We Are Offering $4,800 Total for the Ten Places in the Four Meats

Dear Cook:

We are hoping you might want to attend this year’s special 10th Annual State Championship in Albert Lea, Minnesota We are hosting a sanctioned STEAK COOKOFF ASSOCIATION (SCA) contest Friday night. This event will be separate from the KCBS event. Any registered KCBS contestant can enter the SCA event for only $75.00. The rib eye steaks ARE FURNISHED. World Food Championships qualifier in Chili, BBQ, Dessert and Steak.

We are offering total prize money of $10,200. The payout is to TEN PLACES IN ALL CATEGORIES (EXCEPT OVERALL). There will be free entry of the 4 meats for 2018 for the Mid Range team and the Newbie (new to BIB) team TO BIB.
Payout for Overall KCBS Champions is $3,400 and paying thru the 5th place and trophy: $1,500 for 1st, $1,000 for 2nd, $500 for 3rd, $300 for 4th and $100 for 5th.
We are offering $4,800 total for the ten places in the four meats.
We are offering $500 each in prize money for Friday night judged awards for Chili, and sauce. There will be a judges’ panel for the cash awarded for chili and sauce. The public will determine the winners for the trophy for the chili and cash prizes of $100 for 1st; $75 for 2nd; $50 for 3rd. This way the cash awards are given to cooks anonymously judged by a panel.
We are offering $500 each in prize money for Saturday turn-ins for sausage (sponsored by CARGILL) and desserts. Saturday schedule is attached. TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SCA event turn in is Friday night. Steak grand champion qualifies for the SCA World Steak Competition in Fort Worth, TX and the WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS in 2017. The total payout for steak and appetizer is $2,600. It pays five places for steak: $1,000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd , $400 for 3rd , $300 for 4th , $200 for 5th; pays 3 places for appetizers: $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd.
In order to win added money in any SCA event you will need to be a member of SCA in good standing in 2017. Added money is a benefit for the members of SCA.
KCBS Grand Champion gets invited to Great American Royal Barbeque in Kansas City. They also are in the draw for the 2018 Jack Daniel’s World Championship. BBQ and are Qualifiers for the 2017 World Food Championships in November. The qualifiers are required to pay all their own expenses/fees to the World Food Championships, SCA, Jack Daniels BBQ, and American Royal.

If you have any questions or would like additional registration forms please call me or email me.

Thank you again for considering joining us for the 10th Annual Big Island Barbeque in Albert Lea, Minnesota on August 25-26, 2017 at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave.

Yours in BBQ,

Perry Vining, Founder/Coordinator

Cell phone # 507.402.6371

email: http://bigislandfestivalandbbq.org

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SCA Times / ITEM / KCBS Times / ITEM / KCBS TIMES / ITEM

FRIDAY

/ FRIDAY / SATURDAY
8:00 AM- 3:00 PM / Check In / 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM / Check In and Meat Inspection / 9:30-10:15 / Judges' check in
3:00 / Cooks' Meeting / 3:45 PM / Cooks' Meeting
Grandstand
4:30 PM / Kid’s Q Meeting/start
5:00 PM / KCBS Judges' check in Grandstand / 10: 30 AM / KCBS Mandatory Judges' Meeting Grandstand
4:00 / SCA Judges’ Check In and Meeting / 5:30 / Turn In
Kid’s Que
5:00-5:15 / APPETIZER TURN-IN / 6:00 PM / Serve Chili to Public for Peoples’ Choice
6:00- 6:30 / STEAK TURN-IN / 6:25-6:35 PM / Chili Turn In
For Judges / 11:55 AM-12:05 PM / Chicken
12:25 PM-12:35 PM / Pork Ribs
6:55-7:05 PM / BBQ Sauce Turn In for Judges / 12:55 PM- 1:05 PM / Pork Shoulder/Butt
1:25 PM- 1:35 PM / Beef Brisket
1:55 PM- 2:05 PM / Sausage
9:00 PM / AWARDS CEREMONY / 9:00 PM / AWARDS
CEREMONY / 2:25 PM-2:35 PM / Dessert
5:00 PM / AWARDS CEREMONY

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Schedule Subject to Change

Type or print legibly and return to:

10th Annual BIB, 1725 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007

Head Cook ______

KCBS Number______( not a member, put NO)

Team Name ______

Mailing Address ______

City, State, Zip______

Work Phone: ( ) ______Cell ( ) ______

E-Mail ______

YES, I will cook ____(number) of pork butt’s for the Salvation Army FOOD SHELF

Cook-Off Categories Check all you wish to enter

Entry Fee: CHECKS ONLY PAYABLE TO: BIG ISLAND BBQ

You must be entered in all 4 KCBS meat categories to be eligible for the Grand Champion Prize

_____ Sausage $55.00

_____ Chicken $55.00

_____ Ribs $55.00

_____ Pork Shoulder/Butt $55.00

_____ Beef Brisket $55.00

_____ Desserts $55.00

_____ BBQ Sauce $55.00 (per entry) Friday night

_____ Chili Competition (People’s Choice) $10.00 Friday night

_____ KID’S QUE $10.00 (per entry) Friday night

_____ Steak Cookoff only (SCA) $125.00 (rib eye steaks furnished) Friday night

_____ Steak Cookoff (KCBS registered cook) $75.00 (rib eye steaks furnished) Friday night

_____ Appetizer Contest (SCA) $20.00 Friday night

Sub Total Cook-Off Categories $______

Oversize space NO EXTRA CHARGE (standard cook space is approximately 25x40) Electricity, water, one bag of ice and one pound of Hope butter will be provided to all KCBS teams. You have to supply your own hose, water divider and electrical cords

_____ $25.00 Overnight Camping in fairgrounds campground

Special Accommodations Sub Total $ ______

All Entry Fees checks must accompany this form Total Remitted $ ______

Also BIB Page #4 signed waiver form

Mail to: 10th Annual BIB, 1725 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007

Register before August 11, 2017

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WAIVER OF LIABILITY: (Must be signed to enter) In consideration for the BIB Committee accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Inc. and the City of Albert Lea and the committee, their agents, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me or my team in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Inc. or their authorized agents to use any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other record including digital and internet on this event for any legitimate pose. I agree to abide by all contest rules set out by the Big Island Barbeque, the KCBS and SCA. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

Signature ______Date ______

Printed Name ______

ADDITIONAL NOTES

In the following box, please give a description of what you will be bringing to your site. Include all motor homes, RVs, campers, trailer cookers, tents, etc. If you would like to set up next to a particular team or have any other special needs, please state this in your comments below. Although we cannot guarantee placement, we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

TOTAL Length of Trailer ______(tongue, trailer and ramp down)

Pop Up Tent_____

Site electrical needs: AMPS______

Kid’s Que name and age ______

Same site as last year______

Who should winning checks be made payable to (if different from your team name)?

Arriving early / staying in your site through Saturday night? (CIRCLE all that apply)

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All the categories other than the 4 meats are “anything goes” when it comes to cooking and presenting. All the categories of chili, sauce, sausage, and desserts can be prepped or prepared in advance.

CHILI: PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

You cannot enter the chili competition for cash prize unless you are willing to serve the public. Please prepare 4 or 5 gallons. You will receive cups to serve the chili from your cooking area. Anyone with a spoon can be served. The public will have votes to deposit in a bucket (which we will also furnish) at your site. Public tasting of chili begins at 6:00 pm on Friday. The closed judging of the chili by KCBS judges will be held at 6:25 pm. This judging is for the cash part of the award. Peoples' choice in chili is for trophy and $100 FOR 1ST, $75 FOR 2ND, AND $50 FOR 3RD.

Designation of finalized cooking time and turn-in time will be provided to each competitor during on-site registration. There will be six (6) KCBS judges per entry. All competitors are required to compete in People’s Choice on Friday; however the overall BIB score is not affected by the results of People’s Choice. This means there will be SIX (6) sample cups, ramekins or small dishes for the judges to score on taste. All of these items, regardless of how the competitor wants to plate them, MUST fit on a standard silver platter that is issued by BIB officials.

DESSERT:

All turn in tray presentations require: ONE (1) primary sample for presentation and appearance, and SIX (6) sample cups, ramekins or small dishes for the judges to score on taste. All of these items, regardless of how the competitor wants to plate them, MUST fit on a standard silver platter (15” x 21” oval tray) that is issued by BIB officials.

When entries are turned in, they are renumbered and delivered to the judges as quickly as possible to maintain temperature integrity.

Designation of finalized cooking time and turn-in time will be provided to each competitor during on-site registration.

BIB is NOT responsible for any loss or misplaced dishes or garnish. You can pick up your dishes or garnish at the turn in area after all judging is done.

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SAUCE:

A container will be provided. The sauce will be judged by 100% KCBS certified judges. Judges will use a plastic spoon or will pour the sauce on to judging plate and non-seasoned pulled pork butt will be available for each judge to dip into the sauce. Sauce can be turned in hot or cold. Not a People’s Choice category.

SAUSAGE (Sponsored by CARGILL):

QUANTITY REQUIRED:

All presentations require 6 samples in a clam shell where the lid should close.

When entries are turned in, they are renumbered and delivered to the judges as quickly as possible to maintain temperature integrity.

ALL competitors will cook and compete at the same time. Designation of finalized cooking time and turn-in time will be provided to each competitor during on-site registration. IF USED, MAKE SURE TOOTHPICKS ARE VISIBLE. A judge biting a toothpick WILL hurt your score.

The Sausage competition entry can be prepared in any manner. This sausage sample can be fried, barbequed, smoked, etc. provided it can serve 6 Judges. Meat can be removed from its casing if so desired for use in preparation. The Sausage entry is judged for Presentation, Taste and Creativity.

KID’S QUE:

Each entry will be judged by a panel of 6 judges. Each box should have enough samples for a minimum of six judges. There will be 2 age groups: 7-10 and 11-15. Each entry will consist of only 1 cook. KCBS rules apply for meat, seasonings, sauce, and presentation. Grills and meat will be provided. Hot dogs (sponsored by CARGILL) will be the meat entry for age group 7-10. Hot dogs (sponsored by CARGILL) will the meat for age group 11-15. Cooks will be provided their meat for their category and it must be kept chilled in a cooler for safety reasons. The child/cook must do the preparation, cooking and presentation. The adult supervisor/staff will help with fires. Special needs children need not be eliminated from the competition but will be allowed to do as much as they are able with some help from an assigned person. No garnish is allowed for the age group 7-10. Anything goes when presenting your entry for 11-15 age group. Hot dogs may be served in any manner. All children will cook in designated areas and do as must as possible by themselves. Age group 7-10 will be allowed only 1 adult helper, but should strive to cook by themselves as much as possible. Age group 11-15 will be cooking by themselves. Staff/ supervision will be available to assist if we see that the situation requires it. Tables will be provided for work space. Each cook needs to bring utensils, rubs, sauces, and hot dog seasonings. All items must be in place at the designated times of grill starting. Child/Cook must be standing in the “Turn In” area by the designated times to have their entry accepted. Hot dog entries will consist of a package of hot dogs for both groups.

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KCBS Prize Letter Guarantee Format

This document serves as notification of the awards to be paid for the 10th Annual Big Island BBQ State Championship in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In consideration of sanctioning by KCBS, Perry Vining, the organizer, does hereby guarantee the payment of the following cash prizes and prizes to be awarded at the KCBS sanctioned contest, as follows: 10th Annual Big Island Barbeque

Grand Champion: $1,500