Pioneer Hall Contests

August 9, 2019

Antonia Venturi of Sioux City won top honors in the Youth Rooster Crowing contest judged Thursday at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

June Hendrickson of Altoona claimed second place and third place went to Nico Venturi of Sioux City.

The contest was part of “Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions” in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

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