 The
Gourmet Garden, located in South Wing
A Lobby, features demonstrations by fine chefs, caterers and bakers from across the
state in addition to competitions and other special events. Culinary
delights are showcased during the different cooking contests held
on the state-of-the-art Gourmet Garden cooking stage. The Gourmet
Garden is sponsored by Kentucky Beef Producers.
2008 Gourmet Garden Schedule
Gourmet Garden Demonstrations
Interested in demonstrating your culinary expertise on the Kentucky Beef Producer's Gourmet Garden Stage?
Download and submit the
Gourmet Garden Cooking Demonstration Application.
Cooking Competitions
Information on entry fees, judging
standards and rules for all of the culinary contests during the
2008 Kentucky State Fair is available in the Premium Catalog. The
deadline to enter a contest is July 1. Contestants will
receive fair tickets in the mail. Registration the day of the contest
will start one half hour before the judging starts.
2008 Cooking Competitions - Want to showcase your culinary talents? Click here for a competition schedule.
2008 Gourmet Garden Winning Recipes
Cast-Iron Chef Competitions
Want to compete in Cast-Iron Chef Competition presented by Royal Prestige Cookware? Download and submit the Cast-Iron Chef Application to Compete.
Click here for a complete list of the scheduled matchups.
Kids in the Kitchen
A nutrition education program that emphasizes literacy, math and practical living applications. This program helps children see how important it is to make good food choices and that food components reacting together can make a big difference in their health. Click here for more information about Kids in the Kitchen brought to you by Kentucky's Beef Producers.
2008 Cooking Competitions
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Friday, August 15
6 p.m.
Evan Williams® Bourbon Cooking Competition |
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Sunday, August 17
6 p.m.
Eagle Brand Great Baking Bonanza |
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Monday, August 18
6 p.m.
Hidden Valley Dressings "Fresh Taste for the Family" Contest |
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Tuesday, August 19
6 p.m.
Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crust
Pie Baking Championship |
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Wednesday, August 20
6 p.m.
The Great American
SPAM® Championship |
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Thursday, August 21
6 p.m.
Fleischmann's® Yeast "Bake for the Cure" |
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Friday, August 22
6 p.m.
Kentucky Beef Cook-off Contest |
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Saturday, August 23
6 p.m.
"Stick with Canola Oil--Fry it for the Fair" Contest |
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more information on the Gourmet Garden or cooking contests contact:
Kentucky State Fair
Sponsorship and Event Marketing
sponsorship@ksfb.ky.gov
(502) 367-5201
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