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 Monday, September 15, 2025
- 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.
The State of North Carolina will require submission of a NC Substitute W-9 prior to making any payment of $600 or greater or any payment that results in a total of $600 or more during one calendar year from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to any individual or entity. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to complete and upload the NC Substitute W-9 Form to prevent any delay in receiving premium prize money.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 4 p.m. "Keep Your Eye on the PIEze" - No Bake Pie Challenge presented NC State Athletics/Primetime with the Pack
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11 a.m. Sheetz Street Taco Challenge presented by SHEETZ
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 11 a.m. Savory with Some Spirit Challenge presented by the Distillers Association of North Carolina
Sunday, October 19, 2025 - 11 a.m. "Smoke Em Up" Smoked Turkey Breast Challenge presented by Kindled Provisions
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 11 a.m. "Sugar Showdown" Candy Challenge presented by the N.C. State Fair
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 11 a.m. "EGG-stravagant Quiche" Challenge presented by the N.C. State Fair
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11 a.m. "America 250th - Celebrating The Great American State Fair" State Fair Food Challenge presented by the N.C. State Fair
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 11 a.m. Pig On A Stick Challenge presented by Smithfield Foods
Friday, October 24, 2025 - 11 a.m. "Soups On" Chicken Soup Challenge presented by the N.C State Fair
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 11 a.m. "Salsa Showdown" Salsa Challenge presented by the N.C. State Fair
Sunday, October 26, 2025 - 11 a.m. "Not Your Classic BLT Sandwich" BLT Challenge presented by the N.C. State Fair
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