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2nd Annual Chiasson Smoke Backyard Rib Competition

  • Town Park Blue River, WI USA (map)

Welcome to our 2nd Annual Chiasson Smoke Backyard Rib Competition! To ensure a fun and fair event, please adhere to the following rules and guidelines:

General Rules

  • Entry Fee: Each team must pay an entry fee of $50

  • Team Size: Teams can consist of up to 4 members.

  • Meat Types: Each team must bring their own packaged meat of choice. Will be Inspected on site (meat must be in original packaging cannot be prepared outside of grounds

  • Cooking Methods: All cooking methods are permitted (grill, smoker, etc.). Teams must bring their own equipment. Including generators for pellet grills. No electricity will be available at cooking locations

  • Ingredients: Teams are responsible for all ingredients, seasonings, and marinades.

  • Safety: Teams must follow food safety guidelines. Meat must be kept at appropriate temperatures and properly handled.

Competition Schedule

  • Setup Time: Teams can begin setting up and paying entries at 7:00 AM if they have not done so online.

  • Meat Inspection at 8:00 AM

  • Cooking Time: Cooking starts at 9:00 AM and turn in is at 4 PM.

  • Judging Time: Judging will begin promptly (Rib turn in 4 PM)

  • Awards Ceremony: Winners will be announced at 5:30 PM.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste: 10 points

  • Tenderness: 10 points

  • Appearance: 10 points

    Cooking Rules

  • Preparation: All meat must be prepared and cooked on-site.

  • Heat Source: Only Pellet Smokers, charcoal grills and Stick burners will be allowed.

  • Garnish: No garnish allowed Foil inserts will be provided along with styrofoam container for turn in.

  • Blind Judging: Teams will be assigned a number to ensure anonymity during judging.

    Conduct Rules

  • Sportsmanship: All teams are expected to display good sportsmanship.

  • Cleanliness: Teams must keep their cooking area clean and dispose of trash properly.

  • Alcohol: Alcohol consumption is allowed but must be done responsibly. Drunk or disorderly behavior will result in disqualification.

  • Assistance: Teams can seek help or advice from other teams, but the cooking must be done by team members only.

    Miscellaneous

  • Weather: The event will proceed rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the competition may be rescheduled.

  • Disputes: All disputes must be brought to the attention of the event organizers. The organizers' decisions are final.

  • Prizes: 100% Payback. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with an additional $1,000 added!

    Thank you for participating and good luck to all competitors! Enjoy the BBQ!

Competitor Set Up Area Highlighted in Orange