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Virginia Highlands Festival – Abingdon, Virginia
Chop It Like It’s Hot!
Summer Festival
Antiques & Vintage Show
Arts & Crafts
Culinary Arts & Traditions
Community Events
Juried Fine Art Show
Music & Performing Arts
Local History
Performing Arts
Outdoor Adventure
Photography
Writers & Readers
Highlands Writers Fair
Youth Events
Donate
Plein Air Abingdon
Gingerbread Bake-Off
Eat. Drink. Love. Virginia Highlands
Daily Schedule
Calendar
About
FAQ
History & Mission
Festival Team
Sponsors
Volunteer
Chop It Like It’s Hot!
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Arts & Crafts
Culinary Arts & Traditions
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Juried Fine Art Show
Music & Performing Arts
Local History
Performing Arts
Outdoor Adventure
Photography
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Highlands Writers Fair
Youth Events
Donate
Plein Air Abingdon
Gingerbread Bake-Off
Eat. Drink. Love. Virginia Highlands
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**Attention all young chefs!** 

Get ready to show off your culinary skills!

Bring the heat in the kitchen at the "Chop it Like It's Hot" Youth Cooking Competition!

When: November 18, 6-9pm

Where: EO Career Commons

Check-In: 4:30pm

Orientation/Masterclass: 5-6pm led by Chef Milton


Register Here
Rules & Guidelines Here

Whether you're a seasoned home pro or just love experimenting with new flavors, this is your chance to shine!  All 10 graders through recent high school grads are eligible. If selected, you will attend an exclusive Masterclass with Chef Travis Milton at EO in Abingdon, VA on November 18 prior to the competition from 5:00-6:00pm. 

On Nov. 18, teams (selected randomly on the night) will compete, with the help of a culinary expert mentor for a chance to win a day spent shadowing Chef Travis at Hickory Fine Dining. Entry is by application due no later than November 11.

 Join us for a fun and thrilling competition where talented young cooks bring their A-game to the kitchen! You’ll witness creativity, passion, and some seriously impressive culinary skills as they battle it out for the top spot.

P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, Virginia 24212 | (276) 623-5266 | info@vahighlandsfestival.org

This project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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