Runnells Woman “Mixes It Up” to Win Ribbon in State Fair Foods Contest
August 16, 2011
The dish on the foods competition at the 2011 Iowa State Fair was juicy on Saturday as contestants created beverages in the Mix It Up with Mrs. Clark’s Juices contest. Jodi Brady of Runnells took home first place and the blue ribbon.
Linda Galvin of Ames received second place, and Sarah Van Pelt of Woodward took third. An honorable mention went to Lisa Baumhover of Woodward.
The competition asked entrants to create a non-alcoholic beverage using at least two cups of Mrs. Clark’s juices.
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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