Each team is given a 20x20 space, which makes our competition great for anyone trying to get extra promotion for their business, their organization, or themselves.
To join the fun, start by downloading the form here or visit the "forms" section of our website.
2011 Backyard Boogaloo Rules:
1) Entry fee is $75 to enter chicken, ribs and sauce. You will be charged $75.00 whether you enter one or all three categories. You must enter all three categories to be eligible for "GRAND CHAMPION"
2) All meat will be inspected before cooking. The teams will be allowed to "prep" ribs and clean chicken at home. All meats must be "unseasoned" and stored in separate containers, held at a temperature of 40 degrees or below.
3) After inspection, meat can be seasoned and/or marinated.
4) Cooked meats must be held at a temp. of 140 degrees or higher.
5) No food or drinks are to be given or sold to the public. Only team members.
6) 9 x 9 styrofoam boxes will be provided by "Bayou Barbecue Festival" for turn in of entries.
7) Each box will have a team # and should have 7 (seven) separate and identifiable pieces of meat to be judged. The extra piece is for the Table Captain. A container for the sauce will be provided.
8) Turn in times will be posted. Cooks will have a 10 minute window (5 before; 5 after) the posted time. The times will be posted soon.
9) The "grand champion" backyard boogaloo contestants will win $500 in cash plus a trophy. The "reserve grand champion" will win $250 in cash and a trophy. Winners in all three individual categories will be awarded a trophy.
10) No gas grills. Charcoal, wood, or cooking pellets only!
11) After cooking, ash cans will be provided to dispose of all ash.
12) Trash cans will be provided. Please keep your area clean.
13) All grill fires must be contained. No open fires on the ground. Use charcoal starter (chimney) or start fire in cooker.
14) Some water will be provided (by hose) and ice will be sold.
15) A 20 x 20 foot cooking space will be provided. ONLY!
16) Decisions by the judges are final. A mandatory cook's meeting will be held on Saturday to go over the rules and answer any questions that you may have. All cooks must follow the same rules.
17) NO PETS!
18) Set up can start Friday, but we are not responsible for items left unattended. Feel free to come set up your tent.
19) Failure to follow "our" rules may cause your team to be disqualified. We want everyone to have fun and be safe.
20) Chief cook and all Indian cooks must be 18 years of age to compete in this challenge.
21) Everyone must have fun or go home.
2011 People's Choice Rules:
Here's how it works:
1.) Buy as much, or as little meat, as you want.
2.) Invite your friends and tell them to bring "tip money."
3.) Each backyard team will be provided a tip jar by festival organizers.
4.) Contestants do not charge for their meat. However, tips are strongly encouraged.
5.) The team that raises the most money wins a share of the pot for their favorite charity!!!
***People's Choice begins at noon Saturday and ends at 3PM***
***People's Choice begins at noon Saturday and ends at 3PM***
