2026年爱荷华州最佳汉堡比赛于2月9日至3月举行。 9号，邀请公众提名本地顶级牛肉汉堡，获奖名单将于5月1日公布。 Iowa’s Best Burger Contest 2026 runs Feb. 9–Mar. 9, inviting public nominations for top local beef burgers, with winners announced May 1.

爱荷华州最佳汉堡大赛第17年从2月9日恢复至2026年3月9日, 邀请爱荷华人从当地餐馆提名他们最喜欢的100%牛肉汉堡。 The Iowa’s Best Burger Contest is back for its 17th year, running from February 9 to March 9, 2026, inviting Iowans to nominate their favorite 100% beef burgers from local restaurants. 提名在网上被接受,前十名决赛选手于3月13日公布。 Nominations are accepted online, with the top 10 finalists announced on March 13. 获奖者将在五月份牛肉月期间公布. A secret panel of judges will evaluate the finalists, and the winner will be revealed on May 1, during May Beef Month. 这次比赛由爱荷华牛肉业理事会和爱荷华家畜协会举办,旨在支持当地餐馆、推广爱荷华牛肉、加强生产者与食品服务业之间的联系。 The contest, organized by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, aims to support local restaurants, promote Iowa beef, and strengthen ties between producers and the foodservice industry.