Food - Sunday Dinner at Mom's

Robin Abraham of Cedar Falls won First Place Overall and a $100 cash award in the Sunday Dinner at Mom's competition judged Sunday, August 14, at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

Joyce Larson of New Market earned Second Place Overall and $50. Judy Kiburz-Harrison of Tingley claimed Third Place Overall and $25.

Contestants were challenged to create award-worthy main dishes, desserts, side dishes and snacks that were served at Sunday dinners.

Entries were judged on taste, story to accompany the entry and appearance.

Additional results follow:

Sunday Dinner At Mom's (Grandma's) - Dessert (adult and youth)

1) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

2) Rita Cashman Becker, Fort Madison

3) Megan Ford, Ankeny

Sunday Dinner At Mom's (Grandma's) - Main Dish (adult and youth)

1) Joyce Larson, New Market

2) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Sunday Dinner At Mom's (Grandma's) - Pasta Side Dish (adult and youth)

1) None awarded

Sunday Dinner At Mom's (Grandma's) - Vegetable Side Dish (adult and youth)

1) Robin Abraham, Cedar Falls

2) Patty Hunt, Ankeny

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Sunday Dinner At Mom's (Grandma's) - Treat or Snack (youth only)

1) None awarded

Sunday Dinner At Mom's (Grandma's) - Outstanding Youth Exhibit

1) Nora Petersen, Knoxville

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.