DES MOINES, IA (08/07/2012)(readMedia)-- Fifty-seven concrete ice cream cones painted by Iowans pay tribute to the Iowa State Fair's Fairlicious foods. The 3 ½ foot tall statues will be on display throughout the grounds during the 2012 Fair. "Nothing Compares" to the celebration and activities at the Fair, August 9-19.
Individuals, clubs and companies had the opportunity to showcase their creative talents, in professional or novice categories, and decorate a concrete ice cream cone in any way they chose. Entries were judged on the basis of creativity and use of additional materials.
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The first place winners received a $150 cash prize and a Fair admission package valued at $160. Second place winners received a $100 cash prize and a Fair admission package valued at $120. Third place winners received $50 and a Fair admission package valued at $85. Winners will be recognized in an awards presentation Sunday, August 19.
Complete Results Below:
Novice
1) Hey Diddle Diddle - Emma Wetzel, Chuck and Rachel Ginder, Altoona
2) Fire and Ice Cream Cone: A Tribute to Benton County Fire Departments - Angie Wittmer, Vinton
3) #1 in Yum - Kathryn Light, Waterloo
Honorable Mention) Kids Cancer Squad Cure Cone - Janie Ostrem, Sweet Treats of Jewell, Jewell
Honorable Mention) Honey Cone - Dave Tull and Tricia Knipper, Donnellson; Tim Knipper, Moline, Ill.; Terri Knipper, Solon
Honorable Mention) Cone on the Cob - Augusta, Brandt, and Clara Scott, Ames
Honorable Mention) Gettin' Piggy Wit It - Agri-Access Team, Johnston
Honorable Mention-Above and Beyond) Kooky the Ice Cream Clown - Sylvia Faine, Lara Newsom, Beatrice Faine, Urbandale
Professional
1) Indulge - Kelly Elliott, Nevada
2) Holsteins in the Meadow - Missy Sharer, Messy Missy's; Matt Pisney, Center Street Dairy Queen, Marshalltown
3) Blingalicious - Candi Ladmig and Alexa Groff, The Vinyl Studio, Ankeny
Honorable Mention-Most Unique: Buford Beaver Butter Brickle - Ryan Harder, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake
Honorable Mention: Eat Your Veggies - Connie Boesen, Applishus/Salad Bowl, Des Moines
Honorable Mention: Veggie Table: Celebrating Over 30 Years at the Iowa State Fair - Ed Brafford, Ruth McCoy, Veggie-Table, West Des Moines
To be entered in the professional division, 25 percent or more of the entrant's income must come from graphic design or artistry related work.
"Nothing Compares" to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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