ADVANCE August 2024

VOL. 55, NO. 8 AUGUST 2024 IOWA PBS

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Tune in this month for Fair 2024 , our nightly highlights program, as well as coverage of the parade, queen contest and the talent championship. And if you're at the fair, stop by our booth in the Varied Industries Building. Check the articles here and on page 3 for more information.

Iowa State Fair Parade WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 6:15 PM Tune in for live coverage of Iowa's largest parade. It will also be livestreamed on iowapbs.org, YouTube and Facebook.

Fair Queen Contest LIVESTREAM: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 7 PM Iowa PBS will offer a livestream of the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest on iowapbs.org, YouTube and Facebook. Highlights from the event will air as part of the Fair 2024 episode on Tuesday, August 13.

Iowa State Fair Talent Championship SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 8 PM

Watch some of Iowa’s most talented youth as they compete in the State Fair Talent Championship.

We’re at the Fair! Step into the shows we produce and air on Iowa PBS with photo opportunities for the whole family. See yourself along the scenic byways in our new travel series, Road Trip Iowa , venture into the world of antiques with Antiques Roadshow , and don’t miss the opportunity to snap a photo with our larger-than-life tribute to everyone’s favorite big red dog, Clifford. Test your knowledge of your favorite Iowa PBS programs and initiatives with our interactive trivia wall, pick up a foldable fan and be sure to join us for daily meet and greets with your favorite Iowa PBS hosts. Find us in the Varied Industries Building. We’ll see you at the fair!

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