Home Chef Challenge
- Home Chef Challenge is held in the Dorton Arena North Side Lobby.
- Check-in at contest site 30 minutes prior to contest start time.
- Competition is open to Home Cook residents of North Carolina only. No professionals please.
- Registration deadline is Sunday, September 15, 2024.
- NC Substitute W-9 forms are required for prize money.
- Bring TWO COPIES of your recipe with your entry. Recipes must be typed and on a 8½” x 11” sheet of paper.
- Mailed or emailed recipes will not be accepted.
- All recipes submitted become the property of the North Carolina State Fair and the sponsor of the contest.
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 4 p.m.
Tailgate Brunch for a Bunch Challenge
presented NC State Basketball
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Sinful Cinnamon Roll Challenge
presented by the N.C. State Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Milkshakes with SPIRIT! Challenge
presented by the Distillers Association of North Carolina
Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 11 a.m.
You Had Me at Chiffon: Pie Challenge
presented by the N.C. State Fair
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Cast Iron Cornbread Challenge
presented by Carolina Cooker
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Bake It 'Til You Make It Cheesecake Challenge
presented by the N.C. State Fair
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Curry in a Hurry Challenge
presented by the N.C. State Fair
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Pig in a Pot Crockpot Challenge
presented by Smithfield Foods
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Ain't No Thing But a Chicken Wing Challenge
presented by House of Raeford Farms
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Not Your Mama's Pimento Cheese Challenge
presented by the N.C. State Fair
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 11 a.m.
Ultimate Country Ham Biscuit Challenge
presented by the N.C. State Fair
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