Taste of Tennessee Big Beef Showdown
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Taste of Tennessee Big Beef Showdown

Saturday, August 15, 2026

BACON, BURGER, FIRE (STEAK) & DESSERT

$26 Entry Fee Per Division

Entry Deadline August 9, 2026

Total Number of Entries Are Limited

Top prize in each division, in addition to prize money, is a Golden Ticket to

participate in the World Food Championship

Come and test your skills against the Best Amateur

Cooks in the State.

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PRIZES IN EACH DIVISION

1st - $500 • 2nd - $250 • 3rd - $100

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Information: Kenny Birdwell, (615) 417-1071

Confirmation ALL ENTRIES AND MONEY ARE DUE BY AUGUST 9TH,

NO ENTRY FORMS OR MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION.


Competition Rules: - Full set of rules will be supplied after online entry form is completed.
1. All teams must supply meat, grills, and all other needs to compete.
2. All meat and utensils must be handled in a sanitary manner at all times before and during the contest.
3. Teams will provide all tables, chairs, etc., needed for their area.
4. Some type of fire extinguishing device must be available at each team’s cooking area.
5 All meat and materials to prepare them must stay in the team’s assigned cooking area until time to turn in and be judged.
6. All cooked meat turned in to be judged will become the property of the competition.
7. Any break in the rules will result in the disqualification of the team.

Cookoff - Taste of Tennessee Big Beef Showdown 2026

Personal Information







Only 3 tickets to enter the Fair will be provided per team.
*Anyone else entering the fairgrounds will have to purchase tickets.*
Cookoff Category - Bacon
$26.00
Cookoff Category - Burger
$26.00
Cookoff Category - Fire (Steak)
$26.00
Cookoff Category - Dessert
$26.00




$26 per division entry fee - Entry fee is non-refundable.
Teams are welcome to enter multiple divisions or a single one.




Additional Information:
A packet will be emailed that contains additional information and rules once the entry is received.
Make sure all required fields are completed before clicking submit.
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