2026 Harmonica

Harmonica Players Claim State Fair Honors

Topper Gulick of Des Moines won first place in the adult division of the Harmonica Contest, held Monday, August 17, at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

Gus Major of Des Moines claimed first place in the youth division.

Ages 17 and over
1st - Topper Gulick, Des Moines
2nd – Kurt Soderstrum, Boone
3rd - Chris Myers, Boone

Ages 5 to 16
1st - Gus Major, Des Moines
2nd - Ellie Menz, Adel
3rd - Owen Menz, Perry

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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.