Deadline for Iowa State Fair Submissions is July 1st
Iowa State Fair: A Blossoming Spectacle of Agricultural and Floriculture Contests
The Iowa State Fair, set to run from August 7 to August 17, 2025, promises an exciting array of agricultural and floriculture contests. While the general fair schedule is available online, the detailed daily program for these events will be released in mid-July on the official Iowa State Fair website and app.
During the fair, you'll find a variety of competitions, from the Most Unusual Vegetable Contest on August 6, to the Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Identification Contest on August 13, and the Best Tasting Tomato Contest on August 9.
Horticulture enthusiasts can look forward to events like the Rose Show on August 9, the Dahlia Show on August 16, and the Iowa Flowers show on August 15. For those with a green thumb, there's the Plant Identification Contest on August 8 and the Flower Identification Contest on August 12.
For those with a creative flair, there are numerous design contests such as Fresh Floral Design, Iowa Floral Design, Fairy Gardens, and Succulent Garden, all scheduled throughout the fair week.
Moreover, the fair includes 4-H Livestock & Horticulture events, which will take place during the fair dates. Many contests have day-of signups, and various exhibits and competitions in horticulture and related categories will take place throughout the fair.
To get the specific daily timings or schedule for agricultural and floriculture contests, you should check the official Iowa State Fair website or app when the full program is published (usually mid-July).
Here's a sneak peek of the contests scheduled so far:
| Contest Type | Dates | |----------------------------|---------------------| | Agricultural & Floriculture | August 7-17, 2025 |
For more precise contest timing, you would need to consult the official Iowa State Fair contest schedule once it is released. So, mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!
[1] Iowa State Fair Official Website [2] 4-H Livestock & Horticulture Events [3] Iowa State Fair Contest Information
- At the Iowa State Fair, gardening enthusiasts can participate in the Plant Identification Contest on August 8 and the Flower Identification Contest on August 12, showcasing their knowledge of plants and flowers.
- For those interested in home-and-garden lifestyle, the fair offers numerous design contests such as Fresh Floral Design, Iowa Floral Design, Fairy Gardens, and Succulent Garden, scheduled throughout the fair week.
- As part of the fair's horticulture lineup, events like the Rose Show on August 9, the Dahlia Show on August 16, and the Iowa Flowers show on August 15, provide opportunities for attendees to enjoy a wide variety of flowers and blooming plants.
