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Pork Chops And Pig Poop: Our State Fair Tradition

Jesse and Dr. Leah Steffensmeier

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We're heading to the Iowa State Fair with 4-H cattle and breeding heifers, continuing a family tradition that spans generations for Jesse while creating new memories for our entire family.

• Comparing state fair experiences: Jesse has attended almost every year of his life, while Dr. Amy first attended in 2005
• Evolving accommodation strategies from hotels to campers to Airbnb houses
• Navigating the fair with children of different ages and varying levels of interest
• Favorite fair foods including pork chop on a stick, hot beef sundaes, and Barksdale's cookies
• Must-see attractions beyond livestock shows including the master gardeners' display and Six Horse Hitch competitions
• Iowa State Fair's reputation as one of the country's premier agricultural expositions

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