Des Moines Resident Pounds Competition in Potato Contest at State Fair
August 14, 2011
Sue Olson of Des Moines creamed the competition in the Spud Studs – Best in Mashed contest, judged Wednesday, August 10, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Rhonda Paul of Des Moines took second in the competition, and Anita Van Gundy, also of Des Moines, secured third.
Entries were judged on creativity and taste.
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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