NMSF News:

The New Mexico State Fair is now taking applications for the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. New Mexico restaurants will have until 12 p.m., July 17 to apply for a chance to compete to win the prestigious title of “New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion.” Eight restaurants will be selected to compete.

As has become an annual tradition at the New Mexico State Fair, the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge is slated for Monday afternoon, Sept. 14, on North Main Street. The event promises to be an extraordinary culinary experience for the competitors, judges and participants.

“New Mexico is world famous for our green chile cheeseburgers and the State Fair is home to the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge,” said Dan Mourning, General Manager of the New Mexico State Fair.  “We can’t wait to carry on the tradition, bringing the top restaurants in the state together to vie for the coveted title of New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion.”

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