Des Moines Woman Steaks Claim to State Fair Title
August 19, 2011
Suellen L. Calhoun of Des Moines won first place in the Rube’s Steakhouse Super Steak Cook-Off judged Wednesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
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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