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Bean Fest Cook-off Judge

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Deadline: Oct 22, 2027 12:00 am (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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45th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races
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Date: Oct 22, 2027 10:00 am - Oct 23, 2027 5:00 am (CST)
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Mountain View, Arkansas
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Free

About the application

Calling All Bean Lovers!
We’re on the hunt for a few brave (and hungry!) judges for this year’s Bean Cook-off. Starting at 11 AM, you’ll sample your way through 30 pots of deliciously creative pinto beans — 

 

Think you’ve got what it takes to help crown the BEST beans at Bean Fest 2027?


Then grab a spoon and join the fun! 🫘✨

About the event

Join us in downtown Mountain View, Arkansas, for the 45th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races! This annual tradition brings thousands of visitors to the Ozarks for two days of live music, arts and crafts vendors, great food, and one of the most unusual races you'll ever see! Bean Fest & Free Pinto Beans Saturday is all about the beans! Watch as teams of bean cookers prepare hundreds of pounds of pinto beans in large cast-iron kettles right on the courthouse square. Each team adds its own special seasonings and competes for the title of best beans. Once the judging is complete, the beans are served FREE to festival visitors, while supplies last! Championship Outhouse Races You won't want to miss the famous Championship Outhouse Races on Saturday afternoon! Teams build and decorate their own outhouses, then race them down the street in a competition that's been entertaining crowds for generations. It's one of the most popular and memorable parts of Bean Fest! Live Music & Entertainment Mountain View is known as the Folk Music Capital of the World, and Bean Fest is a great time to experience our musical heritage. Enjoy live performances on the courthouse stage throughout the festival, along with traditional music and informal jam sessions around downtown and at Pickin' Park. Shopping & Food Vendors Spend some time browsing vendor booths throughout downtown Mountain View. You'll find handmade crafts, boutique clothing, jewelry, gifts, home décor, and plenty of other items. There will also be a variety of food trucks and food vendors serving festival favorites throughout the weekend. Make a Weekend of It! While you're here, explore the shops and restaurants around the historic courthouse square, enjoy the beautiful fall scenery in the Ozarks, and experience the small-town hospitality that makes Mountain View such a special place to visit. Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome! Mark your calendars for October 22–23, 2027, and join us for the 45th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races in Mountain View, Arkansas!
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
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Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
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Terms & Conditions

All approved judges, please arrive at the Judge’s Tent behind the Courthouse by 10:45 AM on October 23rd. You’ll get a quick rundown of the competition rules, learn how the scoring works, and then—best part—beans will be delivered for you to taste and judge. Let the flavor adventure begin! 

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  • Think you’ve got what it takes to judge the beans? Tell us why you’re the ideal Bean Fest Cook-off judge!

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Bean Fest Cook-off Judge
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