Day One: Iowa State Fair Photo Gallery

The Iowa State Fair's first day brought mild weather (even some morning rain) and no shortage of contests, animals, food and more. Today our crews were at the Fairview Farmer's Market, the Hot Glass Academy, the Sky Glider, Twins, Triplets and More, baby animals, big animals and countless other spots. Many of our stories will end up in our nightly highlights show, starting Monday, Aug. 12.  

Fraternal twins on stage at the Iowa State Fair competing in the Twins, Triplets and More contest.

Our Fair highlights show crew spent time looking at twins who looked very similar - and some who looked very different.

Mini dessert made to look like a table with a checkered tablecloth and a pizza on top.

Detailed, decorated desserts on display at the Elwell Family Food Center.

Moana from the Little Mermen, a band that plays hit songs from Disney films.

Moana from the Little Mermen, a band that plays hit songs from Disney films.

Baby goslings at the Knapp Animal Learning Center

Baby ducks were capturing attention at the Knapp Animal Learning Center.

Sweet corn and tomatoes on plates next to a first place blue ribbon

The Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair showcased award-winning crops like the sweet corn and tomatoes pictured.

Two women helping with the food judging contests in the Elwell Family Food Center

Desserts that both looked and tasted delectable were on display at the Elwell Family Food Center.

Glass-blown minion on display at the Hot Glass Academy.

Glass-blown minion on display at the Hot Glass Academy, a new attraction being featured on our nightly highlights show. 

A brown cow licking the black cow next to it.

A spot of cuteness between the cows hanging out at the Fair.

A child playing at the fairgrounds with the skyglider visible behind them.

It was an enjoyable day of play with mild weather on the first day of the Fair.

Horse being held by a person with a tattooed arm.

Animals on display throughout the Fair being shown a gentle hand.

Producer and videographer conducting interviews at the Knapp Animal Learning Center.

Our crews were all around the fairgrounds today - here, at the Knapp Animal Learning Center, learning about the "pen" trading cards farmers are signing. 

Teddybear was crowned the Super Bull at the 2024 Iowa State Fair, weighing 3,060 lbs.

Teddybear was crowned the Super Bull at the 2024 Iowa State Fair, weighing 3,060 lbs.

Kids getting sprayed from a cow getting a spray down.

While a cow is getting a spray down, the little ones hanging out nearby get a little spray themselves. 

Small crowd standing in front of a new Fair Fever mural

Fair Fever was on full display in front of the Fair's new mural.