Do I need to purchase “Cook-Off Area” tickets too? Why?

Before you can get to the Cougar Cookers booth, you first have to get into the HLS&R grounds. A separate ticket is required.  You can purchase tickets from the rodeo prior to the cook-off, or when you arrive at the cook-off. The Cook-Off grounds are filled with the rodeo carnival and midway, and hundreds of other booths.