2026 Iowa Auctioneer Bid Calling Contest

Eastern Iowa Auctioneer Wins State Championship

Justin Steward of Clarence won first place in the Iowa State Champion Auctioneer Contest held Tuesday, August 18, at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

Iowa State Champion Auctioneer Contest
1st - Justin Steward, Clarence
2nd - Chantz Davidson, Orient
3rd - Dylan Webb, Osceola
4th - Marty Griepentrog, Endeavor, WI
5th - Kyle Hanson, Alton

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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.