Roland, Arkansas – A fall festival at BoBrook Farms is looking for cooks with a taste for competition and a secret squirrel recipe ready to impress a crowd.
The Squirrely Dayz Squirrel Cook-Off is coming up October 3 at BoBrook Farms in Roland, bringing together food, outdoor activities, live entertainment and a series of unusual contests. The centerpiece of the festival will be the squirrel cook-off, where competitors will have a chance to show off their cooking skills and compete for a grand prize valued at $200.
Organizers are inviting cooks to sign up and bring their own squirrel recipes to the event. Whether a recipe is a family tradition or something created specifically for the competition, the cook-off is designed to give participants a chance to put their skills on display.
The festival will also offer plenty of activities beyond the kitchen. Visitors can take part in a nut hunt and squirrel hunt, adding an outdoor element to the day’s events. There will also be an axe-throwing competition for those looking for a more competitive challenge.
And for festivalgoers who prefer a contest that requires a little less throwing and a little more growing, awards will also be given for the best beard.
Food trucks will be on hand throughout the event, giving visitors additional choices to enjoy while they explore the festival. Live music is also planned, helping create a full day of entertainment as BoBrook Farms welcomes visitors to celebrate the arrival of fall.
Still, the squirrel cook-off is expected to remain the main attraction. Organizers are encouraging cooks to register in advance and prepare their best recipe for the competition. The $200 grand prize gives participants another reason to take part, but the event also offers an opportunity for local cooks and outdoor enthusiasts to gather and enjoy a distinctly Arkansas-style fall celebration.
The festival is being held at BoBrook Farms in Roland, where the outdoor setting will provide the backdrop for the various activities and competitions.
People who want to attend do not have to purchase tickets in advance. Festival tickets will be available at the gate, making it possible for visitors to decide to attend as the event approaches.
Cooks interested in entering the main competition are encouraged to apply ahead of time through the BoBrook Farms website. Organizers are seeking competitors who are ready to bring their best squirrel dish and compete for the grand prize.
With cooking, music, food trucks, outdoor games and contests ranging from axe throwing to beard judging, Squirrely Dayz is shaping up to be a festival with something different around every corner.
For competitors, however, the challenge will come down to one question — whose secret squirrel recipe can win over the judges and take home the $200 prize?
The Squirrely Dayz Squirrel Cook-Off is scheduled for October 3 at BoBrook Farms in Roland. Cooks can apply through bobrookfarms.com, while general admission tickets will be available at the gate.
