The Great State of Maine BBQ Championship, Aug 4-5/2007

[Lakeside Smoker]

This event only has 5 teams so far. They need 15 and have room for 30!
http://www.bbqme.com/

Looks like a good one.

Mike

[n-2-que]

to far for me =/

[Lakeside Smoker]

Originally Posted by n-2-que

to far for me =/

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STARTIOWA CITY, IA FINISHYORK, ME Total Distance: 1253.2 miles, Total Time: 18 hours 23 mins (approx.) Add your notes here...


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Point Maneuver DistanceCumulative Action IOWA CITY, IA 1.Starting in IOWA CITY, IA on S LINN ST go toward IOWA AVE go < 0.1 mi < 0.1 mi 2.Turn LEFT on IOWA AVE go < 0.1 mi < 0.1 mi 3.Turn RIGHT on N DUBUQUE ST go 1.7 mi 1.7 mi 4.Take ramp onto I-80 E toward DAVENPORT go 45.3 mi 47 mi 5.Take exit #290/ROCK ISLAND/MOLINE onto I-280 E go 27.5 mi 74.5 mi 6.Continue on I-80 E (Portions toll) go 150 mi 224.5 mi 7.Continue on I-294 E (Toll applies) go 1.0 mi 225.5 mi 8.Continue on I-80 E go 17.3 mi 242.8 mi 9.Take exit #16/TOLL ROAD onto I-80 E toward INDIANA TOLL ROAD/OHIO (Toll applies) go 279 mi 521.8 mi 10.Take exit #142/OH-2 E/I-90 onto I-90 E (Portions toll) go 28.3 mi 550.1 mi 11.Take exit #170B/CLEVELAND/COLUMBUS onto I-90 E go 17.9 mi 568 mi 12.Take the ERIE PA LEFT exit onto I-90 E (Portions toll) go 449 mi 1017 mi 13.Bear RIGHT on I-87 S (Toll applies) go 14.6 mi 1031.6 mi 14.Take exit #21A/MASS TPKE (I-90 E)/BOSTON onto NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY E (Toll applies) go 1.4 mi 1033 mi 15.Continue on CASTLETON ON HUDSON BRG (Toll applies) go 0.6 mi 1033.6 mi 16.Continue on NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY E (Toll applies) go 5.0 mi 1038.6 mi 17.Continue on I-90 E (Toll applies) go 124 mi 1162.6 mi 18.Take exit #11A/N.H.-MAINE/CAPE COD onto I-495 N toward MARLBOROUGH/N.H.-MAINE (Portions toll) go 63.9 mi 1226.5 mi 19.Continue on I-95 N (Portions toll) go 21.6 mi 1248.1 mi 20.Continue on I-95 N (Toll applies) go 2.3 mi 1250.4 mi 21.Take exit #7/THE YORKS (US-1)/OGUNQUIT (ME-91) toward OGUNQUIT (US-1)/YORK (ME-91) go 0.7 mi 1251.1 mi 22.Turn LEFT on BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY(US-1) go 0.8 mi 1251.9 mi 23.Turn RIGHT on FIELDSTONE ESTATES RD go 0.4 mi 1252.3 mi 24.Turn RIGHT on LITTLE RIVER DR go < 0.1 mi 1252.3 mi 25.Arrive at the center of YORK, ME YORK, ME Distance: 1253.2miles, Time: 18 hour 23 mins

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Thats not so bad!

[Q Haven]

I was seriously considering this one but the no campers rule made me drop it. Still looks like a good event though, nice location, decent prize $$.

[The Anchorman]

The Anchormen will be in York, Maine.

[YankeeBBQ]

Originally Posted by tedlor70

I was seriously considering this one but the no campers rule made me drop it. Still looks like a good event though, nice location, decent prize $$.

Hey Ted I was told by Vito last night you can bring your trailer as long is it fits on your space. The no Camper rule is for having a camper or RV seperate from your cooking site. There is limited parking and they don't want to fill the parking area with RV's. So I guess I'll see you in Maine right ?

[Q Haven]

I heard that....it looks like we will be there.

[Q Haven]

But for the record: This below is from the Maine cook's packet. I seriously hope Vito double checks this with the organizers because I do not want to get up there and be turned around at the gate. Sounds like they really don't want campers....no mention of saving parking lots either.

campers and trailers:
NO CAMPERS OR TRAILERS ALLOWED, DUE TO LACK OF DISPOSAL FACILITIES. Campsites are available around the event location at other campgrounds. Contact us for more information.

no camping trailers or motor homes allowed:
Camping trailers and motor homes are not allowed on the festival grounds
or in the parking lot. Registered competitors will receive a packet containing helpful area information, including a list of local hotels and campgrounds.

[YankeeBBQ]

Originally Posted by tedlor70

But for the record: This below is from the Maine cook's packet. I seriously hope Vito double checks this with the organizers because I do not want to get up there and be turned around at the gate. Sounds like they really don't want campers....no mention of saving parking lots either.

campers and trailers:
NO CAMPERS OR TRAILERS ALLOWED, DUE TO LACK OF DISPOSAL FACILITIES. Campsites are available around the event location at other campgrounds. Contact us for more information.

no camping trailers or motor homes allowed:
Camping trailers and motor homes are not allowed on the festival grounds
or in the parking lot. Registered competitors will receive a packet containing helpful area information, including a list of local hotels and campgrounds.

Since Vito is working very closely with the organizer I'm pretty sure your all set Ted. Your one of those nervous types huh ?

[Q Haven]

Not normally but that's pretty strong language in the packet.

[Lakeside Smoker]

This comp. is still looking for teams. Its a state championship with some great prize money! The organizer just waved the late fees for the next 10 teams.

Mike

[Lakeside Smoker]

This was on another board. Its from the organizer for Maine.

The Late fee has been waived on the next 10 teams

that sign up before August 1st.

From Dennis own mouth.

Time Warner Cable will be there all weekend shooting video which they will market to shows like the FOOD NETWORK.

The Food Network has donated a bunch of Emeril

items as prizes.

Dennis and crew has arranged some great music that you can check out.

The 8 Bands over 2 days will include

Bluegrass, Folk, Zydeco, Blues, Country,

And a little bit of Rock & Soul 'to boot'!

Please preview it on the events website.

www.bbqme.com.

$7,500.00 in prize money over 2 days

$2,500.00 in the Grilling Event

$5,000.00 in the KCBS Event

Where is Dirty Dick and His Legless Wonders?

They won this event last time.

Hey Dick There's $1,000.00 up for the Grand Champ this time.

Gritty's Beer will be on tap all weekend.

Hey Dennis are we going to get Gritty's beer to the teams again this time?

Gifford's Ice Cream will be providing the Desert to the public.

Don't miss the atmosphere of

ZACH'S FARM

lets have a great experience like they did

in upstate NY about 30 years ago.

Please don't eat the purple mushrooms.

These baby's aren't morels.

Oops flashbacks!

No Teams from RI?

Where's the Anchormen,

Big Boned BBQ?

No Teams from VT?

No Teams from NY?

1 Team from CT. PTCC where are u?

Where are my favorite deli people? No all Lady's team?

Only 1 Team from Maine? Yes you can bring your sheep.

And YES this is a

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Cuz the governor said so.

Want your shot at the JACK?

Livin' large in Maine.

Lodging info is attached to this email

[The Anchorman]

Check is in the Mail!

[YankeeBBQ]

So who else is going to this one ?

[pigmaker23]

steve did you get my e-mail yesterday ???