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Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention
Silk Hope, NC  
September 19 & 20, 2008
Hoppin’ John Cook-Off
 
5:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 20

Hoppin’ John is a tasty Southern delicacy made of rice, black-eyed peas, and some sort of cured pork such as bacon, ham, or fatback.

 
If you have a time-honored recipe for hoppin’ john or simply a favorite recipe for hoppin’ john, this just might be the perfect opportunity for you to show off your culinary talents.
 
Cooking will commence at 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 20. Contestants must register at the cook-off tent no later than 3:00 pm, and serving/judging will begin at 5:00 pm

Judging will be by people’s choice.  Festival goers who wish to sample and vote will make a donation of $3.00 for a ballot and a spoon.  Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 vote getters.

 
Complete rules and information can be found at this link:  Cook-off rules and information