Food - Seafood Prepared in the Heartland

The best seafood appetizers and soups claimed top honors in the Seafood Prepared in the Heartland competition, judged Thursday, August 18, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Entries were judged on taste, appearance and creative use of fish and seafood.

Complete results follow:

Seafood Prepared in the Heartland - Fish or Seafood Appetizer

1) Ann Gillotti, Ankeny

2) Kyle Barton, West Des Moines

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Seafood Prepared in the Heartland - Fish or Seafood Soup

1) Patty Hunt, Ankeny

2) Kyle Barton, West Des Moines

3) Jenna Brady, Runnells

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.