Iowa City Cook Relishes State Fair Title

DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2018) (readMedia)-- Rod Zeitler of Iowa City won First and Second Places Overall and the Sweepstakes Award in the Canned Relishes competition, judged August 7 prior to the start of the 2018 Iowa State Fair.

Jacqueline Riekena of West Des Moines claimed the Reserve Sweepstakes award.

Entries were judged on flavor, consistency, appearance and food safety.

Results below:

Beet

1) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

2) Olive Jean Tarbell, Centerville

Bell Pepper

1) Olive Jean Tarbell, Centerville

2) Amy Carr, Ankeny

3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

Chili Sauce

1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Chow-Chow

1) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

3) Amy Carr, Ankeny

Chutney

1) Louise Piper, Garner

2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Corn

1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Amy Carr, Ankeny

3), Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Dill

1) Amy Carr, Ankeny

2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

3) Olive Jean Tarbell, Centerville

End-of-the-Garden

1) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

2) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

3) Amy Carr, Ankeny

Hot Pepper

1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

3) Matthew Greazel, Boone

Onion

1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Olive Jean Tarbell, Centerville

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Piccalilli

1) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

2) Olive Jean Tarbell, Centerville

3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

Pickle (sweet)

1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

3) Olive Jean Tarbell, Centerville

Zucchini

1) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

2) Amy Carr, Ankeny

3) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

Relish Other Than Named

1) Rod Zeitler, Iowa City

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 171 divisions, 727 classes and over 9,574 entries at this year's Fair. Due to the large number of classes, Food Department judging begins prior to the Fair in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny Ice Cream.

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Nothing Compares to State Fair Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.