Description

Join us for an ABC Tailgate complete with Cookoff Contests, Construction Corner for the kids, and activities for the whole family, including zip-lining, archery, armadillo races, and more!

Please note: This is a private event for ABC Central Texas members and is not open to the general public. Friends and families MUST have a wrist band to enter the event. (See wrist band section below for details.)

Timeline:

Friday, February 28th
4:00 p.m. - Overnight teams arrive

7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Competition

Saturday, March 1st
5:00 a.m. - All teams arrive
8:00 a.m. - Last call for teams - Gates Close for ALL Vehicles
10:00 a.m. - Family and friends arrive

3:45 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

Categories:
Dessert - 11:00 a.m.
Beans - 11:45 a.m.
Chili - 12:30 p.m.
Ribs - 1:15 p.m.
Chicken - 2:00 p.m.
Brisket - 2:45 p.m.
Awards - 3:45 p.m.

Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for all categories
People's Choice Award
Master Chef (must compete in all categories)

Overnight Accommodations:

Teams that want to stay on-site and cook overnight may reserve beds in the on-site cabins. There are 6 bunks (12 beds total) per cabin. There is a shared bathroom in the cabin as well as a small kitchen. You can reserve these on the 'register' page. There will be a cocktail competition on Friday night for overnight teams only.

Chief Cook's Meeting:
All chief cooks will be required to attend a meeting at the ABC office on February 12th at 12:00 p.m. to go over event details and rules.

Kid's Activities:
Saturday is open to family and friends and will have plenty of activities for all age groups. Some of the kids activities on site include rock climbing, archery, zip-lining, a playground, kiddie construction corner, and the LOGIC armadillo race.

Wrist Bands:
Each cook-off team will receive 50 wrist bands at the chief's cook meeting to give out to family and friends. Additional wrist bands may be requested.

Future Members:
Future members may be invited once vetted by Mandie Farabaugh. Please reach out to Mandie for more information. MFarabaugh@abccentraltexas.org

Sponsorships:

Title Sponsor - SOLD

Apron Sponsor - $3,000

Includes Cookoff Team, Logo on Chef Aprons, Logo on Registration Website, and Logo on All Promotional Materials

Construction Corner (Kid Zone) Presenting Sponsor - $2,500

Includes Cookoff Team, Corporate Logo on Signage for Construction Corner, Corporate Logo on Registration Website, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials

Photography Sponsor - $2,500

Includes cookoff team, logo on event photographs with Title Sponsor and ABC logos, logo on event website and marketing materials.

First Aid Booth Sponsor - $2,000

Includes Cookoff Team, Corporate Logo on Signage at First Aid Booth, Corporate Logo on Registration Website, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials

Cocktail Shakeoff Sponsor - $2,000

Includes Cookoff Team, Corporate Logo on Signage at Cocktail Shakeoff Area (where teams will compete for best mixed drinks), Corporate Logo on Registration Website, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials

Hat Sponsor - SOLD

Judge Sponsor - $2,000

Includes Cookoff Team, Logo on Judges Shirts (if registered by deadline), Corporate Logo on Registration Website, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials

Wristband Sponsor - SOLD

Trophy Sponsor - $1,500

Includes Corporate Logo on Signage at Award Table, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials

Coffee Sponsor - $750

Includes Corporate Logo on Signage at Hospitality Table (where coffee will be provided for volunteers and cook teams), Corporate Logo on Registration Website, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials