The Chicken Fried Steak Festival just isn’t a party without a cook-off to see who can come up with the best recipe for the native dish.
The festival’s cook-off has only drawn four entrants so far, but organizers hope more will join the activity. In past festivals the cook-off has attracted 10 to 12 contestants for monetary awards.
The cook-off starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at Forrest Park. Turn-in times for entries will be announced that morning.
“It will be cooked on site and they will have times to turn it in,” said Jamie Gonzales, festival coordinator. “Winners will be announced ...