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Fairgrounds Renovations
Iowa Horseman's Hall of Fame
What's New
Entertainment
Entertainment Overview
Grandstand
Free Entertainment
Elwell Family Park
VIP Experiences
Attractions and Rides
Fair Schedule
Food
Food Overview
What's New
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Healthy Choices
Food on a Stick
Value Priced Items
Compete
Enter Contests and Competitions
Entry Deadlines
Livestock Schedules & Judges
Show Programs
Competition Results
Fair Time Contests
Bill Riley Talent Search
Participate
Participate Overview
Bill Riley Talent Search
Vendors
Parade
The Way We Live Award
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The Kitchen Classes
What's New
National Anthem
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