Jackson Lake State Park is Calling All Chefs for a Dutch Oven & Chili Cook-Off

***Colorado State Parks Press Release***


ORCHARD, Colo. – Jackson Lake State Park’s inaugural Dutch Oven & Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Men, women, and youngsters who want to have fun, enjoy good food, and share their enthusiasm for chili and Dutch oven cooking are invited to enter the contest and enjoy the lake’s recreational opportunities.

Cook-off categories include: Main Dish (meat), Side Dish (vegetable), Breads, Desserts, Wild Game/Fish, Chili and Youth Chefs (any dish prepared by a chef under 16 years old.) There will also be a Cowboy Coffee category to participate in. The Cowboy Coffee will be a “People’s Choice Award,” and judging will start in the morning and end around 11 a.m.

The winners will be announced after all judging is complete. The judges will select the top three contestants in all categories and prizes will be awarded. Spectators will be able to taste all dishes after the judging is complete.

The event is free, but all vehicles entering the park must display an annual pass or purchase a $7 daily pass.

Entries for the Cook-off must be received by Sept. 7. To obtain registration forms and more information, visit www.parks.state.co.us/parks/jacksonlake, call the Jackson Lake State Park at (970) 645-2551 or email darby.shanks@state.co.us.

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