NY/Long Island Contest Venue Ideas

ique · 12-06-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQchef33

keep the date open... dont know which one, but keep it open.

I do think there is room for a bunch of contests in the NY/Long Island area.... as long as the venue is strong.

Sledneck · 12-06-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ique

I do think there is room for a bunch of contests in the NY/Long Island area.... as long as the venue is strong.

Venue is the big issue out here

BBQchef33 · 12-06-2007, 09:25 AM

C'mon Chris.. i showed u the secret handshake.!!

anyway..

yeah, friendly venues are our problem.

Finding a private sector venue that will have us. We lucked out with 'small town' politics and the C.O.C. in sayville. As soon as you get involved with larger gov(such as state parks) or places where unions are involved, permits and greased palms become a problem and the barriers go up.

It was reported/rumored that at one contest aroud here a few years back a specal somebody with a key and a uniform wanted a $2000 "fee"(in cash)to let the ice truck INTO the venue.

The organizer decided instead to make trips with his pickup truck to the ice truck which was about a mile away, on the other side of the gates.

ique · 12-06-2007, 09:43 AM

Yeah, so I'm sure you guys are working all the angles, but maybe private businesses would be a good option. Someone interested in promoting their business via the contest (thinking the Harpoon model). Does the Brooklyn Brewery have 50 20x20 spaces with water and electricty?

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Originally Posted by BBQchef33

C'mon Chris.. i showed u the secret

yeah, friendly venues are our problem.

Finding a private sector venue that will have us. We lucked out with 'small town' politics and the C.O.C. in sayville. As soon as you get involved with larger gov(such as state parks) or places where unions are involved, permits and greased palms become a problem and the barriers go up.

Sledneck · 12-06-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ique

Yeah, so I'm sure you guys are working all the angles, but maybe private businesses would be a good option. Someone interested in promoting their business via the contest (thinking the Harpoon model). Does the Brooklyn Brewery have 50 20x20 spaces with water and electricty?

The neighborhood that the brewery is in is not exactly "cooker friendly". I approached the owner of the Blue Point Brewery out here on the Island and they have no space.

Yakfishingfool · 12-06-2007, 10:21 AM

What about a larger retail chain, maybe a faimly owned furniture store or the like that has a a huge lot? Maybe a sale in conjunction with the competition or even using their lot during off business hours. Scott

BBQchef33 · 12-06-2007, 10:41 AM

We look to the private sector first.

Problem is alot of the major places are union shops and thats proved to be a problem. But have no fear.. we have more stuff on the horizon.

SmokeInDaEye · 12-06-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQchef33

We look to the private sector first.

Problem is alot of the major places are union shops and thats proved to be a problem. But have no fear.. we have more stuff on the horizon.

As long as it's called "Battle of Smoke in da Eye". I'd love a BBQ grand championship.

rookiedad · 12-06-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sledneck

The neighborhood that the brewery is in is not exactly "cooker friendly". I approached the owner of the Blue Point Brewery out here on the Island and they have no space.

what about "The Brick House Brewery"? it's popular, centrally located and there is alot of space in that parking lot it's attached to. plus it could be done in conjunction with a live at five event in the summer where there are live bands and the street is closed.

phil

Sledneck · 12-06-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rookiedad

what about "The Brick House Brewery"? it's popular, centrally located and there is alot of space in that parking lot it's attached to. plus it could be done in conjunction with a live at five event in the summer where there are live bands and the street is closed.

phil

What are you waiting for? I say we all get together and test the beer first to make sure its an appropriate place

Sawdustguy · 12-06-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rookiedad

what about "The Brick House Brewery"? it's popular, centrally located and there is alot of space in that parking lot it's attached to. plus it could be done in conjunction with a live at five event in the summer where there are live bands and the street is closed.

phil

Great idea! I've gone to one of the Friday night events during the summer. It sounds like this one could be possible.

Sledneck · 12-06-2007, 12:59 PM

the problem with the brickhouse brewery is the parking lot belongs to the village, if it were private , different story

Sledneck · 12-06-2007, 01:02 PM

The Black Forest Brew Haus in farmingdale is on private property with a big lot, hmmmmm

BigBarry · 12-06-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledneck

The Black Forest Brew Haus in farmingdale is on private property with a big lot, hmmmmm

Already approached them last year. Not friendly and not as big as you would think. They would have to keep space for customers during the event.

Have a contact there, though...

Sledneck · 12-06-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBarry

Already approached them last year. Not friendly and not as big as you would think. They would have to keep space for customers during the event.

Have a contact there, though...

not friendly not not good not bother

12-06-2007, 09:25 AM	#3
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	C'mon Chris.. i showed u the secret handshake.!! anyway.. yeah, friendly venues are our problem. Finding a private sector venue that will have us. We lucked out with 'small town' politics and the C.O.C. in sayville. As soon as you get involved with larger gov(such as state parks) or places where unions are involved, permits and greased palms become a problem and the barriers go up. It was reported/rumored that at one contest aroud here a few years back a specal somebody with a key and a uniform wanted a $2000 "fee"(in cash)to let the ice truck INTO the venue. The organizer decided instead to make trips with his pickup truck to the ice truck which was about a mile away, on the other side of the gates. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

12-06-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
Yakfishingfool Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-01-05 Location: Shokan, New York	What about a larger retail chain, maybe a faimly owned furniture store or the like that has a a huge lot? Maybe a sale in conjunction with the competition or even using their lot during off business hours. Scott __________________ Oh It'z BBQ! 1 Weber Gold Series Grill 1 WSM 18,1 WSM 22 1 Weber performer, 1 Smokey Joe Platinum 1 XL Big Green Egg 1 FEC 100 Team BBQ-Brethren.com KCBS Certified Judge #9079

12-06-2007, 10:41 AM	#7
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	We look to the private sector first. Problem is alot of the major places are union shops and thats proved to be a problem. But have no fear.. we have more stuff on the horizon. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

12-06-2007, 12:59 PM	#12
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12-06-2007, 01:02 PM	#13
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