Mediapolis Woman Claims Top Honors in State Fair Chicken Meat Balls Contest
August 18, 2011
Karen Jean Harshbarger of Mediapolis was awarded first place in the Best Al Fresco Chicken Meat Balls contest judged Tuesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Emily Elliott of Urbandale placed second, and Rebecca Howe of Des Moines took third. An honorable mention was awarded to Michelle Melchers of Cedar Rapids.
Entries were judged on taste and presentation.
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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