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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD
FOODElwell Family Food Center
Superintendent - Karen McKilligan, Ames, 515/291-8067, karenmck84@gmail.com Premiums ...........................................................................................$6, 4, 3 Iowa State Fair Premiums ................................................................... $8,712 SpecialOffersfromSponsors(cash,giftcards,product,etc.)........... $50,996 Total ................................................................................................... $59,708
Foodexhibitswillbeopentothepublicfrom9:00a.m.to9:00p.m.eachdayoftheFair.
Note: Please read all General Rules listed below before submitting your entry as several changes have been made this year.AprintedcopyoftheFoodDepartmentpremiumbookisavailableuponrequest.Call515/262-3111,ext.243oremailifl@iowastatefair.org.
GENERAL RULES1. IowaFamilyLivinggeneralrulesandregulationsapplyinthisdepartment.IncasegeneralrulesconflictwithFoodDepartmentgeneralorspecial
rules,thelattershallgovern.
2. SUBMITTING ENTRIES. Entriesmaybemadeonlineatwww.iowastatefairentry.org.Entriesmayalsobemadebyprintingtheformavailableat www.iowastatefair.org.Completeentryformandreturnitwithfull paymentofallfeesto:IowaStateFair,IowaFamilyLivingDepartment,P.O.Box57130,DesMoines,Iowa50317-0003.
3. ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 1. EntriesmustbesubmittedonlineorpostmarkedonorbeforeJuly1.
4. ENTRY FEE.Eachexhibitorinthisdepartment,asarequirementforentry,willpayanentryfee.Tagswillbeissuedbasedonthenumberlistedontheentryform.NoadditionaltagswillbeissuedafterJuly8.PleaselisttheEXACTnumberoftagsyouwouldliketoreceive.
No. Tags/Entries ................................... Fee 1-10 ........................................................ $10 11+ .......................................................... $.50foreachadditionalentry
5. LATE ENTRIES. DoubleentryfeeswillbechargedforallentriessubmittedonlineorpostmarkedJuly2-July8.NoentrieswillbeacceptedafterJuly8.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY6. EntriesinthisdepartmentarelimitedtolivingresidentsofIowa.DivisionsaredesignatedasopentoAdult(A),Youth(Y)orbothAdultandYouth(AY).
Adultsareage18andover.AgesaredeterminedbyageonJuly1.Youthmayonlyenterindivisionsdesignatedas(Y)or(AY).
7. Entries in Adult classes are limited to oneentryperclassperhousehold.EntriesinYouthclassesarelimitedtooneentryperclassperexhibitor.
8. Each entrant must have his/her own exhibitor number obtained by making official entry. Only one person may be listed on an entry form. Anyone who does not have an exhibitor number will not receive premium money or awards.
9. AllentriesintheFoodDepartmentmustbetheproductoftheexhibitor,madeintheirhomekitchenandnotameansoflivelihood.Individualswhohaveearned25%ormoreoftheirincomefromthefollowingactivitiesinthelast24monthsarenoteligibletoentertheFoodDepartment:professionalchefs,bakers,candymakers,caterersorcookinginstructors.Thisincludesanyoneemployedinakitchenpositioninthefoodindustry.Ifyouhavebeentrainedprofessionally,youareineligibletoentertheFoodDepartment.Professionalsmayenterinthesedivisionsonly:DecoratedCakesandGingerbreadHouse.
10. Judgescannotjudgedivisionsinwhichfamilymembershaveentries.
11. Anentrantmaynotenterfoodinadivisionsponsoredbythemselves,afamilymemberorabusinessorcorporationinwhichtheyoranotherfamilymemberhasaninterestorisemployed.
12. Unlessotherwisespecified,entrantsmayenterthesamerecipeintwodifferentdivisions(i.e.youmayenterapieinMachineShedPiesandalsoinanotherpiedivision).A second recipe, product and entry tag are to be presented.
13. Prepackagedmixesmayonlybeusedindivisionsorclasseswherespecified.
14. Forfoodsafety,alleggyolksusedinrecipesmustbecooked.Norecipeswithuncookedeggyolkswillbepermittedunlesseggsarecertifiedaspasteurized.
ENTRY TAGS AND RECIPE15. EntrytagsandstickersforthenumberofarticlesyouenteredwillbemailedinmidtolateJulyalongwithanExhibitorEntryList.
16. Entrytagsmustbefilledincompletelyandclearlyinblackink.Underdescription,writetheclassname.Doublecheckthedivisionnumberandclassnumberonyourentrytag(s)tomakesuretheyareaccurate.
17. AcompletedExhibitorEntryListwillbeneededforeachdayyoubringentriestotheFair.Includeallentriesforthatday.TheExhibitorEntryListmaybephotocopiedforadditionaldays.
18. All recipes should be printed or typed with black ink, single side, on a 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper. Therecipemustaccompanyeachexhibit(morethanonesheetmaybeused,butpleasenumberthem).Eachingredientmustbelistedinexactmeasurement.Followgeneralrecipeprocedures,listingallstepsofpreparation,pansize,temperature,yieldandbakingtime. Exhibitor’s number, along with age for youth entries, must be in the upper right hand corner of the recipe; the division and class number in the upper left hand corner. Staplethebackoftherecipetothebackoftheentrytagsothejudgescanseetherecipeanditdoesnotinterferewiththefrontoftheentrytag.Recipemaybefoldedafterstaplingtoentrytag.
19. ThesmallsquareidentificationstickersyoureceivefromtheEntryDepartmentaretobefilledoutandplacedonthebottomoftheboardorplateusedforyourentry.Attach your entry tag to the entry and then cover with clear plastic or a zip-lock bag. Do not put the tag or sticker on the plastic covering.(Astringshouldbeaffixedtotheentrytagfirstandthenthestringwiththetagattachedtotheentrysothatthetagislefthanging.)Forcanningentries,putthestickeronthelidandsecureyourentrytagonarubberbandandplaceitaroundtheneckofthejar.Nootherlabelsaretobeonthejars.
20. Ifaproofofpurchaseisrequired,itcanbefromtheproductpackagingorasalesreceiptshowingpurchase.Whenenteringsponsoreddivisionsthatrequireaproofofpurchase,please highlight the sponsor’s product on your recipe and receipt.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD21. All recipes become the property of the Iowa State Fair and the sponsor of the contest and may be used in the publication of a cookbook
for sale as well as for any other purposes without compensation which the Fair and the sponsor, at their discretion, may deem appropriate. The Fair and the sponsor reserve the right to use entrant names and photos for publicity, promotion or advertising without compensation. Entrants may be asked to sign a publicity release form.
PRESENTATION OF ENTRY22. Judgingcriteriaarelistedundereachdivision.Theword“presentation”inajudgingcriterionmeanstheappearanceoftheentry.
23. Unlessotherwisespecifiedindivisionrules,entriesmaybedisplayedonanyplate,bowl,etc.ofyourchoice.
CANNED ENTRIES24. All canned productsmust be canned in compliancewith the currentUSDAguidelines for safe canning. Any entries not complyingwith these
guidelineswillbedisqualified.Themethodofprocessing,headspace,processingtime,dateofpreparation, altitude and county name (not county number)inwhichtheproductwascannedmustbeincludedontherecipe.Donotputanyofthisinformationontheentrytag.Ifanentryhasbeenprocessedinapressurecanner,therecipemustincludewhetheradial-gaugeorweighted-gaugecannerwasusedandthepoundsused.
25. AllproductsexhibitedinjarsmusthavebeencannedonorafterAugust18,2019.
26. TheUSDACompleteGuidetoHomeCanning(2015Revision)isavailabletopurchasefromPurdueUniversityExtensionatwww.extension.purdue.edu/USDAcanningoravailabletodownloadfromUniversityofGeorgiaathttp://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/publications_usda.html.InformationontheUSDAguidelinesforsafecanningmaybeobtainedfromIowaStateUniversityExtensionServiceAnswerLineat1-800-262-3804(9:00a.m.-4:00p.m,MondaythroughFriday)orfromtheirwebsiteatwww.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/andintheUniversityofGeorgiabook.
27. Cannedproductsmustbecannedinstandardcolorlessjarsandtwo-piecelidsmadeforhomecanning,withnew,metalscrewbandslefton.Two-quartjars;tall,slenderjars;mayonnaise-typejars;orbottlesarenotacceptable.
28. Allcannedproductsmustbemadefromscratchbytheentrantusingfreshingredients.Noartificialcoloringwillbepermittedincannedproductsexceptwheredesignatedintheclasslisting.
29. Allcannedproductswillbeopened,butduetotheremotechanceoffoodpoisoning,vegetables,meats,poultryandfishwillnotbetasted.
30. Cannedgoodsnotawardedaribbonmaybepickeduponehalfhourafterthedivisionisjudged.TheywillalsobeavailableforpickupduringtheFairandonMonday,August24.Anythatarenotpickedupby6:00p.m.onMonday,August24willbedisposedofasdeemednecessary.
31. Cannedgoodsmayonlybeenteredincanningdivisionsunlessspecifiedindivisionrules.
ADMISSION TO THE FAIRGROUNDS32. DISCOUNT ADMISSION TICKETS.Discountadmissionticketscanbepurchasedinadvanceat$9eachforadultsand$5eachforchildren6-11
yearsold.DiscountadmissionticketsandvehicleparkingpassescanbepurchasedfromtheEntryDepartmentanytimepriortotheFairortheycanbepurchasedatthetimeyousubmityourentryformandwillthenbemailedtoyou.
33. VEHICLE PERMITS. AllFoodexhibitorswillbegivenanUnloadPermitthatwillallowavehicletounloadinthedesignatedareasouthoftheElwellFamilyFoodCenter.UnloadPermitallowsforamaximumof20minutestounloadentriesbutdoesnotprovideparking.TheUnloadPermitisnotvalidforadmission.EachpersoninthevehiclewillneedanadmissionticketduringtheFair,August13-23.Ifpurchased,FoodexhibitorswillreceiveaparkingpassfortheNorthLot.
DELIVERY OF ENTRIES34.ObservefoodsafetyguidelinesinpreparingandtransportingentriestotheFair.
35. EARLY DELIVERY. YourentriesmaybebroughtinbeginningonSunday, August 9 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. or any day prior to judging between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.NoentrieswillbeacceptedonMonday,August10(exception:DecoratedCakesandYouthDecoratedCakes).Ifyourentrieswillnotbejudgedinthenexttwodays,wewillrefrigerateorfreezethematyourrequest.
36. DAY OF CONTEST DELIVERY. Onthedayaspecificdivisionisjudged,youmaybringinyourentriesforthatdivisionuptoonehalfhourpriortojudgingtime.No entries will be received in the last 30 minutes prior to scheduled judging time.
37. YOUR ENTRY MUST BE READY TO BE JUDGED PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE FAIR. THIS INCLUDES: 1) COMPLETED ENTRY TAGS ATTACHED TO ENTRIES, 2) COMPLETED FOOD STICKERS ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF BOARD/PLATE OR ON LID OF CANNING ENTRIES, 3) COMPLETED EXHIBITOR ENTRY LIST AND 4) RECIPE STAPLED TO ENTRY TAGS (BACK OF RECIPE TO BACK OF ENTRY TAG). THERE IS NEITHER ROOM NOR TIME TO PREPARE YOUR ENTRY AT THE FAIR. EXHIBITORS WITH ENTRIES THAT ARE READY FOR JUDGING WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE AT CHECK-IN.
38. Entriesmaybesentbymail.Forstandardmail,sendto:IowaStateFair,FoodDepartment,P.O.Box57130,DesMoines,IA50317.ForUPSorFedEx,sendto:IowaStateFair,FoodDepartment,3000EastGrandAvenue,DesMoines,IA50317.Ifyouchoosetomailyourentries,packagesmustbereceivedbyMonday,August10.Allpackagesmustbesentpre-paid.
39. Microwaveovensandrefrigerators/freezersareavailable.Ifnecessary,thefoodstaffwillchillorheatyourentrybeforepresentingittothejudges.Pleaseincludethenecessaryinstructionsforustofollow(howcut,served,etc.)onapost-itnoteonyourentrytag.
JUDGING40. YouarewelcometoobservethejudgingonAugust11and12withouthavingtopayadmissiontotheFair.
41. Judges’decisionsarefinal.AnypremiumsmaybewithheldatthediscretionofthejudgefornoncompliancewithGeneralorDivisionRules.
42. WinningentrieswillbeondisplayduringtheFairandwillnotbereleasedfromtheFoodDepartmentuntilMonday,August24.
43. Entriesandallnon-placingcannedgoodswillbereleasedafterjudgingiscompletedandthetags/recipeshavebeenremoved(usuallywithin30minutes).Afterjudging,non-placingentrieswillbetakentothestoreroom.Aftertagsareremoved,tableswillbeavailableforclaimingjudgedentries.Noentrantsareallowedinthestoreroom.Anyentries,otherthancannedgoods,notpickedupwithinahalfhourafterjudgingwillbedonatedtoIowaShelterServices.Nofoodentrieswillbereturnedbymail.
AWARDS44. SweepstakesandReserveSweepstakeswillbeawardedindivisionswherenoted.IncaseofatieforSweepstakes,thetwowinnerswilleachreceive
arosette,themoneywillbedividedandtherewillthenbenoReserveSweepstakes.IncaseofatieforReserveSweepstakes,thetwowinnerswilleachreceivearosetteandthemoneywillbedivided.Sweepstakesisawardedtothepersonwinningthemostblueribbonsinthatdivision.Reserve
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD
Sweepstakesisawardedtothepersonwiththesecondhighestnumberofblueribbons.
45. Theoverallwinners(awardedbysponsorsinsomedivisions)willbechosenfromthe1stplaceentriesineachclass.
RECLAIMING ENTRIES46. On Monday, August 24 from Noon until 6:00 p.m. youmaypickupyourenvelope(whichincludestags,judges’commentsandribbons),displayed
fooditemsandcannedgoods.Ifyouwonanaward,therewillbeanoteonyourenvelope.Pleasegototheofficemarked“Awards”toclaimandsignforthem.Beforeleaving,checkthetableforanydishes,containers,etc.thatareYOURS.Any dishes remaining after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24 will be donated to Iowa Shelter Services.
47. If thesponsors’prizeshavenotbeenreceivedbyManagementasofcheck-outday,aFoodDepartmentemployeewill initialyourenvelopeandexplainwhenandhowyouwillgettheprize.
48. BeginningWednesday,August26anduntilFriday,September4,yourenvelopecanbepickedupintheEntryDepartmentlocatedinthelowereastsideoftheAdministrationBuilding.Hoursare9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.onweekdaysand11:00a.m.to2:00p.m.onSaturday,August29andSunday,August30.(Pleasenote:EnvelopeswillnotbeavailableforpickuponTuesday,August25.)After September 4 all unclaimed items become the property of the Iowa State Fair and will be disposed of as deemed necessary.
49. IfyouhavenotreceivedallofyourspecialawardsbySeptember25,pleasecontactKarenMcKilligan(515/291-8067orkarenmck84@gmail.com).Pleasedonotcontactthesponsorifthereisaproblem.
50. Ifyouwouldlikeyourtags/judges’comments/ribbonsmailed,astamped,self-addressedLARGEmanilaenvelope($3minimumpostage)leftwiththeSuperintendentwillassureyourreceiptoftheseitems.ThismaybebroughtinattimeofentrydeliverytotheElwellFamilyFoodCenter.Please note: Your ribbons and comments will not be mailed unless you leave this stamped envelope.
51. PremiumcheckswillbemailedassoonafterthecloseoftheFairaspossible.Iftotalprizemoneytoanexhibitoris$600ormore,anIRSFormW-9isrequired.PleaseseeIowaFamilyLivinggeneralrulesandregulations.
LIABILITY52. TheManagementwillusediligenceincaringforthesafetyofentriesaftertheirarrivalandplacement,butinnocasewilltheyberesponsibleforany
lossordamagethatmayoccur.
FOOD DEPARTMENT EVENTSCOFFEE. EnjoyFriedrich’s coffeeeverydayoftheFairfrom9:00a.m.to11:00a.m.attheElwellFamilyFoodCenter.
OLDER IOWANS’ COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST. TheOlderIowans’Contest(60years&older)willbeheldonWednesday,August19atNoonintheElwellFamilyFoodCenter.Nopre-entryisrequired.Resultswillbepostedat2:30p.m.onthecontestdayandawardswillbepresentedatthattime.Anycookiesleftafter3:00p.m.willbedisposedofasdeemednecessary.CookiesforthiscontestareprovidedbyFareway Stores, Inc.
CHILDREN’S COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST. TheChildren’sContest(3-10yearsold)willbeheldonThursday,August20at11:00a.mintheElwellFamilyFoodCenter.Nopre-entryisrequired.Agebreakswillbe3-5yearsold,6-8yearsoldand9-10yearsold.Torelievecongestion,onlyoneparentmaybeinthedecoratingarea.Resultswillbepostedat1:30p.m.onthecontestdayandawardswillbepresentedatthattime.Anycookiesleftafter3:00p.m.willbedisposedofasdeemednecessary.CookiesforthiscontestareprovidedbyFareway Stores, Inc.
INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. Informationalseminarsanddemonstrationswillbeheld in theElwellFamilyFoodCenterthroughouttheFair.Expertswilldiscusscanning,shortcutsinbaking,tipsonimprovingyourentries,etc.plusanswerquestionsfromtheaudience.TimesandtitleswillbepostedintheElwellFamilyFoodCenterduringtheFair.
FOOD DEPARTMENT DIVISION CATEGORIESDivisionnumbersarelistedaftereachcategory.
Agerequirementsarelistedineachspecificdivision.Inyouthdivisions,listageonrecipe.Appetizers/Snacks:Div.1-5Beginners:Div.6Breads/Muffins/Rolls/Etc.:Div.7-15,156Cakes/Cupcakes:Div.16-23Candies/Fudge:Div.24-26Canning:Div.27-39Cookies/Bars/Brownies:Div.40-49Desserts:Div.50-62Fair:Div.63-66Favorites:Div.67-72FeaturedProduct:Div.73-90IceCream:Div.91-92Iowa/LocalProducts:Div.93-94MainDish/Meal:Div.95-100Meats/Poultry/Fish:Div.101-112Occasions:Div.113-116OldTime/Nostalgic:Div.117-120Pies:Div.121-128Salsa/Sauces:Div.129-134Soup/Chili:Div.135-138SpecialIngredients:Div.139-148Vegetables:Div.149-155
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODFOOD JUDGING SCHEDULE
Divisionnumberislistedaftercontestname.Newdivisionsareindicatedwithan*.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10JudgingRoom111:00a.m. DecoratedCakes-20Noon YouthDecoratedCakes-21
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11JudgingRoom110:30a.m. FleetFarmCannedVegetables-321:00p.m. FleetFarmCannedPreserves-352:30p.m. FleetFarmCannedFruits-31JudgingRoom210:30a.m. FleetFarmFreshPreservingforYouth-39Noon FleetFarmCannedRelishes-282:30p.m. FleetFarmCannedSavorySauces,Meats&Poultry-30JudgingRoom310:30a.m. FamousDave’sCannedPickles-27
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12JudgingRoom110:00a.m. FleetFarmCannedConserves-3711:30a.m. FleetFarmCannedFruitButters-361:30p.m. FleetFarmCannedMarmalades-38JudgingRoom210:30a.m. FleetFarmClassicIowaCannedJams-34JudgingRoom310:00a.m. FleetFarmClassicIowaCannedJellies-33JudgingRoom410:00a.m. GrandmaButorac’sPovitica-9
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13JudgingRoom19:30a.m. UltimateBananaBread-1111:00a.m. Hy-VeeSmilesinEveryAisle-16{rooms 1-2} 3:30p.m. Let’sHaveTea-113JudgingRoom211:00a.m. Hy-VeeSmilesinEveryAisle-16{rooms 1-2}2:30p.m. MakeItwithMaple-824:00p.m. ExtraordinaryGingerbreadDessertChallenge*-58JudgingRoom39:30a.m. CinnamonRidgeFavoriteCheeseCurds-210:30a.m. CinnamonRidgeFarmsAmazingRibs*-103Noon Nan’sNummiestCookies-401:30p.m. MotherPodolak’sChiliContest-1363:00p.m. Coach’sFavoriteRhubarbCrisp-145JudgingRoom410:30a.m. Tammies’NoBakeDesserts-512:00p.m. Bret&AmyDoerringUgliestCake-22
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14JudgingRoom110:00a.m. CookingwithCoffee-8111:30a.m. AllSpiceChiliContest-13712:30p.m. AllSpiceUniqueCookieContest-432:00p.m. AuthenticEuropeanBohemian-styleKolaches*-143:00p.m. MineIstheBestBBQSauce-1314:00p.m. IfRecipesCouldTalk*-119JudgingRoom29:30a.m. ScenicValleyPumpkinPatchCookies-4111:00a.m. DorothyLynchTailgateCookingContest-11412:30p.m. IowaOrchardsCreations-612:00p.m. KingArthurFlourBread-7JudgingRoom39:30a.m. GlazedOver-1510:30a.m. KitchenCollageCreativeBundt® - 7511:30a.m. KitchenCollageClassicBundt® Cake - 17 1:00p.m. Gino’sItalianRedSauce*-1342:00p.m. Kramer’sBestSalsa*-1303:30p.m. OhMy!It’sPeachPie!-124
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 (continued)JudgingRoom4Noon GettingLeanonKeto*-1471:30p.m. KidsFunFood*-72
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15JudgingRoom110:00a.m. Mrs.Bonser’sNoodlesCreations-8711:00a.m. BudElwell’sOldFashionedFudge-25Noon Our IowaChurchCookbookFavorites-671:30p.m. HomemadeTwoCrustRaspberryPie-1253:00p.m. FarmersBestPopcornCreations*-804:30p.m. DakotaStylePretzelKravingCreation-77JudgingRoom210:00a.m. SomethingHot-14911:30a.m. VeraTowne’sChocolateFrostedBrownies-471:00p.m. UseYourNoodle-952:30p.m. TributetoBessie:ChickenPotPie*-964:00p.m. MyFavoriteBirthdayCake-18JudgingRoom39:30a.m. TheCinnamonRollContest-1311:00a.m. Beginner’sContest-6Noon WinnerWinnerChickenDinner-1111:30p.m. MyFavoriteHomemadeSalsa*-1293:00p.m. MambaFruitChewCandyCreation*-844:00p.m. Werther’sOriginalCaramelDessertContest*-89JudgingRoom49:30a.m. BiscuitTimewithCarlaHall*-1561:00p.m. BreadPudding*-562:30p.m. TasteofHoneyChallenge-1434:30p.m. FavoriteFrostedSugarCookie-44
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16JudgingRoom110:00a.m. OurFrontPorchFavoriteIowaFoods-9311:00a.m. SundayDinneratMom’s(Grandma’s)-1201:30p.m. North“40”PieContest-1224:00p.m. DeiFratelliTomatoCreations-151JudgingRoom29:30a.m. OComeAllYeCookies-4210:30a.m. World’sTallestLeprechaunSt.Patrick’sDayTreats-5511:30a.m. SandwichesWeLike-9912:30p.m. 9x13Versatility-1482:00p.m. BeCreativewithMrs.Wages® - 293:00p.m. RanaPastaCreations-884:30p.m. SweettoEat-52JudgingRoom310:00a.m. Emmie’sSourCreamRaisinPie*-12711:00a.m. LeanNGreen*-154Noon Shirataki*-1461:30p.m. BestFruitCobbler,BettieorBuckle-543:30p.m. CreativeCookingwithFreshHerbs-854:30p.m. GingerbreadHouse*-57JudgingRoom44:30p.m. DutchOvenCooking-141
MONDAY, AUGUST 17JudgingRoom110:00a.m. MachineShedPies-121{rooms1-2-3}2:00p.m. DeathbyChocolateRaspberry-533:30p.m. Piper’sHomemadeCandies-24JudgingRoom210:00a.m. MachineShedPies-121{rooms1-2-3} 1:30p.m. AllSpiceIceCreamContest-912:30p.m. AllSpiceSnackMixContest-43:30p.m. AllSpiceJerkyContest-1024:30p.m. OurFamilyRecipeBook-118
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODMONDAY, AUGUST 17 (continued)JudgingRoom310:00a.m. MachineShedPies-121{rooms1-2-3}1:00p.m. HotBeefSundae*-1122:30p.m. ThePieBasket-1284:00p.m. BarillaPasta&Sauce-74
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18JudgingRoom110:00a.m. MidwestLivingCookies-48{rooms1-2-3} {Bar,MoldedorPressed,Ethnic}1:30p.m. MyFavoritePie!-1233:30p.m. ButterKernelVegetableCreation-152JudgingRoom210:00a.m. MidwestLivingCookies-48{rooms1-2-3} {Bar,MoldedorPressed,Ethnic}1:30p.m. Egg-ceptionalEggsCookingContest-1424:00p.m. Mrs.GrimesChiliCookOff-138JudgingRoom310:00a.m. MidwestLivingCookies-48{rooms1-2-3} {Bar,MoldedorPressed,Ethnic}2:00p.m. ExileCulinaryCompetition*-793:30p.m. NostalgicComfortFood-117JudgingRoom49:30a.m. YourBestMexicanDish*-974:00p.m. BestoftheWurst-106
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19JudgingRoom110:00a.m. MidwestLivingCookies-48{rooms1-2-3} {Drop,Health,RefrigeratedorRolled,CakeMix,Youth}1:00p.m. BestWingSauce-1322:30p.m. BringYourBestDip-34:00p.m. SuperSpecialVeggieCreations-155{rooms 1-2}
JudgingRoom210:00a.m. MidwestLivingCookies-48{rooms1-2-3} {Drop,Health,RefrigeratedorRolled,CakeMix,Youth} 1:30p.m. Iowa’sBigFour-944:00p.m. SuperSpecialVeggieCreations-155{rooms 1-2}
JudgingRoom310:00a.m. MidwestLivingCookies-48{rooms1-2-3} {Drop,Health,RefrigeratedorRolled,CakeMix,Youth}2:00p.m. Iowa’sBestBiscotti-454:00p.m. HomeCoffeeRoasting-90JudgingRoom412:30p.m. InnovativeChocolate-1401:30p.m. WildGameContest-110Main FloorNoon OlderIowans’CookieDecorating2:30p.m. CookieDecoratingWinnersPosted
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20JudgingRoom19:30a.m. Casey’sJuniorFavoriteCreations-69{class 416-426}11:00a.m. Casey’sIntermediateFavoriteCreations-70{class438-448}12:30p.m. Casey’sJuniorFavoriteCreations-69{class427-437}2:30p.m. Casey’sIntermediateFavoriteCreations-70{class 449-459}4:30p.m. FavoriteBookDesserts-62JudgingRoom210:00a.m. KingArthurFlour,Kids&BarCookies-4911:30a.m. SleepyHollowAppetizerContest-51:00p.m. AnimalFaceCakes-232:30p.m. TheBestDippingSauceEver-1333:30p.m. MyFavoriteIceCreamTopping-92JudgingRoom310:00a.m. FairDelicious-6311:30a.m. SeafoodPreparedintheHeartland-1091:00p.m. WholeGrainBreadswithRedStarPlatinumYeast-82:30p.m. KingArthurFlourYeastRolls-12
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 (continued)JudgingRoom4Noon MarshmallowTreatSculpting-EdibleArt*-594:30p.m. It’saWrapwithAztecaTortillas-73Main Floor11:00a.m. KidsCookieDecorating1:30p.m. CookieDecoratingResultsPosted
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21JudgingRoom110:00a.m. BestTempletonRyeAppetizer-111:30a.m. PurnellOldFolks’SausageCookOff-1071:00p.m. BestTempletonRyeDessert-502:30p.m. SpudStuds-1503:30p.m. Strawberry-RhubarbDessert-604:30p.m. MyBestBrownies-46JudgingRoom29:30a.m. FoodsMadewithHoney-14411:30a.m. BreastCancerThemedFoodforaFriendinNeed*-11612:30p.m. FavoriteFoodwithMaytagBlueCheese*-862:00p.m. LadyBaltimoreCake*-193:30p.m. CelebrateOakridge:CelebrateDiverseAfricanCuisine-115JudgingRoom310:00a.m. QuickBreadsBakingCompetition-101:00p.m. MyFavoriteMeatLoaf-1012:30p.m. KraftPhiladelphiaCreamCheesecake*-834:00p.m. CookingwithCookies’Sauces&Seasonings-76JudgingRoom44:00p.m. MyBestDreamfield’sPastaDish-78
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22JudgingRoom19:30a.m. MyHealthySchoolSackLunch-10010:30a.m. MyGrandparents’FavoriteFood-71Noon IowaStateChiliCookOffChampionship**{rooms 1-2}
JudgingRoom210:00a.m. Bacon,Bacon,Bacon-Iowa’sBest-108Noon IowaStateChiliCookOffChampionship**{rooms 1-2}
JudgingRoom310:30a.m. SouperSoups-13511:30a.m. CandyChemistry-261:00p.m. ISFFoodDepartmentLeftoverCompetition-652:30p.m. St.LouisStyleRibs*-104JudgingRoom4Noon FreshVegetableCreations-1531:30p.m. UlrichPellaBolognaSideDish-105
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23JudgingRoom11:00p.m. ISFMysterySack-Youth*-662:30p.m. ISFMysterySack-Adult*-64JudgingRoom2Noon BeerFlavoredDiporBeerFlavoredSalsa*-1392:00p.m. TagTeamFoodChallenge-68JudgingRoom311:30a.m. LemonMeringuePie*-1261:00p.m. FoodBankofIowaChopped*-9
**Formoreinformation,contactKyleatKAB4u@aol.comorvisithttps://www.iowastatefair.org/participate/competition/how-to-enter/#other.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODBEST TEMPLETON RYE APPETIZER - DIVISION 1 (A)
Judging:Friday,August21at10:00a.m.SponsoredbyTempleton Rye Spirits, LLC
Special Awards1st place - $5002ndplace-$3003rd place - $200
RULES1.Thisdivisionisonlyopentoadultsage21andover.2. EnteranappetizershowcasingTempletonRyeasamainingredient.IncludeTempletonRyeproofofpurchase.3. Presentenoughappetizersfor3-6judges.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(40%),Presentation(30%)andOverallIncorporationofTempletonRye(30%).CLASS1 Templeton Rye Appetizer
CINNAMON RIDGE FAVORITE CHEESE CURDS - DIVISION 2 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at9:30a.m.SponsoredbyCinnamon Ridge Farms
Special Awards1stplace-$100giftcard2ndplace-$75giftcard3rdplace-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponforicecreamattheMidwestDairyAssociationstands.
RULES1.Createanappetizerusingcheddarcheesecurds.Recipemusthavecheddarcheesecurdsastheprimaryingredient.2. Cheesecurdsmaybeblendedwithothercheeses,flavorsandingredients,butcheesecurdsmustbethe“celebrated”ingredientandflavor.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Originality(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS2 AppetizerusingCheddarCheeseCurds
BRING YOUR BEST DIP - DIVISION 3 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August19at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbytheTiffany Family in honor of Maureen TiffanySpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$1752ndplaceineachclass-$503rdplaceineachclass-$25
RULES1.Bringyourbesthotorcolddip-oroneofeach.Anythinggoes!2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%),EaseofPreparation(10%)andNameofDip(10%).CLASS3 ColdDip4 HotDip
ALLSPICE SNACK MIX CONTEST - DIVISION 4 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyAllSpice CulinariumSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$502ndplaceineachclass-$25giftcertificate3rdplaceineachclass-$10giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveanAllSpiceproduct.
RULES1. Thisisacreativesnackmixorpartymixusingbutnotlimitedtocrackers,cereal,pretzelsandpre-packagedsnacks.2. MustuseacombinationofAllSpiceCulinariumSeasoningsoringredients.Mustincludereceiptasproofofpurchase.3. Anydirectcopiesfromallspiceonline.comwillresultindisqualification.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativity(50%),Taste(30%)and“Addictiveness”(20%).
CLASS5 SavorySnackMix6 Sweet Snack Mix
SLEEPY HOLLOW APPETIZER CONTEST - DIVISION 5 (Y)Judging:Thursday,August20at11:30a.m.SponsoredbySleepy Hollow Sports Park
Special Awards1stplace-$25giftcard2ndplace-$20giftcard3rdplace-$15giftcardEachentrantwillreceivea$10giftcardtoSleepyHollow.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages10-17.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Makethebestappetizeronabudget.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Creativity(30%)andAppearance(20%).
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODCLASS7 YouthAppetizers
BEGINNER’S CONTEST - DIVISION 6 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyDarrellyn KnightSpecial Awards1stplace-$302nd place - $153rd place - $10
RULES1. ThisdivisionislimitedtoadultsenteringtheFoodDepartmentforthefirsttimethisyear.2. Bringinanydishofyourchoice.Itcanbeadessert,maindish,sideorbread.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%)andPresentation(50%).CLASS8 Beginner’sDish
KING ARTHUR FLOUR BREAD - DIVISION 7 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at2:00p.m.
SponsoredbyKing Arthur Flour and Red Star Yeast/Lesaffre Yeast Corp.Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$200giftcardtokingarthurflour.com2ndplaceoverall-$150giftcardtokingarthurflour.com3rdplaceoverall-$75giftcardtokingarthurflour.com1stplaceineachclass-RedStarmerchandiseitemEachentrantwillreceiveaRedStarYeastsampleandcoupon.
RULES1. OnlybreadsmadewithyeastaretobeenteredinthisdivisionandentrantsmustuseKingArthurFlourandRedStarYeast.Attachaproofof
purchaseforBOTHflourandyeasttotherecipe.Exception:SourdoughBreadClassdoesnotrequireyeast.2. Breadshouldbebakedinasingleloafcontainerapproximately9x5x3inchorasrecipesuggests.3. IntheBreadMachineClass,theentireprocessistobedoneinthemachine.4. Allentriesaretobepresentedonheavy,corrugatedcardboardorcorrugatedcardboardcoveredwithwhitefreezerpaper(shiningsideout).The
cardboardshouldbeaboutone inchlargerthanthebakeditem.5. IntheGlutenFreeClass,youmustuseKingArthurGlutenFreeFlour.Note:Itispackagedinabox,notabag.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Appearance(25%)andTexture(25%).CLASS9 ArtisanBread10 BeerBread11 BlackOlivePestoBread*12 BraidedBread13 BreadMachineBread14 CarawayRyeBread15 CheesyPotatoBread16 CinnamonBread17 EggBread18 EnglishMuffinBread19 FocacciaBread20 FrenchBread21 GlutenFreeBread22 HerbBread23 MixedGrainBread24 OatmealBread25 PotatoBread26 RaisinBread27 Raisin-CinnamonBread28 RyeBread29 SesameCheddarBread*30 SourdoughBread31 WhiteBread32 WholeWheatBread33 YeastBreadOtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette*canbefoundintheKingArthur200thAnniversaryCookbook
WHOLE GRAIN BREADS WITH RED STAR PLATINUM YEAST- DIVISION 8 (A)Judging:Thursday,August20at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyRed Star Yeast/Lesaffre Yeast Corp.Special Awards1stplace-$75plusaRedStarlogomerchandiseitem2ndplace-$50plusaRedStarlogomerchandiseitem3rdplace-$25plusaRedStarlogomerchandiseitemEachentrantwillreceiveaRedStarYeastsample.
RULES1. EntrantsmustuseRedStarPlatinumorPlatinumInstantSourdoughYeast.Attachanemptyyeastpacketoraproofofpurchasetorecipe.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD2. Yeastbreadorrollsmustcontainaminimumof50%wholegrains.3. Breadsmaybemadeinabreadmachineorusingatraditionalmethod.Nopreparedmixesmaybeused.4. Allentriesaretobepresentedonheavy,corrugatedcardboardorcorrugatedcardboardcoveredwithwhitefreezerpaper(shiningsideout).The
cardboardshouldbeaboutone inchlargerthanthebakeditem.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonShape(25%),Crust(25%),Texture(25%)andFlavor(25%).CLASS34 WholeGrainYeastBreads
GRANDMA BUTORAC’S POVITICA - DIVISION 9 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August12at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyChristine SummyPovitica(poh-vee-TEET-sah)isaEuropeansweetbreadtraditionallyservedatholidaysandotherspecialoccasions.Itismadefromayeast-raiseddoughthathasbeenhand-rolledpaperthin,wrappedaroundavarietyoffillings(groundwalnutorpoppyseedarecommon),thenbakedasarollinacakeorloafpan.
PoviticaisanostalgicfavoriteofmanyEasternEuropeansandtheirdescendants.Forsome,thepracticeofmakingpoviticaisreveredasadyingart-oncemadebygrandmothersandauntsinthe“oldcountry”-andrecipeshavebeenpasseddown,preservingthetradition.
Special Awards1stplace-$352nd place - $253rd place - $15
RULES1. Createahomemadepovitica.2. Includeabriefstatementabouttheoriginoftherecipeandwhyitisafamilyfavoriteoryourownheritagerecipe(ifapplicable).3. Presentpoviticaonadisposableplate.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(70%)andAppearance(30%).CLASS35 Grandma’sPovitica
QUICK BREADS BAKING COMPETITION - DIVISION 10 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyKrusteaz (Continental Mills)Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-KrusteazGiftBoxalongwithfreeKrusteazproducts2ndplaceineachclass-KrusteazproductsEachentrantwillreceiveafreeboxofKrusteazBakingMix.
RULES1. EntriesinScratch-Madeclassesmustbemadefromscratch.IntheSpecialclass,exhibitorsmustuseaKrusteazBakingMixastheirbaseto developanexcitingtwistontheitem.2. Breadmustbebakedinapansuitableforrecipe.3. Allentriesaretobepresentedonheavy,corrugatedcardboardorcorrugatedcardboardcoveredwithwhitefreezerpaper(shiningsideout).The
cardboardneedstobeaboutone inchlargerthanthebakeditem.Thoselargerwillbejudgedbutnoteligibletowin.4. Entriesmustbemadewithqualityingredients.5. Recipemustindicatethequantitytherecipemakes(i.e.-12muffins,2loaves,etc.).6. EntriesinScratch-MadeclasseswillbejudgedonFlavor&Aroma(40%),Texture(40%)andGeneralAppearance(20%).7. EntriesinSpecialclasswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andCreativity(20%).Krusteazproofofpurchaserequired.CLASSScratch-Made36 BananaBread(withorwithoutnuts)37 FruitBread(driedorfresh)38 PumpkinBread(withorwithoutnuts,etc.)39 VegetableBread(excludespumpkin)40 AnyOtherBread(includesrecipeslikebeerbread,cheesebread,etc.)41 FruitorNutMuffins42 Cornmeal/CornbreadMuffins43 AnyCoffeeCake44 AnyBiscuits(traditionalorflavored)45 AnyScones(traditionalorflavored)Special 46 KrusteazKreations(Createyourbesttasting,mostcreativebakeditem-muffins,cakes,loaves,cornbread,etc.)
ULTIMATE BANANA BREAD - DIVISION 11 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at9:30a.m.SponsoredbyInn of the Six Toed Cat
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$40plusagiftcertificatefor1nightstayattheInn2ndplaceoverall-$30plusagiftcertificatefor1nightstayattheInn3rdplaceoverall-$20plusagiftcertificatefor1nightstayattheInnEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor20%offanyroomattheInn.
RULES1. Useonlybananas-nootherfruit.2. Pansizeshouldbewhateverthereciperequires.3. Allentriesaretobepresentedonheavy,corrugatedcardboardorcorrugatedcardboardcoveredwithwhitefreezerpaper(shiningsideout).The cardboardshouldbeaboutone inchlargerthanthebakeditem.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTexture(45%),FlavorandAroma(30%)andGeneralAppearance(25%).CLASS47 BananaBread(nonuts)48 BananaNutBread
KING ARTHUR FLOUR YEAST ROLLS - DIVISION 12 (A)Judging:Thursday,August20at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyKing Arthur Flour and Red Star Yeast/Lesaffre Yeast Corp.Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$200giftcardtokingarthurflour.com2ndplaceoverall-$150giftcardtokingarthurflour.com3rdplaceoverall-$75giftcardtokingarthurflour.com1stplaceineachclass-RedStarspatulaEachentrantwillreceiveaRedStarYeastsampleandcoupon.
RULES1. OnlyrollsmadewithyeastaretobeenteredinthisdivisionandentrantsmustuseKingArthurFlourandRedStarYeast.Attachaproofof
purchaseforBOTHflourandyeasttorecipe.2. Exceptfordesignatedpanrollentriesandthecoffeecakeclass,entriesmustincludeonlyfourunattachedrolls/specialties.Panrollsmustbe
attached.3. Allentriesaretobepresentedonheavy,corrugatedcardboardorcorrugatedcardboardcoveredwithwhitefreezerpaper(shiningsideout).The
cardboardshouldbeaboutone inchlargerthanthebakeditem.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Appearance(25%)andTexture(25%).CLASS49 ButterhornRolls50 CinnamonRolls(frostedorglazed),4to6rollsattached51 CinnamonRolls(withnuts),4to6rollsattached52 CloverleafRolls,madewiththreedoughballs53 CoffeeCake,wholecake54 HamburgerBuns55 Kolaches56 PotatoPanRolls,attachedusing8x8inchor9x9inchpan(nineonly)57 RefrigeratedRolls58 WhitePanRolls,attachedusing8x8inchor9x9inchpan(nineonly)59 WholeWheatPanRolls(½wholewheat),attachedusing8x8inchor9x9inchpan(nineonly)60 Non-SweetYeastRollsOtherThanNamed,pansuitabletorecipeor4to6rollsunattached61 SweetRollsOtherThanNamed,pansuitabletorecipeor4to6rollsunattachedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
THE CINNAMON ROLL CONTEST - DIVISION 13 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyTwo Chicks from the Sticks and Kitchen Collage of Des MoinesSpecial Awards1stplace-AnkarsrumStandMixer($699.95value)2ndplace-Giftbasketwithkitchenwares($250value)3rdplace-Giftbasketwithkitchenwares($200value)
RULES1.Presentatleastfiveservingsonaplate.2.Maybesticky,traditionalfrostedorwithnuts.3. Entriesmustincludethecompleterecipeandthestorybehindthecinnamonroll.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture(20%),Appearance(20%)andStory(10%).CLASS62 Cinnamon Rolls
AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN BOHEMIAN-STYLE KOLACHES - DIVISION 14 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at2:00p.m.
SponsoredbyPampered Chef (Diane Ward)Special Awards1stplace-PamperedChefIndoor/OutdoorPortableGrill($135value)2ndplace-PamperedChefQuickPrepFoodGrater($100value)3rdplace-PamperedChefBakingStone($50value)
RULES1.Presentsixkolachesonaplate.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTexture(40%),Flavor(20%),Appearance(20%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS63 AuthenticEuropeanBohemian-styleKolaches
GLAZED OVER - DIVISION 15 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyKitchen Collage of Des MoinesSpecial Awards1stplace-SmartfryerbyBreville,twodonutpansbyAmericanPansandanapron2ndplace-$50KitchenCollagegiftcertificateandanapron3rdplace-$25KitchenCollagegiftcertificateandanapron
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODRULES
1. Entrymustbefourdonutsofsamerecipe-twoglazedandtwoelevatedinasweetorsavorymix.2. Donutsmaybebakedorfried.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(30%),Creativity(20%),Moistness(20%),Flavor(20%)andTexture(10%).CLASS64 GlazedDonutswithaTwist
HY-VEE SMILES IN EVERY AISLE - DIVISION 16 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyHy-Vee, Inc.Special Awards1stplaceoverallineachsubdivision-$100giftcard2ndplaceoverallineachsubdivision-$50giftcard3rdplaceoverallineachsubdivision-$25giftcardEachentrantwillreceivea$5Hy-Veegiftcard.
RULES1. Cakesmustbemadefromscratch,withtheexceptionoftheCreationswithCakeMixesClass.2. Cakesmaybebakedinanypanasspecifiedinrecipe.3. Pansizeusedmustbespecified.ForLayerCakeClasses,layersmustbebakedseparatelyasopposedtolayersslicedhorizontallyinhalf.
Exception:SplitLayerCakeorTorteClass.4. Allcakesandcupcakescanbeeitherfrostedorunfrostedunlessspecifiedotherwise.Includethefrostingrecipe.Alightdrizzleoffrostingisa
garnish.Frostingiscoveringthecake.5. Ediblegarnishesmaybeused.6. Greaseproofdoiliesmaybeusedfordisplayifdesired.Allentriesaretobepresentedonheavy,corrugatedcardboardorcorrugatedcardboard
coveredwithwhitefreezerpaper(shiningsideout).Thecardboardshouldbeaboutone inchlargerthanthebakeditem. No cake stands are allowed.
7. Plasticcakecoversmaybeusedwhenenteringcakes.8. Note:Freezingorrefrigeratingcakesbeforejudgingmaycausefrostingtosweatorcaketobecomesoggyandthecakesmaynotbeupto
standardsoffreshlybakedcakes.9. EntrieswillbejudgedonTexture(50%),GeneralAppearance(25%)andFlavorandAroma(25%).CLASSLayer Cake (twoorthreelayerseach)65 BlackForestCake66 Cake Mix Fix-Up67 Carrot Cake68 ChocolateCake(frosted)69 ChocolateSourCreamCake70 Coconut Cake71 CoconutCakewithLemonFilling72 RedWaldorfCake73 SpiceCake74 Triple Layer Lemon Cake75 WalnutMochaCake76 WhippedCreamCake77 YellowCake78 Split Layer Cake or Torte79 LayerCakeOtherThanNamedOne Layer Cakes And Cupcakes80 Angel Food Cake81 BundtCake82 Cake Rolls83 CarrotCake(frosted)84 CoffeeCake(non-yeast)85 CreationswithCakeMixes86 Cupcakes(fouronaplate)87 FilledCupcakes(fouronaplate)88 Gingerbread89 Gluten Free Cake90 Oatmeal Cake91 PineappleUpsideDownCake92 PoundCake(unfrosted)93 RawAppleCake94 RhubarbCake95 WackyCake96 Any Fruit Cake97 CakeOtherThanNamed(frostedorunfrosted)Sweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODKITCHEN COLLAGE CLASSIC BUNDT® CAKE - DIVISION 17 (A)
Judging:Friday,August14at11:30a.m.SponsoredbyKitchen Collage of Des Moines
Special Awards1stplace-$75KitchenCollagegiftcertificateandNordicware® bakeware($50value)2nd place-$50KitchenCollagegiftcertificate3rdplace-$25KitchenCollagegiftcertificateEachentrantwillreceive20%offinstockNordicwareitematKitchenCollage.
RULES1. Cakemustbemadefromscratch.2. Glazeortoppingmaybeusedasafinishingtouch.3. Entriesmustbebakedinany10cupOriginalorAnniversaryNordicware®Bundt® Pan.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(30%),Creativity(20%),Doneness/Moistness(20%),Flavor(20%)andTexture(10%).CLASS98 ClassicBundt® Cake
MY FAVORITE BIRTHDAY CAKE - DIVISION 18 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyBrooke MickelsonSpecial Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $753rd place - $50
RULES1.Makeyourmostfavoritebirthdaycake.Makeitcreativeandfestive!2. Cakecanbeanyflavor,withorwithoutfilling.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(25%),Creativity(25%),Taste(25%)andDifficulty(25%).CLASS99 FavoriteBirthdayCake
LADY BALTIMORE CAKE - DIVISION 19 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at2:00p.m.
Sponsored in honor of Marjorie E. RodgersSpecial Awards1st place - $2002nd place - $1503rd place - $75
RULES1.CreateyourbestLadyBaltimoreCakewithsevenminuteicing.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(30%),Texture(30%),Filling(20%)andAppearance(20%).Sponsorawardswillbepresentedattimeofjudging.CLASS100 LadyBaltimoreCakewithSevenMinuteIcing
DECORATED CAKES - DIVISION 20 (A)Judging:Monday,August10at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyBeyond Elegance and BakemarkSpecial AwardsOverallWinner-$100giftcardfromBakemark1stplaceTieredinProfessional-$125fromBeyondElegance2ndplaceTieredinProfessional-$75fromBeyondElegance3rdplaceTieredinProfessional-$50fromBeyondElegance1stplaceTieredinAdultOpen-$125fromBeyondElegance2ndplaceTieredinAdultOpen-$75fromBeyondElegance3rdplaceTieredinAdultOpen-$50fromBeyondElegance
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopenonlytoadults.Thisincludescommercialbakeries,professionals,amateursandhobbyists.(SeeYouthDecoratedCakes.)2. Entrantsmaycompeteinonesubdivisiononly(ProfessionalorAdultOpen),butwillbeallowedtoenterineachclassinasubdivision.3. Entriesmustbeinplaceby10:45a.m.onMonday,August10forjudging.4. Cakesshouldbeoriginaldesigns.5. Cakesshouldbedisplayedonacommercialorhand-madepresentationboardwithdimensionsmeasuringbetweentwoandfourincheslarger
thanthecake.Thepresentationboardshouldbecoveredwithafood-gradematerial,royalicing,rolledfondantorbuttercream.Ribbonedgingisallowed.Foilcoveredboardswillbeallowed.
6. Cakeswillbejudgedonvisualeffectandwillnotbecut,thereforecakesneednotbereal.Styrofoamdummiesmaybeusedandareencouraged.7. Allcakesshouldbeconstructedinawaythatcouldbeaccomplishedinarealcake.Failuretoobservethisguidelinewillresultindeductionsinthe
scoreforexecutionofdesign.8. WinningentrieswillbeheldondisplaythroughouttheFair,thereforeshouldbeconstructedinawaythatwouldallowthis(i.e.Styrofoamdummies).
Theseentrieswillbeinsidethedisplaycabinetsandtheentrantswillbeallowedtoplacetheirbusinesscardswiththeirentry.Non-winningentrieswillbeallowedtobedisplayedoutsideofthedisplaycabinetswithbusinesscards,butwillbeattheentrant’srisk.
9. Whenafoodgradevariableisavailable,itshouldbeused.Notutilizingfoodgradematerialswillresultindeductionsinthescore.Inediblestructuralitemsareacceptable,andexpected,intieredcakeconstruction.
10. CakesmusthavebeendecoratedafterJuly1ofthecurrentyearandcannothavepreviouslybeenenteredinanyothercakeshow,competitionorexhibition.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD11. Inedibledecorationsmayincluderibbonsonbaseboards,pillars,columns,fountains,toppersorcakeboardaccents.Again,ifanitemcanbe
madewithanediblesubstance,itshouldbe,orpointsmaybededucted.Morepointswillbeawardedforedibledecorationsinbothdifficultyandoriginality scoring categories.
12. Cakesshouldnotexceed30inchesinheightor14inchesindiameter.Sheetcakesshouldnotexceed9x13inchesindimension(quartersheet).13. Classdescriptionsareasfollows: Sculpted Cake:acakemadetotakeshapeofsomething(i.e.dog,toyhouse);mustfollowdimensionguidelines Single Cake:opentotechnique;oneormorelayer Tiered Cake:opentotechnique;stackedcakeoftwoormoretierswithunalteredcakeshape Cookies, Cupcakes, Petit Fours, Cake Balls:fourpiecesresentedtogether;coatingsmayincluderoyalicing,fondant,buttercream,
chocolate,waferpaperoranyotherediblemedium;maybeaweddingdesign Sugar Artistry:decorativeitemsuchasatoppermadeofsugar,isomalt,fondant,pastillage,gumpaste,marzipan,chocolate,gelatin,wafer
paper,ediblefrostingsheets,MexicanPaste,etc.14. EntrieswillbejudgedonExecution(25%),GeneralAppearance&Neatness(25%),Difficulty(25%),Originality&Design(15%)andUseofEdible
Applications(10%).CLASSProfessional - Opentoownersandemployeesoflicensedbakeriesanddecorativebakingbusinesses.Entrant’sbusinesscardmaybedisplayedwiththeentryafterjudgingiscompleted.101 Sculpted Cake102 Single Cake103 TieredCake104 Cookies,Cupcakes,PetitFours,CakeBalls105 Sugar ArtistryAdult Open -Opentoanyadultdecoratorthatdoesnotworkinabakeryordecorativebakingbusiness.106 Sculpted Cake107 Single Cake108 Tiered Cake109 Cookies,Cupcakes,PetitFours,CakeBalls110 Sugar ArtistrySweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
YOUTH DECORATED CAKES - DIVISION 21 (Y)Judging:Monday,August10atNoon
SponsoredbySweet to Eat Bakery & Cake ShopSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$502ndplaceoverall-$25giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$15giftcard
RULES1.Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthage17andunder.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Rules3-14inDecoratedCakesaboveapplyinthisdivision.CLASS111 Sculpted Cake112 Single Cake113 TieredCake
BRET & AMY DOERRING UGLIEST CAKE - DIVISION 22 (Y)Judging:Thursday,August13at2:00p.m.
SponsoredbyBret & Amy DoerringSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$2002ndplaceineachclass-$1003rdplaceineachclass-$50EachentrantwillreceivetwoticketstotheISFGiantSlideand$5inFairfoodtickets.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages7-17.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Uglyascanbe,butnotobnoxious.Entrieswillbejudgedonappearanceonly.3. Allingredientsanddecorationsaretobeedible.Pleaseusediscretioninyourselectionofgarnishments.4.Norecipeisrequired,butalldecorationingredientsmustbelistedonasheetofpaperalongwithdivision,class,exhibitornumberandageas
outlinedintheGeneralRules.Also,pleaselistanameforyourcakeontheingredientlist.5. Arealcakemustbeused.Nocakesaretobelongerthan18inches.CLASS114 UgliestCake(ages7-11)115 UgliestCake(ages12-17)
ANIMAL FACE CAKES - DIVISION 23 (Y)Judging:Thursday,August20at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyBlank Park ZooSpecial Awards1stplace-BlankParkZooBehindtheScenesTourforTwo2ndplace-BlankParkZooGiftBasket3rdplace-BlankParkZooFamilyFourPackEachentrantwillreceiveaBlankParkZoofreechild’sadmissionticket.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages6-13.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD
2. Makeasinglelayer,nineinchcake(canbefromamix).3. Decorateitasananimal’sface.Everythingusedmustbeedible.Eachentrymusthaveasheetattachedtotelltheentrant’sageanditemsusedin
decorating.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(50%)andOriginality(50%).CLASS116 My Animal Face Cake
PIPER’S HOMEMADE CANDIES - DIVISION 24 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyPiper’s Homemade CandiesSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$502ndplaceoverall-$253rdplaceoverall-$151stplaceineachclass-$25Eachentrantwillreceivea$5Piper’sHomemadeCandiesgiftcertificate.
RULES1. Presentfourpiecesonasmall,whiteplate.Anyitemusedtohelpdisplayentryispermitted.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(40%),Texture(40%)andGeneralAppearance(20%).CreativeCandieswillbejudgedonFlavor(30%),Texture
(30%),GeneralAppearance(20%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS117 Classic Candies118 CreativeCandies119 Caramels120 Fudges
BUD ELWELL’S OLD FASHIONED FUDGE - DIVISION 25 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyElwell FamilySpecial Awards1st place - $2502nd place - $1003rd place - $50
RULES1.Yourentryistobeanoldfashionedfudgemadefromscratch(boiling,softballstage,beating,etc.).2.TherearetobeNOmarshmallowsormarshmallowcrème.Theuseofnutsisoptional.3. Nowhitechocolate.4. Present six pieces on a plate.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%)andTexture(50%).CLASS121 BudElwell’sOldFashionedFudge
CANDY CHEMISTRY - DIVISION 26 (Y)Judging:Saturday,August22at11:30a.m.SponsoredbyScience Center of Iowa
Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-FourgeneraladmissionticketstoScienceCenter2ndplaceineachclass-TwogeneraladmissionticketstoScienceCenter3rd placeineachclass-OnegeneraladmissiontickettoScienceCenterEachentrantwillreceiveonegeneraladmissiontickettotheScienceCenter.
RULES1.Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages5-12.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2.Enteranoriginalcreationthatcanbeconsidered“candy”orsweets;parentalguidanceisallowed.3.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%)andCreativity(40%).CLASS122 CandyChemistry(ages5-8)123 CandyChemistry(ages9-12)
FAMOUS DAVE’S CANNED PICKLES - DIVISION 27 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August11at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyFamous Dave’s (Mueller-Yurgae Associates)Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$1002ndplaceoverall-$503rdplaceoverall-$25EachentrantwillreceiveajarofFamousDave’sPickles.
RULES1. Pickles-Foodspreparedinaseasonedvinegarmixtureorabrinesolutiontopreservethemand/orimpartflavor.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewiththecurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.Seegeneralrulessectionofthisdepartmentforadditionalrules
andinformationpertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. Entriesmustbecannedinpintjarsexceptwhereotherwisespecified.4. Theterm‘slicedhorizontally’meanscutlengthwiseintolongitudinalslicesorspears.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(25%),Appearance(20%)andFoodSafety(20%).
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODCLASS Cucumber Pickles124 Bread&Butter125 KosherDill,whole,pintorquartjar126 QuickFresh-PackDill(notfermented),whole(quartjar)orslicedhorizontallyorcircular(pintjar)127 ReducedSodiumSweet,slicedhorizontallyorcircular128 Sour,slicedhorizontallyorcircular129 Sweet,slicedhorizontallyorcircular130 Sweet,whole131 CucumberPicklesOtherThanNamed,pintorquartjarVegetable Pickles132 Asparagus133 Beets,sliced134 Beets,whole135 Carrots136 DilledGreenorYellow(Wax)Beans137 GreenTomatoes138 HotPeppers139 MildtoMediumPeppers140 MixedVegetables,withoutcucumbers141 SquashBread&Butter(zucchinioryellowsummersquash)142 Zucchini143 VegetablePicklesOtherThanNamed,nocucumbersFruit Pickles144 SpicedAppleRings(foodcoloringoptional)145 SpicedPeaches146 WatermelonRind147 FruitPicklesOtherThanNamed,pintorquartjarSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED RELISHES - DIVISION 28 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August11atNoon
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. Relishes-Choppedvegetablesand/orfruitscookedinvinegarandseasonings.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. Entriesmustbecannedinpintjars.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(25%),Appearance(20%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS148 Beet149 BellPepper150 ChiliSauce151 Chow-Chow152 Chutney153 Corn154 Dill155 End-of-the-Garden156 HotPepper157 Onion158 Piccalilli159 Pickle(sweet)160 Zucchini161 RelishOtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
BE CREATIVE WITH MRS. WAGES® - DIVISION 29 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at2:00p.m.
SponsoredbyMrs. Wages®
Special Awards1stplace-$350grocerystoregiftcardandaMrs.Wages®giftbasketplusfeaturedrecipeonMrs.Wages®websiteandsocialmedia2ndplace-$100grocerystoregiftcardandaMrs.Wages®giftbasket3rdplace-$50grocerystoregiftcardandaMrs.Wages®giftbasketEachentrantwillreceiveaMrs.Wages® coupon.
RULES1.CreateadishusingeitherpicklesortomatoesthatwerecannedwithaMrs.Wages® mix. 2. Threerequirementsforentry:preparedrecipe,jarofcanneditemusedinrecipeandproofofpurchaseofMrs.Wages® mix.3.CanneditemsmustbepreparedaccordingtotheinstructionsonMrs.Wages® packaging.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD4. Participantmustfullydisclosetherecipeandprocesstothejudges.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(80%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS162 Mrs.Wages® Recipe Contest
FLEET FARM CANNED SAVORY SAUCES, MEATS & POULTRY - DIVISION 30 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August11at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.Seegeneralrulessectionofthisdepartmentforadditionalrulesand
informationpertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.2. Entriesmustbecannedinpintorquartjars,exceptwhereotherwisespecified.3. Any salsa recipe is permitted as long as USDA guidelines are followed. 4. EntriesintheSalsaandTomato-BasedCatsupClasseswillbetasted.5. Savorysaucesaresaucesthatarenotsweet;howevertheymayincludesugarasaningredienttoenhanceflavor.6. EntriesinclasseswithproductswhicharetastedwillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(25%),Appearance(20%)andFoodSafety(20%).7. EntriesinclasseswithproductswhicharenottastedwillbejudgedonAppearance(35%),Consistency(25%),SelectionofIngredients(20%)and
FoodSafety(20%).CLASS163 Beef164 ChickenorTurkey165 Fish166 Mincemeat 167 Salsa168 SpaghettiSaucewithoutMeat169 Strips,CubesorChunksofMeat(beef,veal,porkorlamb)170 Tomato Catsup171 TomatoSauce(seasoned),pintjarSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED FRUITS - DIVISION 31 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August11at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.2. Entriesmustbecannedinpintorquartjars,exceptwhereotherwisespecified.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(60%),SelectionofProducts(20%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS172 Apples173 Applesauce174 Berries175 GrapeJuice176 Peaches177 Pears178 Pie Filling179 Pineapple180 Plums181 Rhubarb182 SpicedAppleRings(novinegar;foodcoloringoptional),pintjar183 Fruits(exceptberries)OtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED VEGETABLES - DIVISION 32 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August11at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
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2. Entriesmustbecannedinpintorquartjars,exceptwhereotherwisespecified.3. Ifyouaremixingtwoormorevegetables,processfortheonewiththemosttimerequired.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(60%),SelectionofProducts(20%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS184 Asparagus Spears185 Beets186 Carrots187 CornwithRedPeppers188 GreenBeans189 MixedVegetables190 Okra191 Sauerkraut(fermented)192 ShelledGreenPeas193 SweetPeppers(inwater),pintjar194 TomatoandVegetableJuiceBlend195 TomatoJuice196 Tomatoes(notcherryorgrape)197 VegetableSoup(nomeat)198 WhitePotatoes(cubedorwhole)199 WholeKernelCorn200 Yellow(Wax)BeansSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CLASSIC IOWA CANNED JELLIES - DIVISION 33 (A) Judging:Wednesday,August12at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcard1stplaceinGrapefruit-$20from Ileen M. Wallace, in memory of her parents Ervin E. and Elma D. Wilson Eachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritemsfromFleetFarm.
RULES1.Jelly-Asemi-solidmixturegenerallymadewithfruitjuiceandsugar.Flavoredliquidsotherthanfruitjuicemayalsobeused.Jellyisbeautifulin
color,translucentandtenderenoughtocuteasilywithaspoon,yetfirmenoughtoholditsshapewhenturnedfromthejar.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. Entriesmustbecannedinhalf-pintjars.4. Entriesmaynotcontaincommercialfruitjuices.5. Refrigeratorandfreezerjelliesmaynotbeentered.6. EntriesintheHerbandPepperClassesmayhavebitsofpepperorherbsfloating.7. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS201 Apple202 BellPepper203 BlackRaspberry204 Blackberry205 Cherry206 CombinationofThreeorMoreFruits207 CombinationofTwoFruits208 Concord Grape209 CrabApple210 Dandelion211 Elderberry212 GrapeotherthanConcord213 Grape/Plum214 Grapefruit215 HerbJelly(foodcoloringoptional)216 Mulberry217 Peach218 Pepper(foodcoloringoptional)219 Plum220 Red Currant221 RedRaspberry222 Rhubarb223 SourCherry224 Strawberry225 Strawberry-Rhubarb226 TripleCherry227 Violet228 Watermelon
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD229 WildBerriesofIowa230 WildBlackRaspberry231 Wine232 JelliesOtherThanNamed(exceptfreezerjellies)Sweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CLASSIC IOWA CANNED JAMS - DIVISION 34 (A) Judging:Wednesday,August12at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1.Jam-Athickspreadmadewithcrushedorchoppedfruitcookedwithsugar.Jamhasthesamebrillianceandcolorasjelly,butissofterintexture.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. Entriesmustbecannedinhalf-pintjars.4. Refrigeratorandfreezerjamsmaynotbeentered.5. EntriesintheSugarFreeClassmustbeprocessed(canned)followingapproved,specialrecipesandproceduresforthoseproducts.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS233 Apricot234 BlackRaspberry235 Blackberry236 Blueberry237 Cherry238 Gooseberry239 Grape240 HotPepperwithFruit241 Kiwi242 Mt.RanierCherry243 Mulberry244 Peach245 Pear246 Pear/Apple247 Pineapple248 Plum(otherthanwildorredplum)249 Red Plum250 RedRaspberry251 Rhubarb252 Rhubarb-Raspberry253 Rhubarb-Strawberry254 SourCherry255 SpicedBlueberry256 Spiced Tomato257 Strawberry258 Strawberry-Kiwi259 Sugar Free260 SweetSauces/Topping(foricecreamandotherdesserts),half-pintjar261 ThreeorMoreFruits262 TripleCherry263 TwoFruitsOtherThanNamedCombinations264 Vegetable265 WildBlackberry266 WildPlum267 JamsOtherThanNamed(exceptfreezerjams)Sweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED PRESERVES - DIVISION 35 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August11at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. Preserves-Small,wholefruitoruniformlysized,medium-largepiecesoffruitinaclear,heavy,slightly-jelledsyrup.Preservescontainplump,
tenderfruit.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. Entriesmustbecannedinhalf-pintjars.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS268 Apricot269 Cherry270 Peach271 Pineapple272 Plum273 Raspberry274 Red Tomato275 Strawberry276 YellowTomato277 PreservesOtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED FRUIT BUTTERS - DIVISION 36 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August12at11:30a.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. Butters-Pulpandsugarcookedtoaratherthickconsistency,butnotjellied.Buttersoftencontainspices.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. Entriesmustbecannedinhalf-pintjars.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS278 Apple279 Apricot280 Peach281 Pear282 Plum283 Rhubarb284 FruitButtersOtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED CONSERVES - DIVISION 37 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August12at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. Conserves-Similartojam,withthesameconsistency.Conservesgenerally,butnotalways,containtwoormorefruits,oneofwhichisusuallya
citrusfruit.Theycontainnutsand/orraisinsand/orcoconut.Intheirpurestform,conservescontainbothnutsandraisins.Theyareflavoredtoaccompanymeatandpoultry;however,theymayalsobeusedasspreadsonbreadproducts.
2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformationpertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.
3. Entriesmustbecannedinhalf-pintjars.4. Intheclasslistings,“inCombination”meansthatthedesignatedfruitiscombinedwithoneormoreotherfruitsinadditiontoacitrusfruit(ifused).5. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS285 Apple286 Peach287 PeachinCombination288 Pear289 RhubarbinCombination290 FruitOtherThanNamed291 FruitinCombinationOtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM CANNED MARMALADES - DIVISION 38 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August12at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. Marmalade-Softfruitjellycontainingsmallpiecesoffruitorpeelevenlysuspendedinthetranslucentjelly.Marmaladeoftencontainscitrusfruit.
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2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformationpertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.
3. Entriesmustbecannedinhalf-pintjars.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS292 Grapefruit293 Lemon294 Lime295 Orange296 MarmaladesOtherThanNamedSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
FLEET FARM FRESH PRESERVING FOR YOUTH - DIVISION 39 (Y)Judging:Tuesday,August11at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyFleet Farm Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$150giftcard2ndplaceoverall-$100giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacouponfor$10offa$50purchase,jaropenerandotheritems.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouth.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. EntriesmustbeincompliancewithcurrentUSDAguidelinesforsafecanning.SeeFoodGeneralRulesforadditionalrulesandinformation
pertainingtoentriesincanningdivisions.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(35%),Consistency(30%),Appearance(15%)andFoodSafety(20%).CLASS297 Fruits,cannedinpintorquartjars298 Pickles,cannedinpintjars299 SoftFruitSpreads(jams,jellies,preserves,etc.),cannedinhalfpintjars300 Vegetables,cannedinpintorquartjarsSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
NAN’S NUMMIEST COOKIES - DIVISION 40 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13atNoon
SponsoredbyNan’s NummiesSpecial Awards1st placeineachclass-$252ndplaceineachclass-$153rdplaceineachclass-$10
RULES1.Cookiesandfrostingmustbemadefromscratch.2. Tasteismostimportant.Cookieshouldbefresh,notbedry,greasyorhaveaftertaste.3. Noprofessionalentriesplease.4.EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(60%),Appearance(30%)andTexture(10%).CLASS301 ChocolateCookies302 FrostedCutOutCookies
SCENIC VALLEY PUMPKIN PATCH COOKIES - DIVISION 41 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyBoone & Scenic Valley Railroad & MuseumSpecial Awards1st place-TableforfourontheBoone&ScenicValleyRailroadWolfLunchTrain2ndplace-TableforfourontheBoone&ScenicValleyRailroadPicnicTrain3rdplace-CabooserideforfourontheBoone&ScenicValleyRailroadExcursionTrainEachentrantwillreceivetwocoachclassticketsforthetrain.
RULES1.Presentfoursmallortwolargecookiesonawhiteplate.2.Cookiescanbeplainorfrosted.3.CookiesshouldhaveaHalloweenorpumpkintheme.4.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS303 PumpkinPatchCookies
O COME ALL YE COOKIES - DIVISION 42 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyO Come All Ye Cookies Cookie ExchangeSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$50
RULES1. Createatleasttwokindsofcookiesanddisplayonaplateforacookieexchange.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andCreativity(20%).
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODCLASS304 ChristmasCookiePlate305 OtherHolidayCookiePlate
ALLSPICE UNIQUE COOKIE CONTEST - DIVISION 43 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at12:30p.m.SponsoredbyAllSpice Culinarium
Special Awards1st place - $1002ndplace-$50giftcertificate3rdplace-$25giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveanAllSpiceproduct.
RULES1. CookiemustfeatureanAllSpiceCulinariumproductorproducts.Mustshowreceiptforproofofpurchase.2. Anydirectrecipecopiesfromallspiceonline.comwillresultindisqualification.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonUniqueness(40%),Taste(30%),Texture(15%)andAppearance(15%).CLASS306 UniqueSpicedand/orOliveOilCookie
FAVORITE FROSTED SUGAR COOKIE - DIVISION 44 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at4:30p.m.
SponsoredbyTwo Chicks from the Sticks and Kitchen Collage of Des MoinesSpecial Awards1stplace-Giftbasketofkitchenwares($250value)2ndplace-Giftbasketwithkitchenwares($200value)3rdplace-Giftbasketwithkitchenwares($150value)
RULES1.Createyourfavoritefrostedsugarcookies.2. Presentatleastfiveservings.3. Entriesmustincludeastoryaboutyourrecipe,aswellastherecipe.4.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(30%)andStory(10%).CLASS307 FavoriteFrostedSugarCookie
IOWA’S BEST BISCOTTI - DIVISION 45 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August19at2:00p.m.SponsoredbyZanzibar’s Coffee Adventure
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$1001stplaceineachclass-$50andabagofwholebeanorgroundcoffee2ndplaceineachclass-$25andabagofwholebeanorgroundcoffeeEachentrantwillreceivea$10giftcertificatetoZanzibar’sCoffeeAdventure.
RULES1.ImpressuswithyourinterpretationofaproperItaliancantuccini.After27years,Zanzibar’sCoffeeAdventureisstillinsearchoftheperfectcoffee dippingbiscotti.Entrymustbemadefromscratch,nomixesallowed.2. Pleaseincludecompleterecipewithentry.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture(40%)andAppearance(10%).CLASS308 PlainBiscotti-anyflavorexceptchocolateallowed;nodrizzle,frostingortoppingofanykind;noadditionofchocolateinanyform309 ChocolateBiscotti-chocolatemustbeaningredient;nodrizzle,frostingortoppingofanykind310 Frosted/DrizzleBiscotti-anyflavorallowed;musthavedrizzle,frosting,toppingsordipped
MY BEST BROWNIES - DIVISION 46 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at4:30p.m.
SponsoredbyKephart FamilySpecial Awards1st place - $252nd place - $153rd place - $10
RULES1.Createyourbestfrostedbrownies.2. Presentfourtosixbrowniesonaplate.3.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(25%)andAppearance(25%).CLASS311 MyBestBrownies
VERA TOWNE’S CHOCOLATE FROSTED BROWNIES - DIVISION 47 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at11:30a.m.
SponsoredbyBetty RoccoSpecial Awards1st place - $2502nd place - $1253rd place - $754th place - $505th place - $50
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RULES1. Createyourbestchocolatebrownieswithchocolatefrosting.2.Presentsixbrowniesonaplate.3. Browniesandfrostingmustbemadefromscratch.Includebothrecipes.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(80%)andAppearance(20%).Sponsorawardswillbepresentedafterjudging.CLASS312 ChocolateBrownieswithChocolateFrosting
MIDWEST LIVING COOKIES - DIVISION 48 (AY)Judging:Tuesday,August18at10:00a.m.(Bar,MoldedorPressed,Ethnic)and
Wednesday,August19at10:00a.m.(Drop,Health,RefrigeratedandRolled,CakeMix,Youth)SponsoredbyMidwest Living Magazine
Special Awards1st placeoverallcookie-$2502ndplaceoverallcookie-$1503rdplaceoverallcookie-$1001stplaceineachclass-OneyearsubscriptiontoMidwest LivingMagazine($15value)
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoadultsandyouth.Youthclassesarelistedattheendofthedivision.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. Presenttwotosixcookiesonasmall(notdinnersize)whiteplate.Styrofoam,plasticorheavy-dutypaperispreferredbutnotrequired.Useyour
bestjudgementonthenumberofcookiespresented;theyshouldfitcomfortablyontheplate.3. Allcookiesmustbeunfrosted,unlessfrostingisspecificallyindicatedintheclass.Frostingmustbehomemadeandmaycoverthewholecookie.4. Allcookiesmayhavegarnish,whichmustbeedible.Alightdrizzleisagarnish.Partiallydippingcookiesisacceptableasagarnish.5. Statekindofshorteningorbutter,etc.usedinrecipe.6. DonotenteranybarsorcookiesintheOtherThanNamedClassifthereisalreadyaclassforthem.7. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(40%),Texture(40%)andGeneralAppearance(20%).8.Therewillbea1st, 2ndand3rdplacechosenfromeachclass.The1stplacewinnerswillbeintherunningfortheOverallCookieawards.CLASSBar Cookies -batterordoughbakedinapan313 AppleBars(frostedorunfrosted)314 Blondies315 Brownies,Flavored(frostedorunfrosted;suchasmint,mocha,raspberry,swirled,etc.)316 Brownies,Frosted(withorwithoutnuts)317 Brownies,Unfrosted(withorwithoutnuts)318 ButterscotchBars319 JamBars320 LemonBars321 PeanutButterBars322 PecanBars323 PumpkinBars(frostedorunfrosted)324 RiceKrispyBars325 One-LayerBarCookiesOtherThanNamed326 Two-LayerBarCookiesOtherThanNamed327 Three-LayerBarCookiesOtherThanNamed(layersorlayeringredientscanrepeat)328 Four-or-More-LayerBarCookiesOtherThanNamed(layersorlayeringredientscanrepeat)Molded Or Pressed Cookies -formedintodesiredshapebyhandorwithacookiepress,stampormold329 CoconutCookies330 Crackles/Crinkles(anyflavor)331 FilledCookies(notsandwichorthumbprint;thefillingshouldbefullyenclosedinthecookie)332 Gingersnaps333 MolassesCookies334 PeanutBlossoms335 PeanutButterCookies336 Shortbread,Flavored(suchasalmond,lemon,etc.)337 Shortbread,Plain338 Snickerdoodles339 SnowballCookies340 SugarCookies(notrolledorcut)341 Thumbprint(anyfillingpermitted)342 MoldedorPressedCookieOtherThanNamedEthnic Cookies343 Biscotti(anyflavor)344 ChineseAlmondCookies345 Italian346 Macarons(French-style)347 Scandinavian348 EthnicCookieOtherThanNamedDrop Cookies -doughdroppedfromaspoonorscoopontoabakingsheet349 ChocolateBaseCookies(chocolate-flavordough)350 ChocolateChipCookies(traditional,withorwithoutnuts)351 CoconutMacaroons
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD352 DriedFruitCookies(otherthanOatmealRaisin)353 FrostedDropCookies(anyflavor)354 M&MCookies355 MeringueDropCookies(anyflavor)356 MonsterCookies357 No-BakeCookies358 OatmealButterscotchCookies(withorwithoutnuts)359 OatmealChocolateChipCookies(withorwithoutnuts)360 OatmealRaisinCookies(withorwithoutnuts)361 OatmealCookies(otherthannamed)362 PeanutButterBaseCookies(peanutbutter-flavordough,otherthanMonster)363 PotatoChipCookies364 RangerCookies365 WhiteChocolateCookies(traditional,withorwithoutnuts)366 DropCookiesOtherThanNamedHealth Cookies367 CookiesMadewithaSugarSubstitute368 GlutenFree369 Whole-Grain(flour/smustbeatleast50%whole-grain)Refrigerated And Rolled Cookies370 Icebox(sliced)371 RolledGingerbread372 RolledSugar(frosted)373 RolledSugar(unfrosted)374 SandwichCookies375 RolledCookiesOtherThanNamedCake Mix Cookies376 Bar(frostedorunfrosted)377 DroporShaped(frostedorunfrosted)Youth Entries378 BarCookie(age12andunder)379 BarCookie(age13-17)380 DropCookie(age12andunder)381 DropCookie(age13-17)382 UnbakedCookie(age12andunder)383 UnbakedCookie(age13-17)384 CookieOtherThanNamed(age12andunder)385 CookieOtherThanNamed(age13-17)Sweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
KING ARTHUR FLOUR, KIDS & BAR COOKIES - DIVISION 49 (Y)Judging:Thursday,August20at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyKing Arthur FlourSpecial Awards1stplace-$50giftcardtokingarthurflour.com2ndplace-$25giftcardtokingarthurflour.com3rdplace-KingArthurFlourCookieCompanionCookbook
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages12-17.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Presentfourbarcookiesonaplate.3. AKingArthurFlourproofofpurchaseisrequired.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture(25%)andCreativity(25%).CLASS386 KingArthurFlourBarCookies
BEST TEMPLETON RYE DESSERT - DIVISION 50 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyTempleton Rye Spirits, LLCSpecial Awards1st place - $5002ndplace-$3003rd place - $200
RULES1.Thisdivisionisonlyopentoadultsage21andover.2.EnteradessertshowcasingTempletonRyeasamainingredient.IncludeTempletonRyeproofofpurchase.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(40%),Presentation(30%)andOverallIncorporationofTempletonRye(30%).CLASS387 TempletonRyeDessert
TAMMIE’S NO BAKE DESSERTS - DIVISION 51 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyFamily of Tammie Warner, in her memorySpecial Awards1st place - $75
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD2nd place - $503rd place - $25
RULES1.Enteranobakedessertthatisafavoriteofyours.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(25%)andEaseofPreparation(25%).CLASS388 NoBakeDessert
SWEET TO EAT - DIVISION 52 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at4:30p.m.
SponsoredbySweet to Eat Bakery & Cake ShopSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$50giftcard2nd placeoverall-$25giftcard3rdplaceoverall-$15giftcard
RULES1.SweettoEatisonthehuntfornewandinterestingproductideas!Createyourproductusinganoriginal,fromscratchrecipe.Useyourimagination
oncake,cookies/barsandpies!Yourrecipecouldbechosentobepartofourregularproductrotation.2.Cakesshouldbenolargerthan8inchesround,4inchestallandpresentedonacakeboard.Youmaydecorateyourcakeinanywayyouchoose,
fondant,fruit,frosting,sprinkles,etc.,butmustbeedible.3. Piesshouldbebakedandpresentedinaglasspiepan.4. Cookiesandbarsshouldbepresentedonaplatewithfourpieces.5.EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativity(25%),Taste(25%),Neatness(25%)andDifficulty(25%).CLASS389 Cake-decorated390 Cookie/Bar-uniqueflavor391 Pie-uniqueflavor
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY - DIVISION 53 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at2:00p.m.
SponsoredbyStreff FamilySpecial Awards1st place - $602ndplace-$303rd place - $10
RULES1.Createadessertwithacombinationofraspberryandchocolate.Anykindofchocolatemaybeused.2.EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Creativity(25%)andPresentation(25%).CLASS392 ChocolateRaspberryDessert
BEST FRUIT COBBLER, BETTIE OR BUCKLE - DIVISION 54 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at1:30p.m.SponsoredbyBret & Amy Doerring
Special Awards1st place - $5002nd place - $2503rd place - $125
RULES1. Createyourfavoritefruitcobbler,bettieorbuckle.Itcanbeanyfruitoracombinationoffruits.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Originality(20%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS393 BestFruitDessert
WORLD’S TALLEST LEPRECHAUN ST. PATRICK’S TREATS - DIVISION 55 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyJoann & Cynthia McCracken Young, in memory of Wayne McCrackenSpecial Awards1st place - $50EachentrantwillreceiveabarofIrishSpringsoapandastringofbeads.
RULES1. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andAppropriatenessforSt.Patrick’sDay(20%).CLASS394 St.Patrick’sDayDesserts
BREAD PUDDING - DIVISION 56 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyFamily of Helen Gannon, in honor of their motherwhoenteredtheIowaStateFairFoodcompetitionformorethan40yearsSpecial Awards1st place - $752nd place - $503rd place - $25
RULES1. Bakeyourbestbreadpudding.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD2. Youmayincludeasauceortoppingontheside.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(25%)andTexture(25%). CLASS395 BreadPudding
GINGERBREAD HOUSE - DIVISION 57 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at4:30p.m.SponsoredbyFamily of Sharon Higgins
Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-$100andthebook“AYearofGingerbreadHouses”byKristineSamuell2ndplaceineachclass-$503rdplaceineachclass-$25
RULES1. Allcomponentsofhouseanddecorationsmustbeedible.Becreative!2. Pre-madestructures(purchasedinkits)shouldnotbeused.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonStructuralIntegrity(35%),CreativeDesign(35%)andAttentiontoDetail(30%). CLASS396 Amateur397 Professional
EXTRAORDINARY GINGERBREAD DESSERT CHALLENGE - DIVISION 58 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyBarton TrioSpecial Awards1st place - $2002nd place - $753rd place - $25
RULES1. WhohasthebestgingerbreaddessertinthestateofIowa?Thinkyouhaveanextraordinarygingerbreaddessertrecipe,thencomeandsee
howyours‘fairs’.Everyonelikesachallengeandthisisit.Doyoustillhavegreat-grandmasoldgingerbreaddessertrecipe?Nowmightbethetimetotryitout.Ormaybeyou’reayoungbaker,whohasalotofcreativityandsomeconfidence.Maybeyou’rejustagreatcook/bakerandsomeonewholikesachallenges.Eitherway,whipupyourbesttastinggingerbreaddessertandenteritinthe“ExtraordinaryGingerbreadDessertChallenge”.Nohumblepiehere,justagreatchallengeandStateFairbraggingrights.
2. MajorRule:Thismustbeadessertandnotjustgingerbread,meaningyoumustadd,mix-in,orcombineotherdesserttypeofingredientstomakeawellroundeddessertthatlooksnice.
3. Allcontestantsmusttypeonthetopofa81/2“x11”whitesheetofpaperthefollowing:GingerbreadDessertName(atthetopinboldletters),exhibitornumberonthetopright,thentypethecompleteinstructionsonhowtomakeyourGingerbreadDessertRecipe.Mustincludeallpreparationsandbakinginstructions(stepbystepinstructions)toqualifyforprizemoney.
4. Youmustalsoanswerthesequestions,infull,onthebottomofyourrecipesheet.1)Isthisrecipeanoriginalthatyoucreated?Ifnot,pleaseexplainwhereyougotitfrom;2)WhatmakesyourdessertExtraordinaryorUnique?
5. Judgingpointswillbegivenforeachoftheseareas:1-20pointsforEaseofPreparation;1-20pointsforCreativity;1-60pointsforOverallTasteoftheGingerbreadDessert.Winnerswillbechosenbycombiningtotalpointsforthesethreeareas.
CLASS398 ExtraordinaryGingerbreadDessert
MARSHMALLOW TREAT SCULPTING - EDIBLE ART - DIVISION 59 (AY)Judging:Thursday,August20atNoon
SponsoredbyPhil DicksSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-IMAX3DTheater(Waukee)GiftCardTickets($80value)plusArtisticCookingTrophy($40value)andCookingMedallionwithribbon($20value)2ndplaceoverall-IMAX3DTheater(Waukee)GiftCardTickets($60value)plusArtisticCookingTrophy($30value)andCookingMedallionwithribbon($20value)3rdplaceoverall-IMAX3DTheater(Waukee)GiftCardTickets($60value)plusArtisticCookingTrophy($20value)andCookingMedallionwithribbon($20value)1stplaceineachclass-ArtisticCookingTrophy($30value)
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoadultsandyouth.2. Selectyourowncrispricecerealmarshmallowtreatrecipeorbuildonatraditionalrecipe,butupgradeitbycreatingascrumptiousoriginalflavor/
taste.Anythinggoes-likeapplesaltedcaramelcrispytreats,cinnamonrolls’morescrispytreats,bubblegumbirthdaycakecrispytreatsorbaconcheesecakecrispytreats.YourrecipeshouldgiveallthedetailsaboutyourMarshmallowTreatanditsflavorenhancements.
3. SculptyournewtastytreatintoanythingfoundattheIowaStateFair-justlikeontheFoodChannelcontests.Youcansculptanimals,fairfoodorbuildingswithpeople.Youcouldevencreateareplicaofablueribbonpie.Thenaddanyedibleembellishmentstoenhance-orfondant,frostingorcoverwithmarbledicing...anythinggoes.Nowhiteplates.Letyourcreativeeyeenhanceyoursculptureasyouwantitbestseen.
4. Writeaboutyourcreation!Inadditiontotherecipe,includeawrittensummaryon81/2x11standardpaper(onepagepreferredorless).TellusaboutyourenhancementoftheMarshmallowTreatsflavorandtaste.Whatledyoutocreatethis?Tellusaboutwhyyoudecidedonyour‘EdibleArt’sculptedFair-themedcreation.Tellallaboutspecialthingsyoudidtomakeitaprize-winningtastysculpture.Celebrateyourcreationandyourcreativity!Yourstorywillbejudgedonhowitbestcapturesandfullytellsaboutyoursculptedcreation.
5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste/Flavor(45%),Appearance/Originality(40%)andYourStory(15%).CLASS399 MarshmallowArt-Adult400 MarshmallowArt-Youth
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODSTRAWBERRY-RHUBARB DESSERT - DIVISION 60 (AY)
Judging:Friday,August21at3:30p.m.SponsoredbyKephart Family
Special Awards1st place - $252nd place - $153rd place - $10
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.Ifunder7,listageonrecipe.2. Dessertmaybepresentedinbakingcontainerorservedonaplate.3. Nootherberriesorfruitsshouldbeusedinrecipe.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(25%)andCreativity(25%).CLASS401 Strawberry-RhubarbDessert
IOWA ORCHARDS CREATIONS - DIVISION 61 (AY)Judging:Friday,August14at12:30p.m.
SponsoredbyIowa OrchardSpecial Awards1stplaceoveralladult-$75giftcertificate2ndplaceoveralladult-$50giftcertificate1st placeinkids’class-$25giftcertificate2ndplaceinkids’class-$10giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveacouponforahalfpeckofapplesofaspecificvariety(tobedetermined).ThesemaybepickedupuntilDecember31,2020.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoadults(ages18andover)andyouth(ages8-17).Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. Fruitpiesincludeapple,cherry,peach,etc.Dessertsincludedumplings,turnovers,cakes,etc.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(25%)andGeneralAppearance(25%).CLASS402 Dessert(adults)403 FruitPie(adults)404 Dessert(kids)
FAVORITE BOOK DESSERTS - DIVISION 62 (Y)Judging:Thursday,August20at4:30p.m.SponsoredbyOur Front Porch Books
Special Awards1stplace-$25iTunesgiftcard2ndplace-$15iTunesgiftcard3rdplace-$10iTunesgiftcardEachentrantwillreceiveanautographedcopyofIowa’s Tradition: An ABC Photo Album of the Iowa State Fair.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages7-17.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Createadessertbasedonyourfavoritebook.Itcouldbesomethingdecoratedlikeyourfavoritecharacter,bookcoverorsetting.Oritcouldbea
sweettreatthatyouthinkyourfavoritecharacterwouldenjoyeating.Becreativeandhavefun!3. Pleaseincludeashortwrittendescriptionlistingyourfavoritebookandtellwhyyoumadetheitemyoumade.4. Pleaseincludeyourrecipe.Alldecorationsmustbeedible.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Design(30%)andCreativity(30%).CLASS405 FavoriteBookDesserts
FAIR DELICIOUS - DIVISION 63 (A)Judging:Thursday,August20at10:00a.m.SponsoredbyBette Dryer Cookbooks
Special Awards1stplace-$100andacookbook2ndplace-$50andacookbook3rdplace-$25andacookbook
RULES1. Entry must include oneitemoffoodpurchasedfromanyfoodvendorduringtheFair.Proofofpurchaseisrequired(writtennotewithvendor’s nameandsignature).2.CreatearecipeusingtheFairfooditemasthemainingredient.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonBestProductUse.CLASS406 FairDelicious
IOWA STATE FAIR MYSTERY SACK - ADULT - DIVISION 64 (A)Judging:Sunday,August23at2:30p.m.SponsoredbyGoldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Special Awards 1st place - $1502nd place - $75
RULES 1. Inadditiontosubmittingentryform/feesbyJuly1,youmustemail(karenmck84@gmail.com)orcall515.292.8067toenrollwithKarenMcKilligan.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODThiscontestsizeislimitedtothefirstsixentrants.
2. Contestantsshouldbringamixingspoonandonlythreefreshordriedherbsorspices.Saltandpepperwillbeprovided.Noothercondimentswillbeallowed.
3. Attimeofjudging,entrantswilleachbegivenaMysterySackwithvariousproductsincluded.Eachsackwillcontainthesameproducts.Entrantswillbegiven30minutestoprepareacreationfromthecontents.
4. EntrantswilluseelectricskilletsprovidedbytheFoodDepartment.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%)andBestUseofProducts(50%).CLASS 407 Mystery Sack - Adult
IOWA STATE FAIR FOOD DEPARTMENT LEFTOVER COMPETITION - DIVISION 65 (AY)Judging:Saturday,August22at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyEileen Gannon, Helen Hutchison & Graham HutchisonSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$502ndplaceineachclass-$253rdplaceineachclass-$15
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoadultsandyouthages3-16.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. ManyfoodcontestantshavelotsofleftoversafterenteringIowaStateFairfoodclassesforthetwoweeksprecedingthiscompetition.Thiscontest highlightsallofthebitsandpiecesfromthoseconteststhatarestilldeliciousandneedtofindanewhome.
3. Createyourbest“newish”entryusingleftoversfromanyofyourpreviousfoodclassesin2020.Yourentrycanincludewholepartsstillintactora combinationofseparateingredientsthatcreatesanewdish.
4. Pleaseincludealistofwhichingredientsorpieceswereenteredinwhichclasses.Becreative.
5. Ifyouareplanningtoenterthiscontestwithpartsofformerentries,itisrecommendedthatyouwrapyourentrytightlyandfreezeorrefrigerateto maintainfreshness.PleasefollowthefoodsafetyrulesoftheFoodDepartment.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(25%),UseofLeftovers(15%)andCreativity(10%).CLASS408 SavoryLeftovers(ages17andup)409 SweetLeftovers(ages17andup)410 KidsLeftovers(ages3-16)
IOWA STATE FAIR MYSTERY SACK - YOUTH - DIVISION 66 (Y)Judging:Sunday,August23at1:00p.m.SponsoredbyGoldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Special Awards 1st place - $1502nd place - $75
RULES 1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthexhibitorsage11-17.2. Inadditiontosubmittingentryform/feesbyJuly1,youmustemail(karenmck84@gmail.com)orcall515.292.8067toenrollwithKarenMcKilligan.
Thiscontestsizeislimitedtothefirstsixentrants.3. Contestantsshouldbringamixingspoonandonlythreefreshordriedherbsorspices.Saltandpepperwillbeprovided.Noothercondimentswill
beallowed.4. Attimeofjudging,entrantswilleachbegivenaMysterySackwithvariousproductsincluded.Eachsackwillcontainthesameproducts.Entrants
willbegiven30minutestoprepareacreationfromthecontents.5. EntrantswilluseelectricskilletsprovidedbytheFoodDepartment.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%)andBestUseofProducts(50%).CLASS 411 MysterySack-Youth
OUR IOWA CHURCH COOKBOOK FAVORITES - DIVISION 67 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15atNoonSponsoredbyOur Iowa Magazine
‘Thisdivisionisdedicatedtoalltheoverworked,under-appreciatedchurchkitchencrewswhoprovideallofuswithsomanywonderfulpotlucks,funeraldinnersandweddingreceptions.Therecipesintheirchurchcookbooksarethebesttried-and-truerecipesaround!’
Special Awards1stplace-$400totheKitchenFundoftheIowaChurchfromwhosecookbooktherecipeistaken.2ndplace-$200totheKitchenFundoftheIowaChurchfromwhosecookbooktherecipeistaken.3rdplace-$100totheKitchenFundoftheIowaChurchfromwhosecookbooktherecipeistaken.ThewinningrecipeswillbepublishedinOur Iowa. Thepersonpreparingeachwinningentrywillreceiveacomplimentaryyear’ssubscriptiontoOurIowa.
RULES1. Preparearecipefeaturingcheese(ofanysort...creamcheese,goatcheese,shreddedcheese,etc.)fromyourfavoriteIowaChurchCookbook.2. Providethenameandaddressofthechurchfromwhosecookbooktherecipeistaken,aswellasyournameandaddress.3. Provideaphotocopyoftherecipeasitappearsinthechurchcookbook,aswellasthenameofthecookbookanddateitwaspublished.4. Includeadescriptionoftheoriginoftherecipe,thechurchcookbook,whyyouliketherecipeorhowyoucameupontherecipe.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Appearance(30%),Creativity(20%)andDescriptionofRecipeOrigin(10%).CLASS412 SayCheese!
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODTAG TEAM FOOD CHALLENGE - DIVISION 68 (AY)
Judging:Sunday,August23at2:00p.m.SponsoredbyPhil Dicks
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-IMAX3DTheater(Waukee)GiftCardTickets($80value),TeamTrophy($40value)and2Medallionswithribbons($20value)2ndplaceoverall-IMAX3DTheater(Waukee)GiftCardTickets($80value),TeamTrophy($40value)and2Medallionswithribbons($20value)3rdplaceoverall-IMAX3DTheater(Waukee)GiftCardTickets($80value),TeamTrophy($40value)and2Medallionswithribbons($20value)1stplaceineachclass-TeamTrophy($30value)
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.Twopersonsaretoworktogetherasateamtoimprovearecipeandchangeitstasteandflavor.Anyonecan
makeupateam-parents,kids,grandparents,friends.Eachentrantmusthaveanentrytagandexhibitornumber.Bothexhibitornumbersmustbelistedontherecipeandstory.
2. Selectarecipethathasahistoryinoneofyourfamiliesorisapersonalfavoritethatyouhaveenjoyed...butcouldbeimprovedinsomewayby tweakingitforthiscontest.AsaTagTeam,decidewhatchangeswillresultinanewrecipethatisawinner.
3. Alongwiththerecipe,brieflysharewhereandhowyoutweakedoraddedingredientsthatbroughtittoanewlevel.TheseshouldbethechangesyouandyourTagTeampartnerdiscussedandimplemented.Thiswillhelpthejudgesquicklyseethechangesyoumadeandwhyorhowitimproveditfromtheoriginalrecipe.
4. Workwithyourpartnertocreateapresentationthatwillcomplementandenhanceyourentry.“Weeatfirstwithyoureyes”sobecreativeinyour presentation.Wowthejudgesbeforetheytasteit.
5. IncludeastoryaboutyourTagTeamChallengeexperience.Storyshouldbenomorethanone81/2x11page.Atthetop,listtheDivision,ClassandExhibitorNumbers(nonames).Considerthefollowinginyourstory-Shareaboutyouroriginalrecipe(nottherecipeitself)andwhythisrecipewasselectedtobeimproved;Shareaboutyourteamworktogetherindecidingonchanges/improvementsyoumade.Howdiditimprovethetasteandflavor?;Finally,writeaboutwhatmakesthisnewfoodcreationawinnerattheIowaStateFair.
6. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste/Flavor(50%),YourStory&Teamwork(30%)andPresentation(20%).CLASS413 TagTeamAppetizer414 TagTeamMainDish/SideDish415 TagTeamDessert/Snack
CASEY’S JUNIOR FAVORITE CREATIONS - DIVISION 69 (Y)Judging:Thursday,August20at9:30a.m.(Classes416-426)and12:30p.m.(Classes427-437)
SponsoredbyCasey’s General StoresSpecial Awards1stplaceoverallsweepstakes-Better Homes & Gardens New Junior Cookbook fromMeredith - Better Homes & Gardens 1stplaceoverall-$100Casey’sgiftcard2ndplaceoverall-$50Casey’sgiftcard3rdplaceoverall-$25Casey’sgiftcard1stplaceineachclass-Anadditional$5inpremiumsfromtheIowa State Fair EachentrantwillreceiveaCasey’scookie.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages6-11.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Cakesshouldbeeightornineinchroundorsquareinsizeandloafsizeshouldbe9x5x3inch,orasspecifiedinrecipe.3. Forcookieclasses,presenttwotofourcookies(dependingonsize)onasmall,white plate.4. Participantribbonswillbeawardedtoeachentrant.5. EntrantsareineligibletowinSweepstakesorReserveSweepstakesiftheyhavewoneitheroftheseawardsin2018or2019.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(30%),Texture(25%),Appearance(25%)andCreativity(20%)CLASSCandy & Snacks416 Candy Coated Pretzels417 Fudge418 Peanut Clusters419 PuppyChow420 Snack MixCookies & Bars421 Cereal Cookies422 ChocolateBrownies423 ChocolateChipCookies424 Gluten Free Cookies425 M&MCookies426 Oatmeal Cookies427 PeanutButterCookies428 Snickerdoodle Cookies429 Sugar Cookies430 UnbakedCookiesorBars431 BarsOtherThanNamed432 CookiesOtherThanNamedOther433 Cake434 CreationswithCakeMixes435 Cupcakes436 QuickBreadLoaf437 AnyEntryOtherThanNamed
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODCASEY’S INTERMEDIATE FAVORITE CREATIONS - DIVISION 70 (Y)
Judging:Thursday,August20at11:00a.m.(Classes438-448)and2:30p.m.(Classes449-459)SponsoredbyCasey’s General Stores
Special Awards1stplaceoverallsweepstakes-Better Homes & Gardens New Junior Cookbook fromMeredith - Better Homes & Gardens1stplaceoverall-$100Casey’sgiftcard2ndplaceoverall-$50Casey’sgiftcard3rdplaceoverall-$25Casey’sgiftcard1stplaceineachclass-Anadditional$5inpremiumsfromtheIowa State Fair EachentrantwillreceiveaCasey’scookie.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages12-17.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Cakesshouldbeeightornineinchroundorsquareinsizeandloafsizeshouldbe9x5x3inch,orasspecifiedinrecipe.3. Forcookieclasses,presenttwotofourcookies(dependingonsize)onasmall,white plate.4. Participantribbonswillbeawardedtoeachexhibitor.5. EntrantsareineligibletowinSweepstakesorReserveSweepstakesiftheyhavewoneitheroftheseawardsin2018or2019.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(30%),Texture(25%),Appearance(25%)andCreativity(20%).CLASSSnacks438 Appetizers439 FreshSalsa440 Party MixCookies & Bars 441 ChocolateBrownies442 ChocolateChipOatmealCookies443 MolassesCookies444 MyMomorDad’sFavoriteCookie445 OatmealCookiewithDriedFruit446 PeanutButterCookies447 SandwichCookies448 Snickerdoodle Cookies449 Sugar Cookies450 UnbakedCookiesorBars451 CookiesOtherThanNamedQuick Breads 452 BananaNutBread453 PumpkinBread454 OtherQuickBreadLoafOther455 Cake456 CakeBalls457 GlutenFreeDessert458 Pie459 AnyEntryOtherThanNamed
MY GRANDPARENTS’ FAVORITE FOOD - DIVISION 71 (Y)Judging:Saturday,August22at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyWise FamilySpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$102ndplaceoverall-$51stplaceineachclass-$152ndplaceineachclass-$103rdplaceineachclass-$5Eachentrantwillreceiveafruitsnack.
RULES1.Thisdivisionisonlyopentoyouthages17andunder.Agemustbelistedonrecipe.2.Prepareafavoritefoodthatyourgrandparentswouldserveyou.Includeonrecipewhythisrecipeisyourfavorite.3.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),EaseofPreparation(20%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS460 MainDish/SideDish461 Snack/Dessert
KIDS FUN FOOD - DIVISION 72 (Y)Judging:Friday,August14at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyAnderson FamilySpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$252ndplaceoverall-$153rdplaceoverall-$10
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoentrantsages5to14.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Fixyourfavoritefoodtosharewithfamilyandfriends.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(80%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS462 Ages 5-9463 Ages10-14
IT’S A WRAP WITH AZTECA TORTILLAS - DIVISION 73 (A)Judging:Thursday,August20at4:30p.m.
SponsoredbyAzteca Foods, Inc. (Mueller-Yurgae Associates)Special Awards1st place - $50 2ndplace-$303rd place - $20 EachentrantwillreceiveacouponforAztecaTortillas.
RULES1. CreateanentryusinganAztecaTortilla.Includeaproofofpurchase.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativeUseofTortilla(50%)andTaste(50%).CLASS464 WrapitWithStyle
BARILLA PASTA & SAUCE - DIVISION 74 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyBarilla (Acosta Sales & Marketing)Special Awards1stplaceoverall-GiftbasketofBarillaProducts($100value)2ndplaceoverall-GiftbasketofBarillaProducts($75value)3rdplaceoverall-GiftbasketofBarillaProducts($50value)EachentrantwillreceiveaboxofBarillapasta.
RULES1. EntrantsaretouseeitherBarillaPasta,BarillaSaucesorbothintheentries.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Appearance(20%),BestUseofProduct(20%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS465 Entrée466 Salad
KITCHEN COLLAGE CREATIVE BUNDT® - DIVISION 75 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyKitchen Collage of Des MoinesSpecial Awards1stplace-$75KitchenCollagegiftcertificateandBundt® PanofchoicefromKitchenCollage
2nd place-$50KitchenCollagegiftcertificate3rdplace-$25KitchenCollagegiftcertificate
RULES1. Entrymaybeacakeorbread,madefromscratch.Nomixesmaybeused.2.Glazemaybeaddedasafinishingtouch.4. Entriesmustbebakedinany10CupNordicWare®Bundt® Pan exceptAnniversaryorOriginalBundt® Pan.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(30%),Creativity(20%),Doneness/Moistness(20%),Flavor(20%)andTexture(10%).CLASS467 CreativeBundt®
COOKING WITH COOKIES’ SAUCES & SEASONINGS - DIVISION 76 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyCookies Food Products, Inc.Special Awards1st place - $75 2nd place - $503rd place - $25EachentrantwillreceivebottlesofCookies’products.
RULES1. YoumustuseoneofCookies’productsinyourentry.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS468 ACookies’Creation
DAKOTA STYLE PRETZEL KRAVING CREATION - DIVISION 77 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at4:30p.m.
SponsoredbyDakota Style (Hockenberg Newburgh)Special Awards1stplace-$75grocerygiftcard2ndplace-$50grocerygiftcard3rdplace-$25grocerygiftcard
RULES1.CreatearecipeusingDakotaStylepretzels.Includeaproofofpurchase.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste.CLASS469 PretzelKravingCreation
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODMY BEST DREAMFIELD’S PASTA DISH - DIVISION 78 (A)
Judging:Friday,August21at4:00p.m.Sponsoredby8th Street Dakota Growers (Mueller-Yurgae Associates)
Special Awards1st place - $200 2nd place - $100 3rd place - $50 EachentrantwillreceiveaboxofDreamfield’sPasta.
RULES1. EnteramaindishusingDreamfield’sPasta(availableatHy-VeeandFareway).Proofofpurchaseisrequired.2. Thefirstplacewinnerin2019isineligibletoparticipatein2020.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(80%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS470 Dreamfield’sPastaDish
EXILE CULINARY COMPETITION - DIVISION 79 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at2:00p.m.SponsoredbyExile Brewing Company
Special Awards1stplace-$100Exilegiftcard2ndplace-$50Exilegiftcard3rdplace-Brewerytourcertificateforfourpeople
RULES1.Thisdivisionisonlyopentoadultsage21andover.2. CreateaporkdishusingExileRuthieGoldLager.Includeproofofpurchase.3. Porkmustbe80%ofthedish.Anycutofporkmaybeused.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),RuthieBeerPairability(20%),Presentation(15%)andCreativity(15%).CLASS471 ExilePorkDish
FARMERS BEST POPCORN CREATIONS - DIVISION 80 (AY)Judging:Saturday,August15at3:00p.m.SponsoredbyFarmers Best Popcorn
Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-$752ndplaceineachclass-$503rdplaceineachclass-$25Eachentrantwillreceivepopcorn.
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. FarmersBestPopcornmustbeusedtomaketherecipe.Includeproofofpurchase.3. ForCaramelCorn,present4to6cups.ForPopcornBalls,present2to4balls.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(25%)andCreativity(25%).CLASS472 Caramel Corn473 PopcornBalls
COOKING WITH COFFEE - DIVISION 81 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyFriedrich’s CoffeeSpecial Awards1stplace-$75giftcertificate2ndplace-$50giftcertificate3rdplace-$25giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceivea$10giftcertificate.
RULES1. Friedrich’sCoffee,EspressoBlend,mustbeused.AnexpertfromFriedrich’swilljudgetheentries.2. Afteryouhavesentinyourentryformandfees,emailGaryMeyeratgary@friedrichscoffee.com.Hewillsendyouacouponforonepoundof
coffeetobepickedupatanyoftheirretailstores(463286thSt.,Urbandale;182122ndSt.,WestDesMoines;4100University,DesMoines).IfyouareunabletoreachGary,contactKarenMcKilliganat515/291-8067orkarenmck84@gmail.com.
3. Ifyourreciperequiresflavoring,useyourownextracts.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),BestUseofCoffee(20%)andAppearance(20%).Thetasteofcoffeemustbeveryprevalent.CLASS474 CookingwithCoffee
MAKE IT WITH MAPLE - DIVISION 82 (AY)Judging:Thursday,August13at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyGreat River MapleSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$150andproductoftheclass2nd placeineachclass-$75andproductoftheclass3rdplaceineachclass-$50andproductoftheclassEachentrantwillreceivea$10couponforanonlineorder(https://greatrivermaple.com/).
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODRULES
1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2.GreatRiverMapleproductsmustbeusedintherecipe.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.GreatRiverMapleproductsmaybepurchasedfromlocal
stores,afarmersmarketorhttps://greatrivermaple.com.3. Althoughothersweetenersmaybeused,themapleflavormustbepresent.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(25%)andAppearance(25%).CLASS475 BourbonAgedMapleSyrupCreation476 Maple Cream Creation477 Maple Sugar Creation478 MapleSyrup(RichorRobust)Creation
KRAFT PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESECAKE - DIVISION 83 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFareway, Inc.Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-$100Farewaygiftcard2ndplaceineachclass-$75Farewaygiftcard3rdplaceineachclass-$50Farewaygiftcard
RULES1.CreateyourbestcheesecakeusingKraftPhiladelphiaCreamCheesepurchasedfromFareway.Proofofpurchaserequired.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(30%),Texture(30%),Creativity(20%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS479 Traditional(plain)Cheesecake480 CheesecakeVariations
MAMBA FRUIT CHEW CANDY CREATION - DIVISION 84 (AY) Judging:Saturday,August15at3:00p.m.
SponsoredbyMamba Fruit Chews (Hockenberg Newburgh)Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-$100Hy-Veegiftcard2ndplaceineachclass-$50Hy-Veegiftcard3rdplaceineachclass-$25Hy-Veegiftcard
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoadultsandyouthages10-17.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. Presentamoldedand/orsculptedcandycreationusingonlyedibleingredients.3. Mambacandymustbethemainingredientused.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.MambacanbepurchasedatyourlocalHy-Veestore.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonVisualDisplay(50%),Creativity(30%)andUniqueness(20%).CLASS481 AdultMambaCandySculpture482 YouthMambaCandySculpture
CREATIVE COOKING WITH FRESH HERBS - DIVISION 85 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyMariposa FarmsSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$501stplaceineachclass-$752ndplaceineachclass-$503rdplaceineachclass-$25EachentrantwillreceiveagiftfromMariposaFarms.
RULES1. CreateanentryusingoneormoreMariposaHerbs.2. Submitaproofofpurchaseforeachherbincludedintherecipe.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Creativity(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS483 Appetizer484 Bread485 Dessert
FAVORITE FOOD WITH MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE - DIVISION 86 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at12:30p.m.
SponsoredbyBrooke MickelsonSpecial Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $753rd place - $50
RULES1.CreateanyfooditemincludingMaytagBlueCheese.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%)andAppearance(50%).CLASS486 MaytagBlueCheeseFood
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODMRS. BONSER’S NOODLES CREATIONS - DIVISION 87 (A)
Judging:Saturday,August15at10:00a.m.SponsoredbyMrs. Bonser’s Noodles (Hockenberg Newburgh)
Special Awards1stplace-$100giftcard2ndplace-$50giftcard3rdplace-$25giftcard
RULES1.CreateanentryusingMrs.Bonser’sNoodlesasakeyingredient.Proofofpurchaserequired.2.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste.CLASS487 Mrs.Bonser’sNoodlesCreations
RANA PASTA CREATIONS - DIVISION 88 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at3:00p.m.
SponsoredbyRana Pasta (Hockenberg Newburgh)Special Awards1stplace-$300grocerygiftcard2ndplace-$200grocerygiftcard3rdplace-$100grocerygiftcardSpecialAward:MostRanaProductsUsed-$50grocerygiftcardSpecialAward:UsingRanaOrganicProducts-$50grocerygiftcardEachentrantwillreceiveacoupon.
RULES1.CreatearecipeusingRanaPasta.Includeaproofofpurchase.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste.CLASS488 Rana Pasta Creation
WERTHER’S ORIGINAL CARAMEL DESSERT CONTEST - DIVISION 89 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyWerther’s Original (Hockenberg Newburgh)Special Awards1stplace-$100Hy-VeegiftcardplustherecipewillbepostedontheWerther’sOriginalInstagram,FacebookandPinterestsocialmediapages2ndplace-$50Hy-Veegiftcard3rdplace-$25Hy-Veegiftcard
RULES1.Createadessertthatincorporatesatleastone(1)varietyofWerther’sOriginalcaramelintherecipe.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.2. Entriescanbebakeddessertsorno-bakedesserts.3. Ontherecipesheet,includetherecipename,recipeandthetypeofWerther’sOriginalcaramel(s)usedintherecipe.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(30%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS489 CaramelDessert
HOME COFFEE ROASTING - DIVISION 90 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August19at4:00p.m.SponsoredbyZanzibar’s Coffee Adventure
Iowahomecoffeeroasters,thisisyouropportunitytoshowoffyourskill!Zanzibar’sCoffeeAdventurewantstoacknowledgeallofthosefolkswhodaringlyroastcoffeeathome.
Special Awards1stplace-$100anda5#bagofgreencoffee2ndplace-$75anda5#bagofgreencoffee3rdplace-$50anda5#bagofgreencoffeeEachentrantwillreceivea$10giftcertificatetoZanzibar’sCoffeeAdventure.
RULES1. Contestopentoroastingenthusiastsusinganytypeofhomeroastingequipment(popcornpoppers,liveflame,oven,homeroasters,etc.).Not
opentocommercialorretailroasters,oremployeesofcommercialorretailroasters.2. Zanzibar’sCoffeeAdventurewillprovidethecoffeetoberoasted.Aftersubmittingyourentryformandfees,pleasecontactJaneanSchaefer
Denhart,roaster,viaemailatjanean@zanzibarscoffee.com.Shewillarrangeforyoutoreceiveonepound(16ounces/453.60grams)ofasingleorigingreencoffee.Allentrantswillreceivethesamecoffee.
3. Allentriesmustcontainonefourounce(113.4grams)roastedsampleofthecoffeeprovidedinthewholebean.4. Pleaseincludewitheachsampleaseparateindexcardindicatingthedateofroastandtheequipmentusedtoroast,aswellastheidea/profile
behindtheroast.5. Customizedcuppingformswillbeusedtoevaluateeachsample,usingaroma,acidity,balance,body,aftertasteandflavorasbenchmark
components. CLASS490 HomeCoffeeRoasting
ALLSPICE ICE CREAM CONTEST - DIVISION 91 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyAllSpice CulinariumSpecial Awards1st place - $1002ndplace-$50giftcertificate
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOOD3rdplace-$25giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveanAllSpiceproduct.
RULES1. IcecreammustfeatureanAllSpiceCulinariumproductorproducts.Mustshowreceiptasproofofpurchase.2. Anydirectcopiesofrecipesfromallspiceonline.comwillresultindisqualification.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativity(30%),Taste(30%),Mouthfeel(20%)andBalance(20%).CLASS491 OliveOiland/orSpicedIceCream
MY FAVORITE ICE CREAM TOPPING - DIVISION 92 (AY)Judging:Thursday,August20at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyGoldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, LLCSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$1002ndplaceineachclass-$503rdplaceineachclass-$25Eachentrantwillreceivea$20Goldie’sgiftcertificate.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. Createyourownfavoriteicecreamtopping.3.Wewilltrytohavevanillaicecreamavailabletousewiththetopping.4.EntrieswillbejudgedonOriginality(40%),Taste(40%)andPresentation(20%).CLASS492 Sauces/Syrups493 OtherToppings
OUR FRONT PORCH BOOKS FAVORITE IOWA FOODS - DIVISION 93 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at10:00a.m.SponsoredbyOur Front Porch Books
The Auctioneer,OurFrontPorchBooks’firstfictionrelease,isanIowa-basedromanticsuspenseandisBookOneintheHopeSeries.Special Awards1st place - $50 2nd place - $25 3rd place - $10EachentrantwillreceiveabookpublishedbyOurFrontPorchBooks.
RULES1. Makeanentry(dessert,maindish,etc.)thatyouassociatewithIowa.Itcouldbeyourgo-todishthatyoutakewhenyourneighborneedsameal,
yourfamily’sfavoritecomfortfoodoradishthatbringstomindaspecialmemoryofalovedone.2. Includewithyourrecipeawrite-upofwhythisdishmakesyouthinkofIowaandthestorybehindit.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(30%)andAppearance(20%)aswellastheeffortputintothemeaningbehindthedish.CLASS494 FavoriteIowaFood
IOWA’S BIG FOUR - DIVISION 94 (AY)Judging:Wednesday,August19at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyIowa Agriculture Literacy FoundationSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$75giftcard2ndplaceineachclass-$50giftcard3rdplaceineachclass-$25giftcard
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoadultsandyouth.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. Iowa’sfourmostsignificantagriculturalcommoditiesarecorn,soybeans,porkandeggs.Prepareadishusingatleasttwooftheseingredientsora
by-productofthesecommodities.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(25%)andPresentation(25%).CLASS495 Savory496 Sweet
USE YOUR NOODLE - DIVISION 95 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at1:00p.m.SponsoredbyDennis Hartstack Family
Special Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $603rd place - $40
RULES1. Prepareanoodleorpastamaindishusinganykindofstoreboughtorhomemadepastaornoodle.2. Yourentréemustincludeaprotein.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(70%)andPresentation(30%).CLASS497 MainDish
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODTRIBUTE TO BESSIE: CHICKEN POT PIE - DIVISION 96 (A)
Judging:Saturday,August15at2:30p.m.SponsoredbyJamie Buelt, Jana Bassett and Shelly Bassett
BessieMaynardBassettBeggsHeiligerownedtheBessie’sBusDepotinBloomfield,Iowa,alongwithahotelandrestaurant.Shewasfamousforhometowncooking.Thisyear,wecelebratehermemoryandlegacywithchickenpotpie.
Special Awards1st place - $1502nd place - $753rd place - $50
RULES1.Borrowfromafamilyrecipeormakeupyourownversionofchickenpotpie.2.Providerecipesforallcomponents,includingcrust(ifhomemade,whichispreferred),chickenpreparationandgravy/sauce.3. Ifyouareborrowingfromafamilyorlegacyrecipe,pleasementiononyourrecipesheet.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(30%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS498 ChickenPotPie
YOUR BEST MEXICAN MAIN DISH - DIVISION 97 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyCarol & Roy ShaferSpecial Awards1st place - $752nd place - $503rd place - $25
RULES1.PrepareaMexicanmaindish/casserole.2. Ifmeatisused,itcanonlybebeeforchicken.3. Presentatleastfourservings;however,entiredishmaybepresented.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(75%)andAppearance(25%).CLASS499 MexicanMainDish/Casserole
FOOD BANK OF IOWA CHOPPED - DIVISION 98 (A)Judging:Sunday,August23at1:00p.m.SponsoredbyNationwide Insurance
Special Awards1st place - $1,0002nd place - $1503rd place - $50
RULES1.Createarecipewhichincorporatesatleastoneingredientfromeachcolumnofthecasserolechartbelow.
Starches Sauce Protein Vegetable/Fruit(fresh, canned or frozen) Toppings Seasonings
Pasta(anyvarietyandsize)
CannedCreamofSomethingSoup
Pork(groundorshredded) Peaches Cereal Salt&Pepper
Rice(whiteorbrown) WhiteSauce ChickenHindquarter
Parts Pineapple Crackers Cinnamon
WhiteorSweetPotatoes (fresh,frozenor
dehydrated)Red Marinara Sauce Ground Venison GreenBeans BreadCrumbs Garlic Powder
Oats(instantorsteelcut)
Sour Cream, Milk or CottageCheese
Eggs(nomorethan12) Corn PotatoChips Italian Seasoning
StaleBread Taco Sauce or Salsa Beans(cannedordried) Peas Cheese Onion Powder
2. Costtoproducemustbe$4orlessperserving,indicatewithrecipe.3. Timetoproducemustbe60minutesorless,indicatewithrecipe.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),EaseofPreparation(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS500 HotDishEdition
SANDWICHES WE LIKE - DIVISION 99 (AY)Judging:Sunday,August16at11:30a.m.
SponsoredbyDarrellyn KnightSpecial Awards1st place - $502nd place - $253rd place - $15
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. Bringyourbestsandwich:aregionalfavoriteorfamilyfavorite.3. Sandwichmaybeservedhotorcold,butnowraps.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Presentation(40%)andOriginality(10%).
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODCLASS501 BestSandwich
MY HEALTHY SCHOOL SACK LUNCH - DIVISION 100 (Y)Judging:Saturday,August22at9:30a.m.
Sponsoredby Wise FamilySpecial Awards1stplace-$15andalunchbox/sack2ndplace-$10andalunchbox/sack3rdplace-$5andalunchbox/sackEachentrantwillreceiveafruitsnack.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopenonlytoentrantsages14andunder.Pleasespecifyageonrecipe.2. Agemustbelistedonrecipe.Recipemustbeon8½x11.3.Lunchmustbewellbalancedandasingleserving.4. Statewhyyoulikethislunch.5. Decorateyoursack.Becreative.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonWellBalancedMeal(35%),Taste(35%),SingleServing(10%),EaseofPreparation(10%)andSackDecoration(10%).CLASS502 MyHealthySackLunch
MY FAVORITE MEAT LOAF - DIVISION 101 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at1:00p.m.SponsoredbyFareway Stores, Inc.
Special Awards1stplace-$100Farewaygiftcard2ndplace-$75Farewaygiftcard3rdplace-$50Farewaygiftcard
RULES1. AllmeatusedinrecipemustcomefromFareway.AproofofpurchasefromthefreshmeatcounterofaFarewayStoreisrequired.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Texture(20%),Creativity(20%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS503 MyFavoriteMeatLoaf
ALLSPICE JERKY CONTEST - DIVISION 102 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyAllSpice CulinariumSpecial Awards1st place - $752ndplace-$50giftcertificate3rdplace-$25giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveanAllSpiceproduct.
RULES1.UseanycombinationofAllSpiceCulinariumrubs,blends,spices,oilsorvinegarstocreateauniquebeefjerky.Mustincludereceiptasproofof purchase.2. Outofconcernandsafetyofthejudges,donotusecuringsaltssuchaspraguepowderorsodiumnitrate.3. Anydirectrecipecopiesfromallspiceonline.comwillresultindisqualification.4. Recipemustincludemarinatingtimeplusdehydrationmethodandtime.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativity(40%),Taste(35%)andTexture(25%).CLASS504 BeefJerky
CINNAMON RIDGE FARMS AMAZING RIBS - DIVISION 103 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at10:30a.m.SponsoredbyCinnamon Ridge Farms
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-Porkorbeefcertificates1stplaceineachclass-$75giftcard2ndplaceineachclass-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceiveabeeforporkcoupon.
RULES1.Createanentryusinganytypeofporkorbeefribsusinganycookingmethod.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture/Tenderness(20%),Appearance(20%)andCreativity(10%).CLASS505 BeefRibsCreation506 PorkRibsCreation
ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS - DIVISION 104 (A)Judging:Saturday,August22at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFamous Dave’s BBQSpecial Awards1stplace-BBQfeastfortenandacaseofRich&SassyBBQSauce2ndplace-BBQfeastforfour3rdplace-certificatefortwomealsatFamousDaves’BBQ
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODEachentrantwillabottleofRich&SassyBBQSauce.
RULES1. PreparesmokedSt.LouisStyleribs.Nopreferenceonwoodtype.2. Presentribshalfsauced,halfnaked.Competitionboxnotnecessary,butpreferred.3. Cutribsforpresentationandservehot.4 Anysaucecanbeused-storeboughtorhomemade.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonAppearance(50%),Flavor(25%)andTexture(25%).CLASS507 SlabulousSlabs
ULRICH PELLA BOLOGNA SIDE DISH - DIVISION 105 (A)Judging:Saturday,August22at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyUlrich Meat MarketSpecial Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $503rd place - $25
RULES1. CreateasidedishtoaccompanyyourmainmealusingUlrichPellaBolognaasaningredient.2. Includeaproofofpurchasereceipt.3. Sidedishcanbehotorcold.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%)andPresentation(50%).CLASS508 PellaBolognaSideDish
BEST OF THE WURST - DIVISION 106 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyIowa Farm Bureau FederationSpecial Awards1stplaceineachclass-$502ndplaceineachclass-$253rdplaceineachclass-$15
RULES1. Entrantscanbeindividuals,lockers,etc.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTexture(60%),ExternalAppearance(20%)andInternalAppearance(20%).CLASS509 Bratwurst(cooked)510 Bratwurst(uncooked)511 Summer Sausage
PURNELL OLD FOLKS’ SAUSAGE COOK OFF - DIVISION 107 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at11:30a.m.SponsoredbyF.B. Purnell Sausage Co.
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$501stplaceineachclass-$252ndplaceineachclass-$153rdplaceineachclass-$10Eachentrantwillreceivea$5giftcard.
RULES1. EntrymustuseOldFolks’Sausage.Includeaproofofpurchase.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),BestUseofProduct(25%)andEyeAppeal(25%).CLASS512 Appetizer513 Breakfast514 Casserole
BACON, BACON, BACON - IOWA’S BEST - DIVISION 108 (A)Judging:Saturday,August22at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyPhil DicksSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-Iowa’sBestBaconTrophy($60value)andCookingMedallionwithRibbon($20value)2ndplaceoverall-Iowa’sBestBaconTrophy($50value)andCookingMedallionwithRibbon($20value)3rdplaceoverall-Iowa’sBestBaconTrophy($50value)andCookingMedallionwithRibbon($20value)1stplaceineachclass-Iowa’sBestBaconTrophy($30value)
RULES1.Whetheryouareanat-homebaconaficionadooraLeCordonBleumasterchef,thisdivisionwillprovideaculinaryplatformforyoutofinallybe
recognizedasthecreatorof“Iowa’sBestBaconEverything!”2. Prepareanoriginalcreationorupgradeafamilybaconfavoritebyusinganybacon(orcombinationsofbacons-withanytypeofsmokedflavor)
Youcanre-smokebaconwithyourfavoritewoodcombinations,brined,saucedorcureyourown!Wrapitaroundtoenhanceothermeats,crumbleit,candyit,icecreamit,cheeseitorbaconwrapped....anythinggoes.
3. Inadditiontotherecipe,attachastandard81/2x11writtenstory(onepageorless)toshareyourinspirationforyourbaconcreation.Whatledyoutocreatethis?Telluswhyyouarepassionateaboutthiscreation.Tellallaboutthespecialthingsyoudidtomakeitaprize-winningentry.Celebrateyourcreationandyourcreativity.YourstorywillalsobejudgedonhowitbestexcitesthejudgesaboutyourBacon,BaconCreation.
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODThewinningentrywillhavetheirstorysharedwiththeaudience.
4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste/Flavor(40%),Originality/Creativity(30%),Appearance/Presentation(20%)andYourStory(10%).CLASS515 Bacon,Bacon-Appetizer516 Bacon,Bacon-MainDish/SideDish517 Bacon,Bacon-Dessert/Snack
SEAFOOD PREPARED IN THE HEARTLAND - DIVISION 109 (A)Judging:Thursday,August20at11:30a.m.
SponsoredbyWaterfront Seafood Market, Inc.Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-$150giftcertificatepluswinner’srecipemaybefeaturedasaspecialattherestaurant2ndplaceineachclass-$100giftcertificate3rdplaceineachclass-$50giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveacoupongoodforonebowlsoupinrestaurantonly.
RULES1. Prepareafishorseafoodsouporappetizer.2. ProvideaproofofpurchasefromWaterfrontSeafoodMarket(WestDesMoinesorAnkeny)foryourfishorseafood.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Appearance(40%)andCreativeUseofChosenFishorSeafood(20%).CLASS518 FishorSeafoodAppetizer519 FishorSeafoodSoup
WILD GAME CONTEST - DIVISION 110 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August19at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyVillage Cooperative of West Des MoinesSpecial Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $503rd place - $25
RULES1.Createanentréemadewithwildgamemeatofyourchoice.MaybeanyfishorgamefoundinIowa.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Uniqueness(20%),Appearance(20%)andBestUseofWildResources(20%).CLASS520 WildGameEntrée
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER - DIVISION 111 (AY)Judging:Saturday,August15atNoon
SponsoredbyDarrellyn KnightSpecial Awards1st place - $402nd place - $203rd place - $10
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. Bringyourbestchickendish.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Presentation(35%)andOriginality(5%).CLASS521 BestChickenDish
HOT BEEF SUNDAE - DIVISION 112 (AY)Judging:Monday,August17at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyIowa Beef Industry Council & Cattlemen’s Beef QuartersSpecial Awards 1stplaceineachclass-$1002ndplaceineachclass-$753rdplaceineachclass-$50SpecialAward:MostCreativeHotBeefSundae-$100EachentrantwillreceiveacouponforafreeHotBeefSundaefromCattlemen’sBeefQuartersattheIowaStateFair($8value).
RULES 1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. Presentyourpreparedhotbeefsundaeusing100%realbeef.3. Anybeefcutandcombinationofingredientsmaybeused.4. Providerecipewithdirections,includeinstructionsforreheatingforjudgingpurposes.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS 522 HotBeefSundae(Adults)523 HotBeefSundae(Youth)
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODLET’S HAVE TEA - DIVISION 113 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at3:30p.m.SponsoredbyDes Moines Women’s Club
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$1502ndplaceoverall-$100EachentrantwillreceiveaDesMoinesWomen’sClubBeanSoupMix.
RULES1. Createanentrythatissuitableforatea.2. Presentatleastthreesamplesonaplate.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Appearance(30%)andCreativity(30%).CLASS524 Tea Cookie525 TeaSandwich
DOROTHY LYNCH TAILGATE COOKING CONTEST - DIVISION 114 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyDorothy Lynch (Tasty Toppings, Inc.)Special Awards1st place - $2502nd place - $1503rd place - $75EachentrantwillreceiveaDorothyLynchtrinket.
RULES1.CreateanentryusingHomeStyleorFatFreeDorothyLynchDressingtocomplimentyourfavoritetailgaterecipe.2.Includeproofofpurchase.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(70%),Creativity(15%)andPresentation(15%).CLASS526 TailgatingwithDorothyLynch
CELEBRATE OAKRIDGE: CELEBRATE DIVERSE AFRICAN CUISINE - DIVISION 115 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyOakridge Neighborhood Board of DirectorsOakridgeNeighborhoodinDesMoinescitycenteriscelebratingits50thAnniversaryofprovidinghousingandservicesthathelpfamiliesthriveand
achievesuccess.Thisdiverseneighborhoodishometonearly2,000peoplemakingitlargerthan83%ofthecitiesinIowa.Residentshailfromaroundtheglobe-manyarerefugeesfromAfricannationsincludingLiberia,Eritrea,Somalia,Sudan,theCongo,Ghana,BurundiandSouthSudan.
Special Awards1st place - $5002nd place - $2503rd place - $1254th place - $755th place - $50
RULES1. Thiscontestcelebratesdiversityincultureandfood.Submitamaindish,appetizerordessertnativetotheseAfricannations.Entryshouldbean authenticAfricanDish.Examplesinclude:Beyenatu,Pondu,CaranguejoeCoco,Samosa,JollofRice,Malawah,Moukhbazaandsomanymore. Getyourcreativejuicessimmeringforthiscontestwithresearchandexperimentation.2. Pleaselimitrecipeto12ingredients(notincludingsalt&pepper).3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Authenticity(35%)andPresentation(15%).CLASS527 AuthenticAfricanFood
BREAST CANCER THEMED FOOD FOR A FRIEND IN NEED - DIVISION 116 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at11:30a.m.
SponsoredbyBrooke Mickelson & Chrissy WestendorfSpecial Awards1st place - $2002nd place - $1003rd place - $50
RULES1.Createsomethingthatyouwouldbringtoafriendinneedduringatoughtime.Thememustbebreastcancer.2. Includerecipeandsmallstoryonyourconnectiontothedishandhowitcomfortsothersintimesofneed.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(25%),Creativity(25%),Story(25%)andTaste(25%).CLASS528 FavoriteComfortFood/Dessert
NOSTALGIC COMFORT FOOD - DIVISION 117 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyBrass Armadillo Antique MallsSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$300plus$100giftcardtotheBrassArmadillo2ndplaceoverall-$200plus$50giftcardtotheBrassArmadillo3rdplaceoverall-$100plus$25giftcardtotheBrassArmadilloEachentrantwillreceiveaBrassArmadillo$5giftcard.
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1. Createanantique,retroornostalgicdishthatoozescomfortandtasteofdaysgoneby.2. Allrecipesmustbefromscratch.Nomixeswiththeexceptionofdishesusingpasta.3. Entrantsshouldincludeaparagraphaboutwhythedishisnostalgictothem.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Originality(25%)andAppearance(25%)-platingandpresentationinadishthatspeakstoitsnostalgic
value.CLASS529 Appetizer/SideDish530 Dessert531 MainDish
OUR FAMILY RECIPE BOOK - DIVISION 118 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at4:30p.m.
RULES1. Compilearecipebookofrecipesyourfamilyoryouhaveusedthroughtheyears.Wewantcopiesoftheoriginals,notupdated.Illustrateandedit asyouwish.2. Tellalittleaboutthehistoryofthegatheringoftherecipes3. RecipebookswillbeondisplayduringtheFair.CLASS532 FamilyRecipeBook
IF RECIPES COULD TALK - DIVISION 119 (A) Judging:Friday,August14at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyJeanne AmbroseSpecial Awards 1st place - $1002nd place - $503rd place - $25
RULES 1. Old,stainedrecipecardsareoftenbest-loved.Entrymustincludeoriginaloldrecipecardoragoodcopyofit.2. Mustincludea125-word(minimum)storyaboutwhythisrecipeholdsaspecialplaceinyourheart(andtastebuds).Canbefunny,heartwarming
and/or inspiring.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(75%)andStory(25%) CLASS 533 IfRecipesCouldTalk
SUNDAY DINNER AT MOM’S (GRANDMA’S) - DIVISION 120 (AY)Judging:Sunday,August16at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyPat Berry, in memory of Maryanne FergusonMaryanne“Mom”wasagreatcookandSundaygatheringswerecenteredaroundthekitchentablewithmemoriesofthosespecialtimes.
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$1002ndplaceoverall-$503rdplaceoverall-$25OutstandingYouthExhibit-$25
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. Withyourentryincludeanadditional8½x11sheetwithyourrecipeandyour“story”aboutwhythisdishisspecialtoyou.3. YoumaypresentyourentryinthewayitwasservedatSundaydinner.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Story(35%)andAppearance/Presentation(25%).CLASS534 Dessert(adultandyouth)535 MainDish(adultandyouth)536 VegetableSideDish(adultandyouth)537 TreatorSnack(youthonly)
MACHINE SHED PIES - DIVISION 121 (A)Judging:Monday,August17at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyIowa Machine Shed RestaurantSpecial Awards1stplaceoverallcreampie-$50MachineShedgiftcard2ndplaceoverallcreampie-$25MachineShedgiftcard3rdplaceoverallcreampie-$15MachineShedgiftcard1stplaceoverallfruitpie-$50MachineShedgiftcard2ndplaceoverallfruitpie-$25MachineShedgiftcard3rdplaceoverallfruitpie-$15MachineShedgiftcardEachentrantwillreceiveanappledumplingcoupon.
RULES1. Creamandcustardpieswillberefrigerateduntilcontesttime.2. Eachpiemustbeinaseven,eightornineinchpiepan.Ifaregularpiepanisused,theentrantisresponsibleforreclaimingitonehalfhourafter
judging.Ifanygarnishesareused,theymustbeedible.Anyothersusedwilldisqualifytheentry.3. Includepiecrustrecipe.4. YoucannotenterapieinthePiesOtherThanNamedClass,ifthereisalreadyaclasslisted.Anyberryclassistoincludeonlyberries(i.e.not
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5. EntrieswillbejudgedonQualityofCrust(flavor&texture)(30%),Filling(flavor,consistency,appearance)(30%),GeneralAppearance(25%)andOriginality(15%).
CLASSCream Pies538 BerryCream539 Butterscotch540 ChocolateCream541 Coconut Cream542 Key Lime543 LemonMeringue544 Oatmeal Pecan545 PeanutButter546 Pecan(traditional,nococonutorchocolate)547 Pumpkin(onecrust)548 RhubarbCustard549 Sour Cream Raisin550 Sweet Potato Pie551 OneCrustCreamOtherThanNamedFruit Pies552 AppleCrumb553 Blueberry554 Gooseberry555 LatticeTopCherry556 Peach557 Peach-RedRaspberry558 Raspberry559 Rhubarb560 Rhubarb-Strawberry561 Strawberry(onecrust)562 TripleCherry563 TwoCrustBerry564 OneCrustFruitOtherThanNamed565 TwoCrustFruitOtherThanNamedOther Pies566 PieOtherThanNamed(anycrustcanbeused)Sweepstakes;$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
NORTH “40” PIE CONTEST- DIVISION 122 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyDianna Zaiger Sheehy, in memory of LeoSpecial Awards1st place - $2002nd place - $1253rd place - $75EachentrantwillreceiveagiftcertificateforasliceofpieatBaker’sSquare($4value).
RULES1. Createaonecrustcreampieofany kind - one or more layers.2. Useanyfattocreateyourcrust.3. Wewouldliketoseeanice,fullpie.4. Ifusingwhippedtopping,onlyrealmaybeused.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor/Consistency(50%),Crust(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS567 One Crust Cream Pie
MY FAVORITE PIE! - DIVISION 123 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at1:30p.m.SponsoredbyPies and Pastries by Lana
Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$1001stplaceineachclass-$1002ndplaceineachclass-$753rdplaceineachclass-$50
RULES1. Bakeyourfavoritepieandwriteafewsentencestotelluswhyitisyourfavorite.2. PiesandPastriesbyLanalikesfreshingredientsandgreatflavor.3. Crustmustbehomemade.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%)andPresentation(40%).CLASS568 Cream Pie569 Fruit Pie
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODOH MY! IT’S PEACH PIE! - DIVISION 124 (A)
Judging:Friday,August14at3:30p.m.SponsoredbyNeal and Dianne Rinehart
Special Awards1st place - $2002nd place - $1253rd place - $75
RULES1. Createatraditionaltwo-crustpeachpie(8,9or10inch)usingfreshingredients.2. Includeboththefillingandcrustrecipes.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Crust(30%)andAppearance(20%).Allpieswillbegiventothesponsorsafterjudging.CLASS570 PeachPie
HOMEMADE TWO CRUST RASPBERRY PIE - DIVISION 125 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyTanya Hardy and Keri CrowleySpecial Awards1stplace-$125plusahomemadeapron2ndplace-$75plushomemadehotpads3rd place - $50 plus a rolling pin
RULES1.Bakeyourbesttwocrustraspberrypie.2. Raspberriescanbered,black,goldoramixture.3. Nocannedfruit.4. Provideentirerecipe,includingthecrust.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonCrust(40%),Filling(40%),Appearance/Presentation(20%).CLASS571 HomemadeTwoCrustRaspberryPie
LEMON MERINGUE PIE - DIVISION 126 (A)Judging:Sunday,August23at11:30a.m.
SponsoredbyLaSuer Family in memory of Welthea LaSuerSpecial Awards 1st place - $1252nd place - $75 3rd place - $25
RULES 1. Createafresh,tartlemonmeringuepie.2. Allpartsmustbehomemade.3. Includerecipesforcrust,fillingandmeringue.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(50%),Texture(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS 572 Lemon Meringue Pie
EMMIE’S SOUR CREAM RAISIN PIE - DIVISION 127 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyMancia Ecker & Susan MooreSpecial Awards 1st place - $1502nd place - $75 3rd place - $50
RULES 1. Createapiewithhomemadecrust,sourcreamraisinfillingandtoppedwithmeringue.2. Allentriesshouldbepresentedinaclear,9”glasspan.3. Includerecipesforcrust,fillingandmeringue.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture(25%)andAppearance(25%).CLASS 573 SourCreamRaisinPie
THE PIE BASKET - DIVISION 128 (AY)Judging:Monday,August17at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyJoyce LarsonSpecial Awards1stplace-$20giftcardandahandmadepiebasket2ndplace-$15giftcard,PieBirdandtheIowaStateFairCookbook3rdplace-$10giftcardandtheIowaStateFairCookbook
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoentrantsofallages.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. Makeyourbesttwo-crustfruitpieand‘wow’thejudges.Fruitsonly,nonuts.Nocreampies.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Texture(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS574 MyBestPie
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODMY FAVORITE HOMEMADE SALSA - DIVISION 129 (A)
Judging:Saturday,August15at1:30p.m.SponsoredbyDavid Ridgway Famiy
Special Awards1stplace-$50andachampionshipplate2nd place - $253rd place - $10Kids’Favorite-$10
RULES1.Enteranytypeoffresh,cookedorhome-cannedsalsa.2. Providedetailedrecipeincludingcanninginstructions,ifapplicable.3. Pleasestateifyourrecipeismild,mediumorhot.4. Tortillachipswillbeprovided.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(90%)andAppearance(10%).CLASS575 Salsa - any type
KRAMER’S BEST SALSA - DIVISION 130 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at2:00p.m.
SponsoredbyMidwest FoodsSpecial Awards1stplace-$100ineachclass2ndplace-$75ineachclass3rdplace-$50ineachclassEachentrantwillreceivea24oz.jarofKramer’sSalsa.
RULES1.Bringtherecipeforyoursalsawithyourentryandindicatewhattypeofsalsawasmade.2. Indicateonyourentrythedateitwasmade.(Mustbefreshmadeforcompetitionorfreshpreserved.)3. Bringyourentryinaonepint,sealablecontainersuchasaballormasonjarwithsealablelidora“ZipLock”typecontainerwithsealablelid.4. Allentrieswillberefrigerateduntiljudgingtime.5. Forfoodsafetyreasons,allentrieswillbedisposedofaftercompetitioniscompleted.Onlytheemptyfoodcontainerwillbereturnedtothe
exhibitor.6. TheFoodDepartmentStaffmustinspectandacceptallentriesforfoodsafetyreasonsandtheirdecisionsarefinal.7. Samplesofsalsawillbetastedandjudged,thereforeforfoodsafetyreasons,allsalsamustbemadefreshonthedayofcompetitionorcanned/
preservedusinghot-watercanningmethodtobeconsideredforjudging.Sealswillbetestedbeforeacceptanceforjudging.Allsalsaentrieswillbejudgedinablindjudgingusingbothplasticspoonsandtortillachipsfortasting.
8. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(20%),Originality(20%)andAroma(10%).CLASS576 BestHomemadeSalsa577 BestFruitSalsa
MINE IS THE BEST BBQ SAUCE - DIVISION 131 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at3:00p.m.
SponsoredbyIowa BBQ SocietyJudges:MembersoftheIowaBarbequeSociety
Special Awards1st place - $75 2nd place - $503rdplace-OneyearIBSmembershipHonorableMention-CertificateEachentrantwillreceiveanapplicationformembershiptotheIBStobefilledoutandreturnedandacopyofKCBS Bull Sheet(barbequemagazine).
RULES1. Enteratleastonecupofyoursauce.2. Pleaseprovidephonenumberandemailonbackofrecipe.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(45%),Originality(30%)andAppearance(25%).CLASS578 BarbequeSauce
BEST WING SAUCE - DIVISION 132 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August19at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyJethro’s BBQSpecial Awards1stplace-$500plussaucewillbeusedasJethro’s“wingsauceofthemonth”forSeptember20202ndplace-$100giftcard3rdplace-$50giftcardEachentrantwillreceivea$10giftcard.
RULES1. Jethro’sislookingforIowa’sbesttasting,mostcreative,newwingsauce.Yoursaucemustbenamed.2. Enterenoughsauceforthreetofourjudges.Thewingswillbeprovided.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonBestTasting(75%)andMostCreative(25%).CLASS579 BestWingSauce
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODTHE BEST DIPPING SAUCE EVER - DIVISION 133 (AY)
Judging:Thursday,August20at2:30p.m.SponsoredbyGoldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, LLC
Special Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $50 3rd place - $25 Eachentrantwillreceivea$20giftcertificatetoGoldie’sIceCreamShoppe.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. Entriesshouldbehomestylesaucesthataregreatfordipping.Isyoursaucethenextranch?3. EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativity(50%),Taste(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS580 DippingSauce
GINO’S ITALIAN RED SAUCE - DIVISION 134 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at1:00p.m.
SponsoredbyMidwest FoodsSpecial Awards1stplace-$100ineachclass2ndplace-$75ineachclass3rdplace-$50ineachclassEachentrantwillreceivea24oz.jarofGino’sMarinaraSauce.
RULES1.Bringtherecipeforyoursaucewithyourentryandlabelwithwhattypeofsaucewasmade.2. Indicateonyourentrythedateitwasmade.(Mustbefreshmadeforcompetitionorfreshpreserved.)3. Onlyoneentryperparticipantperclass.4. Bringyourentryinaonepint,sealablecontainersuchasaballormasonjarwithsealablelidora“ZipLock”typecontainerwithsealablelid.5. Allentrieswillberefrigerateduntiljudgingtime.6. Forfoodsafetyreasons,allentrieswillbedisposedofaftercompetitioniscompleted.Onlytheemptyfoodcontainerwillbereturnedtothe
exhibitor.7. TheFoodDepartmentStaffmustinspectandacceptallentriesforfoodsafetyreasonsandtheirdecisionsarefinal.8. Samplesofsaucewillbetastedandjudged,thereforeforfoodsafetyreasons,allsaucesmustbemadefreshonthedayofcompetitionorcanned/
preservedusinghot-watercanningmethodtobeconsideredforjudging.Sealswillbetestedbeforeacceptanceforjudging.Allsauceentrieswillbejudgedinablindjudgingusingbothplasticspoonsandbreadfortasting.
9. RedSaucemayincludethefollowing:marinara,spaghetti,Italianredsauce.10. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Appearance(25%)andOriginality(25%).CLASS581 BestItalianRedSauce582 BestPizzaSauce
SOUPER SOUPS - DIVISION 135 (A)Judging:Saturday,August22at10:30a.m.
SponsoredbyWelcome HomeSpecial Awards1st place - $100 2nd place - $503rd place - $25Eachentrantwillreceiveaone-yearsubscriptiontoWelcome Home magazine.
RULES1. Entriescanbeahotorcoldsoup.2. Recipesmustincludenumberofservings.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andUniqueness(20%).CLASS583 SouperSoups
MOTHER PODOLAK’S CHILI CONTEST - DIVISION 136 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFriends of Gary KirkeThiscontestcelebratesGary’sfriend,EdPodolak,andhiscontributionstoIowaathletics.
Special Awards1st place - $5002nd place - $1503rd place - $75EachentrantwillreceiveafreeentreeatJalapenoPete’sontheFairgrounds.
RULES1. TheformerUniversityofIowaandKansasCityChiefsfootballplayeristhesonofa“famous”chilimakerandthiscontestseekstofindarecipeas “goodasmom’s.”2. Createachilirecipewhichmustincludegroundbeefandtraditionalchilispices.Recipesneedtobeoriginal.3. Otheringredientssuchasbeans,peppers,etc.maybeaddedatthecontestant’sdiscretion.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),Appearance(30%)andCreativity(30%).
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ALLSPICE CHILI CONTEST - DIVISION 137 (A)Judging:Friday,August14at11:30a.m.SponsoredbyAllSpice Culinarium
Special Awards1stplaceineachclass-$752ndplaceineachclass-$50giftcertificate3rdplaceineachclass-$25giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveanAllSpiceproduct.
RULES1. UseanycombinationofAllSpiceCulinariumspices,chiles,oilsorvinegarstocreateauniquechilioratraditionalredchilirecipe.AllSpicereceipt requiredasproofofpurchase.2. Anydirectrecipecopiesfromallspiceonline.comwillresultindisqualification.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonCreativity(40%),Taste(30%)andBalanceofFlavor&Heat(30%).CLASS585 Chili586 VegetarianChili
MRS. GRIMES CHILI COOK OFF - DIVISION 138 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyFaribault Foods/Mrs. GrimesSpecial Awards1st place - $1502nd place - $753rd place - $50Eachentrantwillreceiveacoupon.
RULES1.TherecipemustuseatleasttwocansofMrs.Grimesbeans.Aproofofpurchaseisrequired.2.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(30%)andOriginalityofRecipe(10%).CLASS587 Mrs.GrimesChili
BEER FLAVORED DIP OR BEER FLAVORED SALSA - DIVISION 139 (A)Judging:Sunday,August23atNoon
SponsoredbyTerrapin Ridge Farms and The Gourmet NetworkSpecial Awards1st place - $500 and 8 Terrapin Ridge Products2nd place - $250 and 6 Terrapin Ridge Products3rd place - $100 and 4 Terrapin Ridge Products
RULES1. Thisdivisionisonlyopentoadultsage21andover.2. Createthebestdiporsalsausingbeerasaningredient.3. Freshordriedingredientscanbeused.4. Entrymustbefreshlymade(notcanned)andmaybeservedhotorcold.5. Costpercupshouldbelessthan$5(submitapproximatecostonrecipe).6. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(75%)andOriginality(25%).CLASS588 BeerFlavoredDiporSalsa
INNOVATIVE CHOCOLATE - DIVISION 140 (A)Judging:Wednesday,August19at12:30p.m.
SponsoredbyEarth Made CleanSpecial Awards1stplace-$75giftcard2ndplace-$50giftcard3rdplace-$25giftcard
RULES1. Yourentrymustincorporatechocolateorcocoainrecipe.Anythinggoes-salads,maindish,dessert,souporappetizer.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonMostInnovative(50%),Appearance(25%)andTaste(25%).CLASS589 InnovativeChocolate
DUTCH OVEN COOKING - DIVISION 141 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at4:30p.m.
SponsoredbyWise FamilySpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-Dutchovenaccessories($60value)2ndplaceoverall-Dutchovenaccessories($20value)1stplaceeachclass-$152ndplaceeachclass-$103rdplaceeachclass-$5
RULES1. Entry mustbecookedinaDutchovenandonagrilloropenfire.Entriesdo nothavetobepresentedintheDutchoven.
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2. Recipe must include numberofcoals,typeofDutchovenandfirecookinginstructions.3.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),EaseofPreparation(20%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS590 MainDish/SideDish591 Snack/Dessert
EGG-CEPTIONAL EGGS COOKING CONTEST - DIVISION 142 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at1:30p.m.
SponsoredbyIowa Egg CouncilSpecial Awards1stplaceoverall-$3002ndplaceoverall-$2003rdplaceoverall-$100
RULES1. Recipesmustbeoriginal,containatleastfourwholeeggs(noneofthemmayberaw)andcontain12ingredientsorless.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonFlavor(40%),Appearance/Presentation(30%),Texture(20%)andEaseofPreparation(10%).CLASS592 Desserts593 DeviledEggs594 Quiches,Stratas&Casseroles595 Sandwiches,Salads&Sides
TASTE OF HONEY CHALLENGE - DIVISION 143 (AY)Judging:Saturday,August15at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyGolden Ridge Honey Farm, Inc.Special Awards1stplaceoverall-$1501stplaceineachadultclass-$752ndplaceineachadultclass-$503rdplaceineachadultclass-$251stplaceinyouthclass-$502ndplaceinyouthclass-$353rdplaceinyouthclass-$25Eachentrantwillreceivea12ouncehoneybear.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoadultsandyouth.Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. CreateanentryusingGoldenRidgeHoney.GoldenRidgeHoneycanbepurchasedatFarewayStores.Includeproofofpurchase.3. Honeyistobetheonlysweetenerused.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(40%),BestUseofProduct(40%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS596 Breads-biscotti,muffins,scones,yeastbreads,quickbreads(adult)597 Desserts(adult)598 HoneyChallenge-dressings,appetizers,snacks(adult)599 YouthEntries(17andunder)
FOODS MADE WITH HONEY - DIVISION 144 (AY)Judging:Friday,August21at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyIowa Honey Producer’s AssociationSpecial AwardsQueenBee’sChoice(1stplaceoveralladult)-$50giftcertificatePrincessBee’sChoice(1stplaceoverallyouth)-$25giftcertificate1stplaceoverallineachadultsubdivision-$10giftcertificate1stplaceineachyouthclass-$10giftcertificateEachentrantwillreceiveagiftcertificate.
RULES1. Thisdivisionisopentoadults(ages18andover)andyouth(agesunder18).Youthmustspecifyageonrecipe.2. 1/3-1/2cupsugarmaybereplacedbyhoney.(3/4cupplus1tablespoonhoneyequals1cupsugar)3. Sizesaretobeasspecifiedinrecipe.4. Breadscanbebakedin8x4inchor9x5inchpansorasrecipesuggests.Allbreadsaretobepresentedonawhiteplateorwhitepapercovered
cardboard.5. Honeyistobetheonlysweetenerusedandamountwillbegivenpriorityinjudging.6. EntrieswillbejudgedonUseofHoney(40%),Appearance(20%),Texture(20%)andTaste(20%).CLASS Bread And Rolls600 HoneyDinnerRolls601 HoneyWheatBread602 HoneyOatmealBreadQuick Breads603 HoneyQuickBread604 HoneyBiscuits(4)605 HoneyCornBread606 HoneyMuffins(fouronawhiteplate)607 HoneyScones
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Honey Creations608 HoneyButter609 HoneyChocolateChipCookies610 HoneyCookies611 HoneyDessertOtherThanNamed612 HoneyDips613 HoneyGranola614 HoneyBarsYouth Entries615 BreadsandRolls616 QuickBreads617 HoneyCreationsSweepstakes,$10andRosette;ReserveSweepstakes,$5andRosette
COACH’S FAVORITE RHUBARB CRISP - DIVISION 145 (A)Judging:Thursday,August13at3:00p.m.
SponsoredbyFriends of Gary KirkeThiscontesthonorsGaryKirke’sfavoritesummertimedessert,rhubarbcrisp.GaryownsJalapenoPete’sandhasbeenalifelongFairgoerand
supporter.ApieceofeachofthetopthreecrispswillbegiventoGary.Special Awards1st place - $1252nd place - $753rd place - $50Eachentrantwillreceivea$5giftcertificatetoJalapeñoPete’sontheFairgrounds.
RULES1. Createarhubarbcrispusingfreshorfrozenrhubarb.2. Rhubarbmaybeblendedwithotherfruits,butrhubarbmustbetheprevailingandcelebratedtasteandingredient.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andCreativity(20%).CLASS618 BestRhubarbCrisp
SHIRATAKI - DIVISION 146 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16atNoonSponsoredbyExuberant Health
Special Awards 1st place - $502ndplace-$353rd place - $15
RULES 1. Createanentryusingashiratakinoodleproduct.Includeproofofpurchase.2. Recipemustbelowinfatandtotalcalories.3. Includesourceofrecipeifapublishedrecipeisused.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(75%)andAppearance(25%).CLASS 619 Shirataki
GETTING LEAN ON KETO - DIVISION 147 (A)Judging:Friday,August14atNoon
SponsoredbyPampered Chef (Holly Houg, consultant for 20 years)Special Awards 1stplace-$100inPamperedChefproducts2ndplace-$75inPamperedChefproducts3rdplace-$50inPamperedChefproductsHonorableMention-$25inPamperedChefproductsEachentrantwillreceiveafreefood-relatedproduct.
RULES 1. Createasavoryappetizer,sidedishormaindishthatadherestotheketogenicdiet(nograins,nosugar,lowcarb,nodairy-sponsorisceliacand
lactoseintolerant).2. Includenumberofgramsofprotein,fatandcarbsperserving.3. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Presentation(20%),AdherencetoRules(20%)andOriginality(10%).CLASS 620 SavoryAppetizer,SideDishorMainDish
9x13 VERSATILITY - DIVISION 148 (AY)Judging:Sunday,August16at12:30p.m.
SponsoredbyDarrellyn KnightSpecial Awards1st place - $502nd place - $253rd place - $10
RULES1.Thisdivisionisopentoallages.2. Bringanydishthatcanbemadeina9x13pan.Itcanbeamaindish,sidedish,bread,rollsordessert.3. Youmaybringyourentryinawhole9x13panorfourservingsonaplate.
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4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Presentation(40%)andOriginality(10%).CLASS621 9x13Versatility
SOMETHING HOT - DIVISION 149 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at10:00a.m.
SponsoredbyJalapeno GuysSpecial Awards1st place - $502ndplace-$303rd place - $20
RULES1. Createanentryusingjalapenopeppers.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andOriginality(20%).CLASS622 SomethingHot
SPUD STUDS - DIVISION 150 (A)Judging:Friday,August21at2:30p.m.
SponsoredbyIdahoan Foods (Mueller-Yurgae Associates)Special Awards1st place - $1002nd place - $503rd place - $25EachentrantwillreceiveapouchofIdahoanPotatoes.
RULES1. CreateanentryusingIdahoanInstantMashedPotatoes.Proofofpurchaseisrequired.2. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(70%)andCreativity(30%).CLASS623 BestinMashed
DEI FRATELLI TOMATO CREATIONS - DIVISION 151 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyDei Fratelli - Hirzel Canning (Hockenberg Newburgh)Special Awards1stplace-$100grocerystoregiftcard2ndplace-$50grocerystoregiftcard3rdplace-$25grocerystoregiftcard
RULES1.CreateanentryusingDeiFratelliTomatoes.Includeaproofofpurchase.2.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste.CLASS624 DeiFratelliTomatoCreation
BUTTER KERNEL VEGETABLE CREATION - DIVISION 152 (A)Judging:Tuesday,August18at3:30p.m.
SponsoredbyFaribault Foods/Butter KernelSpecial Awards1st place - $1502nd place - $753rd place - $50Eachentrantwillreceiveacoupon.
RULES1.TherecipemustuseatleastonecanofButterKernelvegetables.Aproofofpurchaseisrequired.2.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(60%),Appearance(20%)andOriginalityofRecipe(20%).CLASS625 VegetableCreation
FRESH VEGETABLE CREATIONS - DIVISION 153 (A)Judging:Saturday,August22atNoonSponsoredbyLauterbach Buick GMC
Special Awards1st place - $752nd place - $25
RULES1.Createadishmadeusinganyfreshvegetable(s).Becreative!2.EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(40%)andAppearance(10%).CLASS626 FreshVegetableCreation
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IOWA STATE FAIR * AUGUST 13-23, 2020 * FOODLEAN N GREEN - DIVISION 154 (A)Judging:Sunday,August16at11:00a.m.
SponsoredbyExuberant HealthSpecial Awards 1st place - $502ndplace-$353rd place - $15
RULES 1. Recipemustincludevegetables.2. Recipemaynotinclude:potatoes,sweetpotatoes,pasta,rice,corn,carrotsorsugar.3. Entrymustbelowinfatorcalories.4. Includesourceofrecipeifapublishedrecipeisused.5. EntrieswillbejudgedonNutrition(45%),Taste(25%)andCreativity(15%).CLASS 627 Lean N Green
SUPER SPECIAL VEGGIE CREATIONS - DIVISION 155 (AY)Judging:Wednesday,August19at4:00p.m.
SponsoredbyLook, Cook and EatSpecial Awards1stplace-$500giftcardplusa$500checktotheorganizationofthewinner’schoice2ndplace-$200giftcard3rdplace-$100giftcardEachentrantwillreceivea6monthmembershiptoLook, Cook and Eat(emailaddressisrequired).
RULES1. Allcontestantsmustbe16yearsofageorolderandhaveadisability,eitherphysical,intellectualorboth.Contestantsmayhaveassistanceinany aspectofthecontestprocessbutshouldcooktheircreationasindependentlyaspossible.2. ThebestcreationwillwinBIG:$500giftcardforthewinningcookand$500fortheorganizationofthewinner’schoicethatservesthedisabled communityinIowa(school,serviceprovider,specialneedsministryprogram,etc.).3. Toregister,call515-779-4785oremailstatefair@lookcookandeat.com.Look,CookandEatwillhelpyousignupandevenpayyourentryfee!To beguaranteedentry,youmustregisterwithLook,CookandEatbyMonday,June29.Entrieswillbelimitedtothefirstonehundredwhoregister.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonTaste(50%),Creativity(30%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS628 Super Special Veggie Creations
BISCUIT TIME WITH CARLA HALL - DIVISION 156 (A)Judging:Saturday,August15at9:30a.m.
SponsoredbyGreater Des Moines LDEI (Les Dames d’Escoffier International)Special Awards1stplace-$125plusasignedcopyofCarlaHall’sSoul Foodcookbook2nd place - $75plusasignedcopyofCarlaHall’sSoul Foodcookbook3rd place - $50plusasignedcopyofCarlaHall’sSoul Foodcookbook
RULES1. Createadeliciousoriginaldish(sweetorsavory)containinghomemadebuttermilkbiscuits.2. Includefourbiscuits,uncutandunadorned,onan8inchwhiteplate;andfourportionsofadishutilizingbiscuits,servedfamilystyleinacast-iron skilletorabakingdishnogreaterthan10inchesindiameter.3. Includerecipesforthebiscuitsandthecompletedish.4. EntrieswillbejudgedonOriginality(30%),Taste(30%),Texture(20%)andAppearance(20%).CLASS629 BestButtermilkBiscuitDish