The longstanding annual Weed Identification Contest will take place once again this year at the Iowa State Fair on August 12th, from 9:00 am to 11: 30 am, in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building. Everyone is welcome to enter the contest in one of the three divisions—Expert, Public, and Youth. The top five winners from each division will receive a cash prize and coveted Iowa State Fair ribbon.

No pre-registration is required for the contest. To participate, contestants are to show up during the allotted time between 9 am and 11:30 am. Winners will be announced following the contest at 3 pm inside the John Deere Agriculture Building