Artists Paint Barns for the 2022 Concrete Statue Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/12/2022) (readMedia)-- Twenty-six entries from various artists were entered in the concrete statue contest. Artists had the task of painting a traditional barn. Past sculptures included an elephant, pig, cow, horse, retro camper, ice cream cone, Ferris wheel, state of Iowa, Iowa State Fair logo and blue ribbon. The concrete statues are in various locations throughout the Fair, August 11-21, 2022.

Individuals, clubs and companies can participate by completing the application with their proposed design. Chosen applicants then pick up a statue from the concrete manufacturer, paint it and return it to the Fair for display. Statues are judged on originality, creativity and overall look.

Novice Category

1st place

"Jurassic Take Over"

Shelley Manning

Waukee

2nd Place

"Funtastic Fair 2022"

Char Baltes

Ankeny

3rd Place

John Rasmussen

Manilla

Honorable Mention (in no particular order)

"A Fun Family Tradition"

Kaitlyn and Luke Brown

Cedar

"Francy's Find Their Fun @ the Iowa State Fair"

Sara Francy

Pleasant Hill

"Garner/Crock Family 2022-Our Year in the Fair"

Abbygayle Garner

Grimes

Professional Category

1st Place

"Beyond the Barn – Find the Fun"

Pamela Kline

Norwalk

2nd Place

"Iowa Beauty"

Kathy Stevens

Grimes

3rd Place

"Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation"

Blue Ribbon Foundation

Honorable Mention

"Find Your Future in Agriculture"

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began over 160 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Find Your Fun at the Iowa State Fair, August 11-21, 2022. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.