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Carnival Swing Ride

BBQ Cook Off

Do you have the skills to grill against the best?! If so join us for our BBQ Cook Off! You supply the meat and cook against Humboldt's finest, winner gets bragging rights and a cash prize!

Details

Register in person on the day of the event starting at 7:00 AM (on Sunday, July 28, 2024) on North side of the Polka Hall. Cooking will begin promptly at 9:00 AM

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Rules

  • Registration starts at 7AM on North side of Polka Hall

  • Cooking can begin at 9AM (you supply your own meat for each category)

  • Chicken turn in is at 2PM (you can turn in boxes 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after 2PM - you will be docked if you're late)

  • Rib turn in is at 3PM (you can turn in boxes 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after 3PM - you will be docked if you're late)

  • Meat is judges on TASTE, TENDERNESS, and APPEARANCE. Garnishes are optional and limited to lettuce, curly parsley, flat leaf parsley, or cilantro. There needs to be 6 identifiable pieces of meat in each box.

  • All meat will be inspected w hen you stop at registration - all chicken and ribs must be untouched prior to check in. Teams will be given "turn in boxes" at that time also.

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NEW Category: BEST BAKED BEANS

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Try your luck with your best baked beans! We will give out sample cups to spectators to come around and sample your smoker beans. You don't have to make these the day of the event, you can make them ahead of time and prepare at home if you'd like. Please try to make at least a gallon of beans.

 

ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL

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Humboldt

County Fair

P.O. Box 391
311 6th Avenue North

Humboldt, IA 50548

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Phone number: 515-332-5154

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