News : Award-Worthy Whiskers Win Titles at Iowa State Fair Contest

Men from across the state entered their prized whiskers in the Beard Growing contest held Tuesday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Longest Beard

1) Harold Stephenson, 59, Center Point

2) Dale Hornsby, 50, Des Moines

3) Don Larkin, 55, Newton

Best Groomed Beard

1) Parker Gibson, 34, West Des Moines

2) Gary R. Miller, 68, Pleasantville

3) Justin Gourley, 36, Madrid

Most Unique Beard Design

1) Dakota Rundlett, 25, Vinton

2) Kevin Thomas, 58, Menlo

3) Chuck Thompson, 56, Berwick

Most Historic Beard

1) Stan Moborg, 62, Conrad

2) Dakota Rundlett, 25, Vinton

3) Ron Dietrich, 59, Marengo

Best Beard Design with Costume

1) Kevin Thomas, 58, Menlo

2) Brian Iiams, 51, Des Moines

3) Stan Mcberg, 62, Conrad

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.