EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The New Mexico State Fair is now taking applications for the Original Chile Cheeseburger Challenge.
New Mexico restaurants will have until noon Friday, June 21 to apply for a chance to compete and win the title of “New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion,” the New Mexico State Fair announced in a press release.
Eight restaurants will be selected to compete, according to the press release.
As has become an annual tradition at the fair, this challenge will take place Monday afternoon, September 9 in the Agriculture Building Courtyard.
“New Mexico is world famous for our green chile cheeseburgers and there is no better place than the State Fair to host the battle of the burgers,” said Dan Mourning, general manager of the New Mexico State Fair. “We can’t wait to carry on the tradition, bringing the top restaurants in the state together to vie for the coveted title of New Mexico State Fair green chile cheeseburger champion.”
For the complete set of rules and guidelines, visit here.
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