sweetpotato recipe cook off
  • sweetpotato recipe cook off

  • Rules and Guidelines:

    I.   The Contest is divided into 3 categories: 

    1.      Adult – 18 and older 

    2.      Youth- 13 through 17

    3.       Kids  5 through 12

     

     

    II.  One entry per category per person is permitted.  

    1.      Quick Breads (biscuits, rolls, muffins)

    2.      Entrees  (soups, main dishes)

    3.      Desserts

    4.      Casseroles

    5.      Salads

     

     

    III.                            Entries:

    1.      Deadline to enter is Friday, May 8th, 2026.  

    2.      All prepared entries will be dropped off on Saturday, May 16th from 9 am to 10:30 am at the Bailey Chamber of Commerce office.  There will be a drive thru drop off located in the alley behind the office.  

    3.      All recipe entries must be submitted typed, no handwritten recipe will be accepted and will disqualify your entry.  Recipe MUST include ingredients with measurements in order used, size of baking dish, instructions on how to make, and number of servings per recipe. 

    Name of entrant MUST NOT be on recipe submission.  You will be assigned a number for your entry.  

    All entries of recipes will be become the property of the Bailey Chamber of Commerce’s Sweetpotato Festival and will be used for future publications and promotion. 

    4.      Closed Judging session will take place from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon.  Winners will be announced at 1:30 pm from the stage. 

     Judging will be based on the following:

    creativity, taste, presentation and Preparation/cooking time

     5.      Entries will be served to the public at the conclusion of judging.  Please use disposable containers for all entries.   WE WILL NOT BE RESPOSIBLE FOR THE CONTAINERS.

    IV.                            Prizes for Adult and Youth Categories

     First Place – Blue Ribbon and $25.00

     Second Place- Red Ribbon and $15.00

     Third Place- White Ribbon and $10.00

    **must have at least 5 entries in each category for each age group to award all prizes 

     

    Best of Show     Trophy and $ 100.00

    This will be awarded to the best overall winning recipe from all groups.

     

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