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The New York Beef Industry Council will once again be hosting the Create the Perfect Burger Contest on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 during the New York State Fair. New York Propane has graciously donated a gas grill again this year for the grand prize winner. To spice things up a bit, New York Beef Council has donated a 1 year supply of FREE ground beef to the grand prize winner! If a veal burger wins, a year supply of veal will be given to the winner!

We want to know--does the entire neighborhood come running when you light up your grill or knock on your door as soon as you enter the kitchen? If so, we want YOU to enter our contest. We are seeking original, newly developed burger recipes that are sure to please anyone's tastebuds. If you think you have you have what it takes, submit your recipe today.
Entry Submission

Please submit your original recipe by July 31, 2011 to be eligible for the contest. You can submit your recipe online, via email or mail to:

New York Beef Industry Council
Create the Perfect Burger Contest
P.O. Box 250
Westmoreland, NY 13490
Attention Jean O'Toole

Ten (10) finalists will be selected to compete in a burger cookoff at the New York State Fair on Tuesday, August 30, 2009 for prizes.

Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded consisting of one (1) gas grill plus one year supply of free ground beef (avg 2lbs/week) If a veal burger wins the grand prize, a year supply of veal (1lb/wk) will be added to the winners award. additional prizes; One (1) "Most Dynamic Use of Cheese" prize, One(1) "Best Southwest Flavor", One (1) "Juiciest Burger" and One (1) "Consumer Friendly". Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Winner may not substitute or transfer prizes.

Who Can Enter: Contest open to legal U.S. Residents from the state of New York, who are 18 years of age and older; if under 18/ parent must cook with contestant. Not eligible to enter are: employees of National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Penn Traffic, New York Propane Gas Association, American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. and their respective parent and affiliated companies, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, food professionals such as chefs, food writers, or those who create recipes for pay.

source; http://www.nybeef.org/nysfairburgercontest.aspx