The June Cook-Off was born in 2004. It started out as the Colorado County Junior Livestock Cook-Off. This was meant to fund the Junior Livestock part of the Colorado County Fair.

The first 3 years didn't produce much funding, but a great group got together and changed all that. Fausta and a couple others began organizing the Cook-Off details and making sure the FFA was benefiting from this great event. This core team of promoters kept the FFA Alumni June Cook-Off going strong! We like to think it gets better with age!

?Today the promoters are Natalie James, Kim Kaiser, Dawson Kaiser, Fausta Kaiser and Samantha Thrasher.

?We plan on keeping the tradition successful, helping our community, building relationships with our cook teams and Having A Great Time Doing So! Join us in helping others and making a difference!

Schedule of Events:

June 16, 2023

12:00 p.m.: Check-in begins (Welcome!)
6:00 p.m.: Check-in ends
6:30 p.m.: Head Cook meeting
8:00 p.m.: Jackpot - Beef Fajitas Turn-in
8:30 p.m.: Calcutta auction

June 17, 2023

9:00 a.m: Jackpot - Bean Turn-in
10:30 a.m: Jackpot - Cooker's Choice Turn-in
12:00 p.m: IBCA - Vi Chicken Turn-in
1:30 p.m: IBCA- Pork Spare Rib Turn-in
2:30 p.m: J PA check in
3:00 p.m: J PA cooks meeting
3:00 p.m: IBCA - Brisket Turn-in
4:00 p.m: JPA turn in
Awards will be announced immediately following completion of judging (approximately 5:00 p.m.).

June 18, 2023

8:00 a.m: Move-Out(See you next year!)

Date: June 16-18, 2023

Cost: $140 Entry Fee Per Team Pay entry fee before May 15,2023 to receive a $20 Early Bird Discount.

Location: Colorado County Fair Grounds, 1146 Crossroads Boulevard, Columbus, TX 78934

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