Superior Spuds Win State Fair Honors

DES MOINES, IA (09/07/2023) (readMedia)-- The state's top tators were honored in the Potatoes competition judged at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Don Francois of Des Moines took home top honors in the Sweepstakes placing in the Potatoes competition.

Complete results below:

VEGETABLES- POTATOES

Tray of Potatoes - Kennebec

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

Tray of Potatoes - Norland

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

Tray of Potatoes - Russet

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

Tray of Potatoes - Viking

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

Tray of Potatoes - Yukon Gold

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

2) Dave Francois, Central City

Tray of Potatoes - Any Other Variety

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

2) Don Francois, Des Moines

3) Don Francois, Des Moines

Four Tray Potato Display

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

Potatoes - Sweepstakes

1) Don Francois, Des Moines

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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.