Iowans’ Musical Notes Earn Ribbons at State Fair
August 16, 2011
Musical Iowans showed off their skills in several music contests judged Monday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Accordion, Harmonica and Piano Playing contests allowed the musically-minded of all ages to strut their stuff on stage.
Complete results below:
ACCORDION
Button
1) Ken Johnson, 91, Clive
Keyboard
1) Randy Brocka, 53, Parkersburg
2) Nicholas Fischer, 16, Council Bluffs
3) Rayboy Arp, 71, Wilton
HARMONICA
Ages 5 to 16
1) Cheyenne Conrad, 9, Kinross
Ages 17 and Older
1) Blake Lubinus, 29, West Des Moines
2) Francis Schiebout, 70, Pella
3) Paul Whited, 40, Afton
PIANO
Ages 5 to 16
1) Kate Momssey, 14, Urbandale
2) Bridget Gervais, 12, Des Moines
3) Adam Severson, 10, West Des Moines
Ages 17 and Older
1) Sadie Desautniers, 19, Mingo
2) Erin Desautniers, 23, Mingo
3) Kevin Erlge, 52, Grinnell
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.
“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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