State Fair Whistling Awards Won

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2023) (readMedia)-- Contestants from across Iowa and the country put their skills to the test in the Whistling competition, judged Thursday, August 17, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

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.

Complete results follow:

Youth

1) Rowan Cornelius, Bondurant

2) Ezra Fitzwater, Kansas City, MO

3) Aspen Fenton, Altoona

Adult

1) Stephanie Hock, Des Moines

2) Diana Jackson, St. Charles

3) Michael Perry, Louisville, KY

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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.