Contest Idea

Roo-B-Q'N · 08-11-2008, 10:15 AM

OK, I am toying around with an idea to hold a competition to benefit Operation BBQ for Our Troops Midwest Division and I need all of your honest opinions.
I am looking at a date that is extremely out of the norm, but I think it would be a blast and all will have a great time with some of the ideas I am knocking around and some of the sponsors I feel we can get.
There is a poll to come, but feel free to both vote AND voice an opinion. Your input is going to greatly determine if I should go forward with the contest.

What I have in mind:

The contest will be held in Fremont, Nebraska.
Contestents will have access to RV park power/water, showers, an all purpose use room, and breakfast in the morning plus more
Contest entry would be 100.00 - 150.00
We are shooting for a 5K purse
Contest dates will be December 31st, 2008-January 1st 2009

With these dates in mind, here are the temps for those days since 1997

So knowing this who would seriously enter this contest? Give me your thoughts. Poll to follow.

mds2 · 08-11-2008, 10:55 AM

If it wasnt on New Years eve I would consider it, but there is so much going on between Christmas and New Years it wouldn't even be a possibility for me. If it was like the weekend after new years I would probably do it.

The Giggler · 08-11-2008, 10:56 AM

If we lived closer to Nebraska, definitely would give it serious consideration. We don't usually do much on New Years Eve (mostly because its Amateur Night). Better hope that you don't get a swing in weather like 2000 and 2001. Good luck!

Just Pulin' Pork · 08-11-2008, 10:59 AM

I would do it! Something new for New Years eve. Sounds like fun!

goodsmokebbq · 08-11-2008, 11:10 AM

That chart is in Celsius right

pat · 08-11-2008, 11:13 AM

I'll be there. New Years Eve is boring anyway.

Ron_L · 08-11-2008, 11:20 AM

KRE Smokers in Chicago sponsors a winter cookoff in the Chicago area in early February and it is a lot of fun. This past February the outside temp was 5 below and 18 teams still showed up. He makes it a one day event and the categories are ribs, chicken, brisket and pork loin and it is a State Championship but not KCBS sanctioned.

txschutte · 08-11-2008, 12:17 PM

I get back from Cancun on the 30th. I could stand a bit of cool weather.

mds2 · 08-11-2008, 12:30 PM

A one day event would be cool, you wouldn't have to fight the cold throughout the night.

The Pickled Pig · 08-11-2008, 01:24 PM

I would certainly consider it if was KCBS sanctioned. I've been toying with the idea to go down to FL for the New Year's contest in Felda. NE is a lot closer and and I could save a ton on gas.

We did the Winter contest in Great Bend this year. They allowed teams to set-up prep areas in a heated building while the cookers all remained outside. We chose to set up outside and tough it out. It wasn't so bad but I remember thinking that I would go inside if I had the choice to make over. And, they had 42 teams make the trip so holding a winter KCBS contest might not be such a bad idea.

Jeff_in_KC · 08-11-2008, 01:39 PM

I'm not a cold weather fan, Char. I'd probably pass. I actually enjoy the down time in the winter months.

Scottie · 08-11-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Pickled Pig

I would certainly consider it if was KCBS sanctioned. I've been toying with the idea to go down to FL for the New Year's contest in Felda. NE is a lot closer and and I could save a ton on gas.

I went down to Felda last year and I must say... It's way nicer wearing shorts and a t-shirt on New Year's Day...

Scottie

Roo-B-Q'N · 08-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_in_KC

I'm not a cold weather fan, Char. I'd probably pass. I actually enjoy the down time in the winter months.

Stop calling me Char.

Gowan · 08-11-2008, 02:18 PM

We'd probably do a show like that if it were within three hours of us, sanctioned on not. Afraid you're a bit too far from NW Georgia to participate though.

BBQ_Mayor · 08-11-2008, 03:11 PM

Sounds like fun, but I'm still thawing out from last winter. Can't stand to think about another one yet.

View Poll Results: Would you cook this contest and should it be snactioned
Sign me up	6	20.69%
No Thanks	16	55.17%
KCBS Sanctioned	13	44.83%
Non-Snactioned	1	3.45%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

08-11-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
Roo-B-Q'N is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-29-06 Location: Arlington, Nebraska	Contest Idea OK, I am toying around with an idea to hold a competition to benefit Operation BBQ for Our Troops Midwest Division and I need all of your honest opinions. I am looking at a date that is extremely out of the norm, but I think it would be a blast and all will have a great time with some of the ideas I am knocking around and some of the sponsors I feel we can get. There is a poll to come, but feel free to both vote AND voice an opinion. Your input is going to greatly determine if I should go forward with the contest. What I have in mind: The contest will be held in Fremont, Nebraska. Contestents will have access to RV park power/water, showers, an all purpose use room, and breakfast in the morning plus more Contest entry would be 100.00 - 150.00 We are shooting for a 5K purse Contest dates will be December 31st, 2008-January 1st 2009 With these dates in mind, here are the temps for those days since 1997 So knowing this who would seriously enter this contest? Give me your thoughts. Poll to follow. __________________ ________________ www.operationbbqmw.org KCBS CBJ 9831 Large Spicewine, Backwoods Smoker (Party), WSM, Oklahoma Joe's Offset, Wood Fired Oven

08-11-2008, 10:55 AM	#2
mds2 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Lincoln,Ne	If it wasnt on New Years eve I would consider it, but there is so much going on between Christmas and New Years it wouldn't even be a possibility for me. If it was like the weekend after new years I would probably do it. __________________ The Saucy Lads BBQ Team Brinkmann Electric Bullet Weber Kettle Homemade Cabinet Smoker Large Homemade Offset Large Stumps Clone

08-11-2008, 10:56 AM	#3
The Giggler is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-31-07 Location: Boston, NY	If we lived closer to Nebraska, definitely would give it serious consideration. We don't usually do much on New Years Eve (mostly because its Amateur Night). Better hope that you don't get a swing in weather like 2000 and 2001. Good luck! __________________ Mike C. Competitive Cook-Contest Organizer-Promoter of Smoke and Fire Boston Hills BBQ Fest www.bostonhillsbbqfest.com PROUD to support Great Lakes BBQ Supply - www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com

08-11-2008, 11:10 AM	#5
goodsmokebbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-17-07 Location: Rochester, NY	That chart is in Celsius right __________________ You just got to get good enough to get lucky... http://www.goodsmokebbq.com ICP all the way...

08-11-2008, 10:59 AM	#4
Just Pulin' Pork is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-08-08 Location: Overland Park Kansas	I would do it! Something new for New Years eve. Sounds like fun!

08-11-2008, 11:13 AM	#6
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA	I'll be there. New Years Eve is boring anyway. __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

08-11-2008, 11:20 AM	#7
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	KRE Smokers in Chicago sponsors a winter cookoff in the Chicago area in early February and it is a lot of fun. This past February the outside temp was 5 below and 18 teams still showed up. He makes it a one day event and the categories are ribs, chicken, brisket and pork loin and it is a State Championship but not KCBS sanctioned. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

08-11-2008, 12:17 PM	#8
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	I get back from Cancun on the 30th. I could stand a bit of cool weather. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

08-11-2008, 12:30 PM	#9
mds2 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Lincoln,Ne	A one day event would be cool, you wouldn't have to fight the cold throughout the night. __________________ The Saucy Lads BBQ Team Brinkmann Electric Bullet Weber Kettle Homemade Cabinet Smoker Large Homemade Offset Large Stumps Clone

08-11-2008, 01:24 PM	#10
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS	I would certainly consider it if was KCBS sanctioned. I've been toying with the idea to go down to FL for the New Year's contest in Felda. NE is a lot closer and and I could save a ton on gas. We did the Winter contest in Great Bend this year. They allowed teams to set-up prep areas in a heated building while the cookers all remained outside. We chose to set up outside and tough it out. It wasn't so bad but I remember thinking that I would go inside if I had the choice to make over. And, they had 42 teams make the trip so holding a winter KCBS contest might not be such a bad idea. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

08-11-2008, 01:39 PM	#11
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	I'm not a cold weather fan, Char. I'd probably pass. I actually enjoy the down time in the winter months. __________________ KCBS Member #14287

08-11-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
Gowan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA	We'd probably do a show like that if it were within three hours of us, sanctioned on not. Afraid you're a bit too far from NW Georgia to participate though.

08-11-2008, 03:11 PM	#15
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia	Sounds like fun, but I'm still thawing out from last winter. Can't stand to think about another one yet. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM, Whole Hog Lousianna pellet Smoker IPT pellet Smoker and Gateway Drum CBJ #4643

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