Campers Light the Night in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2023) (readMedia)-- Campers Light the Night in Iowa State Fair Contest

James Breckenridge of Jasper County won Champion Overall honors in the annual Campground Lighting Contest, judged at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Breckenridge earned free camping for the entire 2024 Fair.

Jeri Bowen of Davis County won Reserve Champion Overall, winning eleven admission tickets to the 2024 Fair.

James Breckenridge of Jasper County also won the Showmanship and Best Use of State Fair Theme.

Jeri Bowen of Davis County also won Most Number of Lights Used.

Dorothy Smith of Davis County won Most Original Entry.

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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.