Wild in Willacy 2011 Cook Off Prizes:

(Beef Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, & chicken)

Grand Champion - $500

Reserve Grand Champion - $300

1st All Categories - $250

2nd - $150

3rd - $75

2011 Wild in Willacy Cook-Off

IBCA Sanctioned

Cook-Off Director: Ben Vera ; Event Director: Elma Chavez                                         

Date of Event: Saturday October 29, 2011 @ 7:00am

Short Version of IBCA Rules

1.             NOTE:   Only one (1) team per pit.

2.             Teams will consist of a Head Cook and up to 4 team members.

3.             Any and all meat and/or meats that may be entered into judging will be cooked from

                scratch within the constraints of the event.  Pre-cooking, marinating, etc., will not be

                allowed prior to the start of the cook-off as defined by the cook-off promoter.

4.             Fires must be wood or charcoal.  Pit may include gas or electricity to start the natural

                substances, but not to complete cooking.  Holes or open pits are not permitted.

                Fires may not be built on the ground.      Each team MUST bring a fire extinguisher.

5.             Props, trailers, motor home vehicles, tents and any other equipment may not exceed

                the boundary of the contestant’s assigned space.  No tent stakes can be driven into

                the asphalt.

6.             Cook’s Meeting will be held _______________________ in the Judging area.

                HEAD COOKS MUST ATTEND

                a.             1/2 chicken                                           Fully jointed split chicken (with breast,

                b.             Pork SPARE Ribs                                7 individual ribs (bone in – St Louis cut

                c.             Brisket                                                   7  full slices (approx. 1/4" – 3/8” thick)

                BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COOKS TURN-IN QUANTITIES ARE SUBJECT

                TO CHANGE.

                NO GARNISH or SAUCE is allowed in the tray at turn-in.  You can cook with sauce

                but it cannot be ladled onto the meat.  (puddling will also be monitored and not allowed)

7.             It is the responsibility of the contestant to see that the contest area is kept clean and that

                the area is cleaned and policed following the contest.  All fires must be put out, concrete

                blocks, and other building materials or props hauled away and all equipment removed

                from the site.

8.             Excessive use of alcoholic beverages may be grounds for disqualifications.  Alcoholic

                beverage rules must be followed (example: poured into cups).  Under no circumstances

                are alcoholic beverages to be distributed to the general public by contestants.  No food

                sales or samples to be given to the general public.  (Promoter’s call).

9.             No extra vehicles shall be allowed in the pit area once pit is setup.  Motorhome is

                considered as one (1) vehicle.

10.          No animals allowed in cook-off area, with exception of Seeing Eye Dogs. (Promoter’s call)

11.          IBCA judging rules will apply.

12.          Promoter and cook-off officials will not be held responsible for accidents, theft, or any

                mishaps.

13.          No skateboards, skates, in-line skates, bicycles or golf carts allowed.