Washington County Fair to host ‘Grills Gone Wild’ July 18

The Grills Gone Wild Cookout Contest will be held at the Washington County Fair on Sunday, July 18. The Grills Gone Wild Overall Winner will receive $500. Category winners will receive $100 for first place and $50 for second place.

Entries will be judged on the basis of taste, appearance and originality. Contestants will compete in one of the following categories: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Poultry, Turkey, Combo/Specialty, Youth, or Team. Combo is a recipe combining two or more meats from the eligible meat categories. Specialty includes domestically raised meats including venison, goat, and fish etc., excluding wild game. Winners in each category will have the chance to compete in the state finals at the Iowa State Fair if they choose.

The Grills Gone Wild Cookout Contest is sponsored by: Washington County Fair Board, Washington County Farm Bureau, Washington County Pork Producers, Washington County Cattlemen, and Premier1 Supplies.

Entry forms are available at the Washington County Farm Bureau office, or www.washingtoncountyfairia.com. More information is available by visiting the Washington County Fair Association web page at http://washingtoncountyfairia.com/ or by contacting washingtoniacountyfairboard@gmail.com.