2026 Backgammon

Sound Strategy Leads to State Fair Backgammon Ribbons

Experienced Division
1st - Jed Rebelsky, Van Meter
2nd - Kosta Lekkas, Urbandale
3rd - John Kalachnik, Johnston

Less Experienced Division
1st – Abigail Rawson, Cedar Rapids
2nd - Geri Derner, Ames
3rd - Cindy Shelley, Grimes

Youth Division
1st - Ben Wieland, Des Moines
2nd - Alice Burtnette, Clive
3rd – Anna Wieland, Des Moines

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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 170 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.