Egg Cook-Off

Celebrate 250 years of America's rich culinary heritage one egg at a time! Step back into the kitchens of the past and recreate a historic recipe that showcases the incredible versatility of eggs. From hearty homestead suppers and colonial custards to pioneer favorites and Victorian-era specialties, we invite you to bring history to the table.

Recipes may be either sweet or savory. Modern adaptations are permitted to accommodate today's food safety standards and commonly available ingredients, but the finished dish should remain true to the spirit and character of the original historic recipe. Entries must feature Eggs as the primary ingredient, not simply a garnish or minor component.

Location: Demonstration Kitchen in the Zion Building

• Judging will be based on:
  • Technique or skill 20%
  • Appearance/Presentation 30%
  • Taste Appeal 40%
  • Originality 10%
• Entries are limited to ten (10) people. If more than 10 people apply, a lottery will be conducted to choose the contestants. Contestant must be at least 18 years old.
• Oakdell Eggs will be supplied to each contestant.
• Contestants are responsible for bringing:
  • Any additional ingredients that you believe will give you the winning dish
  • All cooking vessels, cooking utensils, and serving dish/plate.
• All food must be cooked on-site.
• Food will be presented to judges as the dish is completed and it will be open judged.
• Exhibitors must comply with safe food handling guidelines, and should obtain a food handlers permit.
• The contest is open to any resident, except professional chefs or culinary instructors.
• All recipes and entries become the property of the Utah State Fair, which reserves the right to edit, adapt, copyright, publish, or advertise the recipes and the names of the contestants without compensation. Please submit 2 recipes, one with your contact information and one without.
• Employees of Oakdell Egg Farms or the Utah State Fair, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and families are not eligible.
• Taxes are the responsibility of the winner.
• With entry submission, you accept all Contest rules and agree to be bound by the judge's decisions, which will be final.
• A W9 will be required from any winning contestants.