The city of Roswell is seeking cooks to compete in “Southern Soul Fixins,” described as a “soul food cook-off event” for Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture.
Deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 14. The cook-off starts at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road. Participants can compete in up to two categories, paying a $10 refundable registration fee for each category. To register: https://bit.ly/2LXgQgK
Food categories are meat-based side dish; vegetarian side dish; breads/corn meal; and dessert. Competitors can enter as professionals or amateurs. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges. A “People’s Choice” award in each category will be given based on the most votes from guests.
Roswell Roots, Jan. 27-Feb. 8, is said to be one of the largest, most comprehensive celebrations of black history and culture in the Southeast. Information: Corinne Sutherlin, 770-594-6199 or csutherlin@roswellgov.com or https://bit.ly/2FbCcVZ
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