Beginner's Luck Earns Top Honors for State Fair Competitors
August 16, 2011
Lori Hilgerson of West Des Moines earned First Place Overall in the Foods Department Beginner's Contest judged Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Hilgerson's Blueberry-Peach Galette secured her the top prize.
Hilgerson also won Third Place Overall with her Greek Tilapia. Second Place Overall was awarded to Mason City’s Edith Blanchard for her Bacon, Onion and Oatmeal Bread.
The contest was open to adults competing in the Iowa State Fair Food Department for the first time. Entries were then judged on taste, appearance and originality.
Additional results below:
Dessert
1) Lori Hilgerson, West Des Moines
2) Elizabeth Starrett, Des Moines
3) Beverly Hutney, Windsor Heights
Bread
1) Edith Blanchard, Mason City
2) Angie Richard, Perry
3) Lisa Brown, Swisher
Main Dish
1) Lori Hilgerson, West Des Moines
2) Emily Elliott, Urbandale
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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