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Franklin County Food Festival (Kids Q)

Date and Time

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

Franklin County Food Festival
89 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA  01301
USA

Category

NEBS Contest

Registration Info

Registration is temporarily unavailable

About this event

CALLING ALL NEXT-GENERATION PITMASTERS!

The future stars of BBQ are taking over the grills at the Franklin County Fall Festival NEBS Kids-Q! It is time for the young chefs to show off their skills, fire up the flavor, and compete for glory.
If your child loves to cook and is ready for some friendly, high-energy competition, this is their moment to shine!

THE CHALLENGE: TACOS!
The official Kids-Q category is a crowd favorite with endless creative possibilities:
  • The Shell: Hard or soft, corn or flour tortillas are all allowed.
  • The Filling: Any combination of meats, cheeses, vegetables, or other edible items.
  • The Presentation: NEBS Standard Garnish is allowed to make that entry box pop!

CRITICAL COMPETITION RULES
To keep the playing field fair and fun, please make sure your young chef follows these key regulations:
  • Meat Inspection: All meat must arrive raw and un-flavored. No pre-seasoning, brining, or marinating is allowed until after on-site inspection. Pre-trimming at home is allowed.
  • Garnish Rules: Standard NEBS garnish.
  • Sauces: If used, sauce must be on the taco. No side containers allowed. Any chunks in the sauce must be finely diced (under 1/8 inch). No non-edible objects in the box!

GET READY TO COOK!
Bring your creativity, your favorite ingredients, and your passion for cooking. Let's see what the next generation of grill masters can do!
Questions about the Kids-Q? reach out to the organizer Jim Bragdon at jcbragdon@gmail.com.

Complete Details and Rules can be found in the Cooks Packet
2026 Franklin County Kids-Q Cooks Packet

Registration to Open Soon