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MINDEN GRILLING ON MAIN BBQ COOK-OFF
Main Street, Minden, LA - JUNE 7-8, 2024 ENTRY FORM
$10,000.00 PLUS PAYOUT
$500 "GARDNER AWARD" FOR LOCAL CONTESTANTS
CATEGORIES * BRISKET * CHICKEN * SPARE RIBS
LOCALS CONTEST PAYS 1ST – 3RD * PEOPLES CHOICE CONTEST $1000.00

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NOTE: Limited Water will be available. Entrants will provide water hoses of at least 50ft length. Water hookup available on First Come, First Serve with prepayment and pre-registration by May 31, 2024. Electricity hookup not provided, RV hookup not provided. A $185 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE TO MINDEN MAIN STREET PROGRAM; mail to Minden Main Street, P.O. BOX 580, Minden LA, 71058-0580 OR drop by Minden City Hall, 520 Broadway, Minden LA. Additional information, contact Taylor Wren, 318-371-4258, [email protected].

We will have a People’s Choice Contest where grillers can SMOKE any meat they choose. The public will walk around to different grillers to sample their product and vote for their favorite. If you wish to participate in this contest, please check below. There is no opportunity to sign up for this after registration deadline . The winner receives a $1,000 Cash Prize!(Required)

By signing below, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Grilling on Main Cook-Off. I hereby assume full responsibility for all liability and all risk of injury or loss, including death, which may result from my participating in this program. I hereby hold harmless, release, waive, forever discharge and covenant not to bring legal action or claim against the Grilling On Main from any and all claims or demands I may have by reason of any accident, illness, injury or death, or damage to or loss or destruction of any property, arising or resulting directly or indirectly from my participating in the program and occurring during such participation or any time subsequent thereto. I further agree to follow all rules of the BCA (Barbecue Competitor Alliance, read rules at bcabbq.org). Cooks must participate in all three categories (half check, pork spare ribs, and beef brisket) to be eligible for grand champion. * A total of $7,200 will be paid out to contest winners in the top five places in the meat categories. The remaining $2,300 will be given to the best local finishers. I also hereby acknowledge that my participation in the program does not in any manner establish an employer-employee or agency- employee relationship with the Grilling on Main. This General Release and Waiver of Liability of all claims is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and family members and any and all persons pursuing a claim on my behalf, on behalf of my estate or against me or my estate.

By checking the box, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Grilling on Main Cook-Off. I hereby assume full responsibility for all liability and all risk of injury or loss, including death, which may result from my participating in this program. I hereby hold harmless, release, waive, forever discharge and covenant not to bring legal action or claim against the Grilling On Main from any and all claims or demands I may have by reason of any accident, illness, injury or death, or damage to or loss or destruction of any property, arising or resulting directly or indirectly from my participating in the program and occurring during such participation or any time subsequent thereto. I further agree to follow all rules of the BCA (Barbecue Competitor Alliance, read rules at bcabbq.org). I also hereby acknowledge that my participation in the program does not in any manner establish an employer-employee or agency- employee relationship with the Grilling on Main. This General Release and Waiver of Liability of all claims is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and family members and any and all persons pursuing a claim on my behalf, on behalf of my estate or against me or my estate.(Required)
By checking the box, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Grilling on Main Cook-Off. I hereby assume full responsibility for all liability and all risk of injury or loss, including death, which may result from my participating in this program. I hereby hold harmless, release, waive, forever discharge and covenant not to bring legal action or claim against the Grilling On Main from any and all claims or demands I may have by reason of any accident, illness, injury or death, or damage to or loss or destruction of any property, arising or resulting directly or indirectly from my participating in the program and occurring during such participation or any time subsequent thereto. I further agree to follow all rules of the BCA (Barbecue Competitor Alliance, read rules at bcabbq.org). I also hereby acknowledge that my participation in the program does not in any manner establish an employer-employee or agency- employee relationship with the Grilling on Main. This General Release and Waiver of Liability of all claims is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and family members and any and all persons pursuing a claim on my behalf, on behalf of my estate or against me or my estate.
By signing below, you are agreeing that you understand and agree to all terms. All team members (limit 4) MUST SIGN this document in order to be considered for participation in the Grilling on Main Cook-Off.(Required)
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RETURN THE FORM AND $185 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE TO MINDEN MAIN STREET PROGRAM TO: Minden Main Street, P.O. BOX 580, Minden LA, 71058-0580 OR drop by Minden City Hall, 520 Broadway, Minden LA. Additional information, contact Taylor Wren, 318-371-4258, [email protected]. Send an email to [email protected] for an invoice to pay online.

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LITTLE GRILLERS
JUNE 7TH, 2024

Sponsored by Ace Hardware

Are you between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age? Do you like to grill or are you interested in grilling? If so, you need to get signed up for Ace Hardware and Grilling On Main’s “Little Grillers” contest. We will provide you with the grill, charcoal, competition meat and the opportunity for a fun evening of grilling. There will be two (2) divisions. The Junior division are for ages 6-12 (as of 1/1/2024) and the Senior division are for ages 13-18 (as of 1/1/2024)

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NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN(Required)
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Division(Required)

By entering this contest and checking the box below I agree to abide by all the rules listed below. Cook-off promoters and/or sponsors are not liable for any accidents or injuries. An adult must be with the contestant at all times or contestant will be disqualified.

Please have your parent/guardian complete the entry form and return with check or money order for $25.00 payable to Minden Historic Festival District. Payment and entry form can be mailed to P.O. Box 580 Minden Louisiana 71058, or it can be found online at www.mindenla.org/gom. Registration will be limited to the first 25 entries

Each competitor must have and adult supervising them at all times. The deadline to register is May 31, 2024. Your immediate confirmation will be sent via email to the address you provide. Rules and regulations are provided on the following page.

Rules & Regulations

LITTLE GRILLERS RULES & REGULATIONS

• An entry form and fee of $25.00 per child must be received by May 23, 2024.
The entry fee will supply the contestant with two (2) pork loin chops 1” thick, your own grill, chimney starter, lighter cubes, and charcoal to take home.

• There will be 2 age groups: (Junior) ages 6-12 and (Senior) ages 13-18. The contest official age is determined as of 1/1/2024.

• Little Grillers contestants must cook in the designated area. Also, each contestant must do the preparation, cooking and presentation without assistance. If they are unable to do all of this on their own, they are too young to cook.

• One adult is allowed to help start the fire, but no other assistance may be provided. A parent/guardian must be with contestants at all times, or they will be disqualified.

• Handicapped children will be allowed to do as much as they are able with some help from the parent/guardian. Please let us know on the entry form if a handicapped child is participating and what special arrangements need to be made.

• All contestants will be provided two (2) pork loin chop 1” thick provided by Hugh Wood Catering and Specialty Meat, a grill , chimney starter, lighter cubes, and charcoal to take home the day of the competition.

• Each contestant will need to bring their own seasoning/sauces, cooking utensils including tongs, cutting board, and prep table no longer than 6 feet. No Tents. Garnish is allowed in the turn in box.

• Garnish includes, pineapple, lettuce or anything edible that fits in the turn in box.

• Contestants MUST cook on the grill provided by Ace Hardware & Grilling On Main for the competition.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Check-in Begins: 5:00 pm - 520 Broadway Street
Cooks Meeting: 5:30 pm - 520 Broadway Street
Grilling Begins: 6:00 pm - 520 Broadway Street
Turn in & Judging: 7:00 pm - 520 Broadway Street

Awards will be presented at the Main Stage: 8:00 pm
PRIZES: Grand Prize winners in each age group will receive 1st Place trophies.
Runner-up winners in each age group will receive 2nd Place trophies.

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