Smooth Win for Des Moines Cook in State Fair Sour Cream Creations Contest
August 16, 2011
Eileen Gannon of Des Moines won first place and a $150 cash award in the Sensational Sour Cream Creations competition judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Melinda Ellwanger of Des Moines took second place and $100. Joyce Larson of New Market earned third place and $50.
Entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity.
“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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