Toys and Dolls Impress Judges at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2022) (readMedia)-- Helene Viall of Des Moines won Best of Show and Sweepstakes honors in the Toys and Dolls divison of Fabric and Threads judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

The Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal.

TOYS & DOLLS

Stuffed Jointed Bear

1) Shirley Blair, Ankeny

Stuffed Non-jointed Bear

1) Sherry L Murtle, Des Moines

2) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona

Best Dressed Bear

1) Helene Viall, Des Moines

2) Sherry L Murtle, Des Moines

Stuffed Toy, Other than Bear, Non-jointed

1) Joyce Brown, West Des Moines

2) Melissa Hawk, Des Moines

3) Joyce Lien, Ames

Doll Garment

1) Lynn Koester, Ankeny

2) Helene Viall, Des Moines

3) Melissa Hawk, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Ann Gadbury, 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. Find Your Fun at the Iowa State Fair, August 11-21, 2022. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.