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It's time for the Iowa State Fair! (Not to be confused with cow tipping.)
Also, Madison came home for a moment. She'll be off again before the week is over. So don't forget to hug them while you can, cause it might be awhile before you can do it again.
If I were to compare my family to the great TV show Gilligan's Island, I of course would be the Skipper, Deborah would be the beautiful Mary Ann, Ian would play the role of the Professor, and lastly, Ms. Madi would be the Movie Star. But if you put us all together, we become Gilligan. Unfortunately, there are no millionaires to play Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Howell.
The Midway would not be complete with out a visit to the Tilt-a-Whirl.
Here's the history of the ride according to Wikipedia:
Tilt-A-Whirl is one of the best-known flat rides, designed for commercial use at amusement parks, fairs and carnivals in which it is commonly found. The rides are manufactured by Sellner Manufacturing of Faribault, Minnesota. The ride is commonly known for making riders experience nausea. (no kidding!)
Herbert Sellner, a woodworker and maker of water slides, invented the Tilt-A-Whirl in 1926, at his Faribault, Minnesota, home. Over the next year, the first 14 Tilt-A-Whirls were built in Herbert's basement and yard. In 1927, Sellner Manufacturing opened its factory in Faribault, and the ride debuted that year at the Minnesota State Fair.
Family legend states that Herbert experimented with a chair placed on the kitchen table. Herbert's son Art sat in the chair, and Herbert rocked the table back and forth.
The earliest Tilt-A-Whirls were constructed of wood, powered by a gas motor, and featured nine cars. Today, the ride is constructed of steel, aluminum and fiberglass, is powered by seven small electric motors, and features seven cars.
Since 1927, Sellner has manufactured more than 1000 Tilt-A-Whirls. Some of the rides produced in the 1940s and 1950s are still in operation. The rides were originally designed and built at the factory in Faribault, Minnesota. In January 2011 the company was purchased by Larson International, Inc. of Plainview, Texas.
A new Tilt-A-Whirl costs approximately USD $300,000 to purchase.
The oldest currently operating Tilt-A-Whirl is a 1927 model, still traveling with Tom Evans United Shows in the midwest. Between 600 and 700 Tilt-A-Whirls are still in operation.
Shot with a Canon 7d and 15-85 mounted on a Vanguard Tripod
It's not the cleanest HDR, but it does give you an idea of the throngs of people that attend the Iowa State Fair. In the far distance you can see the Des Moines Skyline.
According to Wikipedia: The Fairgrounds comprises over 445 acres (1.80 km2), of which 160 acres (0.65 km2) are campsites. Annual attractions include the world famous Butter Cow sculpted by Iowan Sarah Pratt, the 10 acre Midway and its double Ferris wheel, one of the world's largest livestock shows, the country's largest state fair foods department (more than 900 classes), the state's largest arts show and over 600 exhibitors and more than 50 foods on-a-stick!
The Iowa State Fair places a great deal of emphasis on the agricultural presence in the state. To that end, there are many livestock shows and sales. These include contests for the biggest animals: the Big Boar, the Big Ram, the Super Bull, the Largest Rabbit and the Heaviest Pigeon. There are also livestock shows for sheep, swine, beef and dairy cattle, horses, goats, llamas, rabbits and pigeons, as well as cat and dog shows.
Future Dates of the Iowa State Fair:
2012: August 9–19
2013: August 8–18
2014: August 7–17
2015: August 13–23
2016: August 11–21
2017: August 10-20
More information:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_State_Fair
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Whether you are looking for treats for your taste buds, or your other four senses, the Midway is a great place to visit during the Iowa State Fair.
One of the most iconic parts of a Midway is its carousel. (From Wikipedia) A carousel (from French carrousel, from Italian carosello), or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders. The "seats" are traditionally in the form of rows of wooden horses or other animals mounted on posts, many of which are moved up and down via gearwork to simulate galloping, to the accompaniment of looped circus music. This leads to one of the alternative names, the galloper. Other popular names are roundabout and flying horses.
Little known fact about Carousels - In the UK and Europe, merry-go-rounds (as they are most often referred to in those countries) usually turn clockwise (see photograph at top), while in North America, carousels typically go anti-clockwise (or "counter-clockwise") - looked on from above. One mounts a real horse by lifting one's right leg over the animal's back as it stands with its head towards one's left (the horse's left side is called its "near" side). Likewise for a carousel that turns anti-clockwise: one stands on the near side of the horse to mount (towards the center of the carousel, not on its outer edge). One possible reason for carousels in the USA turning anti-clockwise may be so that the rider can use their right hand to catch a brass ring.
Future Dates of the Iowa State Fair:
2012: August 9–19
2013: August 8–18
2014: August 7–17
2015: August 13–23
2016: August 11–21
2017: August 10-20
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The Cowgirl Queen contest showcases young Iowan ladies' horsemanship and beauty.
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The slogan of the Iowa State Fair is, "Nothing Compares". That is an understatement in just about every category you can imagine. The food, music, livestock shows, midway rides and more.
This was shot at the end of a Sunday night. The Midway was clearing out, and the people were grabbing their last snacks for the ride home.
From Wikipedia:
The Fairgrounds comprises over 445 acres (1.80 km2), of which 160 acres (0.65 km2) are campsites. Annual attractions include the world famous Butter Cow sculpted by Iowan Sarah Pratt, the 10 acre Midway and its double Ferris wheel, one of the world's largest livestock shows, the country's largest state fair foods department (more than 900 classes), the state's largest arts show and over 600 exhibitors and more than 50 foods on-a-stick![2]
The Iowa State Fair places a great deal of emphasis on the agricultural presence in the state. To that end, there are many livestock shows and sales. These include contests for the biggest animals: the Big Boar, the Big Ram, the Super Bull, the Largest Rabbit and the Heaviest Pigeon. There are also livestock shows for sheep, swine, beef and dairy cattle, horses, goats, llamas, rabbits and pigeons, as well as cat and dog shows.
Additionally, the Fair is home to several zany contests including pigeon rolling, rooster crowing, wood chopping, pie eating, monster arm wrestling, outhouse races, cow chip throwing and tall corn. It also hosts the world's only Lawn Chair Toss competition.
Future Dates of the Iowa State Fair:
2012: August 9–19
2013: August 8–18
2014: August 7–17
2015: August 13–23
2016: August 11–21
2017: August 10-20
More information:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_State_Fair
Canon 7d, 15-85 and a Vanguard Tripod.
July 29 - The farmer and his daughter, a 25-foot tall -- 30,000-pound -- statue, are visiting the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This statue is based on “American Gothic,” Grant Wood’s painting. Sculptor J. Seward Johnson’s included this piece in his “Icons Revisited” project, in which he takes familiar images and expands them to a grand scale. Currently his works are shared throughout the world.
This public piece of art is a reminder of our country’s agricultural heritage. "God Bless America” has already traveled to Chicago, Florida, Arizona and New York. The difference between this piece and the original painting is the suitcases at their feet. One would think the farmer and his daughter are planning to travel, but instead, the suitcases represent outsourcing and the stickers display the names of places where American jobs have been lost to overseas producers.
Welcome to the Iowa State Fair! To learn more about this amazing artist, visit the Seward Johnson Website, created by the Sculpture Foundation.
Followup: And where did the statue go, after the Fair? What an interesting article. Wish I could have seen this traveling down the road! www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2014/09/03/american-...
Wine Judging - Iowa State Fair 2011
Iowa's white, red, fruit, and dessert wines are judged and awarded medals.
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July 30 - Harold has visited the Iowa State Fairgrounds! What an amazing garden! A must see at this year's fair! Polk County Master Gardener's....you are to be commended for featuring children's literature in your lovely garden!
Part of the Iowa State Fair are dog shows including this little guy. He was able to clear a 58 inch bar on his second try. The best part of the story is that this half-collie half-cattle dog was picked up by the show from a local animal shelter.
There are many great family pets that can be found at your local rescue shelter and/or pound. If you are considering a new addition to your family, please check there first.
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Shot with a Canon 7d and 55-250 lens (hand held).
One of the more popular attractions at the 2011 Midway was the "Drop Zone". The yellowish blog you see is actually the people. They drop really fast at the top and then abruptly slow down near the bottom. The exposure of 6 seconds covered the time it took for the ride to end so there is some residual light from the people and their chairs.
This was a fun carnival ride to shoot.
Future Dates of the Iowa State Fair:
2012: August 9–19
2013: August 8–18
2014: August 7–17
2015: August 13–23
2016: August 11–21
2017: August 10-20
More information:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_State_Fair
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It's a classic contest of strength and endurance as monster arm wrestling takes the spotlight.
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Discover and learn all about the baby animals at the fair.
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600 pounds of buttery goodness. The Butter Cow sculpture has been part of the Fair since 1911. Learn what's new with this grand tradition.
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These two parents were waiting for their son to disembark from a mid-way ride. It was great to find something to anchor this shot that wasn't moving. My friend Chris and I walked the Midway at the Iowa State Fair and got some fun shots of the rides. I think this was both our favorites.
You can find his shot here: www.flickr.com/photos/cjsmithphotography/6050728679/
Whether you are looking for treats for your taste buds, or your other four senses, the Midway is a great place to visit during the Iowa State Fair.
Future Dates of the Iowa State Fair:
2012: August 9–19
2013: August 8–18
2014: August 7–17
2015: August 13–23
2016: August 11–21
2017: August 10-20
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Sinéad O'Connor (1966-2023) was an Irish singer and musician. Her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her second album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got received glowing reviews upon release and became her biggest success, selling over seven million copies worldwide. Its lead single, Nothing Compares 2 U (written by Prince), was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.
In 1992, O'Connor appeared on late-night television programme Saturday Night Live as a musical guest. She sang an a cappella version of Bob Marley's 1976 song War, which she intended as a protest against the Catholic Church's sexual abuse of children and its continued cover-up, referring to child abuse rather than racism. She then presented a photo of Pope John Paul II to the camera while singing the word “evil”, after which she tore the photo into pieces, said “Fight the real enemy”, and threw the pieces towards the camera. The incident occurred nine years before John Paul II acknowledged the sexual abuse within the Church.
In a 2002 interview with Salon, when asked if she would change anything about the Saturday Night Live appearance, O'Connor replied, “Hell, no!”
In her 2021 book Rememberings, O'Connor said of the incident: “Everyone wants a pop star, see? But I am a protest singer. I just had stuff to get off my chest. I had no desire for fame”. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinéad_O'Connor
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Discover which foods the kids love at the Iowa State Fair.
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... right round like a record, baby
Billy Idol - You Spin Me Right Round
While not as high or impressive as the other swing rides at places like Navy Pier; the Iowa Midway does have one. I like that song, so this gives me an excuse to hum it in my head for the next three days. You probably will, too (your welcome)!
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This free entertainment stage is all about the kids and features acts that will entertain the entire family.
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They can bake a cake, but can they decorate it?
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See the best in ceramics at this year's State Fair.
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Elaborate and ornate dollhouses fill the Cultural Center at the Iowa State Fair. Find out which ones took home the prize.
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The beauty of wild flowers on the Great Plains of the United States. A quite spectacular view. This was taken in Wyoming on my 10 day voyage to the region. It was sunset time and I was walking across the open range. Luckily I had my GH2 with me and some space on my SD card. :) Enjoy.
Learn how to milk a cow.
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Bill Riley Jr. catches up with favorite Talent Search contestants of the past.
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This free entertainment stage is all about the kids and features acts that will entertain the entire family.
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It's not just boots and spurs. It takes poise and presence to win the title Cowgirl Queen at the Iowa State Fair.
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Ice cream cones decorate the fairgrounds without all the sticky mess in this artistic display made by Iowans.
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A butter cow and a chocolate moose make a big impression at the Fair this year.
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A husband-wife team from Iowa City take their wares to the Iowa State Fair judging rooms for competition. Even though their categories are different, their love of competing is the same.
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Kids get to participate in a variety of fun events every day at the fair, but it's only open to blue ribbon kids!
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Late models, hobby stocks, stock cars and dirt trucks all race around the grandstand in this racing event.
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The sheep get a little cooler as the competition heats up during the the sheep shearing contest.
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Paul Berge finds out why Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair.
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Get the grills going, it's time to see who really is the best at cooking out.
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Mark Pearson hosted IPTV's State Fair Highlights shows for 15 years. Pearson passed away in June, 2012. Here's a look at his State Fair legacy.
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Children get the chance to let loose and stomp on some grapes at this fun activity.
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Artistic Butter Cows cover the fairgrounds to celebrate the 100th anniversary.
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Young Iowans groom their swine and get them ready for the show.
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Dan Wardell takes a break from the Kids Clubhouse to check out fair field trips.
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The 2011 Iowa State Fair Queen is interviewed by Mark Pearson.
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This petting zoo features exotic animals such as kangaroos, camels and zebras.
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A beauty pageant to showcase one girl from each county and crown one lucky lady queen.
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