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Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 South Carolina Campground Cookoff. Register today for a chance to win $500! Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2010.
Event
1. This event may generate media attention and you may be videotaped, photographed and/or interviewed for future broadcast or print stories.
2. By signing the application, you give rights to the Old 96 District Tourism Commission and the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Shafer & Huguley Marketing Company to use photography and recipes from this cookoff featuring you and your team for all editorial, promotional and advertising needs of the agencies.
3. A Cook Team Meeting (only 2 people allowed per team, must be over 18 years old) will be held on Saturday morning, September 18, 2010 at 9:00am at the Main Stage Area (Big Tent) in Campground #1. All teams must be present. Food
1. All food for the contest must be prepared using logs, wood chips or charcoal-fueled fire - no gas grills. You may use any type of grill or you may choose to cook it over an open campfire as long as no gas is used. You may use charcoal, wood or a combination of these two.
2. Consider cooking your favorite recipe, but all recipes must be prepared from scratch. All ingredients must be listed in the recipe. No more than 2 items in your recipe can be a store-bought packaged mix (such as cake, brownie or pudding mixes) or product. Judges can tell the difference between a bottled sauce and a homemade sauce. Rubs, seasonings and marinades are allowed to be used prior to the set cooking time. Mustard, ketchup, candy, and flavorings are not considered pre-packaged items. Garnishes and other food are allowed on the plate but must be included in the recipe. If you have a question about your recipe, please call 866-354-0003 for a ruling.
3. No fire or preparation can begin until 9:45am, Saturday, September 18, 2010 when the horn sounds to begin cooking. Failure to abide by this rule will result in an automatic disqualification.
4. You will only be required to prepare one (1) portion of your recipe for judging. A plate will be given to you at the Cook Team Meeting on Saturday, September 18, 2010. You must present your recipe on this plate. No decorations or extra items may be placed on the plate unless they are a part of the recipe and are listed in the recipe. This allows a fair playing field for all Cook Team entries.
5. Entries must be brought to the Main Stage Area on Saturday, September 18, 2010 between the times of 12:15-12:30pm. No entries will be accepted before this time. Look for the sign that says "Entries Here" when coming to the Main Stage Area. Further instructions will be given at the Cook Team Meeting on Saturday.
6. You will receive an entry ticket in your registration packet that must be presented when you bring your dish to the Main Stage Area on Saturday.
Judging
1. A field judge will be visiting your campsite throughout the 2-hour cooking period to ensure each team follows their recipe and to verify that teams are in compliance with rules and regulations.
2. You must bring your own cooking gear, utensils, tables and set up.
3. Recipes will be judged on creativity, taste and presentation. Scoring will be done on a scale basis of 1-10 for taste and 1-5 for creativity and presentation. A perfect score of 20 is possible for each dish. (NOTE: This scoring indicates a change in previous information).
4. Judges are aware that the time to transport the food to the judging area may cause a change in temperature for certain recipes. Judges will not take off any points for a recipe that is not at its normal serving temperature.
Miscellaneous
1. Please be familiar with all outdoor cooking rules and regulations, especially appropriate temperatures for meat and fish, posted by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control at www.scdhec.gov.
2. The participation fee is $45 for a recipe. You may enter only one recipe in one category.
3. Cook Teams will receive their scoring sheets this year after the announcement of the winners at the Main Stage Area on Saturday.
4. A food vendor will be on-site during the weekend at the Main Stage Area. Cook Teams will be given two (2) complimentary meal tickets in their registration pcaket to be used for Friday night, September 17, 2010. The meal will consist of a hamburger or hot dog plate. Other family members or friends can purchase food, also.
5. If you have any questions whatsoever about the ingredients in your recipe, please call us at 866-354-0003 and we will give you a ruling.
6. Have fun and be creative!
2010 South Carolina Campground Cookoff
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who produces the SC Campground Cookoff?
The SC Campground Cookoff is a partnership between the Old 96 District Tourism Commission, one of 11 regional tourism organizations across SC that markets and promotes the counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick and the Parks Division of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Where is the event held?
Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area in Calhoun Falls, SC.
What are the contestants referred to?
Cook Teams is the designation given to those who have paid fees to enter the contest.
When is the actual cooking contest held?
The horn sounds at 9:45am to begin the 2 hour and 30 minute time limit cook teams are allowed for their recipe. This is on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
What are the prizes for the winners of the cooking contest?
In each category there is a 1st, 2nd , 3rd place who receives $500, $300 and $200 respectively. There is an Honorable Mention in each category that receives a gift card or gift item.
When does the judging take place?
Judging will begin at 12:40pm on Saturday September 18, 2010.
Where does judging take place?
At the Main Stage Area of Campground #1.
How many judges are there?
Usually between 3-5 judges.
What are the prizes for the winners of the creative camping decoration contest and the kiddie/adult parade?
That is a surprise you will have to wait and see! No money, sorry!
In the rules regarding food, it says that no more than two items in the recipe can be store bought or prepared mixes or packages, what does that mean?
Because this is a contest that is based on a timed project, creativity and how one cooks in the outdoors, it is hoped that most of the ingredients that are used in the recipes are not pre-packaged items such as bottled sauces, canned gravy, cake, pudding and brownie mixes, or artificial condiments. Mustard, ketchup, chocolate and other candy and flavorings are not considered pre-packaged. Garnishes and other food are allowed on the plate but must be included in your recipe. You are allowed up to 2 pre-packaged ingredients in your recipe. If your recipe only has 3 ingredients and 2 are store-bought, chances are points will be taken off by the judges because your recipe was not very creative.
What are the judges looking for?
The judges love creativity and new and different ideas. That can mean a different way of cooking something or a different type sauce or condiment used on food. Think out of the box, even if you are preparing something like chicken, pork, shrimp, fish, and pasta. (These are merely examples, not an all inclusive list!)
Are there other events beside the Cooking Contest during the weekend?
Yes, below is a list of weekend activities:
Kiddie & Adult Parade on Saturday, September 18, 2010 Ø Open to ALL ages! Ø Route will begin around 10am in front of the bathhouse entrance in Campground #1. Look for the flags at the starting line. Ø No registration fee! Just show up by 10am! Ø Decorate your bike, scooter, golf cart or whatever you can ride! Ø Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. Creative Camp Site Contest Ø Open to all campsites in the state park-Campgrounds 1 & 2 Ø No Entry Fee but must register by 9:30am Saturday morning at the Main Stage Area in Campground # 1. Ø Decorate your camper/RV/tent or a table – maybe you will win a prize! Ø Judging will begin at 11AM on Saturday, September 18. Ø Prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. Ø Winners announced at Awards Ceremony at 3:00PM at Main Stage Area, Campground #1. Camp Market SC
Ø Cooking and camping equipment, spices/sauces,and
seasonings and more for sale from local vendors and national
manufacturers! If you have a specialty and want to sell your product,
visit www.campmarketsc.com to register. Only $25 to
exhibit.
Silent Auction-Benefitting ORGO-Outdoor Recreation Green Opportunities
Ø Have a chance to bid on great vacation packages, gift baskets, art,
camping equipment and lots more! Iron Skillet Hoedown Ø Featuring O Mello Cello Tree from Greenville, SC, Friday, September 17, 7:30-9:00pm. Bring your chair and enjoy free music under the stars!
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