Des Moines Cook Bowls Over Judges in State Fair Soup Contest
August 20, 2011
Chris Hartoft of Des Moines won first place in the Soups at the Art Center competition, judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Virginia Ogan of Osceola took second place. Jan Trometer of Jamaica earned third place, and Rosemary Ridgway of Johnston was given an honorable mention.
Entries were judged on taste, appearance and originality.
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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