Iowa State Fair Tuesday Schedule: Beard-Growing Contest, Outhouse Races and More

We're halfway though the 2012 Iowa State Fair, but there's still plenty of fun to be had.

Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website.

Farm Bureau and Firestone Farm Tire Day celebrated.

Fun Events
9 a.m. Auctioneers' Contest on Anne and Bill Riley Stage
9 a.m. Celebration of Iowa-Agricultural Art Award on Budweiser Stage
10 a.m. Iowa State Patrol/Safety Education Unit Presentation at Anderson Erikson Dairy Stage
10:30 a.m. Beard Growing Contest at Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
Noon Bill Riley's Talent Search on Anne and Bill Riley Stage
1 p.m. Wood Chopping and Sawing Contest in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall
2:30 p.m. Outhouse Races in Grand Concourse
5 p.m. Finding Your Way: Orienteering with a Compass in the DNR Building

Free Stages
7 & 9 p.m. Hypnotist Ron Diamond on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Restless Heart on the Budweiser Stage
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Hairball on the Susan Knapp Amphitheater
8 p.m. Brett Eldredge on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage

Grandstand Event
8 p.m. The Band Perry with special guest Easton Corbin. Tickets are $35.

Where to Park

• North, Sims and Northeast Lot Parking: $10
• Motorcycle Parking: $10
• Bicycle Parking (inside Gate 10): $2
• Buses and Drivers: FREE

Paid parking will also be available in a new lot just east of East 36th Street on East University Avenue.

Park & Ride
Show your advance admission ticket at one of DART’s three State Fair Park & Rides and ride for $1 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 6 to 10, seniors and people with disabilities. Children ages 5 and younger ride for free.

Regular roundtrip prices are $2 for adults, and $1 for children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Locations for park & ride:

• Center Street Park & Ride (Seventh and Center streets, enter on Seventh Street)
• Southeast Polk School (Northeast 80th Street and Highway 163)
• State Capitol (East 12th and Grand Avenue)

Service to and from park & ride locations run from 8:30 a.m. to midnight during the fair. Service will be extended for late-ending Grandstand shows.