The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Cheeseburger Challenge Cook-Off

Friday, June 13th, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.

97.7 FM and 1240 AM will kick off Juneteenth weekend with the second annual Cheeseburger Challenge on the Bluff. It is billed as a Father’s Day/Juneteenth celebration event. It is a fundraiser and competitive cook-off to find out who makes the best cheeseburger in Southwest Mississippi and Central Louisiana. Grand prize is $1,000 and “Bragging Rights.”

Five to 10 teams will compete head-to-head to see who makes the absolute best cheeseburger. Teams will grill live on-site in downtown Natchez between 3 and 7 p.m. Judging will take place at 5 p.m. WTYJ and WMIS will broadcast live on site with D.J. Buzz providing the soundtrack for the event. The contest will take place on N. Broadway St., in front of the Natchez Grand Hotel.

This event is held by New Vision Broadcasting in partnership with the City of Natchez. For more information, contact Malcolm Innis at info@newvisionbroadcasting.com or by calling 601-442-2522.