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During the Fair, The Kitchen, located in Maytag Family Theaters, is a popular demonstration kitchen for anything from cuts of meat to barbecue, cake decorating, charcuterie and cooking with honey. From November through April, watch for interactive, educational and fun cooking classes for all skill levels. Learn from local experts, using local products.
Learn the art of cupcake decorating with Gloria Olson of Glorious Desserts, LLC, during this hands-on class on April 25, 2026, in The Kitchen at the Maytag Family Theaters on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Participants will discover fun and creative decorating techniques while designing their own sweet treats—and will leave with four beautifully decorated cupcakes to take home and enjoy.
Cupcake Decorating with Gloria Olson of Glorious Desserts
April 25 at 10 a.m.
(Ninety-minute class; limit of 30 participants)
Cost: $55 per person
Participants will learn creative decorating techniques and put their new skills to work, crafting four beautifully decorated cupcakes to take home and enjoy.