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News From Iowa State Fair
News from Iowa State Fair
For more information contact: Lori Chappell, 515-262-3111 x204
Media Preview Of State Fair Highlights For Sunday, August 17
DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2008; 1118)(readMedia)-- Following is a list of event and attraction highlights for tomorrow:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Half-price admission at the gate all day and free parking in the North Lot for carloads of five or more.
Grandstand Events
Antique and Classic Antique Tractor Pull (8 a.m.)
Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" The Rhubarb Tour with special guest Suzy Bogguss (8 p.m.). Fireworks to follow.
Free Stage Entertainment
Foghat (7:30 p.m.) - Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
Rare Earth (8:30 p.m.) - Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Elvis Impersonator Travis LeDoyt (5:30 & 7:30 p.m.) - Budweiser Stage
Pat Green (7 p.m.) - Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Unique Contests:
Adult Checkers Tournament (9 a.m.) - East Porch the Administration Building
Horseshoe Pitching Championships (9 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) - Horseshoe Courts
"Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" (noon) - Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Cribbage Tournament (1 p.m.) - Youth Inn
Mother-Daughter Look-alike (1 p.m.) - Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Pigtail, Ponytail and Braid & Mullet (1:30 p.m.) - Budweiser Stage
Other Notable Events:
Bill Riley's Talent Search Finals (1:30 p.m.) - Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4-H Hall of Fame Induction Program (1:30 & 3:30 p.m.) - 4-H Exhibits Building
2009 Iowa State Fair Theme Announcement (around 2 p.m., during Talent Search) - Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Dog Agility Demonstration (6:30 p.m.) - Pioneer Livestock Pavilion
Daily Attractions:
- - Heritage Village features attractions include the Buckskinners' Rendezvous Camp, Chainsaw Carver A.J. Lutter, Marble Shoot competitions, daily Hymn Sings in First Church and school activities for young Fairgoers in an authentic Country School.
The Iowa State Fair runs through August 17 - "U Gotta Love It." The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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