Sunday at the Illinois State Fair fairgoers gathered to watch the annual Husband and Hog Calling contests at the Lincoln Stage. In these events, contestants were judged on volume, originality, appeal, and assurance. This year’s winners brought their best, most creative calls and were awarded a $250 cash prize.
The winner of the Hog Calling Contest was repeat champion Andrew Metheney of Georgetown, IL
This is Metheney’s second consecutive win.
The winner of the Husband Calling Contest was Lisa McLaughlin from Petersburg, IL.
The 2017 Illinois State Fair is currently underway until August 20th
