Beard Growing

Winning Whiskers at the Iowa State Fair

Men from across the Midwest entered their prized whiskers in the Beard Growing contest held Tuesday, August 13, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

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.

Complete results below:

Longest Beard

1) Harold Stephenson, Center Point

2) Adam Johnson, Dyersville

3) Mathew Crispen, Carlisle

Best Groomed

1) Ric Kennedy, Altoona

2) Ben Puller, Spencer

3) Adam Johnson, Dyersville

Most Unique

1) Dan Kilker, Marshalltown

2) Adam Johnson, Dyersville

3) Devin Rasmussen, Ames

Most Historic

1) Dan Rice, Ames

2) Dakota Rundlett, Vinton

3) Andy Skiles, Waterloo

Best Design with Costume

1) Tim Smith, Cambridge

2) Dan Rice, Ames