A lot full of shiny trailers is always a pretty sight at sunrise.

A puppy is a girl’s best friend.

Maine-Anjou fitting contest judges discuss the their results.

Sammi Schrag clips a front leg during the fitting contest.

Paige Miller perfects a tail in the fitting contest.

Exhibitors use Sullivan Supply go to product when competing for bragging rights of best fitter in the barn.

A young man watches on as fitting contestants prepare their animals.

Callyn Hahn, Dean of Stock Show University, visits with Ted Lashley during the Pump Up The Volume giveaway today!

Younger fitting contestants wait their turn while trying to catch some lessons watching the Senior fitting contest.

The competition was intense during the fitting contest today!

Fitting contestants received some awesome awards today from Sullivan’s Supply.

Team members wait anxiously for results.

The competitiveness is high, even outside of the show ring, as Trevor Mente and Ryan Cutler battle for victory in an intense corn hole game.

Team Iowa enjoying opening ceremonies!

Curtis Tomasevicz, formor bobsledder, was tonights keynote speaker at opening ceremonies!

Juniors from all over the nation were showing their state pride tonight!

An indiana junior help carry in his states flag!

Illinois juniors repressing their state well.