Jefferson Cook Wins State Fair Gluten Free Desserts Crown

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2018) (readMedia)-- Marianne Carlson of Jefferson won first place in the Delicious and Gluten Free Dessert competition judged Saturday, August 11, at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.

Shari Bral of Ottumwa claimed second place and Jessica Denner of Polk City earned third place.

Judges also awarded Honorable Mention to Jennifer Bartles of Des Moines.

Entries were judged on taste, texture, appearance and story.

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. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny Ice Cream.

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