The public can catch the most anticipated food contest of the year in Albuquerque on Sept. 9 at the New Mexico State Fair.
The Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge will kick off at noon and features 10 restaurants including 2022 winner, Sparky’s Burgers, BBQ & Espresso.
Sparky’s is in Hatch, New Mexico, home of the famed Hatch Green Chile. Sparky’s award-winning green chile cheeseburger are available at the restaurant located at 15 Franklin St. which is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday.
“This is the Super Bowl of Green Chile Cheeseburger contests in this State,” said State Fair General Manager Dan Mourning. “It continues to get bigger and bigger each year so we decided to move it out to Main Street to accommodate the huge crowds that flock to this event. People’s choice ballots are extremely limited so make sure you’re here early.”
Blind judging and the People’s Choice Award will be handed out at the State Fair. Only 100 public ballots will be available, handed out by the New Mexico State Police to those who receive a wristband from the New Mexico Ag Department at the Fair.