LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every year in Kentucky, beef takes center stage when the Kentucky Derby Festival crowns a “Derby Burger” champion.

Grill masters and at-home chefs are once again being asked to showcase their creations for the 14th annual Derby Festival Derby Burger challenge. The contest is sponsored by Dan-O’s Seasoning, the Kentucky Beef Council and Kroger. Burger recipes can be submitted beginning Monday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at KDF’s website.

“Partnering with the Kentucky Derby Festival allows us to celebrate two of our favorite things: Beef and the Derby season,” said Kelly Baird, director of communications and Events of the Kentucky Beef Council. “For anyone considering entering this year’s Derby Burger competition, my advice is to keep it simple, creative an

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