TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2019 UP IN SMOKE BBQ BASH · the “Up In Smoke” BBQ Bash! Pitmasters, we encourage you to enter your tastiest turkey creations in hopes of taking home the Turkey

TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2019“UP IN SMOKE” BBQ BASH

August 9-10, 2019

A KCBS SANCTIONED EVENT

16th ANNUALOFFICIAL IOWA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTHere’s your chance to compete!

16th ANNUAL “UP IN SMOKE”KCBS BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

Our grand champion competitionis bound to test smoking skills

as you compete for:

$9,500over

in prize moneyGRAND CHAMPION $2500

RESERVE CHAMPION $1250CASH PRIZES 1st-10th

Turkey & Dessert(turkey furnished by

National Turkey Federation)

TURKEY & DESSERT DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS GRAND OR RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS

ONE ENTRY PER TEAM PER CATEGORY ALLOWED

LOCATION: North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, Iowa. Enjoy the park-like atmosphere with improved amenties! Cookers have pull-in campsites with water hookups at plenty of locations. Best of all, plenty of shade, green grass and fresh air for everyone!

SITES: 20' × 30' sites are included in the entry fee. Additional space is available for an additional fee. All sites are drive-in with no curbs to jump or fight!

ELECTRICITY: Electricity does NOT automatically come with the space. While we have plenty of electricity, please sign up for it on the application (back side). Most locations will have electricity at your door.

T-SHIRTS: Be sure to put the pitmaster’s t-shirt size where it is requested at the top of the registration form. The t-shirt section under ENTRY FEES is only for extra t-shirts you wish to order. T-shirts are ordered the eond of June so if you want to be sure to get your requested size, please register by July 1.

TURKEY: For the first time, turkey is taking the stage at the “Up In Smoke” BBQ Bash! Pitmasters, we encourage you to enter your tastiest turkey creations in hopes of taking home the Turkey Smoke trophy. Each competition team will receive two turkey breast lobes (approximately five pounds each) generously provided by West Liberty Foods. Be creative and highlight the versatility of this lean protein! Turkey Smoke is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. PRIZES AVAILABLE: 1st Place = $500

DESSERT: Dessert doesn’t have a lot of rules. It must be assembled at the Bash. It does not have to come in a clam shell, but you must put your number on your entry. If you use dishes you would like back, they will be on the turn-in table from 2:30pm–3:30pm Saturday for you to pick up, after which times they will be disposed of.

UP IN SMOKEBBQ BASH

CHAMPIONSHIP

16th ANNUAL

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

KCBS RULES & REGULATIONSKCBS rules and regulations will be strictly enforced and can be found at www.kcbs.us. It is the cook team’s responsibility to make sure that it is compliant with current KCBS rules and regulations at the time of the competition.

CONTEST• Registration and set-up will begin at Noon on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

• All contestants must be registered and in place by 9pm Friday, August 9, 2019.

• The Cook’s Meeting will begin at 4pm Friday, August 9, 2019.

• Event held rain or shine. No cancellation refunds.

• Event is open to both professionals and amateurs.

• Friday night quiet time begins at 11:00 p.m.

• No free food sampling to public attendees.

• Contestants must submit complete Federal Income Tax forms (W-9) before setting up their site.

For additional information, visit NorthIowaEventsCenter.org Phone: 641.423.3811 or email office@northiowafair.org.

Mail complete entry form and non-refundable fee to: North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NORTH IOWA EVENTS CENTER

ENTRY FEES Early registration (prior to July 1, 2019) $225 includes 20'×30' space After July 1 $250 includes 20'×30' space

ELECTRIC — reserve yours today! $50

SPACE: 20' frontage × 30' deep included with entry feePlease check the amount of space you would like: 20'×40' $50.00 30'×30' $75 45'×30' $100

T-SHIRTS: Each team will receive 1 complimentary t-shirt. Additional shirts are $20 each. 2XL & Larger: $25.Please indicate the number of additional t-shirts and sizes you would like: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large

NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY COMPLETED FORM:CHECK/MONEY ORDER #______________TOTAL ENTRY FEE________________

No Refunds. DATE___________ SIGNATURE______________________

COOKOFF CATEGORIESContestants must cook all 4 KCBS Meats:Pork Ribs • Pork Shoulder • Chicken • Brisket

Please check the additional categories you would like to participate in: TURKEY DESSERTTURKEY FURNISHED BY NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION.

These contests are optional and do not count toward KCBS scores. One entry per team, per category.

Winning checks should be made payable to_______________________

ADDITIONAL NOTESIn the following box, please give a description of what you will be bringing to your site. Include all motorhomes, RVs, campers, trailer cookers, tents, etc. If you wish to set up next to a particular team or have any other special needs, please state this in your comments below. Although we cannot guarantee placement, we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

I agree to abide by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) rules and regulations. RELEASE/WAIVER OF LIABILITY: In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned intended to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for the damage I may have against the North Iowa Events Center, Cerro Gordo County, their agents, successors, sponsors, and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by myself, my team, or my guests in the this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the North Iowa Events Center and/or agents authorized by them to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for a legitimate purpose. Should this event be cancelled for any reason, entry fees will be refunded with a 30-day notice. No other liabilities/responsibilities shall apply on the part of the promoter.

Signature of Pitmaster Date

Friday & Saturday, August 9-10, 2019Team Name:_____________________Pitmaster:___________________T-shirt Size:_______KCBS Team #:_______Address:______________________________________City:_____________________State:_______Zip:_______Daytime Phone:___________________Evening Phone:___________________Email:_________________________

MAIL COMPLETE ENTRY FORM AND NON-REFUNDABLE FEE TO NORTH IOWA EVENTS CENTER, 3700 4TH ST SW, MASON CITY, IA 50401, C/O UP IN SMOKE BBQ BASH