====================================================================== 2026 MOUNTAIN MANDARIN FESTIVAL -- RECIPE CONTEST ====================================================================== Questions? Recipe@mandarinfestival.com | 530-5-ORANGE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ALTERNATIVE / ACCESSIBLE SUBMISSION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This form is for entrants who cannot submit online. Print or save this file, complete all fields, and attach your TYPED recipe. Then: Option A -- Email a scan to: Recipe@mandarinfestival.com Option B -- Bring in person to the Cooking Stage check-in window 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM, Sunday November 22, 2026 For help, call 530-5-ORANGE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY DATES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Entry deadline (email): Saturday, November 21, 2026 by 12:00 Noon Dish drop-off: Sunday, November 22, 2026 -- 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Judging begins: Sunday, November 22, 2026 -- 12:30 PM Awards presentation: Sunday, November 22, 2026 -- 3:30 PM Location: Cooking Stage, Garden Room @ The Grounds atthegrounds.com/facilities/the-garden-room ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTEST RULES (SUMMARY) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * One entry per person per category. * Dish must use canned or fresh (preferred) Placer-grown mandarin oranges or juice as a PRIMARY ingredient. The judge's definition of primary is final. * Original recipes only. * NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED -- allow extra time for parking and walking to the stage. * Food must be prepared and ready to serve. No heating or cooling facilities are available. * Entries must serve 6 (sample size). * All entries and recipes become the property of the Mountain Mandarin Festival and may be featured on the festival website or in festival-related publications. * Please collect all dishes and display items immediately following the Award Presentation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- JUDGING CRITERIA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Category Entries: Overall Presentation ....................... 10 points Creative Use of Mandarins .................. 20 points Flavor ..................................... 20 points Grand Prize (Best of Show): Overall Presentation ....................... 40 points Use of Mandarins ........................... 40 points Taste ...................................... 20 points Awards: Best of Show: 5-piece Stainless Steel Cookware set ($2,200 value) 1st Place: $100 | 2nd Place: $75 | 3rd Place: $30 ====================================================================== - - - - - - CUT OR FOLD HERE -- OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM BELOW - - - - ====================================================================== 2025 MOUNTAIN MANDARIN FESTIVAL -- OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Complete all fields in ink. Attach your TYPED recipe. Email a scan or bring in person. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Full Name: _______________________________________________________________ Street Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: Zip: _________________________________ ______________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- My recipe is an ORIGINAL RECIPE: [ ] Yes [ ] No (circle one) Signature: _______________________________________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CIRCLE YOUR ENTRY CATEGORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ( ) Mandarin Entree ( ) Mandarin Side Dish ( ) Mandarin Salad ( ) Mandarin Dessert ( ) Mandarin Cocktail (Adult Beverage) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BEFORE SUBMITTING, CONFIRM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] I have attached my TYPED recipe to this form. [ ] I have emailed the form + recipe to Recipe@mandarinfestival.com -- OR -- I am bringing this form in person. [ ] My dish will serve at least 6 (sample size). [ ] My dish is prepared and ready to serve. (No heating/cooling available at the venue.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE USE ONLY Entry Number: ___________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for entering! The Mountain Mandarin Festival looks forward to tasting your creation.