Winners Find the Best Way to Call Their Husbands

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2023) (readMedia)-- Bonnie Swalwell Eibert of Newton took first place in the Husband Calling contest that took place Friday, August 18, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Virginia Stone of Waukee took second, and Rose Beauregard of Center Point took 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.

###

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.