2026 Piano

Piano Players Claim State Fair Honors

Ages 17 and over
1st - Ed Fallon, Des Moines
2nd - Fr. Kevin Emge, Grinnell
3rd - Jonathan Siscon, Palo

Ages 5 to 16
1st - Hudson Brock, Atlantic
2nd - Desmond Barker, Indianola
3rd - William Schwarte, Adel

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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.