The South Dakota State Fair is seeking entries for the Jack’s Campers Chili Challenge and the Pork Butt Battle, sponsored by Advanced BioEnergy and South Dakota Pork Producers.
The Jack’s Campers Chili Challenge takes place Friday, Aug. 31, at Horticulture Park. Cooking begins at 8 a.m., with the people’s choice tasting and judging beginning at 1 p.m. The first place team will receive $225, with $150 going to second place and $75 for third place. The people’s choice winner will receive $50.
The Pork Butt Battle, sponsored by South Dakota Pork Producers and Advanced BioEnergy, will also take place Friday, Aug. 31. Cooking begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30. Competitors will cook through the night and the following morning. The people’s choice tasting and judging will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday. Top prize is $500, with $225 for second place and $125 for third place. The people’s choice winner will receive $100. All winners will receive a trophy.
Rules and entry forms for both cook offs can be found on the South Dakota State Fair website, www.sdstatefair.com, under the Special Events section.
(SD State Fair)