TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FIDDLERS FROLICS
P.O. BOX 46
Phone (361) 798-2311 or (361) 798-9105
Fax (361) 798-4748
YEAR 2011
FIDDLERS FROLICS BAR-B-QUE & SAUSAGE COOK-OFF RULES
***(These rules apply to both Saturday and Sunday Cook-Offs)***
Sausage Cook-Off Rules
Sausage can be any type of meat. Sausage may be cooked as per cooker’s preference. Sausage brought in for judging must be whole and at least 10” in length.
Contestants must cook meat on the day of the contest. A contestant may cook in all categories but only one cut of meat to be judged in each category. (Contestants are not allowed to share cooking equipment but can cook all categories on the same pit.)
Please note that containers will be distributed differently this year. In order to get your containers; a representative from your team must be present at the Cook’s Meeting. (Entrant’s fees must be paid before this meeting.) The Cook’s Meeting will be held under the pavilion on Saturday @ 10am and on Sunday @ 10am. Entries will be presented to judges in these containers. The entry may be wrapped in foil if the contestant so desires. A ½ of CHICKEN. 8-10 RIBS must be sliced individually. ½ -1 pound of BRISKET sliced approximately ¼” thick. JACKPOT Grilled Beef Steak must be sliced approximately ½” thick. No garnishes or sauces allowed on the meat, this includes such items as onions, bacon, jalapeno peppers, vegetables, etc. MEAT ONLY! Seasoning and marinating of meat must be done on the grounds only. The committee chairman may make meat and pit inspection on the day of the cook-off at any time.
Trophies will be given to the top four places in each category. A large marine cooler will be given to the overall champion. Smaller coolers will be given away to the top 10 places in each category. There will be (4) Showmanship Awards given away, (2) for the team with the “Best Act” and (2) for the team with the “Best Pit Area”. To determine the overall champion award, a point system will be used. To be eligible a team must enter all meat categories on Sunday (sauce is an option). First place in each meat category will receive 10 points, Second place 9 points, etc. First place sauce will receive 5 points, Second 4 ½ etc. In case of a tie, the team placing highest in the brisket category will win.
Vehicles are not allowed to park in the cook-off area, except for loading and unloading supplies (no more than (1) vehicle per team when loading or unloading). Each team is responsible in making sure that there are no vehicles in front of their cooking area. No open fires. All fires must have a barricade of some sort for safety reasons. No electric or gas fires allowed. Fires must be wood or of wood substance. No dogs are allowed in the cook-off area. Fiddler’s Frolics will not be responsible for theft, damage or injury sustained during the cook-off. Cooking areas will be designated for each team. Entry fee must be paid in full before area can be reserved. You can keep your same cooking area if you submit entry with payment on or before the Wednesday of the Cook-off weekend. A space will be assigned to each team. There is no electricity provided, generators are allowed. One apron will be given to each team participating in Sunday’s cook-off. (Sauce only will not receive one)
The Committee Chairman reserves the right to make additional regulations as situations warrant. Decisions of the Committee Chairman and Judges are final. Anyone violating cook-off rules may be disqualified. Your team must participate with a $100 minimum entry fee to have a cooking area. If you enter with less than $100, you may participate with another team to make up the minimum. Thanks and good luck to all!
YEAR 2011
COOK-OFF ENTRY FORM
Times are subject to change
SATURDAY COOK-OFF April 16, 2011
___ Best Tasting Sausage Cook-Off $ 25.00 3:00 p.m.
___ Jackpot Pinto Beans $ 25.00 3:15 p.m.
___ Jackpot Grilled Beef Steak $ 25.00 4:15 p.m.
___ Jackpot Gumbo $ 25.00 4:30 p.m.
SUNDAY COOK-OFF - April 17, 2011
___ 1 / 2 Chicken $ 30.00 1:00 p.m.
___ Pork Ribs $ 30.00 1:15 p.m.
___ Brisket $ 30.00 2:15 p.m.
___ Sauce $ 30.00 2:30 p.m.
___ Showmanship Judging at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th place winners of each event plus overall champion.
SATURDAY COOK-OFF SUNDAY COOK-OFF
___ Sausage $ 25.00 ___ ½ of Chicken $ 30.00
___ Beans $ 25.00 ___ Pork Ribs $ 30.00
___ Steak $ 25.00 ___ Brisket $ 30.00
___ Gumbo $ 25.00 ___Sauce $ 30.00
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Showmanship (No Fee)
Team Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Team Captain________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________________________ State_______Zip___________________________________
E-Mail Address_____________________________________________________________________
Total Amount Enclosed_____________________
Please check the entries that you wish to participate in. Enter at least one category on Saturday and one on
Sunday and receive two free tickets to the Friday Night Cajun Show. You must register and pay before 6:00 p.m. April 15th. Enter all categories on both days and receive 5 tickets to the Friday show. You will receive the tickets when you register. Entry must be made on or before the Wednesday of the Cook-off weekend to retain your last year’s spot.
Please mail to:
Fiddlers Frolics Barbecue Cook-off
P.O. Box 46
Hallettsville, Texas 77964