The 2022 Iowa State Fair runs 11 days, from Thursday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 21. Des Moines Register staffers put together this daily guide to help you enjoy your time at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Here are our recommendations for Friday, Aug. 19.

Grab those kids under age 24 months and decorate their diaper for the diaper derby at 10 a.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Babies can compete in one of three categories: Most Creative Decorated Diaper, Iowa State Fair Diaper, and Group Theme Diaper. Or see which baby scoots the fastest in the derby. 

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Fair food fans voted for their favorite new dish at the Iowa State Fair, and now fans can fill up on The Finisher at The Rib Shack. For $10, diners get a baked potato stacked with chopped brisket, smoked pulled pork and The Rib Shack's famous bacon brisket mac and cheese, topped with barbecue sour cream and garlic rub butter. Find it south of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage.

See a free show: Hypnotist Ron Diamond, 7 and 9 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage

Who's on the Grandstand?: Disturbed with special guest Chevelle, 8 p.m.

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No Soapbox speeches on Friday

Regular gate admission: $14 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 6-11, free for children 5 and under. $10 admission for fairgoers ages 60 and older. Discounted admission from 5 to 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday evenings: $10 adult admission; $6 child admission.

Hours: Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to midnight. Buildings, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thrill Ville and Thrill Zone, 10 a.m. to midnight. Thrill Town, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Weather forecast: Partly sunny with a high of 81 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 60% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m.

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