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Important Note

The following information pertains to the 2025 South Florida Fair which took place January 17- February 2, 2025.
2026 South Florida Fair dates are January 16 - February 1, 2026. sign up for our newsletters to receive the latest updates!

2025 Culinary Competition

Sponsored by

Cheney Brothers C-B-I
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January 19


Got an extraordinary family home recipe you're ready to show the world?
We have 9 divisions you can enter below. Bring your items to Building 3 between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day of the Culinary Competition.

Judging starts at 12 noon.

There will be a Judge’s Choice in all three divisions, and great prizes for the top winners.


Everyone is invited to enter, and participation is FREE!



HOW TO ENTER

Please pre-register below to give us an idea of how much space we will need to display the entries.

Bring your items to Building 3 between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day of the Culinary Competition. Fair gates open at 10 a.m.

Judging starts at 12 noon.

Each item will be judged separately.


GOOD LUCK!

RULES & REGULATIONS

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1. All foods will be judged on appearance, texture, taste, and procedure.

2. Recipe MUST accompany entry and MUST include entrant’s name.

3. Canning dates must be on jars.

4. All jars must be regulation canning jars only, using 2 pc. lids. No paraffin or sealing will be permitted. Broken seals will be disqualified.

5. All entries must be entered on disposable plates.

6. Juniors will be judged separately in all categories.

7. Restrictive diet foods will be judged separately in all categories.

8. Judging will be the same day as entries are submitted, and awards will be presented immediately following judging.

9. Judging area will be open to the public.

10. Entries will not be returned at close of judging.

11. Recipes become the property of the South Florida Fair.

NOTE: Please keep in mind when entering we have NO refrigeration.



Please contact Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or email lorie@southfloridafair.com if you have any questions and/or would like additional information.

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