Iowa State Fair Apple Pie Title Claimed By Garner Baker

DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2013)(readMedia)-- Louise Piper of Garner won first place in the All American Apple Pie competition judged Friday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Julie Schrader of Story City claimed second place, and Stephanie Ver Steeg of Carlisle earned third place.

All three winners were awarded lifetime memberships in the American Pie Council.

Entries were judged on taste, appearance and crust quality.

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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