2008 Cuero Turkeyfest Open Cook-Off

Information

• Open Cook-off – Entries include: Turkey (any style), Ribs, Brisket, Jackpot Beans, and Jackpot Chili.
• Individuals and/or Teams
• Spaces Two through Seven assigned by silent auction. Auction deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Space One assigned to Last Year’s 1st Place Turkey Winner. All other spaced assigned at time cookers check in TO SET UP.

NOTE – Setup of lodging or cooking equipment will NOT be allowed prior to registration.
If you setup prior to space assignment, you WILL be moved.

Instructions

The 2008 Cuero Turkeyfest Cook-Off will be held at the Cuero Lake in the city park. You can enter this area by turning on Industrial Boulevard towards the airport and take the first right which is Lakeside Road. Cook-off Team’s fees include a cook-off entry fee of $125.00.

Beer, Soda, Water, and 20 lb Ice will be available for purchase from Cuero Turkeyfest throughout the festival weekend. Please see a Turkeyfest representative for any of the items.

Each team member will be given one, one-time use gate admission pass. This pass is good for ONE person’s entry ONE DAY into the festival. The pass is intended for admission to the awards presentation on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM under the Pavilion. There is a maximum limit of five passes per team. Regardless of number of teams one individual is a member of, each individual is limited to one pass.

You may register your team via email, mail, or you may hand deliver the registration form to a Cuero Turkeyfest Cook-Off Committee/Board member, The Cuero Chamber of Commerce, or an approved representative.

Trophies will be awarded for showmanship. Visa Gift Card prizes will be awarded for 1st Place in Turkey ($500.00), Ribs ($400.00), and Brisket ($400.00). Jackpot Beans and Jackpot Chili pays first place. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in ALL categories.

ALL INFORMATION AND PRIZES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Schedule of Cook-Off Event

Friday:

9:00 AM – Registration And/Or Check-In @ Clubhouse
7:30 PM – Cook’s Meeting

Saturday:

8:00 – 10:00 AM – Cook-Off Registration @ Clubhouse
11:00 AM – Jackpot Chili Cook-Off Turn In @ Clubhouse
12:00 PM – Jackpot Beans Cook-Off Turn In @ Clubhouse
12:30 PM – Open Rib Cook-Off Turn In @ Clubhouse
1:00 PM – Open Turkey Cook-Off Turn In @ Clubhouse
2:00 PM – Open Brisket Cook-Off Turn In @ Clubhouse
3:00 PM – Showmanship Judging @ Clubhouse
4:00 PM – Cook-Off Awards Presentations @ Main Pavilion

Any Cook-Off team or individual is free to pack up and leave after the Festival Mall closes on Saturday night @ 1:00 AM. Due to insurance restrictions and safety issues, equipment can not be moved during Festival Mall hours. Thank you.

2008 Cuero Turkeyfest Open Cook-Off

Registration Form

Team Name:

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Head Cook:

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Team Members:

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Address:

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Contact Number:

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Contact Email:

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Event(s): (Please Circle All Events You Will Participate In)

1. Turkey
2. Ribs
3. Brisket
4. Jackpot Beans
5. Jackpot Chili

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

The Cuero Turkeyfest Association, Inc. shall in no case be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any persons or property, regardless of how such loss, damage, or injury is occasioned and by whom to have occurred. Cuero Turkeyfest Association, Inc. shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any and all claims, suits, or judgments brought by anyone as a result of such loss, damage, or injury. Entrants agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Cuero Turkeyfest Association, Inc.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL RULES STATED. Please keep the enclosed Rules, this is your copy.

(x)________________________________________ Date Signed:___________________
(Owner, Exhibitor of Contestant Signature Required)

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THIS SECTION FOR TURKEYFEST USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE BELOW THE LINE

Payment Information: ______________________________ Received By: __________________
Closed Bid: ______________________________________ Received By: __________________

Beer:__________ Soda:__________ Water:__________ Ice:__________

Awards / Prizes:

1. ________________________ 2. ________________________
3. ________________________ 4. ________________________