Day Four: Iowa State Fair Photo Gallery

Sunday, Aug. 11 was a big day for our team at the Fair, covering nine stories for our nightly show and getting some fun shots of the weekend activities. From the Charros performance to Old-fashioned Hymns, we're wrapping up a lot of stories for the premiere of our first highlights show on Monday, Aug. 12 at 9 p.m. Check out photos from some of our shoots, plus atmospheric photos of the fun all around the Fair.

Man in a scooter listening to hymn music outside an old church

Attendees listened to and sang along to old-fashioned hymns both in and outside the First Church.

Smiling crew members at the Charro performance

Weekend work is still fun when it's covering fun stories at the Fair. 

Sunday crowd outside the Varied Industries Building

Sunday crowd outside the Varied Industries Building enjoying ongoing beautiful weather that's driving record-breaking crowds. 

Outdoor display at the Iowa State Fair that appears to include a robot

Outdoor display at the Iowa State Fair - these chickens might be headed to the moon. 

Monster arm wrestling

A first-Sunday only tradition, Monster Arm Wrestling has a long history at the Fair. 

Producer Emily Kestel recording the Charros performance for our Fair documentary

Capturing footage at the Charros performance Sunday morning.

Hailey, a calf born in July, is among some of the baby animals on display

Hailey, a calf born in July, is among some of the baby animals on display.

Little ones enjoying the SkyGlider

Little ones enjoying the SkyGlider that's celebrating its 50th birthday!

People riding down the Giant Slide at the Fair

The weekend crowd enjoying one of the iconic rides at the Fair, the Giant Slide.

Producer filming outside the First Church

Old-fashioned Hymns was one of nine stories our producers were recording on the fourth day of the Iowa State Fair.

Crowds flocked to the food vendors throughout the Iowa State Fair. 

Crowds flocked to the food vendors throughout the Iowa State Fair.