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Iowa State Fair Schedule for Friday: 'Drops of Jupiter', Husband-Calling Contest and More
See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on Aug. 16, day nine of the 11-day 2013 Iowa State Fair.
Don't miss day eight of the 2013 Iowa State Fair!
Each day of the fair, which runs Aug. 8-18, is packed with fun events for the entire family, and this day is no exception.
So to make your life easy, we'll be highlighting some of the best fair events each day. Take our word for it or check out the full calendar, but the point is – don't miss out.
Friday Grandstand Schedule
Train with special guest star Matt NathansonTickets: $39. Buy Tickets.
Since the release of their first, self-titled album in 1998, Train has produced five more records, including their 2001 release of Drops of Jupiter, which earned two Grammy awards as well as double-platinum status. The album’s title track, combined with other hit songs like “Meet Virginia,” “Get to Me” and “Hey Soul Sister,” has solidified a loyal fan following spanning nearly 20 years.
Calendar of Events
Fairview Stage
11 a.m. Young Drew Rap, Waukee
7 & 9 p.m. The Blue Band
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
10 a.m. Decorated Diaper Contest and Diaper Derby
4:30 p.m. Denise Forney & The Forney Family, West Des Moines
7 & 9 p.m. Hypnotist Ron Diamond
Budweiser Stage
1 p.m. Sister Sara Rock, Urbandale
8 p.m. FireHouse
Susan Knapp Ampitheater
8 p.m. Tyler Farr
Fun Forest Stage
11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Mama Lou: American Strong Woman
11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. The ReCycle Show
Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. VSA Iowa Presents
Elwell Family Food Center - Judging Room I
10 a.m. Cooking with Coffee
2 p.m. Machine Shed Pies
Judging Room II
11 a.m. Iowa’s Heartiest Pot Pie
Judging Room III
10 a.m. Soups at the Art Center
Judging Room IV
11:30 a.m. Best 19th Century Riverboat Dish
Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
10 a.m. Husband Calling Contest
11, 11:30 a.m. Mom Calling Contest
2, 2:30 p.m. Youth Hog Calling Contest (Adult to follow)
John Deere Ag Building
11 a.m. Free Sweet Corn Feed
Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES for kids and families
Pioneer Livestock Pavilion
Various Times Mutton Busting
Should you eat before you go? Why WOULD you? Check out a list of all specialty foods at the fair this year.
The midway is open 10 a.m. to Midnight each day of the Fair. For ticket and Play Pack information, check here.
Have a secret hidden talent? Check out this list of Iowa State Fair contests. Maybe you could be a winner if you go to the fair today.
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