Johnston Resident Creates Wedding Favors Good Enough to Eat in State Fair Contest
August 14, 2011
Marilyn Bauer of Johnston was awarded First Place Overall for her Wedding Cookies in the Zart 1312 Edible Wedding Creations – Wedding Favor contest, judged Wednesday, August 10, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Bauer also secured first place in the Adult division. Second place was awarded to Debbie Larsen of Des Moines.
For her efforts, Bauer won an oval folding island with a butcher’s block-style top. Entrants were to create a unique yet edible favor to give to guests attending a wedding. Judging was based on creativity.
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 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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