Blue Ribbon Awarded in Weber Brand Recipes Contest at State Fair
August 20, 2011
Christine Montalvo of Windsor Heights took first place in the Weber Brand Recipes contest judged Wednesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Cristen C. Clark of Runnells was awarded second place, and third place went to Virginia Ogan of Osceola.
Entries were judged on flavor, originality, appearance and best use of Weber Spices.
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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