Military, Veterans and First Responders face off in a live cooking challenge at the California State Fair. Teams of two will use a mystery ingredient to prepare a 3-course meal in front of a live fair audience and a panel of qualified Judges, in the Cooking Theatre. Space is limited, apply today!
APPLICATIONS DUE: Applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis
DATE: Thursday, July 27, 2023 “Military, Veteran & First Responder Day!”
TIME: Qualifying Round 1: 12pm-2pm
Qualifying Round 2: 3pm-5pm
Final Round: 6pm-8pm
LOCATION: California’s Kitchen Exhibit in Building B, Cal Expo
QUALIFICATIONS: Any team of two veterans, active-duty military or first responders from the same unit/station/veterans organization.
AWARDS: Champion (final round) …………………………… State Fair Golden Bear Trophy
Reserve Champion (final round) ……………… State Fair Rosette
1st Place -3rd Place (qualifying rounds) …….. State Fair Ribbon