2026 Watermelon Festival Steak Cookoff @ Hornersville, MO

Entry Deadline: 

August 7, 2026
Categories:
Cooking Competitions
2026 Watermelon Festival Steak Cookoff @ Hornersville, MO

General Information

Competition – August 8, 2026

Event Timeline
9:00AM – Cooks Meeting
10:00AM – Judges Meeting
11:00-11:15AM – Crain Attraction Turn In
12:00-12:15PM – Baked Beans Turn In
1:00-1:30PM – Steak A Turn In
2:30-3:00PM – Steak B Turn In
4:00-4:15PM – Baby Back Rib Turn In
5:00-5:15PM – Jackpot Steak Turn In
6:00PM – Awards

Cooks must cook in Steak A & B to add the Jackpot Steak. The top 100 will received SCA points and the winner will earn an SCA World Championships! The payout will be 50/50 for the WINNER!

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $125.00 (Steak A or B)
Per Entry Fee – $250.00 (Steak A and B)
Per Entry Fee – $50.00 (Anything with Crain Attraction Seasoning)
Per Entry Fee – $50.00 (Baked Beans)
Per Entry Fee – $50.00 (Baked Back Ribs-no sauce allowed)
Per Entry Fee – $50.00 (Jackpot Steak)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Steak Payout (30 Teams)
1st Place – $1,000.00
2nd Place – $500.00
3rd Place – $300.00
4th Place – $200.00
5th Place – $100.00
6th-10th Place – $25.00

Ancillary Payouts
50/50

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Contact Information

Venue Location

Hornersville City Hall Community Center
300 Main
Hornersville, MO 63855

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