Polk City Woman Wins First in State Fair Food Department Contest
August 20, 2011
Polk City’s Dee Kading earned first place in the Tailgating Favorites contest judged Wednesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Deanna Smith of Des Moines was awarded second place, and Linda Asbille of Indianola took third.
Entries were judged on flavor, appearance and suitability for tailgating.
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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