Deadline for Webster County Fair BBQ Cook-Off Contest Extended

Deadline for Webster County Fair BBQ Cook-Off Contest Extended

     The “Webster County Agricultural Association BBQ Cook-Off” is in its second year. This event will be used to help kick off the 2015 Webster County Fair on Sunday, July 19! The deadline for entry into this contest has been extended to July 17 and must be hand delivered to either Vicky Alber in Blue Hill, NE at 402-469-1847 or the Webster County UNL Extension Office in Red Cloud. Entry forms for the cook-off may be obtained by contacting the Webster Co. Extension Office @ 402-746-3417 or also may download the entry forms and flyer on the internet at http://webstercountyfair.org/bbq-cook-off/ 
     There will be an entry fee for each individual or team which includes either: 1) Space with NO electricity (quiet generators only)  OR  2) Space WITH electricity provided for a higher entry fee.  Each entry fee paid will receive one assigned cooking space and one pork butt, which will be provided by the Webster County Agricultural Association. Only the pork provided will be allowed for the contest. All spaces are first come first served. Each cook-off team is responsible for providing side dishes of their choice to be served to the public. A food source sheet must be turned in at check-in. Only food purchased from a store will be allowed.
     The contest will begin at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18th with registration, explanation and distribution of the pork butt at which time preparation and cooking may begin. The finished products will be judged at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th. The Webster Co. Ag Association will be offering prizes for the Pork BBQ Cook-off Contest. The prizes will be determined by the number of entries and sponsors secured, but the winner will receive a new Cub Cadet Self Propelled Push Lawn Mower and will receive their name on a plaque to be displayed on the wall in the 4H/FFA Exhibit Hall. Cash awards will be distributed in accordance to jackpot type rules.
     The public is invited to participate in the entire day’s activities, including watching and even interacting with the chefs as they prepare their BBQ entry not to mention soaking in the aroma of cooked pork, BBQ and spices. There is a lot more going on that day including: a cooperative venture between all the different denominations of Churches in and around Webster County to hold an All-Faith Church Service starting at 10:30 a.m.; followed at 11:30 a.m. by a Community Potluck (Carry-in) Dinner that is open to anyone who brings food and their own table service (drinks will be provided); At 12:30 there is a Gospel Concert in the open-air auditorium featuring quartets with uplifting music;  then at 3:00 p.m. the 4-Hers will in involved with their Annual 4-H Ice Cream Roll. This is a fun and educational competitive event and there is a good possibility you might get a sample of ice cream of many different flavors. If nothing else you can watch and encourage the 4-H youth as they use a unique method in making their popular dessert delights.  
     The judging of the BBQ entries will start 6:00 p.m. that same early evening. Everyone is welcome to cheer on their team, or favorite “Chef”, as the judges determines which team has the tastiest BBQ entry.  The best part is that there will be a BBQ picnic after the judging featuring the meat that was cooked and judged for the Pork BBQ Cook-Off Contest - plus the side dishes. Tickets will be sold for the public to purchase a meal for the picnic! Come and enjoy the activities that the whole day will bring! Join in this fun event to kick off the 2015 Webster County Fair with friends, food, fellowship and fun!