Young Cake Decorators Compete in State Fair Contest
August 16, 2011
Elissa Krause of Johnston took First Place Overall in the Yummy's Young Decorators contest judged Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Krause joined youth ages 5 through 16 in decorating cakes using only edible adornments. While prizes were awarded for the top three cakes in each division, every entrant received a participation t-shirt.
Additional results below:
Ages 5 to 8
1) Hanna Bedwell, New Virginia
2) Joseph Baumhover, Woodward
3) Cassedy Clifton, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Claire McNally, Des Moines
Ages 9 to 12
1) Quincy Strawhecker, Clive
2) Kate Youngers. Urbandale
3) MacKenzie Becker, Pella
Honorable Mention) Samantha Pareti, Ankeny
Ages 13 to 16
1) Elissa Krause, Johnston
2) Emily Slight, Des Moines
3) Sierra Lucht, Ankeny
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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