# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Soup Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the second annual Soup Cookoff! 

Soups will be available to the public after the judging process – approximately 5pm.
Soup Cookoff Rules:
▪Soups must be brought to the rec hall between 4-4:30pm. Please use the south or east entrance to the rec hall. The west door will be locked to eliminate traffic by the kitchen door.
▪Contestants must submit at least 4 quarts (one large crockpot or equivalent) for entry.
▪Winners will be determined anonymously by a panel of judges.
▪Power strips will be available to plug in crockpots or roasters.
▪Please bring soups warm and ready to serve.
▪All ingredients must be safe for public consumption.
▪All ingredients must be listed on a registration card (available at the office) and given to the registration table when you arrive. We only need the ingredients, not the recipe, this is for food allergy or sensitivity.
Categories: Chili, Wild Card (any other variety)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrill/soup-cookoff/200029911550002
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Merrill
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 S Fenmore Rd, Merrill, MI, United States, Michigan 48637
- **lat**: 43.40455
- **long**: -84.35342
- **full address**: 1000 S Fenmore Rd, Merrill, MI, United States, Michigan 48637

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Soup Cookoff
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Soup Cookoff being held?
  - **A:** Soup Cookoff takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1000 S Fenmore Rd, Merrill, MI, United States, Michigan 48637.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Soup Cookoff?
  - **A:** Soup Cookoff is organized by Lake of Dreams Campground.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Soup Cookoff is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Merrill, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Soup Cookoff sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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