2026 Cow Chip Throwing

Cow Chip Throwing

Youth 5-16
1st – Addison Denekas, Kamrar
2nd – Max Rieman, Cumming
3rd – Campbell Rieman, Cumming

Men 17+
1st – Jesse Mason, Pleasantville
2nd – Isaac Detweiler, Creston
3rd – Anthony Zachar, Cedar Rapids

Women 17+
1st – Kristen Nicholson, Batavia
2nd – Savanna DeJong, Oelwein
3rd – Pam Sufka-Boyd, Maxwell

VIP
1st – Paul Yeager, Johnston
2nd Tie – Eric Hanson, Des Moines
2nd Tie – Tony Jones, Johnston
3rd Tie – Luke Matthews, Des Moines
3rd Tie – Lou Sipolt, Jr., Altoona

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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.