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News From Iowa State Fair
News from Iowa State Fair
For more information contact: Lori Chappell, 515-262-3111
Media Preview of State Fair Highlights For Thursday, August 14
DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2008; 1153)(readMedia)-- Following is a list of event and attraction highlights for tomorrow:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14:
Grandstand Events
Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu (8 p.m.). Fireworks to follow.
Free Stage Entertainment
Hairball (7 & 9 p.m.) - Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
Hypnotist Ron Diamond (7 & 9 p.m.) - Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Terry Sylvester formerly of The Hollies (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.) - Budweiser Stage
Luke Bryan (8 p.m.) - Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Unique Contests:
Big Pumpkin (9 a.m.) - outside Agriculture Building
Bubble Gum Blowing (9 a.m.) - Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Children's Singing (10:30 a.m.) - Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Pie Eating (10:30 a.m.) - Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Big Wheel Races (11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) - Grand Concourse
Yodeling (11:30 a.m.) - Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Whistling (1:30 p.m.) - Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Yo-Yo (3 p.m.) - Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
Blue Bunny Ugliest Ice Cream Creation (3:30 p.m.) - Elwell Family Food Center, Judging Room I
Other Notable Events:
Elk's Spot Shot (9:30 a.m. & 1:30) - Grand Concourse
Sidewalk Bowling (11 a.m.) - Grand Concourse
Bozo Ball (noon) - Grand Concourse
Remote Control Cars (12:30 p.m.) - Grand Concourse
Miniature Hereford Cattle Show (6 p.m.) - Outdoor Arena
Daily Attractions:
- - Check out Art Attack hands-on craft activities for kids (1-5 p.m.) - Cultural Center Courtyard
- - Walk through the Avenue of Breeds, showcasing an array of species and breeds from llamas and goats to rare and distinctive cattle (until 9 p.m.) - Swine Barn
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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