Salsa Recipe Contest

Does your salsa have what it takes to be named the best?

Enter your Salsa in the Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge.

About the Contest

  • Pre-registration is required for all contestants
  • A maximum of 30 salsas will be accepted into the contest - No entries accepted on contest day.
  • Tasting will be limited to judges. Contest will be a blind taste test by the judges.
  • Tasting by the public is not permitted.

What you'll need

  • Prepare 1 pint (16 oz) of your freshest and tastiest salsa for the contest.
  • Bring your salsa in a disposable container to the Festival
  • Reminder … If you are traveling from a distance, transport your salsa in a cooler to keep it fresh!
  • Deliver to the Cantina at the south end of Plaza Park – pick up souvenir t-shirt.
  • Enjoy the Festival – winners will be announced around 12:55 pm at the MAIN STAGE and a sign announcing the winners will be posted Sunday afternoon at the Salsa Festival Info Booth.
  • Winners are encouraged to collect winnings at the Cantina before 2:00 pm.

 

Check back soon for 2024 application

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