DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — Jarrett Stod of New Sharon was awarded the Best Legs title in the Mr Legs contest held Saturday, August 12, on the MidAmerican Energy Stage at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Ben Hogan of Readlyn was awarded Runner-Up Best Legs.

Beyond overall leg appearance, several leg divisions were judged during the contest, including thinnest, hairiest, palest, tannest, and special winners.

Additional results below:

Thinnest Legs

1. Chuck Arnold, Troy

Hairiest Legs

1. Jadin Fuller, Memphis, MO

Palest Legs

1. Kendrick Langreck, Fort Atkinson

Tannest Legs

1. Jerry Mathews, Des Moines

Special Winners

Cutest: Myles McKee, Davenport

Best Calves: Hector Tejada, Johnston

Best Runner Legs: Randy Schumacher, Des Moines

Most Potential: Devin Berg, Bloomfield

Best Stage Presence: Don Hersom, Emmetsburg

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single-largest event in the state. The Fair began over 160 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Best Days Ever at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023. For more information, visit iowastatefair.org.

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