and if I could go, here’s some places you’d find me…

Animals & Livestock

The Iowa State Fair has a long-standing tradition of excellent livestock and horse shows. Find the up-to-date show schedule today!

• FREE nightly horse shows. Sit back, watch and enjoy!

• 1915 Sheep Barn restoration and renovations continue

• Over 120 4-H, FFA and open class livestock shows Aug. 8-18

• Big Time: Find the Big Boar, Super Bull, Big Ram and Largest Rabbit

• 16 4-H and FFA exhibitors sell champion livestock in theSale of Champions, Aug. 17

• 5th year for the Bacon Buddies Swine Show with Iowa Pork and Special Olympics Iowa, Aug. 10

• 30 years of serving the Fair; congratulations to Don Hummel, Sheep Superintendent, and the 2024 Parade Marshal

• 70 livestock breeds on display in the Avenue of Breeds

• 7 families recognized with the 2024 Way We Live Award

• NEW Goat Playpen in the Animal Learning Center, plus baby calves, pigs, lambs, goats, chicks, ducks and turkeys

• Budweiser Clydesdales make a return to the Fair, Aug. 8-18

Have Fun in this unseasonably cool weather! And if you’re looking for what else the fair has to offer, check their website out right HERE. be SAFE out there, kiddies & have a fun weekend!.

love, Olive