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Salsa Showdown

Saturday, August 20

Hot? Mild? Inferno? Do you have the best salsa in the West? (Michigan, that is!) Then bring it on! During the Salsa Showdown, you’ll be challenged to create the best salsa recipe using ingredients from the Market. Everyone is invited to compete, from amateur cooks to professional chefs. Don’t miss this opportunity for mouth-watering salsa tasting and lots of fiery fun!

Stay tuned for the 2012 contest information!

Jalapeno Eating Contest

And for those who can really take the heat, the Jalapeno Eating Contest is back! Competitors will be challenged to eat as many peppers as they can in three minutes. Think you have what it takes?

Stay tuned for the 2012 contest information!

2011 Event Schedule

8:00 am

Contestant Check-In

8:30 am

Mandatory Contestant Meeting

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Salsa Preparation

11:00 am

Judges Tasting

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Public Tasting

12:00 pm

Jalapeno Eating Contest

1:30 pm

Awards Ceremony