Humble Bar-B-Q Cook-Off

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the fee to enter?

The fee is $150.00 per team; regardless of how many categories you wish to compete in, with exception to the open category.

 

Who do I make the check payable to and where do I send the money and entry form?

Make a check or money order payable to:  Humble Education Foundation and mail to 8114 Sports Haven – Humble, Texas  77346.

 

What is the registration deadline?

Entry forms are encouraged to be in no later than January 31, 2008.  We will accept registrations on the day of check-in provided all spaces have not been filled.

 

When is check in and set-up?  For those early birds, we will allow set up to begin at 10:00 am on Thursday – February 7, 2008.  Those setting up on Friday – February 8, 2008 may begin at 8:00 am.  Set up must be completed no later than 5:00 pm on February 8, 2008. 

 

How big are the spaces we will be assigned?

The spaces are an approximate 30’ x 40’, or as otherwise marked, so plan your display accordingly.  For an additional $150.00 you may purchase (if space is available) an additional 30’ x 40’ space, limited to 4 spaces per team.  Spaces are limited however so be sure to let us know early.

 

Will there be electricity or water hook-ups?

There will be no hook-ups for motor homes or RV’s.  Each team must provide water and their own generator.  However, water faucets are on premises and may be used for clean-up, etc.

 

What about restroom facilities?

Indoor restroom facilities are provided under the pavilion.  Please help us keep them clean.  Porta-cans are provided in walk ways.  For teams that wish to have their own Porta-can, they can be purchased for $75.00 each but registration must be received by the deadline date of January 31st to guarantee a Porta-can in your area.

 

Will vehicle traffic be allowed inside cooking area during the event?

NO – NO EXCEPTIONS.  Due to liability risk no unnecessary vehicle traffic will be allowed in or out of the cooking area between 5:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2008 and 7:00 am, Sunday, February 10, 2008.  Event staff will work with contestants to ferry needed items in or out.  This prohibits not only street vehicles, but will include ATV’s, golf carts, etc – THIS WILL BE ENFORCED!   Any vehicle parked outside your cook-off teams boundaries after the designated time may be towed at owner’s expense.

 

When is check-out?  Check out is Sunday, February 10, 2008.  Due to on-going events on Saturday, we invite you to stay over until Sunday morning.

 

 

 

 

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