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September 23-26, 2010
Invitation to enter the 4th Annual Kick-Off Kook-Off
September 23, 2010 6-8pm - Veterans Memorial Park
 
For the 4th time, the Emporia Downtown Development Association and the Virginia Peanut Festival are inviting entries for this competition to choose the best peanut recipes.
 
 
Entries can be any type of dish that includes peanuts in any form.  Attendees, also known as Spectator Judges, will decide which of the dishes is worthy of a prize in each of the 3 categories, Main Dish, Dessert, Side/Appetizer/Sauce.  The first place prizes this year are 12 piece ceramic bakeware sets, there will be other prizes awarded, including the Nuttiest Entry.  The deadline for entries is September 21, 2010. 
 
 
This year we are excited to announce that Rosemont Winery and Paula Dean (look-a-like) will be joining us this year.  There will be music and merriment for all ages, including special goody bags just for the children, bring the whole family for an evening of food and fun.
 
 
This year all proceeds from the Kick-Off Kook-Off will benefit the Daughters of the American Revolution Hicksford Chapter Mattie Hughes Watson Scholarship Fund.
 
Entry Forms & Tickets available at Hotel Virginia Antiques.  For more information, call Hannah Barrett, 434-594-6115.