Youth Pop to Top in Popcorn Contest in State Fair
August 20, 2011
Collin Blanchard of Indianola claimed first place in the Pop-A-Treat contest judged Wednesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Second place went to Julia Polson of Ankeny, and Madeline Santos of Coralville earned third. Honorable mentions were awarded to Joseph Ridgway and Clarissa Ridgway, both of Johnston.
The contest, open to youth aged 5 to 14, challenged entrants to create a popcorn snack that involved very little help from an adult. Entries were judged on taste and presentation.
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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