2026 Hog Calling

Hog Calling 2026

Youth 5-16
1st – Ty Kral, New Sharon 
2nd – Emberlyn Evison, Carlisle
3rd Tie – Addi Denekas, Kamrar
3rd Tie – Sunni DeJong, Oelwein

Adult 17+
1st – Bill Yount, St. Marys
2nd Tie – Kyle Barton, West Des Moines
2nd Tie – Virginia Stone, Waukee
3rd – Rusty Bryce, Onawa

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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.