Fair Time Contests
The Iowa State Fair has contests for all ages throughout the Fair. Contests are open to kids and adults. From the Backgammon Tournament to the Mr. Legs Contest, there is a contest for YOU!
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Fair Time Contests
- Check back for a listing of all of the contests you can enter during the 2026 Iowa State Fair!
Contests include:
- 4 x 4 Stomper Pull
- 93.3 KIOA Mullet Contest
- Backgammon Tournament
- Banjo/Guitar/Mandolin Contests
- Bench Press/Deadlift Contest
- Best Bagger Contest
- Bill Riley Talent Search
- Checkers Tournament
- Chess Tournament
- Cornhole Tournament
- Cribbage Tournament
- Decorated Diaper Contest and Diaper Derby
- Euchre Tournament
- Fiddlers' Contest
- Fly Tying Competition
- Hat Parade
- Heritage Contests
- Iowa Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Finals
- Iowa Parks and Recreation Day
- Micro-Mini Tractor Pull
- Monster Arm Wrestling Championships
- Pedal Tractor Pull
- STAR 102.5 Mr. Legs Contest
- Twins, Triplets and More Contest
- Youth Spelling Bee
*Contests subject to change.
