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*Custom Awards For Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Category Winners.

Contest Information

1. Set-up times: Thursday, 10am - 4pm (No gate entrance after 4pm) / Friday 8am-4pm - NO EXCEPTIONS
2. There will be a mandatory Cooks meeting on Friday at 5pm. Meat inspections will begin at noon and 4pm.
3. Pets are not allowed in cooking areas or in public areas during event hours.
4. Ice will be available for purchase.
5. Water and electricity service (20 amp) will be available to the first 50 teams. You must provide any electrical service in excess of 20 amps. No modifications to water and/or electrical service can be made. Any such modification shall result in disqualification and you will be charged for all damages caused by any modifications.
6. Quiet time is in effect from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am daily. Failure to comply may cause removal from contest site.
7. 5 lb. minimum Fire Extinguishers are required.
8. No motorized cycles, golf carts or ATV’s allowed except by event offcials.
9. Teams are Prohibited from offering free samples to event patrons without authorization
10. No teams may vend without written permission.
11. 25'(W)x50'(D) ft. space (1 space per team) is provided. Advance notice of exceptions is required. Tents that exceed 200 sq ft require a city permit.
12. Garbage pick-up will be provided
13. 2 Fish Fry Dinner tickets
14. Free country breakfast

For Details Contact Don Fisher 941-809-5232

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place on the main stage at 5pm on Saturday. Grand Champion will receive a golden ticket to the World Championship and an invitation to Sonny's Smokin' Showdown, plus qualify for the Jack Daniels World Invitation BBQ Championship and the American Royal World Series of BBQ. You must participate in all four categories to be eligible for Grand/Reserve Champion Awards.

Pig In The Tree

The Grand Champion will join the past winners on the plaque of this permanently displayed trophy.

Notices

The Suncoast BBQ Bash is a family oriented community event and all teams areas must be designed, constructed and operated in good taste with the best interest of the event and public saftey. The Event organizers shall be the sole arbiter and final judge as to what shall constitue "good taste", "safety" and "The best interest of the event and the pubic" and shall have the authority to require removal, relocation or modification on any display or exhibit. Carnical tatics, the use of public address systems, signage on public walkways or other similar activities by the teams shall not be allowed.
The event will have security on site Friday and Saturday including all event hours and overnight on Friday.
The event recognizes that some teams may have sponsors. In consideration of the Bash sponsors, teams are permitted to display one sign or banner recognizing your team sponsor. This sign or banner shall be no larger than 3' x 6' and not higher than 8' off the ground.

Waiver

In consideration for accepting this entry, we agree to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc., their representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries by any and all injuries suffered by any person(s) or property. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the event organizers and/or other agents authorized by them to use photographs, video tapes, recordings, or other records of this event for legitimate reasons.

Need a place to stay?

We have arranged discounted rates at area hotels when you use the code word "BBQ" while making your reservations. Please visit the Lodging page to learn more.