Young Bakers Craft Critter Cupcakes in Iowa State Fair Competition
August 20, 2011
Joesphine Hyatt Crabb of Ankeny and Eden Cross of Des Moines took the top spot in the Critter Cupcakes competition judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Crabb took first place in the ages 5 to 8 division of the competition. Second place in the division was awarded to Katie Fees of Des Moines, and Clarissa Ridgway of Johnston placed third.
In the ages 10 to14 division of the competition, Eden Cross earned first place while Levi Cross, also of Des Moines, placed second and Sophia Ridgway of Johnston took third.
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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