Food - Casey's Junior Favorite Creations

Aspiring cooks between the ages of 6 and 11 squared off in 23 classes of competition to win top honors in the Casey’s Junior Favorite Creations contest, judged Thursday, August 18, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Hailey Bahr of Indianola won First Place Overall.

Mia Frangopol of Mingo claimed Second Place Overall. Addison Spencer of Stanton took home Third Place Overall.

Nora Peterson of Knoxville won the Sweepstakes Award.

Entries were judged on taste, texture, appearance and creativity.

Additional results follow:

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Candy & Snacks - Candy Coated Pretzels

1) None

2) None

3) Gracie Ward, Indianola

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Candy & Snacks - Fudge

1) Nora Petersen, Knoxville

2) None

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Candy & Snacks - Peanut Clusters

1) None awarded

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Candy & Snacks - Puppy Chow

1) Nora Petersen, Knoxville

2) None

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Candy & Snacks - Snack Mix

1) Brantley Nelson, Polk City

2) Zoe Praska, West Des Moines

3) Addison Spencer, Stanton

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Cereal Cookies

1) None awarded

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Chocolate Brownies

1) Nora Petersen, Knoxville

2) None

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Chocolate Chip Cookies (no nuts)

1) Nora Petersen, Knoxville

2) Andrew Burgmeier, Lockridge

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Gluten Free Cookies

1) None awarded

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - M&M Cookies

1) Hunter White, Des Moines

2) Andrew Burgmeier, Lockridge

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Oatmeal Cookies

1) Kelsey Bahr, Indianola

2) Mia Frangopol, Mingo

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Peanut Butter Cookies

1) Hunter White, Des Moines

2) Jade Sommars, Colfax

3) Addison Spencer, Stanton

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Rice Krispie Bars

1) Kepler Pienta, Iowa City

2) None

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Snickerdoodle Cookies

1) Hailey Bahr, Indianola

2) Addison Spencer, Stanton

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Sugar Cookies

1) Jesse White, Des Moines

2) None

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Unbaked Cookies or Bars

1) None awarded

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Bars Other Than Named

1) Addison Spencer, Stanton

2) Emily Wilson, Waukee

3) Charlotte Katelman, Des Moines

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Cookies & Bars - Cookies Other Than Named

1) Mia Frangopol, Mingo

2) Reese Howie, Boone

3) Molly Wilson, Waukee

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Other - Cake (two-layer, frosted)

1) Hailey Bahr, Indianola

2) None

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Other - Creations with Cake Mixes

1) None awarded

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Other - Cupcakes (frosted)

1) Emma Crouse, Indianola

2) Kelsey Bahr, Indianola

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Other - Quick Bread Loaf

1) Jesse White, Des Moines

2) Kepler Pienta, Iowa City

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Other - Any Entry Other Than Named

1) Ruby Grosc, Bondurant

2) Nora Petersen, Knoxville

3) None

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Overall Winners

1) Hailey Bahr, Indianola

2) Mia Frangopol, Mingo

3) Addison Spencer, Stanton

Casey's Junior Favorite Creations - Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes - Nora Petersen, Knoxville

Reserve Sweepstakes - TIE - Hunter White, Des Moines; Jesse White, Des Moines; Hailey Bahr, Indianola

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.