IOWA STATE FAIR

Photos: Meet the 2023 Iowa State Fair queen, Kalayna Durr, and dozens of county winners

Des Moines Register
Kalayna Durr of Henry Country claps as other contestants are introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr of Henry Country claps as other contestants are introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kalayna Durr, left, of Henry Country claps as other contestants are introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr, left, of Henry Country claps as other contestants are introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kalayna Durr of Henry Country, right, was coronated Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr of Henry Country, right, was coronated Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kalayna Durr of Henry Country was named the Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr of Henry Country was named the Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kalayna Durr of Henry Country was coronated Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr of Henry Country was coronated Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Backstage photos are taken before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Backstage photos are taken before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Scholarship winner Hailey Burton of Decatur Country waits backstage before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Scholarship winner Hailey Burton of Decatur Country waits backstage before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The contestants arrive before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The contestants arrive before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The contestants arrive before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The contestants arrive before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Makayla Beisel of Wright County during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Makayla Beisel of Wright County during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Natalie Behnken of Cass County visits backstage before the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Natalie Behnken of Cass County visits backstage before the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Ava Ferrie of Howard County waits backstage before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Ava Ferrie of Howard County waits backstage before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Former Governor Terry Brandstad presents Iowa State Fair Scholarships during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Former Governor Terry Brandstad presents Iowa State Fair Scholarships during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Former Governor Terry Brandstad presents Iowa State Fair Scholarships to Katie Leichty, left, and Hailey Burton of Decatur Country before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Former Governor Terry Brandstad presents Iowa State Fair Scholarships to Katie Leichty, left, and Hailey Burton of Decatur Country before the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Master of Ceremonies Hailey Swan welcomes everyone to the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Master of Ceremonies Hailey Swan welcomes everyone to the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Master of Ceremonies Hailey Swan welcomes everyone to the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Master of Ceremonies Hailey Swan welcomes everyone to the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Molly Freese of Carroll County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Molly Freese of Carroll County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Natalie Behnken of Cass County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Natalie Behnken of Cass County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Hadley Shatek of Cerro Gordo County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Hadley Shatek of Cerro Gordo County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kalayna Durr of Henry County will soon win the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen contest on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr of Henry County will soon win the 57th annual Iowa State Fair Queen contest on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Clara Smith of Davis County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Clara Smith of Davis County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Lillian Howe of Fremont County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Lillian Howe of Fremont County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Sydney Tue of Hancock County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Sydney Tue of Hancock County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Margo McMillen of Ida County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Margo McMillen of Ida County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Briana Steele of Jefferson County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Briana Steele of Jefferson County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kalayna Durr of Henry Country claps as other contestants are introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kalayna Durr of Henry Country claps as other contestants are introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Autumn Belved of Keokuk County Expo waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Autumn Belved of Keokuk County Expo waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Chloe Zittergruen of Keokuk County Fair waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Chloe Zittergruen of Keokuk County Fair waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Genevieve Scott of Linn County is introduced at the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Genevieve Scott of Linn County is introduced at the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Emma Deppe of Madison County waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Emma Deppe of Madison County waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Aliveah Brinegar of Mahaska County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Aliveah Brinegar of Mahaska County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Addison Halverson of Monona County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Addison Halverson of Monona County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Kiley Langley of Muscatine County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Kiley Langley of Muscatine County is introduced during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Jordan Ranfeld of Poweshiek waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Jordan Ranfeld of Poweshiek waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Taylor Bartholomew of Washington County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Taylor Bartholomew of Washington County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Sydney Schilling of Worth County waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Sydney Schilling of Worth County waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Makayla Beisel of Wright County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Makayla Beisel of Wright County waves during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox waves to the crowd during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox offers advice to all the contestants during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox offers advice to all the contestants during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons thanks all volunteers during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons thanks all volunteers during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox recaps her busy year during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox recaps her busy year during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox offers advice to all the contestants during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox offers advice to all the contestants during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox recaps her busy year during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
The 2022 State Fair Queen Mary Ann Fox recaps her busy year during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Molly Chapman of Cedar County wins the Personality Plus award during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Molly Chapman of Cedar County wins the Personality Plus award during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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Maria McGowan of Woodbury County wins the Outstanding Leadership award during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
Maria McGowan of Woodbury County wins the Outstanding Leadership award during the annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Des Moines.
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