Ankeny Youth Wins Over Judges in Dessert Contest at State Fair
August 20, 2011
Julia Polson of Ankeny was awarded first place in the McDonald’s Desserts contest judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Sarah Gardner of Altoona took second, and Clarissa Ridgway of Johnston placed third.
The contest was open to youth ages 8 to 12, and entries were judged on taste and appearance.
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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