“Pigs
Can Fly” BBQ Cookoff
June 13-14,
2008 –
Updated
information will be posted online at www.adaairexpo.com
Revised 05/28/08
Setup
Setup will begin on Friday, June 13th, beginning at 8:00 am and
ending at 5:00 pm. At 5:00 pm the gates
to the BBQ Cookoff will be closed due to pedestrian
traffic and safety issues. The use of motorized
vehicles is prohibited in the cookoff area between
5:00 pm on Friday the 15th until 5:00 pm Saturday the 15th except for staff
members of the Cookoff. Motorized vehicles will include but are not
limited to: Public/Private Golf Carts and ATV’s of any kind. Mobility scooters and motorized wheel chairs
are allowed for those in need of such devices. Shuttle
carts/vehicles will be provided to move supplies for teams where necessary
Cookoff Spaces
Each contestant will be allocated a 30’ Deep x 20’ Wide footprint.
You may park your RV, Trailer or vehicle in your space provided you
remain within the 30’x20’ space. You may
also request an additional ½ space, if needed, instead of 2 full spaces. We will do our best to accommodate your space
choices. Selling teams will be separated
from non-selling contestants.
- All
teams must have a provision for hand washing and meet the Pontotoc County
Health Department vendor guidelines.
Guidelines will be mailed in your confirmation packet.
- Fire
extinguishers are required.
- An
ice company truck will be on-site both days to sell ice at cost. Contestants will be provided their first
two bags free of charge.
- Receptacles
for ashes will be available for dumping hot ashes throughout the contest.
- Please
provide your own trash receptacles for your booth. Large trash containers will be available
on the airport grounds for trash dumping. Teams are responsible for
policing their area when the competition finishes.
- Teams
requesting electricity must provide their own heavy duty extension cords (electrical
outlets could be 100-200 feet away from your booth). Electrical capacity is limited and will
be assigned on a first come - first serve basis. Electrical connection request must be
included on your registration form.
- Minimal
restroom facilities (no shower facilities) will be available and
port-o-lets will be located throughout the event.
- Potable
water will be available near the cooking area.
- Grey
water may only be disposed of at locations indicated on site map. Please do not dump water on the Taxiways,
Ramps or Grounds.
- Most of the
contestant spaces are located on airport tarmac/taxiway (asphalt) and
tent/canopy tiedown arrangements must be done by
weighted restraints. Boring or
drilling of holes into tarmac or taxiway for tent/canopy tiedowns is prohibited. For those spaces that are on grass areas
driven stakes are permissible.
- As this event is held in conjunction with an active airshow, no helium balloons or other inflatable’s that
could drift into the airspace surrounding the airport are allowed due to
being a hazard to flying aircraft.
Clean Up
It is the responsibility of the contestants to see
that their cookoff space is cleaned and all trash is
taken to provided dumpsters or trash receptacles prior to leaving. All fires must be put out, concrete blocks
and other building materials or props must be hauled away from site. All equipment used by the team is to be removed
by 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2008.
Any property left on the premises after 2:00 pm Sunday – June 15, 2008
will be disposed of. It is imperative
that clean up be thorough. Any space
left in disarray or with loose or bundled trash, other than at trash containers,
will disqualify the team from future participation in the “Pigs Can Fly BBQ Cookoff”. All tents
or canopies must be removed from the event area no later than 2:00 pm Sunday – June
15, 2008.
Showmanship Contest
At 6:00PM on Friday,
June 14 a distinguished panel of judges will walk the contest venue and judge
each team on the presentation of their space.
Decorations, costumes, on-site demonstrations and performances and any
other additions to your booth will be considered. Remember, have fun with this but keep in mind
that our event is for families.
Tasters Choice
Saturday 10:00
a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
- The
Lions Club is sponsoring a Tasters Choice contest where the public will
have an opportunity to purchase samples from the BBQ teams. If you participate in the Tasters Choice
contest a volunteer will be provided to your team that will handle the
dispensing of your samples. If you
decide to participate you will be provided a pork butt to prepare for the
public.
- The
Tasters Choice contest will be judged by the public by placing a ticket in
the contestants container (provided by the Lions
Club) that they deem as the best BBQ.
The ticket will be provided by the Lions Club when they purchase a
Tasters Choice plate.
Meat Inspection & Health Department Regulations
- All
meats cooked at the Cookoff must be
USDA-approved meat or have been purchased from a USDA-inspected
source. Cookers must be able to
show proof of this.
- Meat
inspections will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. -
Turn-in Time
- Turn-in
times for each category have been set. A turn-in window of ten (10) minutes (5
min before and 5 min after the set turn-in times) will be recognized.
Judging trays received after that time will not be accepted for judging.
In the event of an emergency, the Head Judge has the authority to make a
time change with proper notification to the cookers
The following turn-in
times will be observed:
Chicken 12:00 (11:55 – 12:05)
Ribs 12:30 (12:25 – 12:35)
Pork 1:00 (12:55
– 1:05)
Brisket 1:30 ( 1:25 – 1:35)
“Anything Butt” 2:00 ( 1:55 – 2:05)
Dessert
2:30 ( 2:25 – 2:35)
Awards Ceremony
3:30