It’s official! The Hoppin’ John cook-off is back! Come on up to the barn in the food court at 3:30 on Saturday to taste some hoppin’ john and cast your vote! If you are interested in cooking, you may register below until 12pm (noon) on Friday, September 13.

Here’s the chef scoop:

• All cooking must be done on-site, at the cook-off, which will be held in the new barn structure in the food court.
• To qualify as hoppin’ john, the dish must contain black-eyed peas. Other ingredients are up to the chef — creativity is encouraged!
• Cooking will begin at 11:30pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
• Winners will be decided by taster’s choice. Tasting will happen at 3:30pm.
• There is a $30 registration fee. This fee will also grant your admission to the festival for the weekend. Once you have begun cooking, you will be given a $15 refund, bringing the total paid to the same as other contestants.
• 1st Prize: $125      2nd: $75       3rd: $50

Registration is now closed.