Pumpkin Cookies Place First in State Fair Food Contest
August 20, 2011
Newton’s Phyllis Olson earned first place in the Scenic Valley Pumpkin Patch Cookies contest judged Wednesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Laura Larson of Des Moines was awarded second place, and Lisa Baumhover of Woodward placed third.
Entries were judged on taste, texture and appearance.
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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