Bedwell's "Mean Gene" Tops Iowa State Fair Super Bull Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2023) (readMedia)-- "Mean Gene," the 3,060-pound Charolais bull owned by Jerry Bedwell of New Virginia, outweighed the competition to win the Super Bull Contest judged Thursday, August 10, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Justin Robbins of Scranton claimed second place with the 2,762-pound Angus bull, "Tug Boat."

"Mean Gene," as well as the Big Boar and Big Ram, will be on display at the Iowa State Fair in the Cattle, Swine and Sheep Barns, respectively, through August 20.

*Note: Photos available upon request.

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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. Best Days Ever at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.