Cook-Off Champion Crowned in Farm Bureau Contest at Iowa State Fair
September 7, 2011
Brett Richards of Vinton was crowned Cookout Champion in the 48th annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged August 16 at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Complete results below:
Beef
1) Brett Richards, Vinton
2) Daryl Witt, Carlisle
Lamb/Goat
1) Paco Ochoa, Stone City
2) Shelana Laing, Urbandale
Pork
1) Toy Burmeister, Davenport
2) Phil Cummings, Center Point
Turkey
1) Dennis Hanson, Alden
2) Terry Clayton, Brooklyn
Poultry
1) Ashley Hanson, Alden
2) Jason Crees, Adel
Combo/Specialty
1) Chris Albright, Boone
2) Steve Heaberlin, Indianola
Youth
1) Caroline Sceszinski, Albia
2) Lydia Close, Brandon
Team Award
1) Scott Tibbal and Mike Vroom, no hometown given
Showmanship
1) Gene Petersen, Vinton
The 2011 Iowa State Fair “Nothing Compares” ended August 21. The 2012 Iowa State Fair is set August 9-19. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
