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2012 State Fair Guide HY-VEE FUN FOREST
10 a.m. VSA Iowa Carnival (until 4 p.m.) 10 a.m. VSA Iowa Carnival: Full Face Painting, Twyla Brede (until 4 p.m.) 10 a.m. VSA Iowa Carnival: Face Painting, Kathy Kooyman (until 5 p.m.) 10 a.m. VSA Iowa Carnival: Henna Tattoo, Anne Marie Goodman (until 5 p.m.) 2 p.m. Art Under the Tent Demonstration: Lori Murga, Glass/Lampworking 4 p.m. Art Under the Tent Demonstration: Marguerite Fitchpatric, Jewelry Making
Fun Forest Stage
SPONSORED BY COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNION All performances ASL interpreted courtesy of the Deaf Action Center and the Iowa State Fair. 11 a.m. Babaloo (also at 1 & 3 p.m.) 11:30 a.m. Matt’s Family Jam (also at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.) Noon VSA Iowa presents: Art Illusion (also at 2 & 4 p.m.)
HERITAGE VILLAGE
In general, Heritage Village/Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall contest registration begins 30-60 minutes before each contest. 9 a.m. School Activities (until noon) – Country School 9 a.m. Grape Getaway Kids’ Activities (until 9 p.m.) – Across from Grandfather’s Barn 9:30 a.m. Horseshoe Pitching: Doubles State Fair Championship – Horseshoe Courts 10 a.m. Chainsaw Carvers A.J. Lutter and Gary Keenan (also at noon, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.) – South of First Church 10 a.m. VSA Iowa presents: Storyteller Nina Givan as Mother Goose, Des Moines (also at noon) – Museum Porch 11 a.m. Grape Stomp (also at 2, 3 and 6 p.m.) – Grandfather’s Barn 11:30 a.m. Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing
sponsored by GuideOne Insurance – First Church 1 p.m. “Historical Perspective on the Iowa Wine Industry,” Ron Mark, Summerset Winery – Grandfather’s Barn 2 p.m. VSA Iowa presents: Storyteller Nina Givan as Mother Goose, Des Moines – Country School 2 p.m. Horseshoe Pitching: Open Singles – Horseshoe Courts 4 p.m. “I’m No Wine Connoisseur: Why it’s okay to like Sweet Wine!” Brad Johnson, Fireside Winery – Grandfather’s Barn 7 p.m. Joe Ghormley, Des Moines – Grandfather’s Barn
Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10 a.m. Fiddlers’ Contest, ages 18-49 (until 4 p.m.) 10 a.m. Guitar Contest Noon Ackley’s Little German Band 1 p.m. Mandolin Contest 4 p.m. Hometown: A Folk Variety, Jasper County 5:30 p.m. Pat Meade and Cowboy Country Band Classic Cowboy Country Music, Iowa and Missouri 7 p.m. Brian Hebron and the Crystal Blue Band Traditional Country, Des Moines
LIVESTOCK AWARDS, JUDGING AND SHOWS
7:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle: Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey ¬– Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows 8 a.m. Horse Show: Quarter Horse, Western (also at 6 p.m.) – Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center 8 a.m. Beef Cattle Show: Chianina – Outdoor Arena sponsored by Vermeer 8 a.m. Sheep Show: Cheviot – Sheep Barn 9 a.m. Beef Cattle Show: Feeder Calf – Outdoor Arena sponsored by Vermeer 9 a.m. Poultry Show –
Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building 10 a.m. Egg Rolling Contest – Hill south of Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building 10 a.m. Beef Cattle Show: Maine-Anjou – Outdoor Arena sponsored by Vermeer 10:30 a.m. Junior Egg Rolling Contest (ages 12 and under) – Hill south of Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building 11 a.m. Sheep Shearing Contest – Sheep Barn 1 p.m. Chicken Washing and Blow-Drying Demonstration (also at 3 p.m.) – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building 2 p.m. Egg Quality Judging – Pigeon/Poultry/Rabbit Building 3:30 p.m. FFA Parade of Champions – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows 4 p.m. Governor’s Charity Steer Show – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows 6:30 p.m. Horse Pulls – Pioneer Livestock Pavilion sponsored by Prairie Meadows
WILLIAM C. KNAPP VARIED INDUSTRIES BUILDING
SPONSORED BY PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 9 a.m. Canstruction Sculpture (all day) – South Atrium 9:30 a.m. Tatting Make It and Take It (also at noon and 3:30 p.m.; 1-2 hours, $10 materials fee; pre-registration suggested) – South Hallway 9:30 a.m. Quilt Block on a Stick Make It and Take It (also at noon & 3:30 p.m; 1-2 hours, $10 materials fee; pre-registration suggested) – South Hallway Noon State Fair Sew-In (free; volunteers needed; until 5 p.m.) – South Hallway
STAGES
Band, West Des Moines 7 p.m. Brother Trucker (also at 9 p.m.)
Anne and Bill Riley Stage SPONSORED BY PEPSI 9 a.m. Folkloric Group Young Ambassadors, Des Moines 10 a.m. Leonard’s Dance Studio, Des Moines 11 a.m. Dale Cunion & Friends, Urbandale Noon Bill Riley’s Talent Search 2:30 p.m. Iowan of the Day Presentation sponsored by Cookies Food Products 2:30 p.m. Governor’s Scholarship Awards Presentation 4:30 p.m. 34th Army Band “Sidewinders,” Fairfield 5 p.m. CR Spirits Professional Dance Team & Studio, Cedar Rapids 7 p.m. State Fair Queen Coronation
Budweiser Stage
SPONSORED BY ABC5 9:30 a.m. Bench Press and Dead Lift Competition (weigh in at 8 a.m.) 7:30 p.m. Elvis Impersonator Travis LeDoyt (also at 9:30 p.m.)
Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
SPONSORED BY KCCI NEWSCHANNEL 8 9 a.m. Joyce Maly Dance Studio, Altoona 10 a.m. Coon Ridge Country, Stuart 11 a.m. Pumptown Band Bluegrass Folk, Murray Noon Dance Xtreme, Bondurant 1 p.m. Sugar Moon Band Country Bluegrass, Des Moines 2 p.m. Flying Eagles Acrobalance Troupe, Des Moines 3:30 p.m. Mr. Legs Contest (registration at 3 p.m.) 4:30 p.m. Hollywood Burnout, Indie/Rock
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
WITH MEDIA SPONSOR KDSM FOX 17 8:30 a.m. Charlene’s Dance Studio 9:30 a.m. Fox 17’s Karaoke Star Noon 34th Army Band Concert Band, Fairfield 1:30 p.m. Sheltered Reality, Drums, West Liberty 3 p.m. Iowa Square and Round Dance Federation, Bloomfield 4 p.m. Superstars Performing Arts, Baton Dance, Norwalk 8 p.m. Will Hoge
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 GRANDSTAND EVENTS
PRESENTED BY U.S. CELLULAR 8 p.m. Miranda Lambert with Pistol Annies and RaeLynn. $48 Fireworks Spectacular sponsored by Miller Lite and J&M Displays
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES DES MOINES UNIVERSITY DAY
At Des Moines University, we’re doing a world of good. Come see what Des Moines’ medical school has to offer: nine professional graduate degree programs and a multi-specialty medical clinic. Visit us on the Grand Concourse.
9 a.m. Hedrick’s Petting Zoo sponsored by Cellular Advantage (until 9 p.m.) – North of Gate 11 9 a.m. Vet Camp sponsored by Agri-Pro (reservations required) – Conference Room, Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center 9 a.m. Butterfly House sponsored by KIX 101.1 (until 9 p.m.) – Kids’ Zone 9 a.m. Iowa Craft Brew Tent (all day) – Rock Island Avenue 10 a.m. National Anthem sung by “Oh, Say Can You Sing?” contest winner – Porch of the Administration Building 10 a.m. Bengal Tiger Encounter (also at 1 & 4 p.m.) – Kids’ Zone 10 a.m. Cleaning and Cooking Your Catch – DNR Building Courtyard 10 a.m. Trash to Treasure Demonstrations (until 5 p.m.) – DNR Building Courtyard 11 a.m. Swampmaster’s Gator Show (also at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.) – West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center 11 a.m. Bandaloni One Man Band sponsored by Mountain Valley Water (also at 2 and 4 p.m.) – Strolling Noon The Red Trouser Show (also at 2 and 5 p.m.) – Expo Hill 1 p.m. Monster Arm Wrestling Tournament (weigh-ins 10 a.m. until noon) – Penningroth Media Center, Cattle Barn 1 p.m. Project Bobcat – DNR Building Courtyard 1 p.m. Advanced Vet Camp sponsored by Agri-Pro (reservations required) – Conference Room, Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center 1 p.m. BMX Pros Trick Team (also at 3 and 6 p.m.) - West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center 3 p.m. Show Us Your Mussels (live animals) – DNR Building Courtyard 4 p.m. I Milked a Cow sponsored by ISU Dairy Science Club (2 hours, $2 fee) –
Celebrate Union Pacific Railroad’s 150th Anniversary
Experience the “Living Legend” Steam Locomotive Weighing 454 tons and running 114 feet long, No. 844 is always a crowd pleaser. Known as the Living Legend and constructed in 1944, it was the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific, and we are honored to share with you this unique historical icon.
Free, Family Friendly Event August 9-12, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. t South of E Court Ave. & SE 32nd Ct.
drake day at the iowa state fair
Other attractions: Union Pacific’s new traveling museum exhibit
saturday, august 11, 8 am–5 pm
Miniature train on display at the Fair August 9
Explore Drake’s broad and significant impact on the state of Iowa over the years—and pick up a free fan, water bottle, or reusable bag while you’re here. Look for the 25-foot Spike the Bulldog towering above our blue-and-white tent on Rock Island Avenue.
Stop by Union Pacific’s Fair booth along Grand Ave. Concourse August 9, for fans, coloring books and information on UP’s 150th Anniversary.
Join the celebration at www.up150.com
Wear your Drake attire and look for others supporting the Bulldogs.
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