Ultimate burger cook off scheduled for 4-H Fair

This year’s BBQ contest will feature the “Ultimate Burger Cook Off.” The event will be held Sunday, July 17, 4:00-6:00pm at the 4-H Fair in Bluffton. Rules for the event include:

• Entries will consist of up to 3 people on a team. All grilling must take place between 4-6PM at the 4-H Park.
• Each team will provide its own charcoal or propane grill, cooking utensils, tables tent and supplies, etc. to be used exclusively by that team within the assigned 10x10 cooking space.
• Participants may set up between 2:00pm-4:00pm & your meat preparations may begin during this time. Additives and special toppings can be used with this year’s burgers.
• Teams may begin grilling anytime after 4:00 PM on contest day. Teams must present their entries to the judges at 6:00 PM.
• Judging results will be announced at approximately 6:30 at the stage.
• In keeping with the “fun” aspect of this contest, teams can choose a team name and a theme.
• Participants will be provided with ground hamburger which will be used in the contest.
• The burgers will be judged by a panel for appearance, doneness, taste and texture.
• The Top three teams will be awarded prizes.

Special thanks to Lengerich Meats, Heyerly’s Market Gerber Locker for providing the Hamburger that will be used in the contest.

For more information about the contest and a form, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service at the 4-H Park, Bluffton 824-6412.