Old Glory greeting the first visitors:
It's also a great opportunity to stop by Iowa Farm Bureau Park as they celebrate their 100th anniversary:
It's also the first of 10 "Way We Live Awards" to be presented this year, sponsored by The Big Show:
Congratulations to the Felt Family from Adel, David, Jenny, Mackenzie, Marissa and Cody:
The Award recognizes Iowa families for their hard work and love of farming. Each Family exemplifies a dedication to animal agriculture and strong farm values. Of course, we also had some animals in the studio including this big bunny:
We'll have plenty of coverage of all 11 days of the Iowa State Fair on The Big Show and worldwide here: