa State Fair Parade with the PBS App. >> https://to.pbs.org/3NfPwva | Iowa PBS
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We're at the Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest on the final day of the Iowa State Fair! See any contestants who you think deserve the blue ribbon? #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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Iowa State Fair fans of the past had high demands for their entertainment. Watch Our Great State Fair on the PBS app for more historic spectacles from the fair's past. | Iowa PBS
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The Iowa State Fair's most iconic ride is celebrating its 50th birthday. ICYMI: Catch more features from our first episode of Fair 2024, now available for streaming on YouTube or the PBS app. #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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You won't see this when the Iowa State Fair returns - it's a combine demo derby, this one from 1984. Would you take part in a derby like this? If you've missed any of our nightly Fair shows featuring nearly 50 years of archives, watch them on demand on YouTube, the PBS Video App or iowapbs.org. #iowapbsfair | Iowa PBS
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Camping on the fairgrounds is one of the strongest and longest Iowa State Fair traditions. Meet a family who goes all out decorating their campsite. See more of what makes the fair possible in our upcoming documentary Behind the Blue Ribbon. Tune in or stream the program Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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Check out these chin whiskers at the Iowa State Fair! #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS
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It's whisker wars at the Iowa State Fair! Watch more of this story >>> https://bit.ly/4mPrDtz | Iowa PBS
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