The Great Downtown BBQ-Fest

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1 July 14, 2018 Please send all completed documentation (hold harmless agreement and team entry form completely filled out, with payment, to the address listed below: Sidney Alive Attn: BBQfest 109 South Ohio Avenue Sidney, Ohio Thanks and Good Luck!!! Amy Breinich Director-Sidney Alive Checks made payable to: Sidney Alive

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3 Team Entry Form All team entries and payment must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. June 29 th, Team Name: Pit Boss: Address: Phone: Team Member Names: The CONTEST fee for each team is $ (includes your space and entry into all judging categories) Entries in which you wish to participate in (check all that apply): Pork Ribs Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters Will you be using electric? (Electric is VERY limited and a $25 fee applies) Will you provide your own generator? (no fee, but equipment must be approved) We accept Cash, Check or Credit Card (Please do not mail cash) Check Number & Amount: Cash Amount: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Code on Back of Card: Signature:

4 Hold Harmless Agreement It is agreed by the applicant/participants that he/she shall assume full responsibility for, and hold the Sidney Alive, the City of Sidney, Shelby County Commissioners, and the event co-sponsors harmless and whole from any and all liabilities arising from the applicants, applicant s agents and representatives conduct and actions (including but not limited to: transit to and from event, event set up period, the event, and the event take down period). Applicant/participant understands that he/she is solely liable for any and all claims and losses related to his/her actions and products exhibited, created, or brought to the event. Applicants/participants agree to follow all Shelby County Health Department and Sidney Fire Department rules and regulations and get all permits pertaining to food sales through the Shelby County Health Department. Applicant/participants also understands that there will be NO REFUNDS of applicant s participation fees due to bad weather, ejection, disqualification, or other occurrences beyond the control of the Sidney Alive and other sponsoring parties. I also understand that without this form completed and agreed to, with all team members signatures affixed, the team entry form will NOT be accepted. This hold harmless agreement must be returned with the team entry form. I have read the hold harmless agreement and refund policy, and agree to abide by the above mentioned and all other rules of the event. Team Name: Pit Boss Printed Name:

5 Rules: All Teams in the Great Downtown BBQ-Fest must have pre-registered and paid the $ entry/setup fee no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, Space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Each team will receive a marked space in the designated cooking area. Each team will consist of a Pit Boss and up to 4 assistants. No vehicles are permitted in the cooking area when you are cooking. For this contest, ribs are defined as Pork Spare Ribs or Baby Back, Country Style will not be allowed. Each team will provide their own equipment, meats, seasonings and etc. It is HIGHLY recommended that teams sell their food products to the public. Last year, all teams sold out. It is a great way to make a big chunk of money, in addition to your winnings! ALL HEALTH DEPARTMENT RULES APPLY and you must obtain a permit from the Shelby County Health Department and liability insurance is required. Each team is responsible to comply with the Shelby County Health Department Regulations. Each team is responsible to comply with the Sidney Fire Department Regulations. All preparation stations need to have an overheard covering (cookers are not permitted under the covering). Food must be purchased from a licensed facility (grocery store, meat market, etc.). All meat must start out raw. Meat must be held at a food safe temperature, lower than 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and not show any signs of spoilage. Any meat not meeting this qualification will be disqualified. All entries must be prepared on site in the designated cooking and preparation areas, including any and all homemade sides, seasonings & sauces. Cooking may be done on a charcoal, wood-fired, electric, wood pellet, or propane cooker of any kind. We allow ANY and ALL kinds of cookers for this event to encourage everyone to come and cook. No homemade cookers allowed unless approved by the Shelby County Health Department and Sidney Fire Department. Cookers do need to have a lid/covering. Fires may not be built on the ground. Ashes must be disposed of off-site and ONLY in approved ash disposal containers. All meats must be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. A metal-stemmed meat thermometer is required that is digital or reads to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking may begin at a.m. with sales beginning at noon on July 22 nd for the contest All teams are expected to respect the rights of other teams. This is a family event and proper attitudes, language and signage is a must. There is VERY limited electric for use. An approved, quiet generator is highly recommended. Each team must agree to accept tickets given out by the Downtown Business Association in exchange for a dinner (these tickets are for sponsors of the event) as well as provide a sample for the 5 judges. Continued

6 It is the responsibility of the contestant to see that the team s assigned cooking space is kept clean and monitored following the contest. All fires must be put out and all equipment removed from site. It is imperative that cleanup be thorough. Any team s assigned cooking space left in disarray or with trash may disqualify said team from future participation. All teams must clean their area at the end of the event, and have a Sidney Alive representative inspect their area before leaving. o VENDOR TRASH IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE PUBLIC TRASH CANS. A DUMPSTER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR VENDOR USE. The following miscellaneous cleanliness and safety rules will apply (see the Shelby County Health Department for specifications): Cleanliness of the cook, assistant cooks and the team s assigned cooking space is required. Shirt and shoes are required to be worn. Sanitizing of the work area should be implemented with the use of a bleach/water rinse (one cap of bleach/gallon of water) Each contestant will provide a separate container for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of utensils. A hand washing station is required. All waste water must be contained in a container and dumped in appropriate DUMP stations off site. CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION: Failure to comply with the rules and regulations established in this document Use of controlled substances by a team, its members, and/or guests. Foul, abusive or unacceptable language and/or actions by a team, its members, and/or guests There will be NO REFUND of entry fees for any reason, except at the discretion of the event organizer. The decisions and interpretations of the Rules and Regulations are at the discretion of Sidney Alive Representatives at the contest. Their decisions and interpretations are final. Judging Criteria: 5 Judges will be selected and sample each entry beginning at 5:00 p.m. Judges will rate the entries on appearance, texture and taste from 1-10 with 10 being the best. Awards will begin at 7:00 p.m. Prizes: Grand Champion: $ and Champion Trophy A 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Place for each category will be awarded. 1 st : $ Plaque 2 nd : Plaque 3 rd : $ Plaque