FRESH HANDMADE SALSA CONTEST
Salsa is the Latin word for "sauce.” It is commonly used as a dip for tortilla chips or served with entrées to add vital flavors & nutrition. Enhance your family recipe or develop a “Blue Ribbon” salsa recipe using locally grown ingredients from Central Washington farms and gardens.
CASH AWARDS in each category! 1st Place $50 ~ 2nd Place $35 ~ 3rd Place $20
Encourage a family member or friend to enter the contest for extra fun in the competition. We look forward to enjoying your culinary creations!
When: Sunday, September 22, 2024. Winners will be announced at 3:00 PM.
Where: Central Washington State Fair (CWSF), Modern Living Building (MLB)
How: Review Contest Rules. Complete entry form(s) online and submit with $10 fee per entry by noon on Friday 9/20. Show your confirmation at the State Fair Park Will-Call window to pick up one free admission ticket (per $10 entry fee paid). Deliver one pint (16 oz) of salsa per entry to MLB by 1:00 PM on Sunday 9/22.
CONTEST RULES
1) Adults 18 years of age and older may enter. Children may participate when the exhibitor is a teacher, parent or legal guardian.
2) Adults may enter one (1) entry in each category. Entry in multiple categories is allowed. Submit one form and one fee per entry. Entry forms must be received by 12:00 PM on September 20, 2024. Visit https://www.statefairpark.org/p/the-fair/participate/exhibitor-guidebook--entries/handy-work-hobbies--home for instructions.
3) CATEGORIES
A) Hot Salsa
B) Mild Salsa
NEW!! → C) Professional (prepared in a commercial kitchen for food service, wholesale or retail)
4) Each recipe and product should include at least one locally grown ingredient and must be prepared fresh by the exhibitor prior to submission. Due to space limitations, preparation on site is not available.
5) Each entry should consist of one (1) Pint (16 oz) for judging. Entries should be submitted in a pint-size container with a lid. Container and its contents will not be returned to the exhibitor.
6) Deliver product & recipe to the Farm to Fork Stage in Modern Living Building between 12:00-1:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
7) All entries must include the recipe typed or legibly printed in black ink. Recipes may be published via the State Fair Park website at www.fairfun.com, print or social media, newspaper, or cookbook. You may include one “secret ingredient” (such as an heirloom variety or spice blend) for publication. However, due to dietary restrictions, please list all ingredients on your recipe for tasting purposes. Remember to note your locally grown ingredient and its source.
8) Judging will be done by panel considering the following criteria:
A) Appearance B) Consistency C) Ingredients/Sourcing D) Flavor
9) First, Second, and Third Place winners will be selected in each category.
10) Winners will be announced on the Farm to Fork Stage after judging is completed at 3:00 PM.
If you have any questions, please call 509-949-4844 or send an email to culinary@fairfun.com.