2026 Whistling

Top Whistlers Win State Fair Honors

17 and Over Division
1st – Clark Spencer, Ames
2nd -– Randall Costenzo, Grimes
3rd tie – Matt Unger, Des Moines
3rd tie – Grant Warner, Sergeant Bluffs

16 and Under Division
1st – Madeline Bishop, West Des Moines
2nd – Desmond Barker, Indianola
3rd – Marshall Padilla, Ankeny

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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.