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News From Iowa State Fair
News from Iowa State Fair
For more information contact: Lori Chappell, 515-262-3111 x204
Decorated Dessert Lands Des Moines Youth in Winners Circle
DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2008; 1348)(readMedia)-- Allison Ross of Des Moines won First Place Overall in the Yummy's Young Decorators contest judged Sunday, August 10, during the 2008 Iowa State Fair.
Allison's Home Sweet Honey Cake impressed the judges by its creativity and appearance.
Additional results below:
Ages 5-8
1) Kelsey Wadden, Candy Cake, Pleasant Hill
2) Abigail Ross, Swimming Pool Cake, Des Moines
3) Gabby McCoy, Puppy Cake, Hartford
Ages 9-12
1) Austin Ross, Ford Engine, Des Moines
2) Mckenna Boldt, Ear of Corn, Gladbrook
3) Autumn Gora, Baby Bird Nest, Clive
Honorable Mention) Jenny Petersen, Pink Tractor Cake, Knoxville
Ages 13-16
1) Allison Ross, Home Sweet Honey, Des Moines
2) Hannah Bonestroo, Corn Cake, Ames
3) Joshua Petersen, Corn Cob, Knoxville
Honorable Mention) Cassie Crose, Fish Cake, Urbandale
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.
The Iowa State Fair runs through August 17 - "U Gotta Love It." 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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