Iowa Ladies Put the Hammer Down at Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2023) (readMedia)-- Carey Lynam of Creston took first place in the Ladies Nail Driving Contest, held Saturday, August 19, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Carmen Knipper of Hopkinton took second place, and Tina Montz of Washington claimed third place.

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

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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.