Entry Form Click HERE
BBQ Contest Rules
1. Entries may only be cooked or prepared by person(s) listed on entry form.
2. Contestants must be present to win
3. Entries must be submitted before the official turn in times. Late entries will not be accepted.
(In the event of an act of god entry times may be subject to change. Contestants will be given prior notice)
4. Ribs, Wild Card, Blue Plate, and Blue ribbon will be voted upon by guests attending the BBQ. Contestants cannot judge in a category you are competing in.
4.5 All entries are judged using a blind system of judging. Judges will be chosen at random from a judging bank.(Basically all wishing to judge will have there names placed in a hat and 5 will be drawn to judge)
5. Charcoal, wood, propane, and electricity may be used to prepare ribs, wildcard, and blue ribbon award.
6. All contestants must fill out an entry form in order to compete or contact Matt McMullen prior to the event
7. All Entries for all categories will be submitted in the provided container from Cotone vineyards. The container does not have to close and the container can be modified to accommodate your dish if needed.
8. No additional garnishments (edible or non-edible) are allowed. The dish you wish to have judge should be the only food item in your turn in box. (containers for sauces, liquids, and other foods you wish to have judged are allowed as long as they are turned in via the provided box to the judges
2. Contestants must be present to win
3. Entries must be submitted before the official turn in times. Late entries will not be accepted.
(In the event of an act of god entry times may be subject to change. Contestants will be given prior notice)
4. Ribs, Wild Card, Blue Plate, and Blue ribbon will be voted upon by guests attending the BBQ. Contestants cannot judge in a category you are competing in.
4.5 All entries are judged using a blind system of judging. Judges will be chosen at random from a judging bank.(Basically all wishing to judge will have there names placed in a hat and 5 will be drawn to judge)
5. Charcoal, wood, propane, and electricity may be used to prepare ribs, wildcard, and blue ribbon award.
6. All contestants must fill out an entry form in order to compete or contact Matt McMullen prior to the event
7. All Entries for all categories will be submitted in the provided container from Cotone vineyards. The container does not have to close and the container can be modified to accommodate your dish if needed.
8. No additional garnishments (edible or non-edible) are allowed. The dish you wish to have judge should be the only food item in your turn in box. (containers for sauces, liquids, and other foods you wish to have judged are allowed as long as they are turned in via the provided box to the judges
BBQ CATAGORIES
These are the 4 categories for competition this year. winning 3 of the 4 is considered the prized triple crown.
Ribs---- Pork Spare Ribs Only
Wildcard--- This is anything BBQ (non-ribs) made on a grill or smoker.
Blue Plate--- Anything not BBQ or deserts
Blue Ribbon Deserts----This category is for deserts only
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HOW SPARE RIBS WILL BE JUDGED
We use a very similar judging to that of other large BBQ contests, such as Memphis in May.
On a Scale from 1 to 10 the following criteria will be judged
Appearance of Entry: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Tenderness of Entry:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flavor of Entry:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Overall impression of Entry Write with decimal 0-10.00
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HOW WILDCARD/ BLUE PLATE/BLUE RIBBON WILL BE JUDGED
Judge given name for dish: ___________________________________
Appearance of Entry: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flavor of dish: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
How does the dish compare to other dishes of similar.
(Example: does the apple pie taste like an apple pie should taste to you?) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Overall impression of Entry Write with decimal 0-10.00
PLEASE NOTE:
2017.21--- wild card Rule change!! Contestants may include an written explanation of there dish for the judged to read. Explanations may be no more than 100 words in length. Explanations will be tapped to the top of the entry box. Paper and pen and tape will be provided to contestants should they choose to do this.
Ribs---- Pork Spare Ribs Only
Wildcard--- This is anything BBQ (non-ribs) made on a grill or smoker.
Blue Plate--- Anything not BBQ or deserts
Blue Ribbon Deserts----This category is for deserts only
____________________________________________________________________________
HOW SPARE RIBS WILL BE JUDGED
We use a very similar judging to that of other large BBQ contests, such as Memphis in May.
On a Scale from 1 to 10 the following criteria will be judged
Appearance of Entry: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Tenderness of Entry:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flavor of Entry:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Overall impression of Entry Write with decimal 0-10.00
______________________________________________________________________________
HOW WILDCARD/ BLUE PLATE/BLUE RIBBON WILL BE JUDGED
Judge given name for dish: ___________________________________
Appearance of Entry: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flavor of dish: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
How does the dish compare to other dishes of similar.
(Example: does the apple pie taste like an apple pie should taste to you?) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Overall impression of Entry Write with decimal 0-10.00
PLEASE NOTE:
2017.21--- wild card Rule change!! Contestants may include an written explanation of there dish for the judged to read. Explanations may be no more than 100 words in length. Explanations will be tapped to the top of the entry box. Paper and pen and tape will be provided to contestants should they choose to do this.
F.Y.I's
All invited are more than welcome to come Friday 20th to help setup and prepare for the event.
If you drink please make arrangements for sober drivers or stay the night at the vineyard.
This event is Family Friendly!
If you plan on staying Friday or Saturday Night. Please bring a tent and sleeping bags
Shower and toilet are available.
Lynn and I ask that each couple invited bring a dish to pass, or bring a needed item from the sign up page
All drink is bring your own, Bring a cooler and ice to keep your beverages cold.
Alcohol is permitted!!!!
Please do not hesitate to call Lynn or myself with any Questions.
If you drink please make arrangements for sober drivers or stay the night at the vineyard.
This event is Family Friendly!
If you plan on staying Friday or Saturday Night. Please bring a tent and sleeping bags
Shower and toilet are available.
Lynn and I ask that each couple invited bring a dish to pass, or bring a needed item from the sign up page
All drink is bring your own, Bring a cooler and ice to keep your beverages cold.
Alcohol is permitted!!!!
Please do not hesitate to call Lynn or myself with any Questions.
