We want you & your innovation!

At Raising Nebraska’s “Mystery Foods Event”, youth will network and discover careers in nutrition and food science, learn where their food originates while creating an appetizer with surprise ingredients highlighting Nebraska products.

Friday, June 12, 2015
Event runs from 8:00am – 3:30pm
(Exact schedule will be sent to participating teams)

Registration Form

Official Rules and Instructions


The details:

  • Youth will network and discover careers in nutrition & food science
  • Youth make an appetizer on location including surprise ingredients
  • Appetizer must have one but could include all five surprise ingredients
  • Youth participate in teams of 2 to 4 members
  • Divisions include:
    • Division 1: 10—14 year olds
    • Division 2: 15—18 years olds
  • Limit of 10 teams per division
  • Entry Fee: $15.00 per team

Award Categories

  • Overall Winner
  • Best Use of Surprise Ingredients
  • Most Nutritious
  • Best Appearance
  • Best Use of Nebraska Foods

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