Monticello Pig Wins Iowa State Fair’s ‘Biggest Boar’ Title

A Monticello pig has won the Iowa State Fair’s Biggest Boar contest.

“Duke”, a crossbred boar shown by Brian Britt of Monticello, tipped the scales at 1,268 pounds to be crowned 2025 Iowa State Fair Biggest Boar Competition Champion. 

“Double Chocolate,” the crossbred shown by Heather Hora of Washington, claimed Reserve Champion honors, weighing in 1,236 pounds.

Britt’s pigs have won the Biggest Boar competition several times, including last year.

photo courtesy of Iowa State Fair