SPECIAL COOKING

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Dropping off your entry during the Fair:

If you have an entry for a special cooking contest, you may pull into the Education Lot (on Hillsborough Street in front of the Education Building where the buses drop off) and the attendant will give you a 30 minute pass for you to park in one of three designated spaces. These spaces are first come first serve and you will be towed if you stay longer than 30 minutes. Thank you for your cooperation.

	N.C. Peanut Growers Association Peanuts at Thanksgiving Recipe Contest Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Thursday, October 14 Entry Drop-Off: 3-4 p.m. Judging: 4 p.m. Awarding of Prizes: 5:30 p.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Gail Fuller - Oriental Peanut Slaw Second Place: Ceanne Melkerson - Boiled Peanut Dressing with Sage Roasted Peanut Topping and Browned Peanut Butter Gravy Third Place: Craig Partin - Peanut Butter Corn Pudding DOWNLOAD RULES

	House-Autry Mills Bring Your Flavor: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Friday, October 15 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Jill Perkins - Honey Garlic Chicken Sandwich Second Place: Bob Brescia - Chicken meets Puppy Slider Third Place: Faatimah Hasan - Spicy Chicken Sandwich DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina SweetPotato Commission Sweetpotato 'Beat the Heat' Summer Recipe Contest Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Saturday, October 16 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Betsy Tankersley - Sweet Potato Shake (Adult and Kid-Friendly Version) Second Place: Emily F. Hutchens - Grilled Street Corn Sweet Potato Salad Third Place: Victoria Neal - Grilled Sweet Potato Cheesecake Honorable Mention: Tracy Carey - Sweet Potato Ice Cream DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina Vegetable Growers Recipe Challenge Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 THIS CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED Entry Drop-Off: 1-2 p.m. Judging: 2 p.m. Awarding of Prizes: 3:30 p.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: 1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place: DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina Apple Growers Association Apple Dessert Recipe Contest Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Monday, October 18 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: 1st Place: $200 Aaminah Hasan - Caramel Apple Tarts 2nd Place: $150 Catherine Armstrong - Apple Dapple Cake with Salted Caramel & Honey Glaze 3rd Place: $75 Pamela G Cash - 2021 State Fair Apple Cake Honorable Mention: $25 Gail Fuller - Apple Pie Cheesecake Tacos DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina Egg Association Dinner Eggs Recipe Contest Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Tuesday, October 19 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: 1st Place: Gail Fuller - Cajun Shrimp Crepes 2nd Place: Lisa Brescia - Southwest Peppers and Eggs 3rd Place: Lily Boone - Dinner Egg Stew DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina Pork Council Passport to Flavor Pork Challenge Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Wednesday, October 20 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Lisa Brescia - Italian Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash Second Place: Jill Perkins - Cantonese Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps Third Place: Gail Fuller - Pork Paella DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina Pecan Association Pecan Main Dish Recipe Competition Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Thursday, October 21 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Aasiyah M Hasan - Pecan Crusted Catfish with Browned Butter Kale Second Place: Gail Fuller - Honey Pecan Shrimp Third Place: Jill Perkins - Honey Mustard Pecan Chicken Salad DOWNLOAD RULES

	North Carolina Beef Council Championship Chuck Roast Roundup! Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contest: Friday, October 22 Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Pamela Cash - Carolin BBQ Chuck Roast, Red Potatoes with Red Slaw Second Place: Julia Truelove - Beef and Broccoli Sliders Third Place: Bob Brescia - Korean Burnt End Tacos DOWNLOAD RULES

	Soy - "The Cool Bean" Beat Food Boredom - Cook with Soy Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 THIS CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED Entry Drop-Off: 9-10 a.m. Judging: 10 a.m. Awarding of Prizes: 11:30 a.m., or when contest is complete PRIZES: First Place: Second Place: Third Place: DOWNLOAD RULES