Youth Cracks Up Judges in State Fair Joke Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/28/2023) (readMedia)-- Grace Adam of Iowa City won the first place spot in Children's Joke Telling held on Friday, August 18, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Ryan Barton of West Des Moines won second place.

Jonathan Vinsand of Rutland received 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.

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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.