Minnesota State Fair Establishes Marjorie Johnson Honey Bee Award for Sweet Rolls
The Minnesota State Fair is introducing the "Marjorie Johnson Honey Bee Award" to honor the late, award-winning baker Marjorie Johnson, who passed away at 106. The award will recognize the best sweet rolls at the fair, a specialty of Johnson's.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 28, 2026 —
The Minnesota State Fair has announced the creation of the new Marjorie Johnson Honey Bee Award, which will celebrate the best sweet rolls offered at the annual event. The award is named in honor of Marjorie Johnson, a celebrated baker who passed away at the age of 106.
Johnson was known for her exceptional baking skills and was a recipient of numerous awards at the fair throughout her lifetime. Her specialty, sweet rolls, will now be the focus of this new recognition.
The establishment of the Marjorie Johnson Honey Bee Award serves as a tribute to her legacy and contributions to the culinary traditions of the Minnesota State Fair. Further details regarding the criteria for the award and the judging process are expected to be released closer to the fair’s opening.
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