What to expect from FRYFest and its milestone America Needs Farmers theme

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FRYFest, honoring former Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry, returns to Iowa River Landing on Aug. 29.

This year's theme, "Farm to Field: 40 Years of ANF," celebrates Fry's "America Needs Farmers" program.

New additions include panels with ANF athletes and local farmers.

FRYFest, the annual tradition named in honor of Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry, is going back to its roots by celebrating the iconic "America Needs Farmers" initiative.

The 16th edition will once again help kick off the University of Iowa Hawkeyes ’ athletic year on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Iowa River Landing. The Iowa football team will host the University of Albany Great Danes the following day in its season opener.

Celebrating 40 years of ANF

The theme, “Farm to Field: 40 Years of ANF,”