The Linn County Fair 2019

Competition Date—Sunday, June 30, 2019 in the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building
Entry Time—Registration begins at 1:00 PM.
Judging—Begins at 2:00 PM.
RULES

1. There are no age or resident restrictions to enter this contest.
   
2. Each participant may enter one (1) entry in each category.  
   
3. CATEGORIES:
   
4. 
   
   1. Hot Salsa
      
   2. Mild Salsa
      
   3. Sweet/Fruity Salsa
      
5. Each entry should be prepared fresh in advance.  Due to space limitations, preparation on site will not be available.
   
6. Each entry should consist of one (1) pint for judging.  Entry should be presented for judging in a pint jar.
   
7. Chips will be provided for judging.
   
8. NO FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION ALLOWED. This rule is for health and safety reasons. During the public taste testing, the food will be set out for two hours or more.
   
9. Be sure to mark your containers with your name if you want it returned. It is your responsibility to pick up the container after the public taste testing and it must be picked up that night unless other arrangements were made.
   
10. All entries MUST include the recipe on a 3x5 index card. Recipes may be published via website, newspaper, or cookbook.
    
11. Judging will be done by panel using the following criteria
    
12. 
    
    1. Appearance
       
    2. Consistency
       
    3. Flavor 
       
13. Awards – a winner will be selected in each of the three categories (Hot, Mild, Sweet/Fruity)
    

Public taste testing will be held after all food competitions are completed (beginning at 3:00 PM). Winners announced after judging. 

Registration forms will be also available at time of check-in. If you have any questions, email sjries22@gmail.com.