The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa's great celebration, a salute to the state's best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement.

Schedule of Events

August 8, 2024

8:15 AM-9:00 AM: 10th Annual Historical Walking Tour at DNR Building
8:30 AM-9:30 AM: Devine Dancers, Dance Studio at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:30 AM-2:00 PM: FFA Sheep Show: Market and Carcass Lamb at Sheep Barn
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: FFA Swine Show: Purebred Market, Commercial Gilt and Registered Breeding at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-10:00 AM: The Dance Avenue, Des Moines at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: 4-H Clothing Judging at Oman Family Youth Inn
9:00 AM-12:30 PM: 4-H Horse Show at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blocks of the Fair Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Dairy Cattle Show: Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: Leadership and Civic Engagement at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Heroes' Day Display sponsored by Hot Spring Spas at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: MidAmerican Energy Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Opening Ceremonies at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Rug Braiding by Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Twins, Triplets, and More Contest (registration 8:15 a.m.-9 a.m.) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Air Force at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-11:30 AM: Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Corn Creations & Soybean Creations Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Farm Crops Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Fruit Crops Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Board Fun Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Build-A-Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Cinnamon Ridge Favorite Cheese Curds Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Farmers' Championship at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: MADE Dance Studio, Urbandale at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:30 AM-10:20 AM: Peterson-Blanchard Spectacle Country, Folk and Rock Duo, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-11:30 AM: Sheep Show: Corriedale at Sheep Barn
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Tammie's No Bake Desserts Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: 4-H Automotive Judging at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Antique Tractor Pull (Free; gates open at 9 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: FFA Beef Cattle Show: Breeding at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
10:00 AM-6:00 PM: FFA Rabbit Show at Swine Barn
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Floriculture Department Special Classes: Adult Seed Picture Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Junior and Intermediate Floriculture Shows at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Kids' Club Make and Take T-Shirt Day at Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Grand Concourse
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Cinnamon Ridge Farms Amazing Ribs Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-1:00 PM: Justin Elliott Band, Boone at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Tote Bag Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Turkey Calling Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Vibes Dance Creations, Des Moines at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Cake Takes the Gold(ie's) Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Duck Calling Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Healthy You for Back to School - Produce Hacks to Reach 5-a-Day Goal; Hy-Vee Dietitians at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa Turtles at DNR Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Wool Embroidery Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Currie Dance Studio, Urbandale at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: How to Make a Championship Cake seminar, Eileen Gannon, Iowa State Fair Food Department winner at Elwell Family Food Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Always Room for Dessert Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Big Ram Contest at Sheep Barn
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Floriculture Department Special Classes: Iowa Perennials, Color Divison Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Ice Carving by Bill Gordish at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Kelsie James at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-12:55 PM: Party of Four Men's A Cappella Quartet, Metro Area at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Show Off Your Talent Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-3:30 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: John Jannenga, Drawing at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Brian Herrin at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa with Delicious Lamb Wraps; Choose Iowa and Suman Hoque, HoQ Restaurant at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Chris Powell, Vocal, Des Moines at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-6:00 PM: FFA Horse Show at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Farm Pond Management at DNR Building
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Let's Have Tea Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-1:50 PM: Living History Farms Parlor Games Demonstration at John Deere Agriculture Building
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: Sheep Show: Rambouillet at Sheep Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Swine: Big Boar Contest at Swine Barn
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tropical Steel, Caribbean Steel Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wool Embroidery Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Youth Rooster Crowing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:30 PM-3:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Ladies' Chicken Calling Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:30 PM-4:00 PM: Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-2:50 PM: Learn about Bees and Honey, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: AT & Company Dance Studio, West Des Moines at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-6:00 PM: FFA Swine Show: Carcass Value at Swine Barn
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Kitchen Scarf Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Royce Johns at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Best in Dough Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Kids Chef Baking Championship Level 1 Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:50 PM: Awards for Open Class Grain and Fruit at John Deere Agriculture Building
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Cooking with Wine! Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Hexagon Panel Quilts Sewing Class at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Saints and Sinners Country, Soft Rock and Old Time Dance Tunes, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Story Time at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: The Wurst Presentation: Tasting the History of Bratwurst; Farm Story Meats at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Yeast Bread for Beginners seminar, Kay Fenton Smith, Co-Author of Baking Blue Ribbon Winners at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Debbie Simpson, Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Cubbie Trivia & Music Bingo at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-4:50 PM: FFA Horticulture Awards Ceremony at John Deere Agriculture Building
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Iowa State Fair Queen Introductions at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Stark Raving Madge at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Youth Dairy Awards Program at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: The Sheet at JR's SouthPork Ranch
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Line Dance Lessons by Norma Hatcher, Osceola at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Mo Knupp & Ben Brackett, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Sadie Bass at Bud Tent
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: The Little Mermen (Disney movie hits) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: What are Fermented Foods and How Do I Eat Them?; Agri-Cultured Foods at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-8:30 PM: 4-H Clothing Style Show at Oman Family Youth Inn
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Iowa Lottery Cash Fever Game Show LIVE at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Wool Show at Sheep Barn
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Tom Hofer and The Iowa Playboys, Traditional Country & Western Swing, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Brittany Sword Band at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Mo Knupp & Ben Brackett, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-7:30 PM: Super Bull Contest at Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Butter vs Oil in Cakes and Cookies; Glorious Desserts at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: The Flying Silos at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: The Little Mermen (Disney movie hits) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: The Sinclairs at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Wine Down in The Garden at The Garden
7:30 PM-9:00 PM: FFA Swine: Blue & Gold Gilt Sale at Swine Barn
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Fahrenheit at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Lauren Daigle with special guest Blessing Offor ($35, 40, 45, 55, 65) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: The Family Stone at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: The Steel Woods at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Trey Lewis at Bud Tent
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 9, 2024

8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Cuddles and Snuggles Chore Time ($; pre-registration required) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:30 AM-1:00 PM: 4-H Poultry Show at Poultry/Rabbit Building
8:30 AM-2:00 PM: Dairy Cattle Show: Holstein at Livestock Pavilion
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: FFA Swine Show: Crossbred Market at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-12:00 PM: Sheep Show: FFA Breeding & Commercial Sheep at Sheep Barn
8:30 AM-12:00 PM: Sheep Show: Long Wool at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:30 AM: Advanced Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-10:30 AM: Big Pumpkin Weigh-In and Awards at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Big Pumpkin and Squash Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chevron at Gate 15
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Classic Car Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:30 AM: DMI Dance Force, Des Moines at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Dairy Cattle Show: Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Dance FX, Des Moines at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-2:30 PM: FFA Ag Mechanics & Technology Show Judging at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-9:50 AM: Flower Design Crash Course, presented by Liz Pruisner and Jenny Messer at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 AM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: Pollinator Health at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-3:30 PM: Horse Show: Cowboy Mounted Shooters at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Horse Show: Farm Team at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa 4-H Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Rug Braiding by Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Air Force at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-11:30 AM: Weed Identification Contest at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Youth Spelling Bee Grades 1-2 (pre-registration required) at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Culinary Coffee Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Region Team Championship at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Scenic Valley Pumpkin Patch Cookies Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Winner Winner Chicken Noodle Dinner Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-11:00 AM: blueeyeddaze and friends, Marion at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Barnyard Olympics Day at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Fiddlers' Juniors and Youth Contests at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-5:00 PM: Lego Activity: Brick Printing at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Plant Identification Contest at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Homemade Sourdough Bread Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Quilt as You Go Table Runner Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Rana Pasta Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Everyday Turkey with the Iowa Turkey Federation at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Patrol K9 Demonstration at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
11:00 AM-12:30 PM: John-Paul Jones Group at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Learn to Knit Class with the Des Moines Knitting Guild ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Life is Better with Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Public Sings Happy Birthday to Smokey Bear & Photo Opportunities at DNR Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Bob's Red Mill Yeast Breads Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chip Albright Acoustic, Americana and Folk, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Iowa Orchards Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Paris Springer at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Sheep Show: Columbia at Sheep Barn
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Youth Spelling Bee Grades 3-4 (pre-registration required) at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-3:30 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Let the Kids Eat Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: The Dance Factory, Indianola at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Gabrielle Spain, Drawing Horses at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa with The Bison Advantage; Choose Iowa and Bethany Kriegel, Sunset Hills Bison Ranch at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Fiddlers' Youth & Junior Contests at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Iowa Grocery Bagging Contest at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Neil Anders at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Smokey Bear Trivia at DNR Building
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-4:00 PM: Advanced Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Bret & Amy Doerring Ugliest Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-3:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Bacon Anything Else Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jake Schrodt at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Jeff Arrandale Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Learn to Knit Class with the Des Moines Knitting Guild ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Sierra Griggs at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Sunday Night Baking Championship Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Zipper Pouch Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Dairy Cattle - Supreme Champion Selection (30 minutes after breed shows) at Livestock Pavilion
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: FFA Ag Mechanics and Technology Show Awards Program at Oman Family Youth Inn
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Cooking/Using Honey; The Holton Homestead at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Gingerbread Historic Grain Elevator Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Mine is the Best BBQ Sauce Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Public Sings Happy Birthday to Smokey Bear & Photo Opportunities at DNR Building
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Story Time at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:50 PM: Weed Identification Contest Awards at John Deere Agriculture Building
3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Youth Spelling Bee Grades 5-6 (pre-registration required) at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: The Great Iowa Commercial Food Challenge Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
3:45 PM-4:00 PM: FFA Ag Mechanics and Technology Parade at FFA Display Building
3:45 PM-6:45 PM: Royce Johns at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 4-H Poultry Award Ceremony at Poultry/Rabbit Building
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Jeremy Jannenga, Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Iowa State Fair Queen Introductions at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Jordan Beem at Bud Tent
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Line Dance Lessons by Norma Hatcher, Osceola at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Suede at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: The Sheet at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Baking Championship Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch; Cristen Clark, Food & Swine at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Eric Kent & Special Guest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Smokey Bear Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: The Girls Next Door, Country/Bluegrass, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: The Little Mermen (Disney movie hits) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Youth Dairy Cattle Showmanship at Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: DJ Coach G at Bud Tent
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Ice Carving by Bill Gordish at John Deere Agriculture Building
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Sheep Show: Montadale at Sheep Barn
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-9:00 PM: Cowgirl Queen Contest at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Barn Owl Band Old-Time Barn Dance Music, Ames at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: David Zollo & The Body Electric at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Drama Kings at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Eric Kent & Special Guest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Richard Arndt at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Tasty Pork Dinners for Busy Families; Cristen Clark, Food & Swine; presented by Iowa Pork Producers at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: The Little Mermen (Disney movie hits) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: The Nadas at MidAmerican Energy Stage
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Fair After Dark: Glow Party at The Garden ($; pre-registration required) at The Garden
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Foreigner: Historic Farewell Tour with special guest Melissa Etheridge ($35, 40, 50, 60, 70) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Restless Road at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Tony Bohnenkamp and the Buzz at Jalapeno Pete's
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: DJ Diverse at Bud Tent
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: The Nadas at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 10, 2024

8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Barnyard Yoga: Baby Animal Yoga ($; pre-registration required) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:30 AM-4:00 PM: Horse Show: Western at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
8:30 AM-10:00 AM: Sheep Show: Cheviot at Sheep Barn
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Youth Dairy Cattle Show at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-1:00 PM: 4-H Horticulture Show Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Prospect Calf at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blocks of the Fair Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chevron at Gate 15
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chevron Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Delta Dental of Iowa at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Heartland Bootscooters, Sigourney at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Rug Braiding by Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Starstruck All Stars, Altoona at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Superstars Performing Arts, Urbandale at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-11:30 AM: Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Anything Hot Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Creative Cooking with Fresh Herbs Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Eurofins Best Homemade Hot Sauce Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: State Fair Doubles Championship at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Beef Cattle Show: Maine-Anjou at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Best Tasting Tomato Contest, Horticulture Dept. at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Meet and Greet With Local 5 Weather Lab Experience Live at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: DJ Bingo at JR's SouthPork Ranch
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Dance-a-Cross, West Des Moines at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Fiddlers' Contest (18-49 years of age) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-5:00 PM: Lego Activity: Mosiac Tile Art Build at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Robert Thomas Dancenter, Irish Performing Team at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Rose Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Short Course UTV & ATV Racing (Free; gates open at 9 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Dixieland Jazzers, Des Moines at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Junior Egg Rolling Contest (12 and under) at Poultry/Rabbit Building
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Taste of Honey Challenge Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Tote Bag Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-3:30 PM: Backgammon Tournament ($; registration at 11 a.m.) at Oman Family Youth Inn
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Bud Elwell's Old Fashioned Fudge Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Egg Rolling Contest at Poultry/Rabbit Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Everyday Turkey with the Iowa Turkey Federation at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Gray Fox Research in Iowa: How Can You Help at DNR Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Guitar Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: My Favorite Sack Lunch Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-2:00 PM: The Mondeau Dukes at Stockman's Inn
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Greater Des Moines Community Band at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Musical Worship at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Sheep Shearing Contest at Sheep Barn
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Ackley's Little German Band, Ackley at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Blaine Garrett at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Limited Division Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Mac & Cheese Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Our Iowa Church Cookbook Favorites Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Show Off Your Talent Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-4:00 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-2:00 PM: Beginning Crochet Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Heart of Iowa Cloggers at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Who Has the Best Beef Jerky? Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Brenda Brown, Painting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa and Meal Prep Using CSAs; Choose Iowa and Sean Towley, Big Grove Brewery at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Desserts for Lou Sipolt Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Iowa's Wild Animals: Bear, Bobcats and Mountain Lions, Oh My! at DNR Building
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Josh Sinclair at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: MMMMuffins Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Mandolin/Fiddlers' Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Use Your Noodle Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: A Touch of Neil Diamond, Ankeny at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:30 PM-3:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Great Cinnamon Roll Challenge of 2024 Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:30 PM-4:00 PM: Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: West Des Moines Community Band at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 9x13 Versatility Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Beginner's Contest Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Fat Tuesday at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-2:50 PM: Floral Designing for Competition at the Fair, Yvonne McCornick at John Deere Agriculture Building
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:45 PM: The Return of DDEP at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Dance 2Xtreme, Carlisle at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Party of Four, Vocal, Urbandale at MidAmerican Energy Stage
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Championship Cakes and Cookies; Saturday Night Foods: Elieen Gannon at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: DIY Wild Game Processing and Cleaning at DNR Building
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Farmers Best Popcorn Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: High Crest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Key Lime Dessert Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-3:50 PM: Pollinator Trees and Shrubs, Barry Laws, Quilted Gardens Nursery at John Deere Agriculture Building
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: FFA Parade of Champions at Livestock Pavilion
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-3:30 PM: Mr. Legs Contest (registration begins at 3 p.m.) at MidAmerican Energy Stage
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:50 PM: 4-H Horticulture Awards Ceremony at John Deere Agriculture Building
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Johnathan Jannenga, Illustration at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Damon Dotson at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Des Moines Metro Mix Dancers, Des Moines at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Homeward Bound at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rooster Crowing Contest at Poultry/Rabbit Building
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-6:00 PM: Governor's Charity Steer Show at Livestock Pavilion
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Heartstrings, Children's Fiddle and Violin, Eastern Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: French Macarons; JessDesserts: Jess Anderson at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: High Crest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Jordan Beem at JR's SouthPork Ranch
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Brian Hebron and The Crystal Blue Band, Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, Country Music, Metro Area at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: DJ Coach G at Bud Tent
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Ice Carving by Bill Gordish at John Deere Agriculture Building
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-11:00 PM: Orphan Annie & the Hot Mess at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:30 PM: Bacon Buddies Swine Show at Swine Barn
6:30 PM-9:00 PM: Horse Show: Western at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: High Crest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Robbie Michael at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Scott Kirkhart at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Tips for Tasty Side Dishes and Preserving Your Garden Bounty; Cristen Clark, Food & Swine at Maytag Family Theater
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Cory Waller and the Wicked Things at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: DJ Diverse at Bud Tent
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Fair After Dark: Fair Games ($; pre-registration required) at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Good To Be King (A Tribute to Tom Petty) at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Jelly Roll with special guest DAX ($60, 75, 85, 95, 125; SOLD OUT) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: The War and Treaty at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 11, 2024

7:15 AM-8:30 AM: Catholic Mass at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
8:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bonsai Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Cuddles and Snuggles Chore Time ($; pre-registration required) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:30 AM-9:30 AM: Ecumenical Worship Service at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Horse Show: Western at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: 4-H Swine Skillathon at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-11:30 AM: Advanced Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chevron at Gate 15
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Dance Magic Kids, Windsor Heights at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: Healthy Living at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Horse Show: Miniature B Halter at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Farmers Union Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-2:30 PM: Micro Mini Tractor Pull (registration 9 a.m.) at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Poultry Show at Poultry/Rabbit Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Raising Cane's at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Wilson Dance Company at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Focaccia Bread Creative Topping Challenge Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Junior and Cadets Championships at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Senior Women's Championships at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Women's Championships at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: O Come All Ye Cookies Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Slabulous Slabs Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: American Sewing Guild Zipper Bag Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Charlene's Dance Studio, Des Moines at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Choir TBD at JR's SouthPork Ranch
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-3:30 PM: Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild and Fibersmith Spinning, Knitting and Crochet Demonstration at Sheep Barn
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Diamond Art Demonstration at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Dynamic Music Studios at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Fiddlers' (50 and Over) and Banjo Contests at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Our Front Porch Favorite Iowa Foods Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Quilt as You Go Table Runner Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Sourdough Bread Challenge Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: We Like Big Bundts Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: World's Tallest Leprechaun St. Patrick's Day Treats Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Betty Hill Dancers, Windsor Heights at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Pies and Tarts; Sunday Night Foods: Eileen Gannon at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Connecting Youth with Nature for Health and Wellness at DNR Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-11:50 AM: Honey and Bee Keeping, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sunday Dinner at Mom's (Grandma's) Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:45 AM: The Savage Bands at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Gingerbread House Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Brewer Family Farms at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Big & Tony's Cheap Eating Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Charros Performance (Free; gates open at 11 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Deborah's School of Dance at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Fine Line Bluegrass, Regional Bluegrass Band, Albia at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Neva Alden at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Spreading Girl Scout Cheer Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-4:00 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Be Creative with Mrs. Wages® Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Mark Joseph at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 4-H Sheep Skillathon at Sheep Barn
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: 4-H Swine Showmanship at Swine Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Marcia Jannenga, Quilling at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Jr. Aberdeen, Jr. South Devon at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Best Fruit Cobbler, Bettie or Buckle Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa and EggKing Eggsperience with Choose Iowa and EggKing at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Fiddlers' (50 and Over) Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-1:50 PM: Growing Christmas Trees in Iowa, presented by Iowa Christmas Tree Growers at John Deere Agriculture Building
1:00 PM-6:00 PM: Monster Arm Wrestling (weigh-ins 10 a.m.-noon) at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: The Sheet at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Trumpeter Swans and Wetland at DNR Building
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: John McCoy's Potluck Pleasers Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-1:30 PM: North "40" Pie Contest Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Sinclairs at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:30 PM-4:00 PM: Vet Camp (pre-registration required) at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:00 PM: American Sewing Guild Zipper Bag Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Charros Performance (Free; gates open at 11 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Fat Tuesday at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Luke Fox at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Zipper Pouch Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Anything Goes, Everything Goes in the Kitchen Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: How to Enter the Iowa State Fair Competition and Win! seminar, Cassandra Hyatt, Degree in Restaurant Management and Iowa State Fair Judge at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-4:00 PM: Pat Barton Dance Studio, Altoona at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Charcuterie Workshop; getonboarddsm: Wendy Tinkey at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Fiddlers Championship at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Out in Front, North Hollywood, CA at MidAmerican Energy Stage
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Story Time at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-5:00 PM: 4-H Sheep Showmanship at Sheep Barn
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Ankeny Community Chorus, Vocal, Ankeny at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Kristy Niemeyer, Ink and Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: BS and the Liars at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Cubbie Trivia & Music Bingo at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Pioneer String Band, Old-Time String Band Music, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: Owen Justice at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Iowa Farms to Iowa Families - Local Farmers Cooking Food They Grew; Iowa Farmers Union at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Kirk Sloan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-8:00 PM: Livestock Judging Contest (registration 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) at Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: The William Lawson Band Folk, Bluegrass and Old Time Country, All Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Ice Carving by Bill Gordish at John Deere Agriculture Building
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Emma Storm at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Fiddlers' Dance, Everyone Welcome at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Jake Schrodt & Taylor King at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Kirk Sloan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-10:00 PM: Nick Herman at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Salsa del Soul Productions at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Iowa Farms to Iowa Families - Local Farmers Cooking Food They Grew; Iowa Farmers Union at Maytag Family Theater
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Austin Snell at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Greta Van Fleet Starcatcher World Tour with special guest The Beaches ($45, 50, 60, 70, 90) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Jake Kemble and Kick at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Kelsey Hart at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 12, 2024

8:30 AM-3:00 PM: 4-H Sheep Show: Market at Sheep Barn
8:30 AM-2:00 PM: 4-H Swine Show: Breeding at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-12:00 PM: Horse Show: Miniature A Halter, Belgian Line at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Beef Cattle Show: Limousin at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blocks of the Fair Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Charlee's Elite School of Dance, Clive at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits and Extemporaneous Speaking at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: STEM at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Lottery Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-9:45 AM: Iowa Stories and Original State Fair Songs by Ag Teacher Brian Lantz, Lytton at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Kasey Leigh Dance Studio at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Veterans Day at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Veterans Day Celebration at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Veterans Welcome Home Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Fair Midwest Senior Classic at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Our Family Recipe Book Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-11:00 AM: USCIS DHS Children's Citizenship Ceremony at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Fair Tots (Ages 6 and under) Day at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Jewelry Making with Sterling Silver Demonstration at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Sierra Griggs, Vocal, Albia at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Youth Piano Playing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Adult Piano Playing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Having a 'Ball' with Cheese Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Pies from the Heartland Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Tote Bag Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Beef & Bourbon; Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen, Iowa Beef Industry Council at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Aberdeen at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Beginning Embroidery Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Hello Iowa - WHO 13 at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Patrol K9 Demonstration at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-11:05 AM: National Anthem at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Raptors - Live Animals at DNR Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Veterans Day Parade at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: inMotion Dance Studio, Newton at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Secor Family at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Best Italian Lasagna Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Chip Albright at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Floriculture Department Special Classes: Pella Wonderland, Terrarium, Fresh Floral Design, Gnome Garden Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-5:00 PM: Horse Show: Shire Line at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Limited Division Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Show Off Your Talent Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Something Different - Potted Plant Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-12:45 PM: The Final Act Ensemble Old-Time Radio Show with Sound Effects by the Des Moines Community Playhouse, Metro Area at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-3:30 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Mark Joseph at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Teresa J. Crowley, Photography at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: South Devon at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: So You Think You Know Corn?; Choose Iowa and Jacob Schroeder, Crafted Food Services at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Kid Sponsored Cookie Championship at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Kingdom Crier at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:00 PM-1:50 PM: Learning about the Bees, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Military Tribute Concert at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Royce Johns at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Waterfowl Hunting Basics at DNR Building
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Youth Harmonica Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Adult Harmonica Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Apple-solutely Delicious Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Beginning Embroidery Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Best Five Dollar Lunch Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Fancy Pants at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Jamie Jo, Vocal, Adel at MidAmerican Energy Stage
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-5:00 PM: 4-H Beef Showmanship at Livestock Pavilion
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: Accordion Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Give Us Your Best Pie Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Altoona Flute Choir at MidAmerican Energy Stage
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Darrin Crow, Storyteller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Gaga's Red Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Iowa Military Veteran's Band at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: S'mores No Bake Cheesecake; Nash's Confections, LLC: Nash Roe at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: The Pie Basket Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Dillon Burns, Pouring Paint at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Brad Morgan at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Cubbie Trivia & Music Bingo at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Lenny Hudson Ragtime Guitar & Sing Along, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: John Till at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-6:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: The King Incognito Elvis Presley Tribute and Impersonation by James David Brown, New Virginia at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Chris Falcon (Chris Wojtal), Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:30 PM: Country Gold - Leroy Van Dyke with The Malpass Brothers at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Cupcakes for Holidays; Glorious Desserts at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Fitting Contest at Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Doubles at Horseshoe Courts
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Ice Carving by Bill Gordish at John Deere Agriculture Building
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Pat Mead and the Cowboy Country Band, Classic Cowboy Country Music, Iowa and Missouri at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
7:00 PM-10:00 PM: Brittany Sword at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Chris Falcon (Chris Wojtal), Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-9:30 PM: Country Gold - Leroy Van Dyke with The Malpass Brothers at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Lucas Beebe at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Customized Tailored Meat to Suit Your Family's Preferences is Practical and Easy; Story City Locker at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: The Weary Ramblers at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Wine Down in The Garden at The Garden
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-10:30 PM: The Other Brothers at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: 49 Winchester at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Brett Young with special guest NEEDTOBREATHE ($35, 40, 45, 50, 60) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Decoy at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute) at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 13, 2024

8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Cuddles and Snuggles Chore Time ($; pre-registration required) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:30 AM-4:30 PM: 4-H Beef Cattle Show: Breeding at Livestock Pavilion
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: 4-H Sheep Show: Breeding at Sheep Barn
8:30 AM-4:00 PM: 4-H Swine Show: Market at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Auctioneers' Awards at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dunkin' Donuts at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-10:30 AM: Dutch Front Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-10:45 AM: Dutch Front Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Farm Bureau Cook-Off Contest at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-9:50 AM: Flower Design Crash Course, presented by Liz Pruisner and Jenny Messer at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: Clover Kids at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Power Up Iowa Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Silent Movie "One Week" with Buster Keaton accompanied by Marty Mincer Ragtime Piano plus Boogie Woogie Surprise, Hamburg at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: The Mike Walsh Band at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Titan Tire, Maker of Goodyear Farm Tires - WHO Radio at West of Elwell Family Park
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Edible Nuts Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Herbs Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Hot Peppers Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Hot Peppers Plant in Patio Container Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Jumbo Fruit and Vegetable Exhibits Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Salsa Basket Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:15 AM-1:00 PM: Vegetable Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Doubles at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-11:00 AM: Wool Embroidery Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Angus at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Kindness Rocks at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: China Painting Demonstration at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:50 AM: Choose Iowa Calendar Contest Kids Recognition, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Flower Identification Contest at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Midwest Living Cookies - Bar, Molded or Pressed, Ethnic - Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Pedal Tractor Pull (registration 9 a.m.), Meet the Outlaw Young Guns Tractor Pull Drivers at East 31st Street Corridor - near Elwell Family Park
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Beard Growing Contest: Longest, Best Groomed, Most Unique, Most Historic in Nature and Best Beard with Costume at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Quilt as You Go Table Runner Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Cooking with Speed Herrig, Owner of Cookies Food Products with Iowa Turkey Federation at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Hello Iowa - WHO 13 at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Patrol Safety Demonstration at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Monarchs & Milkweed at DNR Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Whitman Family at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-12:50 PM: Cooking with Honey, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (adult $30, child $25; gates open at 11 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Royce Johns at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-4:00 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-2:30 PM: Dry Run Creek, Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Mark Joseph at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-2:00 PM: Patty Richards Country Music Show, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Debbie Simpson, Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: Showcasing the Flavors of Mangalitsa Pork; Choose Iowa and Jes Baldus, The Market-T.A.S.T.E. at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hexagon Panel Quilts Sewing Class at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jordan Beem at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Manual Timber Sports: Woodchopping, Ladies' One-Woman Crosscut, Bow Saw, Bucksawing, One-Man Crosscut, Two-Man Crosscut and Bow Saw at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:45 PM: Sam Roberts, Vocal at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: The Greatest State Park Story Ever Told at DNR Building
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Piper's Homemade Candies Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Egg-ceptional Eggs Cooking Contest Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jake Schrodt at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Ultimate "Build It" Burger Challenge Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Wool Embroidery Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Zipper Pouch Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Home Grown Tomatoes Band Bluegrass and Country, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Ulrich Pella Bologna Main Dish Casserole Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: A Pork Fiesta: Fresh and Fun Cooking with Iowa Pork; Cristen Clark, Food & Swine; presented by Iowa Pork Producers at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Story Time at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Mrs. Grimes Chili Cook Off Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Wild Game Contest Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: John Jannenga, Drawing at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: C.H.A.W. at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Cubbie Trivia & Music Bingo at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-4:50 PM: Line Dance Lessons by Norma Hatcher, Osceola at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:50 PM: Open Class Horticultural Awards Ceremony and Heirloom Tomato Contest Awards at John Deere Agriculture Building
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-6:00 PM: 4-H Parade of Breeding Heifer Champions, Selection of Supreme Breeding Heifer at Livestock Pavilion
4:30 PM-6:00 PM: Blue Tye Affair, Kahoka, MO at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: The Bird Hunters at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-7:30 PM: Horse Show: Belgian, Shire, Miniature at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Out of the Garden: Salads, Grilled Pepper Salad and More; Dinner Delights: Andrea Love at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-5:50 PM: The Fiddling Gates Family Celebrating 20 Years at the Iowa State Fair, Creston at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: 4-H Beef Cattle Show: Beef of Merit at Livestock Pavilion
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Jerry Beauchamp Band Old Country Variety to include Waltz and Polka, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Justin Elliot & Aaron Ely Duo at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Let's Talk Elderberry Tonic and Apple Cider Vinegar Shrubs; The Holton Homestead at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-10:00 PM: Zach Freedom at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:30 PM-10:30 PM: Katie and the Honky Tonks at JR's SouthPork Ranch
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Brad Morgan at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Fuel at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Hairball at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Horse Show: Society at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Thomas Rhett with special guest Priscilla Block ($45, 60, 70, 80, 100) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 14, 2024

8:00 AM-12:00 PM: I Picked at The Garden - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at The Garden
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Avenue of Breeds
8:00 AM-3:00 PM: Calming Room - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center & Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Central Iowa Tractor Club Display at Grand Concourse
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Discovery Garden - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Discovery Garden
8:00 AM-2:30 PM: Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards at Oman Family Youth Inn
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Little Hands on the Farm - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Kids' Zone
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sensory Walk - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Kids' Zone
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sensory-Friendly Morning at Various Fairgrounds Locations
8:30 AM-4:00 PM: 4-H Beef Cattle Show: Market Steer and Market Heifer at Livestock Pavilion
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Stock Dog Trials at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-9:45 AM: Ankeny Dance & Performing Arts Academy at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: BINGO with the Blue Ribbon Foundation at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Barn Education Areas - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blocks of the Fair Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Diabetic Equipment & Supplies at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Foy School of Irish Dance, Johnston at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Horse Show: Society at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-10:30 AM: Make-and-Take: Fun for All Ages - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Maytag Family Theater
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Solar Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Titan Tire, Maker of Goodyear Farm Tires ? WHO Radio at West of Elwell Family Park
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-11:00 AM: Alice's Gospel Old Songs/New Sounds, Oskaloosa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Seniors' Iowa State Fair Championship at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Kids' Club Gives Back - Sensory-Friendly Morning at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: China Painting Demonstration at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Des Moines PS Tappers at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Gladiolus Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Hat Parade (registration 9:30 a.m.) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Midwest Living Cookies - Drop, Health, Refrigerated or Rolled, Cake Mix, Youth - Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Thrill Town - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Thrill Ville - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Air Fryer Facts seminar, Diane Ward, Pampered Chef and Iowa State Fair Judge at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Tote Bag Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-2:00 PM: 4-H Meat Goat Skillathon at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Back to School A+ Beef Recipes; Dance Around the Kitchen with Kelsey Byrnes, Iowa Beef Industry Council at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Conservation Presentation at DNR Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Cow Chip Throwing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: English Paper Piecing Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:50 AM: Gourds, presented by Marian McNabb at John Deere Agriculture Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration - (Sensory-Friendly Morning) at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Hello Iowa - WHO 13 at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Patrol K9 Demonstration at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Lenis DeCook at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Beverly Kay, Vocalist 40s-70s Music, Ankeny at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Smith Family, Pine Grove Farms at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Arrow Academy of Music at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Daniel Johnson at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Floriculture Department Special Classes: Summer Patio Planter, Holiday Design Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Older Iowans' Cookie Decorating at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (adult $30, child $25; gates open at 11 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Show Off Your Talent Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Sweet Treats Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-3:30 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-2:30 PM: Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Identification Contest at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Jeremy Jannenga, Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Brian Congdon at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: Creating a Culinary Competition Dish; Choose Iowa and Anthony Nace, Park Street Kitchen at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Horse Show: Society at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Paddling 101 at DNR Building
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Great Bluegrass Herons A Bluegrass Band at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Best Wing Sauce Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-3:15 PM: Black Jack and South 35, Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-3:00 PM: Jim Dandy & the Kountry Rebels, Grand River at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: 28 Days Later at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:50 PM: Designing with Gladiolus, presented by Yvonne McCormick at John Deere Agriculture Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: English Paper Piecing Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Iowa Steak & Potatoes Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Ladies' Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: My Best Brownies Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Sheep Show: Dorset at Sheep Barn
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: 4-H Meat Goat Showmanship at Swine Barn
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Bring Your Best Dip Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: Cookie Decorating Winners Posted at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Strawberry-Rhubarb Dessert Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration at Poultry/Rabbit Building
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Conservation Presentation at DNR Building
3:00 PM-3:50 PM: Cooking with Honey, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Mo Korte and Frank Strong, Storyteller/Harmonica at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Out of the Garden: Dips, Eggplant Dip & Marinated Cheeses; Dinner Delights: Andrea Love at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Scholastic Chess Tournament at Administration Building
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: The New Jolly Germans Band Waltz, Polka, Schoetisch and Laendlers, Metro Area at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Favorite Book Desserts Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Jane Curl, Pastels at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Bad Friends at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Cubbie Trivia & Music Bingo at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Ramblin' Ukes at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:30 PM-6:00 PM: Saints and Sinners Country, Soft Rock and Old Time Dance Tunes, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: The Unfortunate Sons at JR's SouthPork Ranch
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: 4-H Parade of Market Beef Champions and Selection of Champion Steer at Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Central Iowa Tractor Club Parade at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Special Event Cakes with Buttercream Icing; Glorious Desserts at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Speed Chess Tournament at Administration Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Educational Presentations Judging at Poultry/Rabbit Building
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Kenny Fielder and the Cowboy Killers at Bud Tent
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Sheep Show: Southdown at Sheep Barn
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: All Iowa Gospel Jubilee, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Dan Medeiros at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Daniel Johnson at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-7:30 PM: Des Moines Radio Group at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-10:00 PM: Nick David from The Voice (2012) at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: What are Fermented Foods and Why are They So Important?; Agri-Cultured Foods at Maytag Family Theater
7:30 PM-10:30 PM: River City Opry at JR's SouthPork Ranch
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Gut Feeling at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Hairball at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Horse Show: Society at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Motley Crue with special guest Pop Evil ($60, 75, 85, 95, 125) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Tayler Holder at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Garrett Speer at Bud Tent
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 15, 2024

7:30 AM-8:15 AM: Catholic Mass Holy Day of Obligation Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Cuddles and Snuggles Chore Time ($; pre-registration required) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:30 AM-2:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship at Poultry/Rabbit Building
8:30 AM-12:00 PM: 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Show at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-6:00 PM: 4-H and FFA Market Meat Goat Show (4-H and FFA Breeding Meat Goat Show to follow) at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Show (Presentation of Showmanship/Poster/Educational Presentation Ribbons and Awards to follow) at Poultry/Rabbit Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: AVEDA Institute at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: B. John Burns Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: BINGO with the Blue Ribbon Foundation at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Beef Cattle Show: Herefords, Salers at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Bubble Gum Blowing Contest at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Century Farm Awards (Heritage Farm Awards to follow) at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits and Extemporaneous Speaking at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-9:45 AM: Greg Peiffer "Live," vocal at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Guess How Many Rose Petals Contest at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: Communication and the Arts at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Horse Show: Society at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Credit Union Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Iowa Parks and Recreation Activities at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-10:15 AM: Polka Club of Iowa and Jerry Beauchamp Band, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Sheep Show: Shropshire at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Best Bite Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-11:00 AM: Casey's Junior Favorite Creations (classes 509-522) Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-11:30 AM: Elk's Spot Shot at Grand Concourse
9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Iowa Tourism Member Meeting at Gate 15
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-2:30 PM: Temporary Tattoos at Grand Concourse
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Poster Judging at Poultry/Rabbit Building
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Skillathon at Poultry/Rabbit Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Jr. Salers at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Honey, Bees and Pollinators?Oh My! at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: China Painting Demonstration at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: It's a Wrap with Azteca Tortillas Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Legendary, Vocal at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Children's Singing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Pie Eating Contest at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Quilt as You Go Table Runner Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: The Best Dipping Sauce Ever Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Big Wheel Races at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Casey's Junior Favorite Creations (classes 523-535) Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Foraging: Hunting for a Taste of Nature at DNR Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Fresh Salsa and Food Safety; Iowa State University Culinary Science Club at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Hello Iowa - WHO 13 at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Patrol Safety Demonstration at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Kids Cookie Decorating at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Seafood Prepared in the Heartland Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Yodeling Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Recker Farms at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: DAM, Vocal at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: H&R Block Logo Cookie Contest Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Kelsie James at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-3:30 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search Semi-Finals (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-2:00 PM: Beginning Crochet Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Getting Lean on Keto Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
12:30 PM-1:15 PM: The Sundawgs Vintage Folk and Classic Music with Musical Saw, Southwest Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Adaptations are SuperPowers - Live Animals at DNR Building
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Animal Face Cakes Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Malcayla Simpson, Drawing Horses at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Bee Keeping and Ways to Use Honey, Iowa Honey Producers, Stage at John Deere Agriculture Building
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Bob's Red Mill Yeast Rolls Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: Casey's Intermediate Favorite Creations (classes 535-549) Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: Growing Heritage Apples and Making Hard Apple Cider; Choose Iowa and Mason Groben, Jasper Winery at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Haywire at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Home School Tumblers, Pleasant Hill at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:00 PM-6:00 PM: Horse Show: Society at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Scavenger Hunt at Grand Concourse
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Sheep Show: Hampshire at Sheep Barn
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Big Wheel Races at Grand Concourse
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Blake Jack and South 35, Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Cookie Decorating Winners Posted at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits and Extemporaneous Speaking at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-3:00 PM: Elk's Spot Shot at Grand Concourse
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa Amateur Championship at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Youth Whistling Contest (16 and under) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Adult Whistling Contest (17 and up) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Crochet Edge Pillow Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Joshua Sinclair at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: My Favorite Ice Cream Topping Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tyler Anthony at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Zipper Pouch Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:30 PM-4:00 PM: Casey's Intermediate Favorite Creations (classes 550-563) Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Creative Quick Breads seminar, Kay Fenton Smith, Co-Author of Baking Blue Ribbons at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Story Time at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: The Wurst Presentation: Tasting the History of Bratwurst; Farm Story Meats at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-4:20 PM: Peterson-Blanchard Spectacle Country, Folk and Rock Duo, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Brenda Brown, Painting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Bound to Be at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Cubbie Trivia & Music Bingo at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Garrett Speer at Bud Tent
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: New Jolly Germans Band, Des Moines at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: Grupo 515 at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Line Dance Lessons by Norma Hatcher, Osceola at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-7:30 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Jr. Miniature Hereford, Jr. Gelbvieh at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Flavor Full Dishes by Mercy One Diabetes Ed: Anne Hytrek at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Joe Stamm Band at Bud Tent
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Sheep Show: Baby Doll Southdown at Sheep Barn
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: The Rivieras, 50s Rockabilly Music, Metro Area at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Brian Herrin & Brian Schwager at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Jordan Beem at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Mark Joseph & American Soul at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Creative Cocktails and Appetizers;Talk and Taste Series, Sunday Night Foods; Eileen Gannon at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Wine Down in The Garden at The Garden
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Avey Grouws Band at Jalapeno Pete's
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias Live ($30, 35, 45, 60, 65) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Shaylen at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: The Pork Tornadoes at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Jason Cross at Bud Tent
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 16, 2024

8:00 AM-5:30 PM: Life Serve Blood Drive at Grand Concourse
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Dairy Goat Show: Junior Doe at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-1:00 PM: Horse Show: Percheron Line, Clydesdale Line at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Swine Show: Open Class Breeds at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-9:50 AM: The King Incognito Elvis Presley Tribute and Impersonation by James David Brown, New Virginia at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: AVEDA Institute at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Adaptive Sports on the Grand Concourse at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Gelbvieh, Junior Red Angus at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blocks of the Fair Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Day's Live Music at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner: Protect the Plate at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Corn Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Sheep Show: Wether Sire/Dam at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Starry at Gate 13
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Steppin Out Dance Studio at MidAmerican Energy Stage
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Ways and Means Committee Hearing, The Success of Pro-Growth, Pro-Worker Tax Policy in the American Midwest at Oman Family Youth Inn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom by Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Youth Checkers Tournament (registration 8-9 a.m.) at Administration Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Cooking with Cookies' Sauces & Seasonings at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Two Player Pro-Am at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Dairy Scavenger Hunt Day at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Brewer Family Beef & Pork Casseroles at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Decorated Diaper Contest and Diaper Derby (registration begins at 9:30 a.m.) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Foods Made with Honey Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Husband Calling Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-5:00 PM: Lego Activity: Brick Mazes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Snack Time with Live Healthy Iowa Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Kitchen Scarf Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Garden Tractor Pulls (Free; gates open at 10 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Gold(ie's) Quick Breads at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Healthy You for Back to School - Produce Hacks to Reach 5-a-Day Goal; Hy-Vee Dietitians at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Hello Iowa - WHO 13 at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Patrol K9 Demonstration at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Mike Hartney, Elvis Tribute, Clinton at MidAmerican Energy Stage
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Mom Calling Contest (ages 5-9) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Snack Time for Kids with Live Healthy Iowa Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Mom Calling Contest (ages 10-15) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Dutchland Dairy at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Floriculture Department Special Classes: Iowa Flowers, Unusual Containers, Adel's Finest, Fairy Garden, Succulent Garden Judging at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Pitch and Win (ages 10 and over) at Horseshoe Courts
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Paris Springer at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Purnell Old Folks' Sausage Cook Off Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Show Off Your Talent Flower Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-4:00 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search Semi-Finals (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Faith's Road, Clarion at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Kristy Niemeyer, Ink and Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Barnyard Yoga: Boer Goat Yoga ($; pre-registration required) at Livestock Pavilion
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Miniature Hereford at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Children's Joke Telling (ages 5-9) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: Making Veggies for Kiddos!;Choose Iowa and Grant Gillon, MasterChef, with son, Grady at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Fly Fishing with Hawkeye Fly Fishers at DNR Building
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Inventive Rhubarb Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Lani, Vocal, Urbandale at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Mrs. Bonser's Beef & Noodles Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Tony Bohnenkamp at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Wright Ukelele Society at MidAmerican Energy Stage
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:30 PM: Counted Threads Sampler Sewing Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Eli Alger and The Faster Horses at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Emma Butterworth at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:50 PM: Honey and Bee Keeping, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Jeff Stagg at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Kid Sponsored Cinnamon Roll Championship at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Youth Hog Calling Contest (ages 5-16) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: Adult Hog Calling Contest (ages 17 and over) at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Day's Live Music at MidAmerican Energy Stage
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off Championship Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles at Horseshoe Courts
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Spud Studs Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Simmental Bulls at Livestock Pavilion
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Eric Kent & Special Guest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Wine and Cheese Pairing 101; Ackerman Winery at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Marcia Jannenga, Quilling at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Jake Schrodt and the Goats at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Swine Sale: All Breeds at Swine Barn
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: The Lew and Brad Band at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: The West Connection, Bluegrass Country and Gospel, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: KCCI 8 News at MidAmerican Energy Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: River City Opry at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Cooking/Using Honey;The Holton Homestead at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Eric Kent & Special Guest, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-9:00 PM: Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Sheep Sale: Wether Sire/Dam at Sheep Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: The Girls Next Door, Country/Bluegrass, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Jason Nix at Bud Tent
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Largest Rabbit Contest at Poultry/Rabbit Building
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Llama Love: Hooves on Adventure ($: pre-registration required) at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Heath Alan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Mark Joseph & American Soul at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Royce Johns at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Dairy Delight - Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Smoothie; Midwest Dairy at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: The Big Joe Kinser Band, Western Swing, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Blake Guyre (Tribute to Elton John/Billy Joel) at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Not Quite Brothers at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: The Avett Brothers with G. Love & Special Sauce ($35, 40, 45, 55, 70) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Toaster at Jalapeno Pete's
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Josh Melton at Bud Tent
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 17, 2024

8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Cuddles and Snuggles Chore Time ($; pre-registration required) at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
8:30 AM-5:00 PM: Bench Press/Deadlift Contest (weigh in at 8 a.m.) at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:30 AM-12:00 PM: Dairy Goat Show: Senior Doe at Swine Barn
8:30 AM-3:00 PM: Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
8:30 AM-12:00 PM: Llama Show at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-10:15 AM: The King Incognito Elvis Presley's Country Gospel Tribute and Impersonation by James David Brown, New Virginia at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Adult Checkers Tournament (18 and older) ($; registration 8-9 a.m.) at Administration Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-2:30 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Red Angus, Simmental Females at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Shorthorn at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Chair Caning and Rush Seat Weaving by Michelle Schanz, Amana at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Christensen Farms Day of Fair Display at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Hands-On Activities Corner at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Iowa State Chili Cook Off Championship: Homestyle Chili Cooking Time at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-6:30 PM: Iowa State Fair Tumbling Competition at Oman Family Youth Inn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Rabbit Show at Poultry/Rabbit Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Sheep Show: Suffolk at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Starry at Gate 13
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Raymond Corporation at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom by Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-10:15 AM: Buffalo Joe at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Elder's Championship at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Men's Championship - Lower Classes at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Mrs. Bonser's Noodles Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Stomper Pull (sign up at 9 a.m.) at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: I Picked at The Garden at The Garden
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: American Sewing Guild Zipper Bag Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Meet and Greet with Sarah Pratt and Midwest Dairy Princesses at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament (check-in 9-9:45 a.m.; pre-registration required) at Grand Concourse
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: DJ Bingo at JR's SouthPork Ranch
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Dahlia Show at John Deere Agriculture Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Fresh Vegetable Creations Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-1:00 PM: Iowa State Chili Cook Off Championship: Traditional Red Chili Cooking Time at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-5:00 PM: Lego Activity: Great Ball Contraption at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:45 AM: Sale of Champions Scholarship Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:00 AM-10:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Candy Chemistry Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Ladies' Nail Driving Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Quilt as You Go Table Runner Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-2:00 PM: Heart's Desire at Stockman's Inn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Macarons or Macaroons Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Outdoor Cooking Basics at DNR Building
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sweet Breads 101; Glorious Desserts: Gloria Olson at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Souper Soups Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Way We Live Award Presentation - Kerns Family at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Becky Nalevanko's Dance and Tumbling at MidAmerican Energy Stage
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Blaine Garrett at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby ($; gates open at 11 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:15 PM: Iowan of the Day Presentation at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:00 PM-12:50 PM: Kids and Bees Expo, Something Special for Kids, Iowa Honey Producers at John Deere Agriculture Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Maytag Dairy Farms Favorite Blue Cheese Recipe Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: The West Connection, Bluegrass Country and Gospel, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:15 PM-3:00 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search Semi-Finals (to follow Iowan of the Day) at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
12:15 PM-1:00 PM: Iowa State Chili Cook Off Championship: Homestyle Chili Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: John Jannenga, Drawing at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: Pairing Artisanal Honey with Specialty Cheeses; Choose Iowa and Katie Flinn, Honey Sommelier at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Cornhole Doubles Tournament at Grand Concourse
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Iowa Native Snakes - Live Animals at DNR Building
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Kids Chef Baking Championship Level 2 Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Mondeau Dukes at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Prof. Chefs Using Maytag Dairy Farms Blue Cheese Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:15 PM-2:00 PM: Iowa State Chili Cook Off Championship: Traditional Red Chili Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Men's Championship - Upper Classes at Horseshoe Courts
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Too Many Strings Band, Grinnell at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: American Sewing Guild Zipper Bag Class ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Emmett Sheehan at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-3:15 PM: Fairfield Jazz Band at MidAmerican Energy Stage
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Fat Tuesday at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Sale of Champions at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Sheep Show: Oxford Down (1 hour following Suffolk) at Sheep Barn
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: The Hesitant Baker Competition Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tribute to Bessie: Scrumptious Berry Pie Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Zipper Pouch Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:30 PM-4:00 PM: Beef Cattle Show: Charolais at Livestock Pavilion
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Comfy Coffee Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Fair Fever Finale, Variety at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: For the Love of Cookies Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Grilling Perfection with Farmer Joe; Brewer Family Farms, LLC at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Heart of Iowa Cloggers, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Painting With a Twist ($) at Oman Family Youth Inn
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Teresa J. Crowley, Photography at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Barnyard Yoga: Mini Hereford Yoga ($; pre-registration required) at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Greg Hall at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Mike Moody and the Outlaws at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-6:00 PM: Alex Arthur, Band at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: Owen Justice at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: The Basement Band, 50s-90s Rock 'n Roll, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Betty & Jeff, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Homemade Candy and Marshmallows; Dinner Delights: Andrea Love at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-9:00 PM: Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron, Draft Pony at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Share the Fun at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-8:00 PM: Meat Goat Show at Swine Barn
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Brett B at Bud Tent
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Farm to Fair (pre-registration required) at Alliant Energy Landing
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Jim Dandy and the Kountry Rebels, Old Country and Rock 'n Roll Music, Grand River at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Llama Limbo Contest at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-9:00 PM: Horse Pulling at Livestock Pavilion
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Betty & Jeff, Musicians at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Jordan Beem at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Talk and Taste Series: Jams and Jellies; Sally Kilkenny at Maytag Family Theater
7:00 PM-11:30 PM: The Flying Silos at Stockman's Inn
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Zach Freedom Band at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Ella Langley at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Jason Brown at MidAmerican Energy Stage
8:00 PM-10:30 PM: NE-YO with special guest Eric Bellinger ($35, 40, 45, 50, 60) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Jalapeno Pete's
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: David Morris at Bud Tent
9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Ron Diamond, Hypnotist at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10:30 PM-11:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

August 18, 2024

7:15 AM-8:30 AM: Catholic Mass at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
8:30 AM-9:00 AM: Ecumenical Worship Service at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
8:30 AM-11:00 AM: Horse Show: Clydesdale, Percheron at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: 1920s Newspaper and Printing by Friends of Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Aimee and Jerry's Dance Group, Dance, Des Moines at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Antique Vehicle and Memorabilia Restoration by Higgy's Restoration, Leon at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Avenue of Breeds at Avenue of Breeds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blacksmith Shop, Ron Koske, Altoona; Randy Mills, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Little Hands on the Farm
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Blue Ribbon Foundation Merchandise Store at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Boer Goat Show at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Boulevard of Dairy Breeds at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales; parade at 5 p.m. at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Butter Cow at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Calming Room at Robert G. Horner and Sheri Avis Horner Service Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cattle Corner at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Cookies Food Products at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Coon River Mercantile Manufacturers of 1860-1880 Period Clothing, Gerald Durbin, Des Moines at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Country Antique Market at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Daily Q & A Chat with the Iowa DOT at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Department of Natural Resources Building at DNR Building
9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Dog Show at Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Dr. Pepper at Gate 15
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Eli Lilly at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Elwell Family Food Center at Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: FFA Display Building and Headquarters at FFA Display Building
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Face Painting, Miguel Flores ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fair View Farmers Market at Fair View Farmer's Market
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Free Games and Prizes at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Food Bank of Iowa at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gas Engine Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gingerbread Building Display at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Hair Shimmer Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Handmade Kitchen Utensils from Fallen Trees by Tim McGuire of Wild Cherry Spoon, Quad Cities at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Henna Tattoo Demonstration, Liz Sweeney at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Horse Haven at Horse Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Iowa Food and Family Project Display at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: John Deere Agriculture Building at John Deere Agriculture Building
9:00 AM-7:30 PM: Little Hands on the Farm at Kids' Zone
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Llama Show at Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Local 5 Weather Lab Experience & Broadcast Booth at Grand Concourse
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Candles, Mom's Candleworks ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Make-and-Take: Name Bracelets ($) at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Mountain Man Camp at Mountain Man Camp
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Pig Place at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum at Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery at Richard O. Jacobson Hall and Ronald and Margaret Kenyon Gallery
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: School Activities at Country School
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sheep Show: All Other Meat Breeds at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sheep Stop at Sheep Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Shoppers' Mart at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Spinning Wool on a Wheel by Janice Cook, Monroe at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Starry at Gate 13
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Straw Sculpture Selfie Park by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Sunday Funday at Various Fairgrounds Locations
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Swine Show: Hawkeye Market at Swine Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: T-Mobile at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Art of 1900s Gold Leaf and Traditional Hand Lettering Plus Glass Glue Chipping by John Parker, Carlisle at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Garden at The Garden
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: The Raymond Corporation at North of Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: United States Navy at West of the DNR Building
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Verizon at Machinery Grounds
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vermeer Grandfather's Barn at Vermeer Grandfather's Barn
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Vintage Vehicle Display at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Walnut Center at Walnut Center
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom by Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: Wheel Thrown Pottery by Leslie Nelson of Lotus Moon Ceramics, Urbandale at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
9:00 AM-8:00 PM: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Wood Carving Demonstrations by the Mid Iowa Wood Carvers at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Wood Turning Demonstrations by the Des Moines Wood Turners Inc. at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: artWORKS art exhibit at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
9:30 AM-12:00 PM: 4-H Dog Show at Livestock Pavilion
9:30 AM-12:00 PM: 4-H Extemporaneous Speaking at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Horseshoe Pitching: Iowa State Men's Championship - Finals at Horseshoe Courts
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Pottery Demonstration, Val Newman at Walnut Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Butterfly Making led by Marlene and Linda at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Clothespin Critters led by Susan Hermann, Kathryn Raemakers, Rhonda Duncan at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Puppet Making in honor of Gwynne and Bill Burke at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: ArtWORKS: Spin Art led by TB Creations & Facepainting at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Choir at JR's SouthPork Ranch
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-7:00 PM: Cowboy Boot Camp at Kids' Zone
10:00 AM-10:40 AM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting! at Wind Turbine and Education Center
10:00 AM-10:05 AM: National Anthem at Administration Building
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Onion Creek Band, Ames at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: STEM Activities at MidAmerican Energy Stage
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: STEM Day hosted by the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council at Grand Concourse
10:00 AM-9:00 PM: Thrill Town at Thrill Town
10:00 AM-9:00 PM: Thrill Ville at Thrill Ville
10:00 AM-9:00 PM: Thrill Zone at Thrill Zone
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Yummy Gooey Butter Cake Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS ARTival at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: artWORKS: Balloon Sculptures by Twizted Things at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Tote Bag Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Zachary Freedom, Bondurant at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Dance a Story at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-1:30 PM: Cribbage Tournament ($) (Registration begins at 10 a.m.) at Oman Family Youth Inn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Food Bank of Iowa Chopped Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Furs and Tracks at DNR Building
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Have You Herd? Live Animal Demonstration at Swine Barn
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Homemade Poptarts; JessDesserts: Jess Anderson at Maytag Family Theater
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: ISF Mystery Sack - Youth Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Onion Creek Cloggers and Onion Creek Band, Ames at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Figure 8 Races ($; gates open at 11 a.m.) at Elwell Family Park
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Horse Show: Supreme Six at Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: KDSM Lego® Masters Competition at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at Maytag Family Theater
12:00 PM-1:45 PM: Sara Routh at JR's SouthPork Ranch
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Wood Craft Demonstration, Caden Farms at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
12:30 PM-3:30 PM: Brittany Sword at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: ISF Mystery Sack - Adult Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Acrylic Painting Demonstration, Kaitlin Flury at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Art Attack at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Kristy Niemeyer, Ink and Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: ArtWORKS: Found Sound at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Choose Iowa: Flights of Fancy with Iowa Wines; Choose Iowa at Maytag Family Theater
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Haywire at Jalapeno Pete's
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Iowa Mammoth Fossils at DNR Building
1:00 PM-1:50 PM: Living History Farms Parlor Games Demonstration at John Deere Agriculture Building
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Mother/Daughter Look-A-Like Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Mountain Man Skills Demonstration at Mountain Man Camp
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Sheep Show: Jackpot Lambs at Sheep Barn
1:00 PM-3:30 PM: Trimming Pottery, Val Newman at Walnut Center
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
1:30 PM-4:30 PM: Bill Riley Talent Search Finals at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Program for Adair-Jasper Counties at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Pasta or Pizza - Anything Goes Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
1:30 PM-2:30 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Contemporary Oil Painting Demonstration, Robin Hesselgess at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Daniel Johnson at JR's SouthPork Ranch
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Fat Tuesday at Bud Tent
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Sewing Class with Off the Rails Quilting ($) at William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
2:00 PM-2:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Pies by Dianna seminar, Dianna Zaiger Sheehy, Iowa State Fair Judge at Elwell Family Food Center
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Red Hott Motley Crue Tribute at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Tie-Dye Demonstration, Shawn Reeves, Tri-Dyes at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-1:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Lemon Meringue Pie Judging at Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
2:30 PM-3:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: 2024 Farmers Series Trading Card Signing at Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Bandaloni, one man band at Strolling
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Barb Vaske at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Fair Fever Finale, Variety at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Italian from Scratch; Real Foods for Kids at Maytag Family Theater
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Heart of Iowa Cloggers, Central Iowa at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Hot Glass Academy at Heritage Village
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Program for Jefferson-Wright Counties at Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
3:30 PM-2:00 PM: The Dollipops at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
3:30 PM-4:30 PM: Woodcarvers' Auction, Blue Ribbon Foundation at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 3D Printing Demonstration, Bottom Floor Prints at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Airbrush Demonstration, The Paleks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Art Fair Demonstration: Debbie Simpson, Watercolor at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-8:00 PM: Brad Seidenfeld at Jalapeno Pete's
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Demonstrations by the ISU Dairy Science Club at John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
4:00 PM-6:30 PM: Greg Hall at Bubbly Bar & Bistro
4:00 PM-4:40 PM: Kids Can Cook at Maytag Family Theater
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Natural Stone Jewelry Demonstration, J & K On The Rocks at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-7:00 PM: Pigtail, Ponytail, Braid, Mullet and Mohawk Contest at Oman Family Youth Inn
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Rug Weaving Demonstration, Rugs & Tugs at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Walking Rover Straw Sculpture by Brian Sobaski at Ruan Plaza
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Wheel Thrown and Hand Sculpted Pottery Demo, Blue House Pottery at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Metal Jewelry Demonstration, Robert and Brooks Lyall at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
4:30 PM-7:00 PM: River City Opry at JR's SouthPork Ranch
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Chipper Experience at Hy-Vee Fun Forest: Fun Forest Stage
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: The Ice Cream Show at Strolling
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Flying Fools Dive Show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Hand Stamped Stainless Steel Ring Demonstration, Kris Jones at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Jim Dandy and the Kountry Rebels, Old Country and Rock 'n Roll Music, Grand River at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Kids Cupcake Creations; Glorious Desserts: Gloria Olson at Maytag Family Theater
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Kirk Sloan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-5:50 PM: Plant Sale at John Deere Agriculture Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Polymer Clay Jewelry Demonstration, Lydia Miller at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Tree - via - DNR Daily Trivia at DNR Building
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: artWORKS café at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Budweiser Clydesdales parade at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, TJ Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Local 5 Live Broadcast at Grand Concourse
5:30 PM-6:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Coin Jewelry Demonstration, Ken Sims at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Digital Transfer Tumblers and T-shirts Demonstration, Joy's Gifts and Memories at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 ($20, 25, 35) at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Origami Demonstration, Sue Hansen at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: iFlip trampoline show at West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
6:30 PM-7:30 PM: Dog Agility Demonstration at Livestock Pavilion
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at First Church
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Cochren & Co at Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Cody Hicks at Craft Beer Tent
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Kirk Sloan, Musician at Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Matt Stell at Susan Knapp Amphitheater
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: RVSHVD at MidAmerican Energy Stage
7:30 PM-8:00 PM: The Illuminator at Strolling
7:30 PM-11:00 PM: Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at JR's SouthPork Ranch
8:00 PM-12:00 AM: Tony Bohnenkamp at Jalapeno Pete's

Date: August 8-18, 2024

Location:
Iowa State Fairgrounds,
3000 East Grand Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50317.

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