Youth Yodels to First Place Finish at State Fair Heritage Contest
August 20, 2011
Marissa Miller, 15, of Cascade won first place in the Yodeling competition held Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Sarah Stallman, 24, of West Des Moines earned second place.
Each participant was allowed to perform two songs or yodel for three minutes.
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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