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Iowa State Fair Schedule for Wednesday: Truck and Tractor Pull, Marvelous Hats and More

See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on Aug. 14, day seven of the 11-day 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Don't miss day seven 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.

Wednesday Grandstand Event

Grand Outlaw National Truck and Tractor Pull

$20 adults, $10 children ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under.

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  • Light Super Stock Tractors
  • Super Farm Tractors
  • Pro Stock Tractors
  • Modified Tractors
  • Diesel Super Stock Tractors
  • Modified 4 Wheel Drive Pickups
  • Modified 2 Wheel Drive Pickups
  • Unlimited Super Stock Tractors
  • Pro Stock Pickup
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Wednesday Events Highlights

Fairview Stage

12 p.m. Legendary Rap/R&B, Marshalltown

3 p.m. Vocalist Beverly Kaye, Ankeny

8 p.m. Ben Taylor

Anne and Bill Riley Stage

10 a.m. Des Moines Onstage and DMO Children’s Musical Theater, Des Moines

12 p.m. Bill Riley’s Talent Search

7 & 9 p.m. Hypnotist Ron Diamond

Budweiser Stage

2 p.m. Marvelous Hat Contest

5 and 7:30 p.m. Country Gold

Susan Knapp Ampitheatre

8 p.m. Jana Kramer

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

DNR Building

1 p.m. Dutch Oven Cooking 101

Elwell Family Food Center

10 a.m. Older Iowans’ Cookie Decorating

Judging Room 1

11:30 a.m. Bush’s Beans Recipe Contest

Judging Room 2

2:30 p.m. Goldie’s Chicken Lickin’ Wings Contest

Judging Room 3

1:30 p.m. Casey’s General Store’s Donut Competition

Judging Room 4

12 p.m. Gourmet Dessert

Grand Concourse

All Day Central Iowa Tractor Club Display

Kids' Zone/Blue Ribbon Kids Tent

10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids: Scavenger Hunt Day

Pattie and Jim Cownie Cultural Center Atrium

9 a.m. Poppin’ Penelope Balloon Art


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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