Ankeny Youth Heats Up Competition in Hot Chocolate Contest at State Fair
August 20, 2011
Julia Polson of Ankeny placed first in the Unique Hot Chocolate in a Cup contest judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Jarrid Clemsen of Brayton earned second place, and Connor Burr of Iowa City took third.
The contest was open to youth ages 11 to 15 who were asked to create a unique hot chocolate flavor and present it in an interesting display. Entries were judged on taste and presentation.
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
“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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