2025 Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest Steak Cookoff @ Cresco, IA

Entry Deadline: 

August 21, 2025
Categories:
Cooking Competitions
2025 Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest Steak Cookoff @ Cresco, IA

General Information

Competition – August 22, 2025

Steaks may be cooked on any fire or heat source.

Event Timeline – Friday
4:00PM – Cooks Meeting
5:00PM – Judges Meeting
6:00-6:15PM – Anything Hors d’oeuvres Ancillary (no dessert)
7:00-7:30PM – Steak A Turn In
8:00PM – Awards

Event Timeline – Saturday
9:00AM – Cooks Meeting/Steak Selection A & B
11:00AM – Judges Meeting
12:00-12-15PM – Anything Vegetable
1:00-1:30PM – Steak A Turn In
2:30-3:00PM – Steak B Turn In
3:45-4:00PM – Ribs
4:30PM – Awards
7:00-7:15PM – #TheBorlauger
7:30PM – Awards

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $160.00 (Sat Steak A)
Per Entry Fee – $320.00 (Sat Steak A & B)
Per Entry Fee – $50.00/Each (Sat 2 Ancillaries)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Steak Payout
1st Place – $1,000.00
2nd Place – $500.00
3rd Place – $400.00
4th Place – $300.00
5th Place – $200.00
6th-10th Place – $100.00

Ancillaries Payout
1st Place – $175.00
2nd Place – $125.00
3rd Place – $100.00
4th Place – $50.00
5th Place – $50.00

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Contact Information

Venue Location

101 2nd Avenue SW
Cresco. IA 52136