Whiskers Win Blue Ribbons in State Fair Beard Growing Contest
August 18, 2011
Men from across the state entered their whiskers in the Beard Growing contest Tuesday at the Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall during the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Complete results below:
Best Groomed
1) Jack Blackford, Johnston
2) Doyle Sullivan, Norwalk
3) Art Wall, Alden
Longest
1) Harold Stephenson, Jr., Center Point
2) John T. Walt, Cedar Rapids
3) Tim McDonald, Des Moines
Unique
1) Don Larkin, Newton
2) Jim Huber, Vinton
3) Keith Mizell, Newton
Most Historic
1) Bob Hyland, Carlisle
2) Robby Pedersen, Jefferson
3) Jack Blackford, Johnston
Beard with Costume
1) Kevin Thomas, Menlo
2) Robby Pederson, Jefferson
3) Jim Huber, Vinton
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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