Men from across the state entered their prized whiskers in the Beard Growing contest held at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Longest Beard
1) Marc Van Donselaar, Pella

Most Unique
1) Justin Kraber, Knoxville

Best Design with Costume
2) Justin Kraber, Knoxville

The top harmonica players brought their unique sounds to Pioneer Hall for the Harmonica competition, judged at the Iowa State Fair. Henry Place of Pella won the top spot in the Youth class for the second straight year.

Creative artists competed in the Surface Embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads Competition, judged before the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Participant’s work was judged on design, workmanship and finishing.

Household Item
1) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

Embroidered Crib Quilt
1) Patti Murphy, Indianola

Picture
3) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

Pillow
1) Connie Boldt, Pella

Embroidered Holiday Decoration
2) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

Sleuths and foragers squared off in friendly competition at the Iowa Parks and Recreation Day Scavenger Hunt, held at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Schuttle Butts from Monroe won first place. The Plainview Scavengers from Pella took second place.
Farm crop aficionados from across the state gathered to have their crops judged Thursday at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
Full results below:
FARM CROPS-SOYBEAN CREATIONS
Natural
1) Brenda Klyn, Pella
All Painted or Painted & Natural
2) Brenda Klyn, Pella
Young growers and arrangers between the ages of 8 and 12 put their floriculture skills to the test in the Junior Division competitions judged at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results follow:

Dog
2) Hayden Pierson, Monroe

Disney Character of Choice
2) Vera Pierson, Monroe

Leap Frog
1) Penelope Schelker, Pella