Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic

Schedule

Mon Aug 17 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Iowa State Fair | Des Moines, IA

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Join us to learn how to make a delicious shrimp and grits dish with Iowa ingredients then stick around to sample it yourself!
Presented by Choose Iowa featuring Andrea Love, Chef and owner of Dinner Delights, Midland Co. and Early Morning Harvest.
These presentations are included with Iowa State Fair admission. During the Iowa State Fair, you can join Choose Iowa in The Kitchen at 1 p.m. every day for a presentation featuring Iowa producers and chefs sharing on a variety of topics. The Kitchen can be found between the DNR Building and the Barksdale’s Cookie Stand on Grand Avenue.
Choose Iowa, a program of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made food, beverages and ag products. Learn more about Choose Iowa at www.ChooseIowa.com.
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Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, United States

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