Fillmore County Fair

Family Tradition Since 1858

July 18-24, 2022
BBQ Cook Off

Fillmore County Fair
BBQ Cook Off

Saturday, July 23, 2022

MN TOY Qualifying Contest Backyard Series

KCBS Sanctioned Two Meat Backyard BBQ Contest

FILLMORE COUNTY FAIR BBQ COOK OFF
Entry Fee $100

Camping with electrical is available for $25/Night

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

Registration closes on June 30, 2022

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
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 July 22 & 23

Friday Night Team Set Up / Meat Inspection4-8pm
Saturday Morning Set Up / Meat Inspection6-8am
Mandatory Cooks Meeting8:30am
Chicken Turn-In2:30pm
Ribs Turn-In3pm
Awards Ceremony4:30pm

Information

  • Chicken & Ribs to be supplied by each contestant team.
  • This is a KCBS sanctioned backyard contest. Please familiarize yourself with the rules attached to the entry form.
  • 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 electricity for an additional $25.00 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 18-24. 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