Iowa's farmers, 'A Cut Above the Rest,' celebrated at Farm Bureau Park during the Iowa State Fair

Fairgoers to the 2024 Iowa State Fair will have a chance to win prizes totaling more than $6,500, play Iowa Farm Bureau's "Pulling for Iowa Farmers Pull-Tab Giveaway" to win free state fair food and meet Iowa farmers at Farm Bureau Park.

Located next to the Varied Industries Building, Farm Bureau Park is open 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. each day, Aug. 8-18, where fairgoers can play free games to win some great prizes, take part in free health screenings and register to win hundreds of dollars in other great giveaways. Fairgoers can show support for Iowa farmers by playing the "Pulling for Iowa Farmers Pull-Tab Giveaway," for a chance to win free classic state fair food items, including: a porkchop on a stick, cheeseburger, turkey leg or ice cream cone, all made possible by Iowa farmers.

Iowa Farm Bureau members can register for a chance to win $5,000 in food and fuel, and everyone can take the Farm Bureau Member Benefits Challenge on a smart phone for a chance to win $500 in free groceries. Fairgoers who sign up to join Iowa Farm Bureau at Farm Bureau Park receive a $10 Fareway gift card and are entered into a drawing for a chance to win $1,000 in food and fuel. Visitors to Farm Bureau Park are invited to play the FarmStrong Challenge to win a choice of great prizes and learn how Iowa farmers lead the way in production and conservation.

The Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS) tent, inside Farm Bureau Park, welcomes fairgoers to learn how safe driving habits could qualify you for auto insurance premium savings. The Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau "Seat Belt Convincer" will be in Farm Bureau Park, where fairgoers experience the impact of a 5 to 10 mph crash, underscoring the importance of wearing seat belts even at lower speeds.

"We're excited to welcome fairgoers to Farm Bureau Park and share how Iowa farmers continue to embrace technology and innovation as national leaders in both production and conservation," said Brent Johnson, IFBF president. "We are proud to showcase the hardworking farm families who work to grow our food, fuel and fiber, while also working to protect our soil and water through proven conservation practices."

Special Events

Saturday, Aug. 10 is Young Farmers Day, with fun kid-focused activities and prizes, sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee.

Tuesday, Aug. 13 is Farm Bureau Day at the fair. The 60^th annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest on the Grand Concourse kicks off Farm Bureau Day. More than 50 backyard chefs will compete to earn the championship crown and $1,000 cash prize.

Wednesday Aug. 14 from 9-11 a.m. is the 20^th anniversary celebration for the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers (CSIF). Livestock farmers and supporters of Iowa agriculture will gather to celebrate 20 years of CSIF's service to Iowa's farmers and livestock industry.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) will recognize 277 Century Farms and 162 Heritage Farms, celebrating 100 and 150 years, respectively, of farms being held in the same family.

Thanks to Farm Bureau health partners like Iowa Physical Therapy Association, Wolfe Eye Clinics, Wolfe Audiology, American Cancer Society, John Stoddard Cancer Center, the Grand View University Nursing Student Association and Farm Bureau Wellness, Farm Bureau Park will offer free screenings for skin cancer, glaucoma, hearing, balance and blood pressure and tips on every day stretching exercises. Demonstrations of the new hands-only CPR method will also be conducted by the American Red Cross and Unity Point Health. Visit www.iowafarmbureau.com/statefair for the daily schedule of park activities.

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