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Youth Que Registration

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Youth Que Registration

Youth Que - Friday, May 29, 2026

Registration for the Youth Que is FREE!

Limited to 12 competitors per age group.


Please reach out to Zach Rinehart, Assistant Manager with any questions or concerns z.rinehart@scff.org


Online forms below or click the buttons to print and mail-in your registration or drop off at the fair office.

Meat for the Youth Que is proudly sponsored by:

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Mail registrations to:

Steele County Free Fair

C/O: Zach Rinehart

PO Box 650

Owatonna, MN 55060

Learn to cook and barbeque in a safe and fair competition

Youth entering the Kids Que will be provided a grill to cook on, charcoal, and one pound of hamburger beef (Kids Que 10 and under).
 

Youth entering the Junior Que will be provided a grill to cook on, charcoal, and one steak that is 1.25 - 1.5 pounds (Junior Que for 11-16 years old).

Kids Que ( 10 and under) Junior Que (11-16 Years Old)
1st Place + Award $100.00 $100.00
2nd Place + Award $60.00 $60.00
3rd Place + Award $40.00 $40.00

Total KCBS Kids/Junior Que Competition Payout: $400.00

Supplied Items

Grills, Coals, Work Table, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguishers, Paper Towels, Sanitizing Wipes, Hand Washing Stations, and Meat will be provided and available for each cook.

Cook's Items to Bring

Each Cook is responsible for providing their own cutlery, cutting boards, bowls, grilling tools (spatula, tongs, basting brush, apron, etc.), seasonings, garnish, mix-ins, buns (as applicable), toppings, etc. that they wish to use and have for the competition.

Registration for the Kids and Junior Que Competitions has closed.

2026 Kids Que (10 and under) Registration

2026 Junior Que (11-16 years old) Registration