2008 Taste of Tillamook County News and Press Releases

TILLAMOOK, Ore. – January 18, 2008 – The 2008 Taste of Tillamook County will once again hold its Amateur Mac-n-Cheese Contest and is now in search of entries. All amateur chefs and cooking enthusiasts in Oregon are challenged to enter their tastiest blend of cheese and noodles and vie for the title of “Best Mac-n-Cheese.”

This fun annual contest has been an anticipated part of the Taste of Tillamook County event since 2004. Anyone wishing to enter with their best macaroni and cheese creation simply needs to fill out and return an entry form by Feb. 27. Entry forms and contest rules are available online at www.tasteoftillamookcounty.com/mac.htm or by calling the Economic Development Council at 503-842-2236. There is no cost to enter.

Dishes entered in the Taste of Tillamook County’s Amateur Mac-n-Cheese Contest will first compete in a preliminary event on March 1 at the Tillamook Cheese Visitors Center. Entries are judged on a variety of criteria such as appearance, flavor and aroma. The top scoring entries will then move on to compete at the finals during the Taste of Tillamook County where prizes will be awarded.

Taste of Tillamook County will be March 15-16 at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. In addition to the Amateur Mac-n-Cheese Contest, the Taste of Tillamook County will be full of food and beverages, returning popular events, music and children’s activities. The Taste of Tillamook County provides a fun, family-friendly event for both the local community and our out-of-town visitors. Proceeds from the event will benefit Tillamook County food programs.

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About Taste of Tillamook County

The sixth annual Taste of Tillamook County will be March 15-16, 2008, at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. It is a weekend-long culinary event celebrating Tillamook County and featuring food, music, cooking competitions and demonstrations, and more! Proceeds from the event will support Tillamook County food programs. For additional event details as they become available, visit www.tasteoftillamookcounty.com.

		Economic Development Council of Tillamook County 1906-A Third Street Tillamook, Oregon 97141 503-842-2236 www.edctc.com