This event has been cancelled due to not enough entries!
Come to the fair to try some of the best meat!
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Judging at 1:00 pm
We are excited about bringing this opportunity back to the Sioux County Fair! If you are looking to come and try some great food, tasting and judging will start at 1:00pm. To enter the tent the cost will be $10 per adult, $5 kids under 18, 2 year olds and under are free.
If you are interested in competing in the event click on the buttons below for more information. There is a $20 entry fee. Fee will be returned the day of the contest. If you do not particiate your entry fee becomes a donation. Each team is in charge of their own booth, table will be provided for final judging display. Provide 1 oz. samples for approx. 250 people. We will have a panel of judges to determine the winners. Set up can be at anytime. Please submit your entry by June 30 to reserve your spot!
Farm Bureau’s cookout contest is open to any Iowa resident age 13 years or older.
Contestants can compete in one of the following five categories: beef, pork, lamb, poultry, or turkey.
A Cookout Champion will be named and awards will be given to winners in each cooking category. $100 for the winner of each category and $250 for the Grand prize winner. The Grand Prize winner gets $350 ($100 + $250). The Cookout Grand Champion, will have the chance to compete in the state finals at the Iowa State Fair.
The county contest will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 1:00p.m. on the Sioux County Ag Expo grounds. Contestants can begin cooking at any time, but all food must be cooked on the grounds to qualify. Judging will be held at 1pm.
Mail your entry fee to Sioux County Youth Fair. Attention: FB Cookout Contest, PO Box 183 Sioux Center, IA 51250