Food - Brewer Beef Brat Extravaganza

Natalie Larson of Des Moines was the overall winner in the Brewer Beef Brat Extravaganza, judged Friday, August 19, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Entries were judged on taste, creativity and presentation.

Additional results follow:

Brewer Beef Brat Extravaganza - Appetizer

1) Natalie Larson, Des Moines

2) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

3) None

Brewer Beef Brat Extravaganza - Main Dish

1) Natalie Larson, Des Moines

2) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

3) None

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 128 divisions, 615 classes and nearly 6,300 entries at this year’s Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Urban Air Adventure Park.