2026 FEATURED CONTESTS
2026 FEATURED CONTESTS
DIVISION 8 
“BBQ’D BABY BACK RIBS”
SATURDAY, September 12th
Receiving, 4:00-4:45 PM
Judging, 5:00 PM
Contest Sponsored by: BRIAN’S HEATING 
& COOLING
1st Place  $75.00
2nd Place $50.00
3rd Place $25.00
Who can resist a savory slab of Baby Back Ribs? 
Who’s got the gusto to de-throne Madera District 
Fair’s BBQ Baby Back Rib CHAMP?  Bring a plate of 
6 of your best to offer up to our judges.  Maybe you 
can take home the prize and 2026 bragging rights!   
Sauce or rub em’! We’re looking for the BOSS of the 
BBQ!
Review special food contest rules, note rule #4.
Enter (6) Baby Back Ribs.
CLASS 1     “BBQ’D Baby Back Ribs”
DIVISION 9
“CUPCAKE WARS”
SATURDAY, September 12th
Receiving, 5:00-5:45 PM
Judging, 6:00 PM
Contest Sponsored by: THE McCANN FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF T. JEAN BURMER
1st Place  $75.00
2nd Place $50.00
3rd Place $25.00
In memory of T. Jean Burmer's love for culinary 
competition, daughter, Chris McCann and family are 
proud to sponsor the  cupcake showdown!  Present 
(6) cupcakes, of any one flavor.  Who will hold the
title of CUPCAKE CHAMP for Madera Fair's popular
CUPCAKE WAR?  Review special food contest rules,
note rule #4. Live judging:  Appearance, Originality
and Flavor.  Enter (6) Cupcakes.
CLASS 1     "Cupcakes"
New! 
DIVISION 10
“ALL AMERICAN LEMONADE CONTEST”
FRIDAY, September 11th
Receiving, 6:15-6:45 PM
Judging, 7:00 PM
Contest Sponsored by:   TACO MAN RESTURANT 
    AND CATERING
1st Place  $75.00
2nd Place $50.00
3rd Place $25.00
Prizes awarded per class.  
No entry fee.
Lemonade who wants lemonade?  It all starts there, 
maybe in the kitchen, at a stand, but with warm 
summer nights who can’t resist that sweet lemonade!
From classic sweet to wildly creative blends, all is 
welcome to give it a whirl. Please no ice, we will 
provide for judging and no alcohol. Peoples Choice 
Award TBA after Live Judging.  Review special food 
contest rules, note rule #4. Please bring at least 32 
oz. of lemonade in a disposable container. 
CLASS 1     “Lemonade”
DIVISION 11	
"SALSA"
SUNDAY, September 13th
Receiving, 4:00-4:45 PM
Judging, 5:00 PM
Contest Sponsored by: SAL'S MEXICAN RESTURANT
             IN MADERA
1st Place  $75.00
2nd Place $50.00
3rd Place $25.00
Salsa turns any food into a party!  Find the old 
family recipe or concoct your own masterpiece and 
bring in some down-home palate pleasin' SALSA!  
Hot, medium or mild, whatever tickles your fancy.  
This salsa ain't from New York City! Review special 
food contest rules, note rule #4.
CLASS 1     "Salsa" 
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