Creative Arts People's Choice Awards Given at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/31/2017) (readMedia)-- Winners of the Creative Arts Department People's Choice awards were announced August 20 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Shawn Palek of Slater won first place while Bart Pals of Mason City was awarded second. Bloom of Des Moines was awarded third.

Entries for the People's Choice award are selected by the superintendent of Creative Arts and Crafts. Voting was open to all display visitors during the 2017 Fair.

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Thrills, August 10-20, 2017. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.