"Rascal" Claims State Fair Big Ram Crown

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2023) (readMedia)-- "Rascal," the Dorset ram owned by Abby Wilson of Shell Rock, won first place in the Big Ram Contest, held Thursday, August 10, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Rascal weighed in at 437 pounds.

Second place was claimed by 427-pound "Big Shot," a Suffolk ram shown by Jim Fisher of Mercer, Mo.

"Darin," the 422-pound Suffolk ram shown by Allison Mohn of Shell Rock, claimed third place.

Complete results follow:

1) 437 lbs – "Rascal," Abby Wilson, Shell Rock

2) 427 lbs – "Big Shot," Jim Fisher, Mercer, Mo.

3) 422 lbs – "Darin," Allison Mohn, Shell Rock

4) 406 lbs – "Bad Boy Junior", Mona Baker, Corydon

5) 367 lbs – "Ricky," Hoff Farms, Indianola

6) 325 lbs – unnamed, FTW Sheep, Sheldon

7) 324 lbs – "Travaille," Dar Braet, Calamus

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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.