Fast Talker from Missouri Wins State Fair Auctioneers Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2024) (readMedia)-- The best Auctioneers from across the country put their sales skills to the test in the Iowa Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest held Tuesday,August 13, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Quest Flesher of Hannibal, MO, won first place and a $1,000 cash award.

Contestants were judged on speed, bid calling ability, salesmanship and appearance.

Complete results follow:

1) Quest Flesher, Hannibal, MO

2) Tony Wisely, Perry, OK

3) Chantz Davidson, Orient

4) Dylan Webb, Osceola

5) Tyler Weaver, Centerville

6) Sonny Jensen, Albert Lea, MN

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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 170 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. Catch Fair Fever at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2024. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.