Cooks of Urbandale, Carlisle Take First in State Fair Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
August 13, 2011
Becca Youngers of Urbandale and Courtney Carter of Carlisle won top honors in the C&H Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation contest judged Wednesday, August 10, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Youngers took first in the 6 to 11-year-old age division. Courtney Smith of Carlisle claimed second, and Sasha McCoy of Hartford was awarded third.
Carter placed first in the 12 to 17-year-old division. Second place was awarded to Kate Barbaglia of Ames, and Emily Polson of Ankeny took third. Honorable mentions were awarded to Sophia Ridgway of Johnston and Emma Larsen of Des Moines.
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Due to the large number of classes, Food Department judging begins prior to the Fair in the recently-renovated 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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