<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ANwF8_1B6mIxql00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ANwF8_1B6mIxql00" width="1920" height="1080" ><figcaption>Image Source - City of Enterprise</figcaption></figure>Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — Local home cooks are being invited to take center stage as the Enterprise Farmers Market prepares for its 2026 Farm-to-Fork Chef Showdown, set for Saturday, May 30.The event returns as part of the market’s Peak Season Kickoff and will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 525 N. Main Street.This year’s competition will feature a major change, focusing entirely on amateur cooks. Professional chefs will not participate, shifting the spotlight to local talent across the region.Selected contestants will compete in a live cooking competition at the market. Participants will shop directly from vendors for fresh, seasonal ingredients before preparing their dishes on-site.In addition to market items, competitors will receive ingredients from local partners, including beef medallions from 3D Cattle Company and peanut products from the Alabama Peanut Producers Association.Organizers say the change is designed to expand participation and highlight the creativity and passion of home cooks.A panel of judges will evaluate each dish based on taste, creativity, and presentation. The winner will be named Enterprise Farmers Market Top Chef and receive a $500 cash card along with a market backpack filled with supplies. All selected contestants will receive a backpack and a $100 cash card.Amateur cooks interested in competing must register by 11:59 p.m. on May 15. To enter, participants must submit their name, age (must be 18 or older), phone number, and email to Birgit Briggs at [email protected] or call (334) 447-2506.Contestants will be selected through a random drawing and announced May 18 on the Enterprise Farmers Market Facebook page.Beyond the competition, the market will feature local farmers and vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and handmade items. The event will also include live music from local entertainer Cam Stephens and a variety of family-friendly activities.Organizers say the kickoff is designed to celebrate the season while bringing the community together for food, music, and local shopping.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3QD70u_1B6mIxql00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3QD70u_1B6mIxql00" width="240" height="300" ><figcaption>Image Source – City of Enterprise</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — Local home cooks are being invited to take center stage as the Enterprise Farmers Market prepares for its 2026 Farm-to-Fork Chef Showdown, set for Saturday, May 30. The event returns as part of the market’s Peak Season Kickoff and will run from 7 a.m. to...

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Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — Local home cooks are being invited to take center stage as the Enterprise Farmers Market prepares for its 2026 Farm-to-Fork Che

Enterprise Chef Showdown Returns With A Twist

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