The South Dakota State Fair will host the Pork Butt Battle presented by the SD Pork Producers and Jack’s Campers on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Horticulture Park.
Fairgoers are encouraged to come by the contest for the free people’s choice tasting.
First place in the contest will take home $500, second place $225, third place $125, and the people’s choice winner will take home $100. A trophy is also given to all the winners.
Professional judging and people’s choice judging starts Friday, Aug. 30, at 3 PM, with awards to follow at 4:15 PM.
To enter, $40 per entry is due by Friday, Aug. 23. Checks can be made payable to the SD State Fair and mailed to SD State Fair, Attn: Pork Butt Battle.
Rules and entry forms can be found on the South Dakota State Fair website, www.sdstatefair.com, under the Special Events section.
The 2019 South Dakota State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Channel Seeds preview night will be Wednesday, Aug. 28. For more information on State Fair events, contact the fair office at 800.529.0900, visit sdstatefair.com or find it on Facebook or Twitter.
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