Fair 2018 – Tuesday, August 14

Iowa PBS has brought Iowa State Fair highlights statewide for 48 years, and is once again broadcasting extensive coverage of the Iowa State Fair in 2018. Bill Riley returns as host of this year’s coverage, which is full of feature contest results, unique stories, food, animals, music and more.

Below is a list of topics scheduled for this Fair 2018 episode. Please note, topics are subject to change.

Tuesday, August 14

• Sheep Shearing Contest
• Vet Camp
• Cowgirl Queen Contest
• Fair Flashback–Grandstand Entertainment
• Potter Profile
• Big Animals
• Food contest–Cinnamon Roll Contest
• FFA Parade of Champions
• Red Trouser Show
• FFA Urban Kids
• Cowboy Mounted Shooting Contest

Support for Fair 2018 is provided by EMC Insurance Companies, the Iowa Lottery, the Gilchrist Foundation and Friends of Iowa PBS Foundation.