2024 Colorado County Fair Cook-Off sizzling around the corner Sept. 14

The annual Eddie Orange barbecue cook-off is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 14 during the 2024 Colorado County Fair and Rodeo at the Colorado County Ag. Complex.

Cook-off day starts bright and early at 9:00 a.m., spanning all through the evening with awards and winners set to be announced at 4:30 p.m.

Each team will consist of one chief cook at least 18 years of age, and no more than four members. Teams will only be allowed to enter the grounds through the barbecue gate starting 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 if they have pre-registered and paid their entry fee. All other teams are asked to arrive between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept.13, with no check-ins on Saturday.