This fun and friendly cookoff competition gives North Trinity Lake supporters a chance to showcase their talents and win a prize and/or cash, while helping to raise needed money for our local charities.

This is a fun event for a team --
Dad and child, Mom and sister, Best friends, or neighbors

The Cookoff is limited to 30 entries.

The Cookoff entry fee of $10 entitles you to a Fest commemorative wine glass when you check-in.

As a fundraising event, the public can buy a tasting "kit" containing 8 tickets to taste cookoff appetizers. Tasting tickets are included with the purchase of a wine tasting ticket.

A Crowd sample is typically just 1-2 "bites" (think Costco food samples and fitting in a 2oz cup).

Contestants will provide 3 plates of appetizers for judging and at least 120 sampling bites. (300 guests x 8 tickets / 20 contestants).

New this year, due to our outdoor venue: cooks can use propane and butane stoves, as well as barbecues or hibachis. Contestants must provided their own cooking equipment. But, there is NO electricity available for crock pots and warmers.

Download a registration form...
Download a Cookoff information and rules sheet...

View the Trinity Lake Fest Program schedule...

Award Categories

Judges' Choice: The award amounts have been increased in 2011! The top three contestants receive cash prizes. Ribbons will be awarded to 4th, 5th, and 6th place.

1st place - $150
2nd place - $100
3rd place - $75

Crowd Favorite Award: This is a fun, fundraising part of the cookoff. The Crowd Favorite winner is the contestant receiving the most votes from the event attendees. You can receive vote in two ways:

Each tasting kit purchaser receives 3 voting tokens to vote for their favorite appetizer
Extra "Crowd Favorite" vote tokens can be purchased by tasting kit holders for $2.00/ticket

The proceeds from the sale of extra voting tickets will be split 50/50—half going to the winner and half to the Trinity Lake Revitalization Alliance.

Contestants are encouraged to engage with the public to gather more vote tickets.

Showmanship Award: The winner is the contestant with the best costume and decorated workspace.

Examples of Appetizer Samples

Remember, samples can be small (1-2 bites). For example, you can cut an egg roll into 3-4 pieces, cut marinated mushrooms in half, or bake a tray of pastry and cut it into small squares for topping. The samples do not have to be garnished.

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