Farm Bureau Cookout Contest

Norwalk Cook Wins Farm Bureau State Fair Cookout Title

Matt Ouverson of Norwalk was crowned Cookout Champion in the Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged Tuesday, August 13, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results follow:

Beef

1) Richard Bishop, Granger

2) Sarah Cruise, Olin

Lamb

1) Matt Ouverson, Norwalk

2) David Godinez, Carroll

Pork

1) Russell Place, Norwalk

2) Hunter Van Every, Webster City

Poultry

1) Michael Fritch, Mitchellville

2) Mo Knupp, Des Moines

Turkey

1) Theresa Jones, Hubbard

2) Robert Pepin, Menlo

Youth

1) Connor McBeth, Ames

2) Sam Hall, Ollie

Showmanship

1) Logan Kahler, Boone