Oatman, AZ -- Oatman, Arizona, is known for two things -- burros and its annual Sidewalk Egg-Frying Contest. Now, town officials are trying to separate the two.

The Sidewalk Egg-Frying Contest takes place Sunday (Jul. 4) and dozens of competitors will see who has "egg-zactly" the best technique for frying an egg in the sun. Bacon and sausage are optional.

Some sidewalk chefs swear by tinfoil while others heat up the contest by using mirrors, glass jars and solar panels.

Town officials expect lots of visitors but they're taking steps to ensure some town citizens don't makes asses of themselves.

The group in question is a trio of baby burros who roam the town looking for food. Event spokeswoman Jackie Rowland says a security guard has been hired to prevent the burros from showing up at the event and eating the eggs before they're finished.

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