Concrete Statues

Twenty-six entries from various artists were entered in the concrete statue contest. Artists had the task of painting a traditional barn. Past sculptures included an elephant, pig, cow, horse, retro camper, ice cream cone, Ferris wheel, state of Iowa, Iowa State Fair logo and blue ribbon. The concrete statues are in various locations throughout the Fair, August 11-21, 2022.

Individuals, clubs and companies can participate by completing the application with their proposed design. Chosen applicants then pick up a statue from the concrete manufacturer, paint it and return it to the Fair for display. Statues are judged on originality, creativity and overall look.

Novice Category

1^st place

“Jurassic Take Over”

Shelley Manning

Waukee

2^nd Place

“Funtastic Fair 2022”

Char Baltes

Ankeny

3^rd Place

John Rasmussen

Manilla

Honorable Mention (in no particular order)

“A Fun Family Tradition”

Kaitlyn and Luke Brown

Cedar

“Francy’s Find Their Fun @ the Iowa State Fair”

Sara Francy

Pleasant Hill

“Garner/Crock Family 2022-Our Year in the Fair”

Abbygayle Garner

Grimes

Professional Category

1^st Place

“Beyond the Barn – Find the Fun”

Pamela Kline

Norwalk

2^nd Place

“Iowa Beauty”

Kathy Stevens

Grimes

3^rd Place

“Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation”

Blue Ribbon Foundation

Honorable Mention

“Find Your Future in Agriculture”

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake