Delicious Dips Win State Fair Awards

DES MOINES, IA (09/11/2024) (readMedia)-- The top savory dips were put to the test in the Bring Your Best Dip competition judged Wednesday, August 14, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Sharon Gates of Chariton won first place and a $175 cash award in the Hot Dip class of competition. Jenna Brady of Runnells earned second place and $50. Kyle Barton of West Des Moines claimed third place and $25.

Susan Jones of Winterset won first place and $175 in the Cold Dip class. Pamela Reynolds of Norwalk claimed second place and $50. Ann Gillotti of Ankeny earned third place and $25.

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There were 140 divisions, 726 classes and over 6,400 entries at this year's Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center.

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began 170 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Catch Fair Fever at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2024. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.