and if I could go, here’s some places you’d find me…
Animals & Livestock
The Iowa State Fair has a long-standing tradition of excellent livestock and horse shows. Find the up-to-date show schedule today!
FREE nightly horse shows. Sit back, watch and enjoy!
1915 Sheep Barn restoration and renovations continue
Over 120 4-H, FFA and open class livestock shows Aug. 8-18
Big Time: Find the Big Boar, Super Bull, Big Ram and Largest Rabbit
16 4-H and FFA exhibitors sell champion livestock in theSale of Champions, Aug. 17
5th year for the Bacon Buddies Swine Show with Iowa Pork and Special Olympics Iowa, Aug. 10
30 years of serving the Fair; congratulations to Don Hummel, Sheep Superintendent, and the 2024 Parade Marshal
70 livestock breeds on display in the Avenue of Breeds
7 families recognized with the 2024 Way We Live Award
NEW Goat Playpen in the Animal Learning Center, plus baby calves, pigs, lambs, goats, chicks, ducks and turkeys
Budweiser Clydesdales make a return to the Fair, Aug. 8-18
Have Fun in this unseasonably cool weather! And if you’re looking for what else the fair has to offer, check their website out right HERE. be SAFE out there, kiddies & have a fun weekend!.
love, Olive