Celebrate half a century of hometown spirit at the Prairie Challenge Dutch Oven Cook-off on Friday, July 3, 2026, during La Pine Frontier Days!

Teams of 2–3 members will prepare authentic prairie and frontier-style recipes entirely in traditional Dutch ovens. Compete in Main Dish, Side Dish, or Dessert categories (or all three). Dishes must be large enough for judging samples plus 30+ public tasting portions.

Prizes

• 1st Place: $100 per category
• 2nd Place: $50 per category
• 3rd Place: Ribbon
• People’s Choice: $50 per dish category

Special awards will also be given for the most creatively decorated cook site and most authentic recipes.

Schedule

• Setup begins: 11:00 AM
• Cooking starts: 1:00 PM
• Dishes presented to judges: 5:00 PM
• People’s Choice tasting: 5:30 PM
• Awards ceremony: 6:30 PM

Entrants are encouraged to dress in pioneer or western attire and decorate their 10×10 cook sites to match the frontier theme. Teams will share cooking techniques and tips with spectators throughout the day.

Entry Fee: $30 per team Recipe Deadline: June 19, 2026 (for inclusion in the commemorative cookbook)

This is more than a competition — it’s a living history demonstration of Dutch oven cooking the way our forefathers did it on the prairie!

Ready to cook? Download the registration form and rules, then return it with your recipes and fee by June 19 to: La Pine Frontier Days Association PO Box 1468, La Pine, OR 97739 Email: [email protected] | Phone: 541-536-7821

Questions? Contact us anytime. Bring your Dutch ovens, your pioneer spirit, and let’s make the 50th anniversary unforgettable!