Popcorn Concoctions Created for State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/28/2023) (readMedia)-- Adults and youth assembled their best caramel corn and popcorn ball creations in the Farmers Best Popcorn Creations contest judged Saturday, August 19, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity.

Results follow:

Caramel Corn

1) Kim Peterson, Granger

2) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola

3) Sonny Melcher, Fairfield

Popcorn Balls

1) Zoe Praska, West Des Moines

2) Brooklynn Sedlock, Indianola

3) Martha Kephart, Carlisle

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There were 138 divisions, 695 classes and over 6,800 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 over 160 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. Best Days Ever at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.