Top Apple-Peach Pie Wins Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Penny Murphy of Des Moines won first place and a $75 cash award in the Bruce Piper's Favorite Pie contest judged Wednesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Shelby McCreedy of Atlantic claimed second place and $50. Anita Van Gundy of Des Moines earned third place and $25. Marianne Carlson of Jefferson was awarded an honorable mention.

Contestants were challenged to create an award-worthy two-crust pie the featured both apples and peaches. Entries were judged on overall flavor, creativity, appearance, filling and crust.

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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