Episodes
Season 54
EpisodeSeason54Episode5406
Fair Highlights for Saturday, August 19 include: Fair Prep — 4-H Leadership Scavenger Hunt Art Salon History Music of Pioneer Hall Food Judging — Cookies Barrel o’ Fun Tractor Pull Fair Prep — Gardener Pie Eating Contest Fair at Night 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions
EpisodeSeason54Episode5405
Friday's highlights include the Veterans Parade, Food Contests, Cookout Contest, 4-H Steer, Chess Tournament, Rubber Chicken Throwing, Horseshoes, Fair Architecture History, Silent Movie, Horses — Belgians and Shires, Beard Growing Contest, Son Peruchos Concert, Part 2 and more.
EpisodeSeason54Episode5404
Thursday's highlights include the 4-H Market Swine Show, Ugliest Cake Competition, Governor's Charity Steer Show, Fabrics and Threads contests, woodturning, timber sports and more.
EpisodeSeason54Episode5403
Fair Highlights include: Kids Chef Baking Championship, Monster Arm Wrestling, Fair Prep - Pork Tent, RoboCars, Butter Cow, Bonsai Show, Banjo, Guitar & Mandolin Competition, Photography Salon, Activated Graphic Fair Murals, FFA Parade of Champions, and Son Peruchos Part 1.
EpisodeSeason54Episode5402
Highlights include the Queen Coronation, iFlip, New Fair CEO, Food Judging - Pickles, Big Animals, FFA Breeding Sheep, FFA Ag Mechanics, Floriculture Shows, Little Hands on the Farm, Youth Rooster & Ladies Chix Callin', and Blake Guyre Part 1.
EpisodeSeason54Episode5401
Highlights include the State Fair Parade, new fair foods, FFA's Kiley Langley, 4-H horses, media and politics, Heroes' Day, Sheep Shearing, Craft Beer Tent, Bacon Buddies, Plein Air painting and Night at the Museum.
SpecialSeason54Episode2023
This annual fair tradition brings together county fair queens from across the state.
SpecialSeason54Episode2023
The Iowa State Fair parade, featuring high school marching bands, floats, cool cars, special causes and more.
Season 53
EpisodeSeason53Episode5306
Enjoy some highlights from the 4H and FFA Sale of Champions. Volunteers help construct an entire house during the length of the fair. Kids put the pedal to the pavement during the annual Iowa State Fair Big Wheel Races.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5305
Enjoy some highlights from the annual Veterans Parade. We dig into the Iowa PBS archives to bring you some of the past highlights of the Cow Chip Throwing Contest. Fairgoers learn how food gets from the farm to the dinner table at the Farm to Fair Dinner.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5304
Bill Riley introduces us to the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen. We visit the 2022 Governor's Charity Steer Show. And enjoy country music recording artist Spencer Crandall's performance at the Iowa State Fair.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5303
4-H youth compete with their performance and market sheep during the 2022 Iowa State Fair. The Iowa State Fair showcases some incredible fine art each year at the Cultural Center. 2022 is no different! And take a trip through the Iowa PBS archives for a look back at the famous Butter Cow sculptor, Duffy Lyon.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5302
We visit the 2022 Youth Livestock Judging Contest. Celebrate the stories of food with the Great Iowan Recipe contest put on by Iowa PBS. And enjoy country music recording artist Jason Brown's performance at the Iowa State Fair.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5301
Find out how much kids know about farming on the Wheels of Agriculture Game Show. Our own Travis Graven will sample some of the fair's most intriguing new foods. And we'll get to meet the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen.
SpecialSeason53Episode5303
This annual fair tradition brings together county fair queens from across the state who showcase the very best in personality, leadership, citizenship and involvement in their local communities.
SpecialSeason53Episode5301
The Iowa State Fair parade, featuring high school marching bands, floats, cool cars, special causes and more.
Season 52
EpisodeSeason52Episode5206
Bubblegum Blowing, Mom Calling, Husband Calling and Ladies' Rubber Chicken Throwing contests, Stock Dog Trials, Llama Yoga, 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions and more.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5205
Beard Growing, Cow Chip Throwing and Beginner's Food contests, Little Hands on the Farm, Veterans Parade, Governor’s Charity Steer Show, Society Horse Show and more.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5204
Photo Salon, 4-H Swine, Micro Mini Tractor Pulls, Cuddles and Snuggles Chore Time, Andy William and the Nebraska All Stars, Gingerbread House and Cookout Contests, Avenue of Breeds and more.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5203
Butter Cow, Cowgirl Queen, Sheep Shearing, Weed Identification and Bread Pudding Contests, State Fair Queen, Pioneer Hall Song, Big Animals, Horse Show Organist, Chainsaw Artist and more.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5202
Ladies’ Chicken Calling, Best Tasting Tomato and Youth Canning Contests, Niko Moon, Iowa Food and Family Canstruction, Thrill Town, Giant Slide, FFA Parade of Champions and more.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5201
State Fair Parade, New Fair Foods, FFA Sheep, 4-H Welder, Monster Trucks, Blue Ribbon Horticulturalist, and Youth Rooster Crowing, Decorated Cakes, Big Pumpkin and Grocery Bagging Contests and more.
Season 51
EpisodeSeason51Episode5105
1978 Chet Randolph’s Reflection, 2016 Chicken Washing and Blow Drying, 2012 Giant Pumpkin Contest, Chainsaw Carving Compilation, 2015 Little Hands on the Farm, Fast-Forward Flashback: Grand Champion Slaps and more.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5104
1972 Competition Montage, 2012 Kid Joke Telling, 2016 Manual Timber Sports, Iowa State Fair Queens, 2014 Miniature Horses, Fast-Forward Flashback: Politics, 1992 Bungee Jumping, Fair Fun at Home and more.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5103
1971 Square Dancing, 2018 Cowboy Mounted Shooting, 2003 Yodeling Contest, 2007 Buttons the Clown, 1984 Pig Racing, Fast-Forward Flashback: Quirky Races, State Fair Singers, 2013 Ferris Wheel Fun and more.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5102
1985 Livestock Grooming, 2013 Beard Growing Contest, 2016 Camping Traditions, 2017 Cookout Contest, 1994 Big Animals, Fast-Forward Flashback: Midway, 2001 Tractor Promenade, Fair Fun at Home and more.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5101
1983 Put on a Happy Face, 2016 The Gantry Show, New Fair Foods compilation, 2015 Mutton Bustin’, Fast-Forward Flashback: Fashions, 1978 Chuckwagon Races, Fair Fun at Home, 1983 Live Butter Cow Interview With Norma “Duffy” Lyon, and more.
Season 50
EpisodeSeason50Episode5006
Kids Joke Telling Contest, Chess Tournament, Rubber Chicken Throwing, Fair by Air, Fair Scavenger Hunt, Fair Flashback, Food Contest — Decorated Cakes, Pie Eating Contest, Elvis Impersonator, 4-H Family Volunteers, Goat Yoga with Kids and 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5005
Timber Sports Contests, 4-H Grand Champion Steer, Riding the Rides, Fair Flashback, Accordion Contest, Have You Herd?, Grandstand Racing History, Cow Chip Throwing, Church Cookbook Recipe Contest, Shining Stars, Snakes Alive, Fly Tying Competition, Bubblegum Blowing Contest, As If You Were There … At the Fair
EpisodeSeason50Episode5004
Iowa PBS has brought Iowa State Fair highlights statewide for 49 years, and is once again broadcasting extensive coverage of the Iowa State Fair in 2019. Bill Riley returns as host of this year’s coverage, which is full of feature contest results, unique stories, food, animals, music and more.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5003
Politics on a Stick, Horseshoe Pitching, Dairy Tours, Fishy Fun Day, Queen Contest & Interview, FFA Tractor Restoration, Governor’s Charity Steer Show, Fair Flashback, Food Contest — Jams & Jellies, Chainsaw Carver, As If You Were There … At the Fair
EpisodeSeason50Episode5002
Monster Arm Wrestling, Butter Cow, Cowgirl Queen Contest, Fair Flashback, Weed Identification Contest, Big Animals, Bacon Buddies, Walnut Center Artists, FFA Parade of Champions, Food Contest — Best Banana Bread, Rock-It The Robot, As If You Were There … At the Fair
EpisodeSeason50Episode5001
State Fair Parade, New Fair Foods, FFA Swine, Butter Sculpting Contest, Kachunga & The Alligator, Mutton Bustin’, Iowa State Fair Volunteers, Food Contest — Ugliest Cake, Iowa Honey Producers, 4-H Horse Show, Fair Flashback, Open Air Painting at the Fair, Woodcarving, As If You Were There … At the Fair
Season 49
EpisodeSeason49Episode4906
Mutton Bustin’, Iowa History 101 Mobile Museum, Fair Booth, Tractor Display, Kids Joke Telling Contest, Clydesdales, Percherons & Draft Ponies, Food contest—Innovative Chocolate, Fair Flashback–Themes of the Past, Harmonica Contest, Blue Ribbon Bricks, Big Wheel Races, 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions
EpisodeSeason49Episode4905
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.
EpisodeSeason49Episode4904
Auctioneers' Contest, 4-H Swine, Art Access, Fair Flashback–Gone But Not Forgotten, Farm to Fair Meal, Water Globe Veterans Parade, Ice Carving, Food Department’s New Leader, The Nadas 25th Anniversary Fitness on the Hill—Drumsticks, Egg Rolling Contest
EpisodeSeason49Episode4903
Big Pumpkin Contest, Fiddlers’ Championship, Quilts, Little Hands on the Farm, Chatting at the Grill, Queen Contest & Interview, 4-H Sisters, Governor’s Charity Steer Show, Fair Flashback–Fair Fashion, Food Contest–Frosted Sugar Cookie, Butter Cow
EpisodeSeason49Episode4902
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
EpisodeSeason49Episode4901
State Fair Parade, New Fair Foods, FFA Sheep, Photo Salon, Mountain Man Skills Demo, Twins, Triplets & More Contest, Concrete Pigs, Grape Stomping, Dollhouses & Miniatures, Fair Flashback—Fairgrounds Map, Food Contest–Canned Vegetables, Chainsaw Carver, Tall Corn Contest
Season 48
EpisodeSeason48Episode4806
Mutton Bustin', Cow Chip Throwing Contest, Balloon Masters with Dan Wardell, Truck and Tractor Pull pt. 2, Quiche Me in the Morning Contest, 4-H and FFA Dairy Goats, Kid Joke Telling Contest, A History of Camping at the Fairgrounds, Husband Calling Contest, Budweiser Clydesdales, Whistling Contest, 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions, As If You Were There, Bloopers and more.
EpisodeSeason48Episode4805
Auctioneer Contest, Most Unusual Vegetable Contest, Playground with Dan Wardell, Miniature, Belgian, and Shire Horses, Fair Food with Dean Borg, 4-H Grand Champion Steer, Rubber Chicken Throwing, A Day with the Queen, Tractor and Truck Pull, Horseshoes, 4-H Llamas, Food Contest for Beginners, Stock Dog Trials, As If You Were There and more.
EpisodeSeason48Episode4804
Information Booth People, 4-H Sheep Contest, Flower & Potted Plant Show, Chainsaw Carver, FFA Family, Veterans Parade, Pedal Tractor Pull, Fairovation, Cookout Contest, Fair Flashback--Thrills, Food Contest--Biscuits, I Milked a Cow!
EpisodeSeason48Episode4803
Butter Cow, New Fair Foods, Monster Arm Wrestling, Oldest Lemonade Stand, Fair Queen Contest, Fair Queen Interview, Super Tall Paul, Model Railroad, Food Contest--Banana Bread, Fair Flashback--Fair Transportation, Governor's Charity Steer Show, Hot Dog Eating Contest...
EpisodeSeason48Episode4802
Rabbit Hopping, Accordion Contest, Cowgirl Queen Contest, Paint at the Fair, Butter Sculpting with Dan Wardell, Robocars, Foods Contest: Jello, FFA Parade of Champions, Presidents and Candidates with Dean Borg, Sand Sculptures, DNR Activities, Mr. Legs Competition, Tour of the Photography Salon.
EpisodeSeason48Episode4801
State Fair Parade, Big Animals, Judging New Fair Foods, Bandaloni, Decorated Cakes Contest, Thrillzones, The Way We Live Awards, Tall Corn Contest, FFA Swine, Fair Flashback--Old Contests, Banjo Music Contest, Fine Arts Awards, Twins, Triplets & More Contest
Season 47
EpisodeSeason47Episode4706
Mutton Bustin'; Bubblegum Blowing Contest; Couples Country Dance Lessons; Youth Spelling Bee; Tractor Pull, Part 2; The Young Prince; Wildest, Best Tasting Pizza Contest; Yodeling Contest; Society Horse Show; FFA Family; People Watching & Quiet Places; 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions.
EpisodeSeason47Episode4705
Sheep Shearing Contest; Wood Sawing Contest; Breakfast with the Queens; Cow Chip Throwing; Art Attack; Farm Bureau Cookout Contest; Photography Salon; Tractor Pull, Part 1; Fairlympics; State Fair Straw Sculptor; 4-H Grand Champion Steer; Ladies' Rubber Chicken Throwing.
EpisodeSeason47Episode4704
Chicken Washing & Blow Drying; 4-H Swine; 70th Anniversary TV Demo; Beard Growing Contest; Miniature Farm Displays; Big Pumpkin Contest; Veterans Parade; Harmonica Contests (Youth & Adult); Des Moines Storytellers' Project; Fitness at the Fair - Yoga; Heirloom Tomato Awards; Youth Rooster Crowing.
EpisodeSeason47Episode4703
Fun in the Fountain with Dan Wardell, Woodturning, The Art of Blacksmithing, Sculptures in Butter, Sharon Meisenheimer | Iowa State Fair Sew-In, Governor's Charity Steer Show, Best Bagger Contest, Camping Traditions, Queen Interview with Bill Riley, New Fair Foods, Pigeons 101, Queen Coronation, Homegrown Goodness
EpisodeSeason47Episode4702
Big Animals; 4-H Working Exhibits; Regina Pirtle | Pioneer Hall Superintendent; The Bistrevsky Brothers Variety Show; Butter Sculpting 101; Sand Sculpture; The Gantry Show; Egg Rolling Contest; Cowgirl Queen Contest; FFA Parade of Champions; My Favorite Frosted Sugar Cookie Contest; Classic Cars
EpisodeSeason47Episode4701
Arist Rose Frantzen; 4-H Artist; Decorated Cakes Competition; Henna Tattoo Art; Animal I Spy with Dan Wardell; Ladies Chicken Calling Contest; FFA Sheep Show; Ice Carving; Opening Day Stroll; State Fair Parade; Youth Fiddlers' Contest; Blue Ribbon Quilts; Backgammon Tournament
Season 46
EpisodeSeason46Episode4606
Mutton Busting; Decorated Diaper Derby; Redhead Express; Skyglider with Dan Wardell; Tractor Pull, Part 2; Raspberry Cooking Contest; Museum Curator; Horses – Clydesdales, Percherons; Fair 5K Run; 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions.
EpisodeSeason46Episode4605
Meat! Behind the Scenes; Auctioneer Contest; Rabbits with Dan Wardell; Fly Fishing Demo; 4-H Family Roots; Ye Old Mill; Speed Chess Tournament; Tractor Pull, part 1; Flower & Potted Plant Show; The Way We Live Award Family; 4-H Grand Champion Steer; Outhouse Races
EpisodeSeason46Episode4604
Pedal, Power, Pull Contest; 4-H Sheep; Bonne Finken concert, part 1; Krazy Maze with Dan Wardell; World Famous Fair; Veterans Parade; Innovative Chocolate Contest; Portrait Artist; Draft Horses; Bonne Finken Concert, part 2; Grape Stomp; Antique Tractors
EpisodeSeason46Episode4603
Butter Cow; Chainsaw Sculptor; FFA Student Remembers Father; Oscar the Robot with Dan Wardell; Egg Toss & Race; Queen Contest; Queen Interview; National Anthem; Dessert on a Stick Contest; Slow Motion Fair; Concrete Horses; Governor's Charity Steer Show
EpisodeSeason46Episode4602
New Fair Food; Cowgirl Queen Contest; 38 Special concert, part 1; Kids Favorite Sandwich with Wardell; New MidAmerican Energy Stage; Big Animals; Cultural Center Mural; Ham, Bacon & Smoked Beef Contest; FFA Parade of Champions; 38 Special concert, part 2; Craft Beer
EpisodeSeason46Episode4601
State Fair Parade; Cowboy Mounted Shooting; FFA Swine; Mom Calling Contest; Iowa State Fair Historic Spectacles; Pie Contest; Vet Camp with Dan Wardell; Creative Arts - Stained Glass; Politics on a Stick; Mandolin Contest; Modern Quilters; Fun Forest