2024 Kentucky Derby Festival – Derby Burger Challenge

Entry Deadline: December 1, 2023
2024 Kentucky Derby Festival - Derby Burger Challenge
Contact Information
Venue / Location

1001 S. 3rd Street
Louisville, KY

General Information

This starts as a recipe contest, turning into a competition. Facing off in March.

The Kentucky Derby Festival and Kentucky Beef Council are taking submissions for the 2024 Debry Burger champion.

Participation is open to all chefs, whether in their backyards or working in restaurants. Entrants are encouraged to submit a creative burger name, description and photo along with their submission.

All burgers must be 100% beef and include Dan-O’s seasoning in the recipe.

Burgers will be judged on taste, appearance, creativity and ease of preparation.

Eight finalists will be announced in February and will compete in a cook-off in March.

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Winner
– One 2024 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster
– $100 gift certificate to Kroger
– Featured inside Louisville Kroger stores, including the recipe ingredients and recipe card
– A grilling prize pack from the Kentucky Beef Council including a Grill!
– A year’s supply of Dan-O’s seasoning
– A Kentucky Derby Festival Prize Package, including 2 VIP tickets to the Thunder Over Louisville VIP Party AND Republic Bank BourbonVille
– Your recipe will be promoted on Kentucky Derby Festival and Kentucky Beef Council websites and social media channels

Finalist (3)
– Kentucky Beef Council prize pack
– Dan-O’s Seasoning prize pack
– One 2024 Official Kentucky Derby Festival Poster

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