Food: Scenic Valley Pumpkin Patch Cookies

Top Pumpkin Cookies Win State Fair Honors

Entrants in the Scenic Valley Pumpkin Patch competition judged Friday, August 9, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair, were challenged to create winning Halloween or pumpkin-themed cookies.

Phyllis Olson of Newton won first place.

Olivia Smith of Winterset earned second place and Brenda Klyn of Pella claimed third place.

Entries were judged on taste, texture and appearance.

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There were 140 divisions, 726 classes and over 6,400 entries at this year’s Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center.