Upper Wabash Outdoor Cooking, July 11 & Aug. 1

Indiana DNR Release:

No one is more popular in camp than the cook. Come out to the Upper Wabash Reservoirs to learn more about outdoor cooking and to compete for culinary honors at outdoor cooking events, July 11 at Mississinewa, and Aug. 1 at Salamonie. Events are open to both campers and day visitors.

Both events are held at each campground’s program shelter. Each day begins with outdoor cooking class from 1 to 2 p.m. The cooking competition follows from 2 to 5:30 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee per individual/team.

Competition requires each entrant to cook one entrée and one dessert. There must be enough of each dish to allow eight judges to sample.

All cooking must be done in a Dutch oven. Entrants are responsible for supplying all food ingredients, cooking utensils, charcoal and starter. All foods must be prepared on site.

Judging takes place at 6 p.m. An awards ceremony follows. First-place teams from each property win a new Dutch oven, and qualify to compete in the Oct. 24 championship cook-off at J. Edward Roush Lake. The championship winner will earn a tripod, lid lifter and other outdoor cooking accessories.

These events are sponsored by Bozarth Country Store.

Park entrance fees of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents and $7 per vehicle for non-residents will apply.