DES MOINES – The barns were a bit less full and the crowds were substantially smaller than normal, but there were livestock shows in the barns during state fair week, just like always.
Iowa State Fair livestock show goes on — without crowds
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Sheep wait to get groomed for a show.
This year’s fair shirts recognize the fact that 2020 is a different kind of year.
Kevin Anderson, an agricultural teacher in Des Moines, shows off his mask.
Sheep show participants head into the ring.
Everyone still checks the results.
Social distancing of at least one cow-length is encouraged this year.
The absence of crowds and the presence of face masks and hand sanitizer were obvious differences from past years at the 2020 Iowa State Fair Livestock Show.
Marshall Meyer, 17, of Williamsburg poses for a picture after winning.
Kelsey Nelson, 18, of Manson, Iowa, poses with her horse at the show.
Even royalty wears a mask in 2020.
Horses and carts are also a part of the fair.
Things are quiet outside the show area, including the skyride.
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