Top Side Dish Highlight’s the Best of Bavaria at State Fair
August 20, 2011
Matthew Phoenix of Ankeny won first place in the Hessen Haus German Potato Salad Challenge competition judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Emma Whitlock of Indianola claimed second place.
Entries were judged on taste and authenticity.
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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