2009 Oregon's Best
Contests at County Fairs!
Oregon's Best Contests bring a dash of fun to County Fairs
and the Oregon State Fair. Sponsored by local Oregon
businesses, contests range from recipe contests that focus on a
specific ingredient to competitions that judge fastest times and
longest distances.
To learn the exact entry dates for Oregon's Best Contests, contact
your local fair. Not all contests may be available at every
county fair.
Find
the dates of your county fair
 Bob's
Best Home Baked Bread Contest
featuring Bob’s Red Mill flours & products
Entry Instructions
(PDF)
Every great baker knows that great bread starts with superb
ingredients. Start your recipe for this contest with Bob’s Red Mill
flours, cereals or grains and you will be well on your way to baking
a blue ribbon loaf. Legendary miller Bob Moore uses
century-old French buhr millstones to mill his flours in a
time-honored method that keeps all the flavor and nutrition intact.
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 Delicious, Nutritious - Summer Recipe Challenge
Sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon
Entry Instructions
(PDF)
Create your own original favorite snack, salad, main dish, side dish
or dessert using your special blend of ingredients and one or more
of any of the delicious tasting cheeses produced in Oregon.
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 Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Sponsored by Hermiston Watermelon Growers
Entry Instructions
(PDF)
Spit your way to fame by entering the Hermiston Watermelon Growers’
watermelon seed spitting contest. Try out your best seed spittin’
form with a seed from a plump, sweet and juicy Hermiston Watermelon.
Note: Fairs that take place in May and June
will not be eligible for the Watermelon seed
spitting contest since Hermiston watermelons are not
harvested until after the first week of July.
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 Down Home Favorites Recipe Contest
Sponsored by FLAV-R-PAC and Santiam Products
Entry Instructions
(PDF)
We recall the aroma and taste of recipes that are special to each of
us, passed down
 from generation to generation. We learned how to
prepare these “down home” dishes from our families and friends.
Sometimes the recipes are even a little hard to capture -- a little
bit of this, a splash of that. Conjure up your memories of these
special comfort foods, and prepare your favorite down home recipe
using the fresh taste of FLAV•R•PAC and Santiam products.
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