March 28, 2024

Top hog callers gather for state fair contest

DES MOINES — Farm noises rang from Pioneer Hall during the Hog Calling contest held Friday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Bonnie Swalwell Eibert, “way over 17”, of Newton, placed third in the Adult — 17 and Over division.

Contestants did their best imitations of hog callers to the delight of the many fairgoers that gathered.