Entries are now being accepted for the Umatilla County Fair’s Back Yard BBQ Contest set for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds.
Entries will be accepted through Monday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m.
Contestants will compete in four categories: beef, lamb, potatoes, and onions. The grand prize, a wood pellet smoker BBQ, courtesy of Ranch & Home, will be awarded to the team entered in all four divisions receiving the highest score. Category prizes will also be awarded: $300 for first place; $200 for second place; and $100 for third place.
Applications for the BBQ contest can be downloaded from the county website or picked up at the fair office, at 515 W. Orchard Ave. Completed applications can be faxed to the Fair Office at 541-567-8115, emailed to fair@umatillacounty.net or brought into the office. An entry fee of $40 per team is due with the completed registration form. A maximum of 20 teams will be accepted.
Questions regarding the BBQ entries can be directed to the Fair Office – 541-567-6121.
