Date:       Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Location: San Jacinto County Fairgrounds, Coldspring, TX

COMMITTEE:  David Smith, Terry Lowe, Edward Shrader, Monica Shrader, Bo Roberts, Johnny Hodge,                             Sherry Taylor, Shannon Ailles

DIRECTORS:  David Smith and Ed Schubert

Rules & Information

1) A Head Cook meeting will be held Friday night, September 23rd , at 8:00 p.m. in Coldspring at the Fair Ground Directors Room.     Spaces will be awarded on a first come basis. Entry fee and application will be due at this meeting. 

2) Each team shall be allocated a space as needed. No space larger than 30’ X 40’ will be allocated. Props, trailers, tents, coverings,     pits or any other part of a team’s equipment must not exceed the boundaries of the assigned space. Remember space is limited.

3) Cook-sites may have electricity and water.  Each team shall be responsible for providing their own extension cords. CHECK IN     TIME WILL BE FRIDAY September 23rd - 8 AM UNTIL 6 PM. If you need to set up after 6 p.m. please contact a committee     member to open the gates. Only one camp trailer in cook-off area per team.

4) No judged cooking will begin before 6 p.m. Friday, September 23rd. Meat will be inspected before cooking and all entries per team     should be inspected at one time.  No pre-seasoning or pre-cooking allowed.  Marinating allowed only after inspection or after 6     p.m. on Friday, September 23rd.

5) Contestants must supply all needed equipment and supplies for cooking. All props, vehicles, tents, covering, and equipment must     be confined to assigned areas.  Teams should bring with them such suitable shelter as weather may require. The cook-off will be     held regardless of weather.

6) All music and loud noise MUST be off or down low so not to disturb other camps by  1 a.m. on Friday night, September     23rd. Security will be patrolling the area.

7) All fires must be in containers, not on the ground.  The digging of cooking holes or pits will not be permitted.

8) Each team will be responsible for the cleanup of their area.  Hot coals or ashes should be disposed of, but not on the grounds or in     the trash cans. 

9) The head cook will be responsible for conduct of his or her team and guests.  Please put alcoholic beverages in cups and beer cans      in “koozies”. NO GLASS CONTAINERS.

10) Containers needed for pick up for the judging will be provided. These & double stubbed tickets will be issued at the Head Cook       meeting on Friday, September 23rd at 8:00 p.m.

11) Each team will not need to cook brisket for the purpose of selling to the public.

12) The judging of the meat will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24th. All the winners of the cook-off will be announced       on Saturday, September 24th at around 4:00 p.m. or earlier.

13) The San Jacinto Co Fair Assoc. will not be responsible for losses or injury resulting from theft, damage, or accidents.

14) The Committee reserves the right to add rules and regulations as circumstances warrant.

We appreciate you taking the time to participate in our event. With your help, cooperation and assistance, we know that everyone involved will have a great time!

If further information is required, you may contact a member of the BBQ committee

Good luck to each and every one and may the best cook win!

Click HERE to download additional rules, information, and the ENTRY FORM