Ag Mechanics Take Home Blue Ribbons in State Fair Competition
August 16, 2011
Restored tractors were abundant in the open Ag Mechanics competition judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Entries were judged on the basis of workmanship, design, usefulness, appearance and safety.
Complete results follow:
Open Ag Mechanics - Young
1) Josiah Mechaelsen, Kamrar
2) Austin Carlson, Gilbert
3) Austin Carlson, Gilbert
Open Ag Mechanics - Adult
1) Nelson Stall, Huxley
Open Ag Gadget
1) Wayne Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
2) Nelson Stall, Huxley
3) Austin Carlson, Gilbert
Past Winners' Class
1) Brett Roquet, Fremont
Best Safety Award
1) Wayne Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
2) Josiah Mechaelsen, Kamrar
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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