State Fair Highlights

Pillsbury^® sponsors pie baking contests at regional state fairs throughout the country. Meet some winners and see their winning recipes.

Past Contest Winners:

Marianne Carlson

Sparkling Cherry Pie

Marianne Carlson , Sparkling Cherry Pie

Registered Nurse

Jefferson, IA

Iowa State Fair

Marianne’s passion is baking and she day-dreams of having her own bake shop. She entered two times in previous years and won for the first time this year with her Sparkling Cherry Pie. Marianne often spends time baking with one of her six grandchildren. She also enjoys walking, reading and performing in her local community theater.