DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2012)(readMedia)-- The giant pumpkin grown by David Miller of Riverside tipped the scales at 933 pounds to claim the top spot and a $1,300 prize in the Big Pumpkin Contest judged Friday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Marc Petersen of Clinton took second place and $750 with a pumpkin weighing in at 928 pounds. Dan Boelman of Pella captured third place and $550 with a pumpkin weighing 903 pounds. Fourth place and $350 were won by Don Young of Des Moines for his 880 pound pumpkin.
Complete results below:
1) David Miller, 933 lbs., Riverside
2) Marc Petersen, 928 lbs., Clinton
3) Dan Boelman, 903 lbs., Pella
4) Don Young, 880 lbs., Des Moines
5) John Shepherd, 852 lbs., Charlotte
6) Chris Schultz, 848 lbs., Decorah
7) Joe Cristoforo, 832 lbs., Mount Pleasant
8) Martin Schnicker, 611 lbs., Mount Pleasant
9) Michael Otto, 565 lbs., Newton
"Nothing Compares" to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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