Recipe Contests

Fair Recipe Contest Rules:

• Open to any individual who is not a professional baker, chef, etc.; one entry per person.
• Participant does not have to reside in the county where the fair is held.
• Entrant must prepare type of recipe that is advertised for the current calendar year.
• Recipe must list ingredients in order of use; preparation instructions; pan size (and type); and cooking time and temperatures must be included.
• Written recipe must be printed and must be submitted with prepared entry. Include the contestant’s name, address, phone number and email address, along with the name of the item.

NOTES:

• In the Adult competition — Contestants under the age of 18, if entering the adult contest, will be judged as adults.
• In the Intermediate and Senior Youth — age as of the day of the contest determines the placing.
• If there are not enough contestants for both divisions, you will all be placed into one category.
• Safe Food Handling Rules are to always be followed.
• Hot foods must be kept hot and Cold foods must be kept cold. (Example: Cold foods brought in coolers with ice, etc.)
• Judging will be based on: Flavor, Creativity, Texture, Appearance, and Appropriateness of Ingredients for recipe requirements filled. We encourage anyone and everyone to participate in this yearly contest.
• Each year, we continue to grow our recipe contest.
• The more participation, the more we’ll grow, so bring in your favorite recipe for a chance to be the Blue-Ribbon Winner at the fair in the Recipe Contest.
• Winners will be announced after all Judging is completed and prizes will be given. A “Signed” Release form is required for both Adults and Youth participation.