Global Grilling Challenge

The world's getting together over soccer, and we're getting together over the grill.

This summer, Lake Geneva Country Meats is taking your grill around the world. Six weeks of globally inspired cuts and recipe, and you get three ways to win: earn LGCM Bucks, enter our $100 gift card drawing, and compete for a recipe contest grand prize worth over $200.

3 Ways to Win
Up to $15
LGCM Bucks
$100
Gift Card Drawing
~$200
Recipe Contest Prize

Getting Started

Three Ways to Win

Every purchase of a featured cut counts toward the punch card and the gift card drawing. The recipe contest is open to everyone — no purchase necessary.

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Earn LGCM Bucks

Pick up a punch card in-store. Each week you buy the featured cut, we'll punch your card. Complete 3 weeks to earn $5 in LGCM Bucks, or all 6 weeks for $15. Turn in your card after July 20 to redeem.
Up to $15
LGCM Bucks
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$100 Gift Card Drawing

Each week you purchase the featured cut, you'll receive an entry slip for that week's drawing. Fill out the form for one entry per week — up to six entries total. One winner drawn at random after July 20.
$100
LGCM Gift Card
Free Entry (No Purchase Necessary)
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Recipe Contest

Cook a globally inspired grilling recipe and submit it with a photo and description. Judged on creativity, authenticity, and recipe quality by Nick Vorpagel. No purchase necessary — one entry per person.
~$200
World Tour Grill Pack
Enter the Contest ↓

The Lineup

Six Weeks, Six Countries

Each week features a different cut and a globally inspired recipe. Buy the featured item, get your card punched, and try something new on the grill.

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Week 1
Mexico
June 9 – June 15
Skirt Steak
Skirt Steak
Recipe: Skirt Steak Tacos
Start the challenge with a classic grilling favorite. Skirt steak cooks quickly over high heat and is perfect for carne asada tacos, bowls, or a platter with your favorite toppings.
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Each purchase earns a punch + a gift card drawing entry

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Week 2
Morocco
June 16 – June 22
Ground Beef
Ground Beef
Recipe: Kafta Kabobs
Moroccan-inspired kafta kabobs are made with seasoned ground beef shaped into logs and grilled. This is an approachable, flavorful week that turns ground beef into something fun for the grill.
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Each purchase earns a punch + a gift card drawing entry

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Week 3
Japan
June 23 – June 29
13 Farms Berkshire Pork Chops
13 Farms Berkshire Pork Chops
Recipe: Miso Glazed Pork Chops
This week features premium 13 Farms Berkshire Pork Chops with a sweet-savory miso glaze. A Japanese-inspired grilling recipe that highlights a special pork item from LGCM.
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Each purchase earns a punch + a gift card drawing entry

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Week 4
USA
June 30 – July 6
Tri-Tip
Tri-Tip
Recipe: Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Celebrate classic American grilling with Santa Maria-style tri-tip. Tri-tip is a flavorful cut that grills like a steak and serves like a roast, making it a great centerpiece for summer cookouts.
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Each purchase earns a punch + a gift card drawing entry

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Week 5
Argentina
July 7 – July 13
Flank Steak
Flank Steak
Recipe: Chimichurri Flank Steak
Argentina is known for beef and grilling, and chimichurri flank steak is a perfect fit. Flank steak is lean, flavorful, and excellent when grilled hot and sliced thin against the grain.
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Each purchase earns a punch + a gift card drawing entry

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Week 6
France
July 14 – July 20
New York Strip Steaks
New York Strip Steaks
Recipe: Steak Frites
Finish the challenge with a French-inspired steakhouse classic. New York Strip Steaks make a special final-week feature for grilled steak frites.
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Each purchase earns a punch + a gift card drawing entry

Enter to Win

Global Grilling Recipe Contest

Cook your best globally inspired grilling recipe and you could win a World Tour Grill Pack worth over $200. No purchase necessary, but each person only gets one entry!

Win the World Tour Grill Pack

Approximate retail value: $200 — must be picked up in person

  • 1 package Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye Steak
  • 1 Australian Wagyu New York Strip Steak
  • 1 Leahy's Angus Beef Flank Steak
  • 1 package (2 chops) 13 Farms Berkshire Pork Chops
  • 12 LGCM Bratwursts

What to Submit

Submit a photo of your finished dish, a brief description (50–200 words), and the complete recipe with ingredients and instructions. Your recipe must feature meat, poultry, or seafood and draw inspiration from a culinary tradition outside the United States.

How We Judge

All entries judged by Nick Vorpagel, Vice President of Lake Geneva Country Meats. Creativity (40%), Authenticity (30%), Recipe Quality (30%). Entries must be original work. The winner will be notified by email on or about July 23, 2026.
Submit Your Recipe And Enter To Win!

Entries accepted June 9 – July 20, 2026

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Each week has its own featured item. To get that week's punch, you need to buy that item during that week.

No. The challenge is one punch per featured week.

Thank you for stocking up! You still receive one punch for that featured week.

Yes. Order-ahead purchases qualify. If your order includes that week's featured item, we'll punch a card and include it with your order.

No problem. You can get another card and combine punch cards when you turn them in.

No. The recipe is there for inspiration. You only need to buy the featured item during its featured week.

After the promotion ends. Bring your completed punch card to the register after July 20.

LGCM Bucks from this promotion are valid July 21 – August 31, 2026.

Yes, as long as it is during the valid redemption period.

You receive the 3-week reward of $5 in LGCM Bucks.

You receive $15 in LGCM Bucks total.

No. You receive either $5 for completing 3 weeks or $15 total for completing all 6 weeks.

They are no longer valid after August 31, 2026.

Each week you purchase the featured cut, you'll receive an entry slip with a link to that week's entry form. Complete the form for one entry that week. You can earn up to six entries over the six weeks — one per week.

Yes. A free method of entry is available at lgcm.info/4ogHinp — no purchase necessary. Limit one free entry per person for the entire sweepstakes.

No. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning compared to entering via the free entry method.

One winner will be drawn at random after July 20, 2026, and notified by email. If the winner does not respond within 14 days, an alternate winner will be selected.

A photo of your finished dish, a brief description (50–200 words), and the complete recipe with ingredients and instructions. The recipe must feature meat, poultry, or seafood and be inspired by a culinary tradition outside the United States.

No. No purchase is necessary to enter the recipe contest. One entry per person.

All entries are judged by Nick Vorpagel, owner of Lake Geneva Country Meats, based on creativity (40%), authenticity (30%), and recipe quality (30%). The winner will be notified by email on or about July 23, 2026.

The recipe contest grand prize includes: 1 package Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye Steak, 1 Australian Wagyu New York Strip Steak, 1 Leahy's Angus Beef Flank Steak, 1 package (2 chops) 13 Farms Berkshire Pork Chops, and 12 LGCM Bratwursts. Approximate retail value: $200. Must be picked up in person.

Yes! They are independent. Buying a featured cut earns you a punch and a gift card entry. The recipe contest is separate and does not require a purchase.

Ready to Grill Around the World?

Pick up your Global Grilling Challenge punch card in-store and start earning LGCM Bucks this summer.

Place a Pickup Order Call (262) 248-3339 Enter the Recipe Contest

Legal

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal U.S. residents, 18 and older. Sweepstakes runs June 9 – July 20, 2026. Sponsored by Lake Geneva Country Meats. How to enter: Each week during the Global Grilling Challenge, customers who purchase the featured cut of the week will receive an entry slip with a link to that week's entry form. Complete the form for one entry that week. You can earn up to six entries — one per week — by purchasing the featured cut each week. A free method of entry (no purchase necessary) is available at https://lgcm.info/4ogHinp — limit one free entry per person for the entire sweepstakes. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning compared to entering via the free entry method. Prize: One (1) $100 LGCM gift card. One winner will be drawn at random after July 20, 2026, and notified by email. If the winner does not respond within 14 days, an alternate winner will be selected. Prize has no cash value and is redeemable only at Lake Geneva Country Meats. Odds of winning depend on total entries received. By entering, you agree to receive email communications from LGCM (you can unsubscribe anytime) and consent to the use of your first name for promotional purposes. This sweepstakes is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram, Facebook, Meta, or Google. Void where prohibited.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal U.S. residents, 18 and older. Contest runs June 9 – July 20, 2026. Sponsored by Lake Geneva Country Meats. How to enter: Submit your original globally inspired grilling recipe using the entry form on this page. Your entry must include a photo of the finished dish, a brief description (50–200 words), and the complete recipe with ingredients and instructions. The recipe must feature meat, poultry, or seafood and draw inspiration from a culinary tradition outside the United States. You do not need to purchase anything from LGCM to enter. One entry per person. Judging: All entries will be judged by Nick Vorpagel, owner of Lake Geneva Country Meats, based on creativity (40%), authenticity (30%), and quality of recipe (30%). The judge's decisions are final. Prize: One (1) LGCM World Tour Grill Pack containing: 1 package Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye Steak, 1 Australian Wagyu New York Strip Steak, 1 Leahy's Angus Beef Flank Steak, 1 package (2 chops) 13 Farms Berkshire Pork Chops, and 12 LGCM Bratwursts. All items are frozen. Approximate retail value: $200. Prize must be picked up in person at Lake Geneva Country Meats within 30 days of notification. Prize is not available for shipping, has no cash value, and is non-transferable. Winner will be notified by email on or about July 23, 2026. If the winner does not respond within 14 days, an alternate winner may be selected. By entering, you grant Lake Geneva Country Meats a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, share, and publish your submitted recipe, photo, and description on our website, social media, emails, and in-store materials. You will be credited by first name. You retain ownership of your recipe. You also agree to receive email communications from LGCM (you can unsubscribe anytime) and consent to the use of your first name for promotional purposes. Entries must be original work — recipes copied from published sources will be disqualified. This contest is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram, Facebook, Meta, or Google. Void where prohibited.