6th Annual Hog Fest in Historic Edenton
Presented by SMITHFIELD_®

KCBS & Whole Hog
 Professional BBQ Competition
April 27, 28 & 29, 2012
 

COOK TEAM RULES, REGULATIONS & INFORMATION
Download a printable copy of the Rules & Regulations here
 

Application Process - Online Registration or Mail-In

Dual Event Registration

• Complete an Online KCBS Pro Cook Team Dual Event Application here  OR
   

• Download a printable KCBS Team Dual Event Application here.

Single Event Registration

• Complete an Online KCBS Pro Cook Team Single Event Application here  OR
   
• Download a printable KCBS Team Single Event Application here.

1. Complete the printed application, and mail it to Edward G. Bond Post 40, PO Box 390, Edenton, NC 27932.  Payment must be included.
2. Make checks payable to: Edward G. Bond Post 40
3. Make sure to sign and date the Waiver of Liability on application.
4. Include the Cook Team Questionnaire.
5. Incomplete applications will be returned. Call or e-mail with any application questions. (252) 426-1426 or email us at tarheelfireplace@embarqmail.com.

Thank you for entering! Upon receipt of the items listed above, 6th Annual Hog Fest will send you a confirmation letter or email.

Contact Information:

No Refunds
The Hog Fest in Historic Edenton will occur rain or shine.

BBQ Product Vending
You may choose to vend barbecue products at your competition space such as commercial rubs or sauces, books and videos, cooking related items and paraphernalia relating to individual teams. There is no additional fee.  Food/beverage items including competition meats are not allowed for sale in the competition area. You must fill out a food vendor application if you wish to compete and sell competition barbecue.  (Note: T-shirts & ball caps are not allowed as the festival has its own to sell.)

Extended Stay
Teams can arrive as early as Wednesday and stay as late as Monday in their assigned competition space.

Electricity/Water
Electricity and water provided with space.  One 20 amp electrical connection per space.  You must provide extension cord for electricity and hose for water. You may need up to 100 feet of extension cord and as much as 50 feet of water hose.  30 amp electrical services (limited amount) are available at RV site cost. 

Vehicle Parking
Only one truck pulling camper/trailer or one vehicle may be parked in your space in competition area.  Everything must fit in your space.  Up to two vehicles will receive reserved parking passes.  It is extremely close within walking distance.  Free parking is available throughout festival.  Any vehicle parked in the competition area will not be able to come and go throughout competition.  You must be parked in reserved parking to be free to come and go as needed.

Local Accommodations, Dining & Other Edenton Information
The Chowan County Visitor Bureau can provide you with local accommodations and other local information.  Go to the following website: www.visitedenton.com.

CONTEST INFORMATION

Event Overview
This is going to be a dual event with the KCBS. Teams will be able to participate in one or both of the events. Teams not participating in both will have to choose which event they wish to cook in, and the cost for just one event will be $300 for the regular sites. RV sites will be available for teams cooking both events first and then  those cooking only one, and will be $350 for just one event.

There will be a People's Choice for both events that you will be able to participate in if you wish. Best Booth will be judged on Saturday only. 

2012 Hog Fest in Historic Edenton – Schedule

Best Booth Award
Saturday will be the only day we will have this award. From 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, a panel of judges will walk the contest area and judge each team on the presentation of their space.  Decorations, costumes, on-site demonstrations, performances, and any other addition to the booth will be considered.  Remember to have fun and keep in mind that this is a family event. This award will be given out at the KCBS awards at 5:00pm Saturday.

People's Choice
We will be having a People's Choice on Saturday and Sunday, and each team that participates in the People's Choice will be provided 100-2oz cups, two full size pans, and one pork butt.  Teams will place pork in the 2oz cups and put 50 in each of the pans provided and cover with foil. There will be prize money and trophies for First Place both days.

Check-In
Check-in for teams is Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm.  It is located at the entrance to the competition area.  A registration packet with contest information, cooking space number, map, schedule of events and giveaways will be provided.  Early arrivals will receive packet upon arrival.

Meat Inspection
At check-in, you will receive a ribbon.  When you are ready for meat inspection, hang the ribbon on your site somewhere visible and the meat inspector will come by your site.

Cooks’ Meeting
The cooks’ meeting is mandatory and will be held Friday at 4:00pm in the Judging Room for the KCBS event and at 4:00pm on Saturday for the second event. Hopefully this will be a very short one.

Complimentary Snack
A complimentary snack, coffee and other beverages will be available for cook teams from 9:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday, April 28th, and the same time on Saturday the 29th.  Snack will be served in the Judging Room.

Ice
Ice is available to purchase.  See one of the staff and someone will be available to deliver.

Sanitation
Containers for grease disposal will be available.  Containers for ashes will be available for dumping hot ashes.  Please dump hot coals only in the marked receptacles.

2012 RULES & REGULATIONS

Hog Fest in Historic Edenton will be governed by the competition rules of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS).  KCBS rules and regulations can be obtained by going to www.kcbs.us.  The following rules and regulations also apply to the competition.

1. All contestants are responsible for reading and following the KCBS rules and regulations.
2. All contestants are responsible for reading and following the Hog Fest in Historic Edenton contest information, listed previously.
3. All contestants must adhere to all electrical, fire, and other codes (city, county, state, or federal codes).
4. Each team should have a fire extinguisher.
5. Alcoholic beverages are not to be distributed (given away or sold) to the general public by contestants. All alcoholic beverages being consumed by contestants must be in unrecognizable containers. (cups, etc.)
6. Food or any other items are not to be distributed (given away or sold) to the general public by contestants unless they have applied as a vendor.
7. All teams are requested to respect the rights of other teams with special emphasis on loud music, language, or infringement of adjoining site with equipment, etc. The Chief Cook will be responsible for the conduct of his/her team and guests.
8. If a Chief Cook decides to withdraw, he/she must notify a Hog Fest representative immediately.
9. The Hog Fest in Historic Edenton committee reserves the right to make additional rules and regulations as the situation warrants. Decisions of the committee are final.

• To download a printable copy of these Rules & Regulations, please click here.

Dual Event Registration

• Complete an Online KCBS Pro Cook Team Dual Event Application here  OR
   

• Download a printable KCBS Team Dual Event Application here.

Single Event Registration

• Complete an Online KCBS Pro Cook Team Single Event Application here  OR
   
• Download a printable KCBS Team Single Event Application here.