# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/shrimp-and-grits-an-iowa-twist-on-a-southern-classic/200030473360042
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Iowa State Fair
- **lat**: 41.595288501435
- **long**: -93.55357763397
- **full address**: Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic being held?
  - **A:** Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic takes place on Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic?
  - **A:** Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic is organized by Choose Iowa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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