DES MOINES, IA (08/07/2012)(readMedia)-- WHAT: Fairgoers can take part in healthy activities and free admission on the Fair's opening day. A coupon featured in the August 5 Des Moines Sunday Register or the Wednesday, August 8 Des Moines Register full page Hy-Vee ad is required for free admission 6- 9 a.m. WHO Radio's Van and Bonnie will broadcast their show live from the Grand Concourse. Healthiest State Initiative activities will be ongoing between 6 a.m. and

8 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m., followed by Iowa's Largest ZUMBA® class. ZUMBA® is a Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness program. Other activities will include yoga by Hy-Vee Fitness, healthy breakfast demonstration by a Hy-Vee Chef, Fuel Up to Play 60 Kid Demo by the Dairy Council, ZUMBA® warm-up with Hy-Vee Triathlon, Iowa Senior Olympians, as well as giveaways and prizes.

WHEN: 6 - 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9

WHERE: Iowa State Fairgrounds

Grand Concourse in front of The Des Moines Register Service Center

East 30th and East University, Des Moines

WHO: Iowa State Fair

Healthiest State Initiative www.IowaHealthiestState.com

Hy-Vee, Inc. www.Hy-Vee.com

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