2009 Oregon's Best Contests at the Oregon State Fair

Oregon's Best Contests bring a dash of fun to 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. 

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Bob's Best Home Baked Bread Contest
featuring Bob’s Red Mill flours & products
Date and Entry Details TBD
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 Cheese Recipe Challenge
Sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon
Date and Entry Details TBD
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.

Down Home Favorites Recipe Contest
Sponsored by FLAV-R-PAC and Santiam Products
Date and Entry Details TBD
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.

Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Sponsored by Hermiston Watermelon Growers
Date and Entry Details TBD
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.