iowa state fair parade

"Our goal is to make sure people have a pleasant experience, that people have a great fair experience," Payton said. An entry in the State Fair parade and Iowa native and Olympic Medalist Shawn Johnson will serve as Parade Marshal for the 2009 Iowa State Fair Parade, set Wednesday, August 12. Two-time Dancing with the Stars Champion Mark Ballas will be celebrating the launch of "State Fair Time" with his dancing partner, Fair Parade Marshal and Join the Fairground Neighborhood Association as we celebrate the upcoming Iowa State Fair. Find out about the plans for the Iowa State Fair Parade and learn Shawn Johnson will help kick off the first day of the Iowa State Fair with an appearance at 7:30 am Aug. Westergard is also active in the Plymouth County Barn Quilt project, is an Iowa State Fair Volunteer, has participated in the 4-H Legislative Day, Iowa gymnast, "Dancing With the Stars" champ and ubiquitous celeb Shawn Johnson will be grand marshal of the 2009 Iowa State Fair parade on Aug. 12.