On the Petit Jean Meats Kitchen Stage  2 days of great cooking demos and events!           Petit Jean Meats Kitchen Stage Cooking demonstrations on stage with Petit Jean Meats Saturday 11:30am & Sunday 12:00noon - "Where's The Bacon?" "We still do things the old fashioned way, which gives our meats the old fashioned flavor,” said David Ruff. “We don’t use anything but the best quality meats and the best quality ingredients. So if you’re looking for a great hot dog, a great ham, a great smoked sausage with great flavor, we’ve got it. Visit the Petit Jean Meats booth # 515 for some of the best tasting samples at the Expo!       "Beef. It's What's  For Dinner" On stage Chef Demonstrations from The Arkansas Beef Council.  Saturday at 12:00 Noon & Sunday at 1:00pm Donette Spann is the Promotion Coordinator for the Arkansas Beef Council. She is a mother to two great children, 3 awesome adult step-kids and 2 cute grandbabies.  If the kids like what she fixes and they survive, then its good.  If they ask to have it again, well then, that's a winner.  She'll show you a great way to prepare quick and easy beef dishes and have the kids ask for more. After all, Beef. It's What's For Dinner! The mission of the Arkansas Beef Council is to promote and educate to consumers the benefits and enjoyment of BEEF when purchasing, preparing, cooking and dining.  We also convey the nutrition aspects of beef and proper handling for food safety.  Beef. It's What You Want for Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner! Arkansas Beef Council's Country Style Beef Ribs Chef's Cook Off! Our Cook Off features the kitchen clash between between our two great local chefs. Chef Jason Haid from our audience favorite River City Deli will defend his 2013 Title versus a tough competitor from the well know restaurant, 21WestEnd.    Two great chefs, two great guys!  Come join the fun and Cheer on your favorite as our judges award the Grand Prize! Each Chef will be preparing his own Country Style Beef Ribs special recipe...  Sponsored by the Arkansas Beef Council EMCEE - Jason from The Arkansas CW Crew Chef Jason Haid  River City Deli Chef Paul Capel 21 West End Stage Appliances provided by Metro Appliances & More Sunday at 3pm On the Petit Jean Meats Chef's Kitchen Stage Judges: Donette Spann - Arkansas Beef Council Sam Holliman - Petit Jean Meats Justin Simon - EVILO Oil and Vinegar In The Kitchen with The Arkansas CW Crew Don't Miss the Arkansas Crew In The Kitchen with cooking demos on our Petit Jean Meats Kitchen Stage. Saturday at 2:00pm The CW Crew is powered by DrPepper. Don't miss Famous Cake Designer Danny Lane with The Crew and some decorating fun! Sponsored by HARPS   EVILO Oils & Vinegars Cooking with  ON Salt Come Experience the hottest new trend to hit the grills, ovens and serving platters ... The Himalayan Salt Block is an extremly versatile cooking aid and can be used to prepare everything from pastas to prime ribs. Justin Simon will walk you trough the proper technique for using this amazingly delicious block on his culinary weapon of choice - the grill! Saturday at 3:00pm & Sunday at 2:00pm         Expo Areas & Events Health & Wellness Ask the Doctors Presentation Beauty & Makeovers Spa Treatments & Products Fitness Specialty Foods & Entertaining The Chef's Cookoff! Your Pet's, Your Friends Mom's & Kids Women's Lifestyle Home Decorating Your Home & Expert Solutions Giveaways Authors Booksignings    Location Fort Smith Convention Center Fort Smith, Arkansas  Sept 20-21, 2014 Saturday 10am - 6pm  Sunday    11am - 5pm  Admission $7 Admission Kids 8 & under are free $2 Off Admission Coupon will be available       Bring your friends, bring your family for a day of fun and entertainment, of community and connection.