Judges Give Snaps to Edible Sculpture in State Fair Contest
August 16, 2011
Kate Barbaglia of Ames was awarded First Place Overall in the Snappy Popcorn Creations contest judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Her entry, Happy Birthday Butter Cow, earned first place in the Popcorn Sculpture category en route to the overall title.
Second Place Overall went to Debbie Wise of Des Moines for her Spicy Mix, and Emma Johansen of Urbandale earned Third Place Overall for her Snappy Snack Mix.
Additional results below:
Sweet Treats (popcorn balls, caramel corn, kettle corn)
1) Emma Johansen, Urbandale
2) Nick Johnson, West Des Moines
3) Kate Barbaglia, Ames
Non-Sweet Snacks (party mix)
1) Debbie Wise, Des Moines
2) Molly Thomas, Centerville
3) Mick Wise, Des Moines
Popcorn Sculpture
1) Kate Barbaglia, Ames
2) Brenda Becker, Pella
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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