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  There are two kinds of people in Des Moines area – people who go to the fair (every chance they get) and people who never go to the fair. Eisenlauer Team is in the former group. How can you pass up the opportunity?  Even if you just sat on a bench and watched the carnival pass by, you’d be entertained!  Some of our highlights:

• Riding the tractor-pulled wagons around the grounds.
• Food entries – we were able to see Ed Podalak, Gary Dolphin and Chuck Offenberger judge chili and reminisce about their Iowa heritage.
• Sky Glider – The best, most relaxing ride on the fairgrounds.
• 4-H building – Amazing what the youth in Iowa cook, sew, upcyle, refinish and create!  AMAZING!
• Hard Boiled Egg on a Stick!
• Access to more national political celebrities than anywhere else in the country!
• Freaks and Geeks – Everywhere
• Free demonstrations at every turn – salsa maker, cookware, mops, whistles, dancing puppet animals, de-tox through your feet and so much more!
• Biggest animals/flowers/vegetables etc in every imaginable category.
• Free Shows – even the Village People!

  It’s hot, expensive, tiring and can’t wait till next year!