Fillmore County Fair

Family Tradition Since 1858

July 18-24, 2022
BBQ Cook Off

Fillmore County Fair
BBQ Cook Off

Saturday, July 24, 2021

MN TOY 2021 Qualifying Contest Backyard Series

FILLMORE COUNTY FAIR BBQ COOK OFF
Entry Fee $100

BBQ Contest is open to the first (15) paid teams

Registration closes on June 30, 2021

The guaranteed total purse is $2,000!

Overall Grand Champion$450
Reserve Grand Champion$300
1st Place in Chicken & Rib Categories$175
2nd Place in Chicken & Rib Categories$150
3rd Place in Chicken & Rib Categories$125
4th Place in Chicken & Rib Categories$100
5th Place in Chicken & Rib Categories$75
Sponsor’s Choice: Pork LoinPrizes
Download the Entry Form

Please return the completed entry form and $100 entry fee to:

Fillmore County Ag Society
Attn: BBQ Cook Off
PO Box 364
Preston, MN 55965
Checks Payable to: Fillmore County Ag Society

Tentative Timeline for Saturday, July 24th

Meat Inspection6am-8am
Mandatory Cooks Meeting8:00am
Chicken Turn-In2:30pm
Rib Turn-In3:00pm
Sponsor’s Choice Turn In (Pork Loin)3:30pm
Awards Ceremony4:30pm

Information

  • Chicken & Ribs to be supplied by each contestant team. One Pork Loin for the Sponsor’s Choice Category will be provided to each team by sponsor.
  • This is not a KCBS sanctioned contest, however we will be using their rules and format for structure. Please familiarize yourself with these rules at the end of the document prior to the contest.
  • Average Cook Site will be 10’ x 20’. Electricity is NOT provided. The Fairgrounds generator policy is attached to the entry form.
  • Camping will be available for Friday and Saturday nights within your allocated cooking site with limited electricity for an additional $15.00 per night. There are also two motels in the city of Preston: Country Trails Inn & Suites (www.countrytrailsinn.com) and Trailhead Inn (www.trailheadinnpreston.com) along with several bed & breakfast lodging options throughout the area.
  • The Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off is held in conjunction with the Fillmore County Fair that runs from July 19-25. Click here learn more about the schedule of events.
  • An informational e-mail will be sent to each team’s contact person prior to the contest date. All contest inquiries can be made to: Brady Bergey at 507-273-2564 or FillmoreCountyFairBBQ@outlook.com