BEST LITTLE BBQ COOK-OFF IN TEXAS

MARCH 9 & 10, 2018 – SANCTIONED BBQ COOK-OFF RULES

LONESTAR BBQ SOCIETY

at Fayette County Fairground, La Grange, Texas

  1. Teams will consist of CHIEF COOK and up to 5 team members.
  2. Cookers may enter the fairgrounds on Friday morning. Do not set up without talking with Jimmy Rohde!
  3. Cookers must cook the 3 meat categories.
  4. The categories to be judged are: Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Pork Butt, Pinto Beans, and Chili.
  5. Meat check-in will begin at 12 p.m., FRIDAY, March 9; meat must be raw, thawed and unseasoned.
  6. JUDGING March 9th, FRIDAY – Pinto Beans@ 7 p.m.; Chief Cooks Meeing & Calcutta Auction @ 8 p.m.
  7. JUDGING March 10th, SATURDAY – Chili @ 9 a.m.; Chicken @ 10 a.m.; Pork Ribs @ 11:30 a.m.; Pork Butt @ 12:30 p.m.; and Beef Brisket @ 1:30 p.m.
  8. A 20X30’ space will be available for each team; BBQ pits and campers only (must fit into space provided)
  9. Cookers are responsible for all needed equipment and supplies.
  10. THE EVENT STAFF WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT AND/OR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OF THE COOKERS (PITS, VEHICLES, CAMPERS, BELONGINGS, ETC.)
  11. Fire must be of wood or wood substance. No electric or gas fires allowed. Only beans and chili will be allowed on a burner. Holes or dug out pits are not permitted.
  12. The chief cook of each team will be held responsible for the conduct of his/her team and guests. Excessive use of alcohol or fighting will be grounds for disqualification and offending participants will be escorted off grounds.
  13. Team’s alcohol beverages are limited to team consumption only and not to be given away to visitors. The event has organizations selling beer on the grounds as fund raising projects.
  14. Cash awards and trophies will be given in each category, Pinto Beans, Chili, Pork Butt, Chicken, Pork Ribs, and Beef.
  15. Chairmen reserve the right to make additional regulations as situations warrant. Decisions of the committee chairmen are final.
  16. Campers must supply own source of electricity and water.
  17. Curfew will be in effect: 12:00 a.m. No loud parties after midnight. No loud music anytime.
  18. No vehicles, ATV, or golf carts allowed in cook-off area. Pets must be on a leash at all times on grounds.
  19. Space is limited so turn in your entry form early.
  20. No glass allowed.

Friday, March 9th:Pinto Beans7:00 p.m.

Chief Cook’s Meeting & Calcutta Auction8:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 10th:Chili9:00 a.m.

Chicken10:00 a.m.

Pork Ribs11:30 a.m.

Pork Butt12:30 p.m.

Beef 1:30 p.m.

Contact Jimmy Rohde, Chairman, with questions: (979)249-7296 or

THE BEST LITTLE COOK-OFF IN TEXAS

Entry Form

Location:Fayette County Fairgrounds

Where: La Grange, Texas

Date:Friday and Saturday, March 9 & 10, 2018

****** LSBS SANCTIONED COOK-OFF (in 3 meats) ******

(forms must be filled out completely and emailed to: )

Address: ______

______

Team Name:______

Chief Cook:______

Team Members:______

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____ Chili____ Pinto Beans ____ Pork Butt

(no limit on entries, $20 per entry)

____ 3 meats (Chicken, Ribs, Beef)

($100 entry fee)

Please email completed forms to

Mail entries to:Jimmy Rohde c/o BBQ in TexasJimmy Rohde

158 E Charles St979-249-7296

La Grange, TX

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: BLCG