Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest, Nominations open September 1 – september 30, 2024!

The Arkansas Beef Council is proud to announce the inaugural Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest to promote 100% beef burgers prepared in Arkansas restaurants.


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August 29- Contest Kick-Off Tailgate

                       Arkansas Razorbacks vs UAPB Golden Lions

                       War Memorial Stadium

September 1- Nominations Open
September 30- Nominations Close
October 11- Top 10 Finalist Announcement
October 31- Arkansas's Best Burger Crowned!

Contest rules Overview

  • Nominations will be accepted online between Sunday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 30.
  • To qualify as a hamburger, the burger must be 100% beef. Other ingredients may be added to the patty (such as spices, vegetables, etc.).
  • All burgers must be composed of a formed ground beef patty/patties served on a bun or other bread product. Burgers may include any combination of condiments, sauces, cheeses, and toppings. Every component of the burger must be placed between the bun or bread pieces or served open-faced on a bread product. 
  • Burgers must be available on the nominated restaurant’s regular menu; burger may also be included on the special’s menu. The winning burger must remain on the menu for the following calendar year.
  • Nominated restaurants must be open for business by the beginning of the nomination period, September 1, 2024, and must be open year-round.
  • The top two burgers, by number of nominations, will be selected and honored as finalists from each of the five regions within the state.

Click HERE for official rules, details, and contest regions.