"Zoomer" Wins 2026 State Fair Biggest Boar Title

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2026) (readMedia)-- A mere six pounds separated the Champion and the Reserve Champion in the 2026 Iowa State Fair Biggest Boar Competition, held Thursday, August 13.

"Zoomer" the Chester/Hampshire boar of Todd Schuler of Atlantic tipped the scales at 1,246 pounds to win the champion's crown.

"Red" the Yorkshire/Duroc/Berkshire entry owned by Tom and Terri Bell of Olin weighed in at 1,240 pounds to claim second place.

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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. Fair Spirit, August 13-23, 2026. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.