Ankeny Baker Wins State Fair Butter Cookie Crown
August 20, 2011
Emily Polson of Ankeny impressed the judges and took first place in the Land O Lakes Best Butter Cookie competition judged Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Julie Petersen of Knoxville claimed second, and Brenda Becker of Pella took third place.
Entries were judged on taste, creativity and presentation.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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