SOUTHEST MISSOURI DISTRICT FAIR WILL HOLD RECIPE CONTEST

Along with the traditional entries of preserves and jams, the SEMO District Fair this year will hold its first dinner dish recipe contest.

The fair will be held at Arena Park Sept. 7-13.

The contest, sponsored by R.B. Rice, has selected the fair to host the new contest for the best hot dinner dish or appetizer (hot or cold) featuring sausage or chili.

Patty Reisenbichler, coordinator for the fair entry department, said: "We have never attempted anything of this magnitude before. Folks who like to cook but don't like to take the time to can or preserve food will want to enter."

Prizes of $100, $50 and $25 plus ribbons, aprons and award certificates will be given to participants with the most tasteful and creative recipes.

There is no pre-entry and all judges are local.

Reisenbichler said those entering may bring their dishes to the R&R tent on Saturday of the fair. For contest guidelines, call Reisenbichler at 243-8131.