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Registration Information 2010

Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot. Please print and complete the registration form. Please make check payable to BBQ on the Bow Society.

Team Entry Form

Mailing Address:

  • Richard Fafara
  • 2014 7 Ave. NW,
  • Calgary, AB T2N 0Z6
  • Fax: (403) 284 - 1461
  • Phone: (403) 284 - 1417
  • e-mail: cpt_grill@shaw.ca

OR contact:

  • Debra Wong - Executive Producer,
  • Fax: ( 403) 244-4989
  • Phone: (403) 228 - 5039
  • e-mail: debwong@telus.net
Rules

BBQ on the Bow follows the rules established by Pacific Northwest BBQ Association, (PNWBA). Please review and be familiar with these rules before you arrive. Check www.pnwba.com for the current rules.

If you are competing in the BBQ Sauce Competition, rules can be found here.

Judging

It's all in the technique. Talented teams of cooks from Canada and the U.S. will vie for the title of "Alberta Champion". Who can cook the best ribs, pork butt, brisket or poultry over slow burning wood or charcoal? Our judges will put their taste buds to the test. The following times have been designated for judging of the various categories of BBQ:

Categories:Judging Times:
BBQ Sauce Competition3:00 PM Saturday
Chef's Challenge 4:00 PM Saturday
Pork Butt 12:00 Noon Sunday
Beef Brisket 1:00 PM Sunday
Chicken 2:00 PM Sunday
Pork Ribs 3:00 PM Sunday
BBQ Awards Presentation 4:30 PM Sunday

Judging Criteria:

  • Each category in the team competition is judged by a team of 6 judges.
  • Criteria are taste, tenderness / texture and appearance.
  • Points are awarded for each category entered; the team with the highest accumulated points will become "Alberta Grand Champion".
  • All cooking must be done on charcoal, wood or wood pellet barbecues (also called 'Smokers' or 'Pits').

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Team Schedule

Saturday, September 4:

9:00 AM to NOON Team move-in and set-up 
1:00 PMHead Cooks MeetingLocated in the Judging tent
3:00 PM BBQ Sauce Competition
(Click Here For Rules)
Sponsored by BLACK AMBER ALE – Big Rock Brewery
BLACK AMBER ALE – Big Rock Brewery
4:00 PM Chef's Challenge
(Click Here For Rules)
Sponsored by Barbecues Galore
Barbecues Galore

Sunday, September 5:

  • 10:30 AM - Entertainment begins
  • 12:00 Noon - Pork Butt Judging
  • 1:00 PM - Beef Brisket Judging
  • 2:00 PM - Chicken Judging
  • 3:00 PM - Pork Ribs Judging
  • 4:30 PM - BBQ Awards Presentation located at the Main Stage
  • 5:00 PM - Entertainment
  • 5:30 PM - Begin Load out

2010 BBQ on the Bow Cash Prizes:

  • Grand Champion: $1,250, Grand Champion Trophy plus TRIP - 2 Nights TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS, Oliver, BC
  • Reserve Champion: $900
  • Third Overall: $500
  • Fourth Overall: $250
  • Individual Categories: 1st to 6th Place ( $200, $100, $50, $25, $25, $25 )
  • Chef's Challenge: 1st Place Winner Takes All Entry Fees and 2nd to 6th Place ( $75, $50, $25, $25, $25 )
  • BBQ Sauce: 1st Place Big Rock Brewery Plaque and 2nd to 6th Prizes
  • Top Canadian Team: Dougall Cup Trophy

Additional Information

  • Out of Calgary teams - please let us know your estimated time of arrival on your form.
  • The Site Management Team will show all teams to your spot upon arrival.
  • We provide a limited amount of shared tent space, 2 worktables, 2 chairs, power outlet, shared triple basin wash sink.
  • If you have your own 10x10 tent and want your own space - please let us know.
  • Please bring extension cords, drinking water, flashlight, fire extinguisher, plastic tarps, rope, plastic grease buckets, plastic wash basins, paper towels, bleach solutions, disposal gloves.
  • PNWBA and Calgary Health Services recommend bringing your own Hand Wash Station – see PNWBA Instructions for Cooks and or Calgary Health Services site.
  • Please bring your own Charcoal - sample charcoal might be available but best you bring and use what you are more familiar with.
  • It is mandatory to bring ground cover, metal sheets, oven liners or plywood to go under your BBQ's & lids to protect the City paving surface blocks from damage done by grease and charcoal. Also bring broom and degreaser for cleaning your site.
  • Stripping and stacking of tables and general clean up of your area after you have packed up would be appreciated - if you don't do it we have to.

Site Damage: This is a City Plaza and we need to respect it as such. Hot Coal and Grease containers will be available on site. Please note where they are located. Let's protect the City paving stone from grease stains and damage. Bag your garbage and sweep any charcoal up from your area before you leave the site.

Cleanliness: Please conserve water - do not leave the taps running when washing up. Please keep sink areas clean. Remember we want to give our spectators a good impression--keep your areas neat and tidy. The Health Department will be on site. A limited number of shared triple sinks with hot & cold running water will be located near your site. Grey water containers will be in place. Please do not throw grease directly into the sinks or grey water tanks. Wipe your pans out with paper towels, first.

Crowd Control: We will again rope off your area to give you some breathing room from interested spectators. Ask them politely to respect your space and stay on the other side of the tape. Due to Health Dept. restrictions we ask you not to give out samples to the public.

Alcohol: Not allowed on site (several pubs nearby). Please note: Excessive noise and/or rowdy behavior will result in BBQ on the Bow competition disqualification, subject to a decision rendered by the BBQ on the Bow Society Board.

Meat Inspection: NO preparation allowed. Meat will be inspected upon arrival. Please note that there is NO refrigeration on-site for competitors usage.

Containers: We use a double blind system by bar code. Containers are 9x9 (FST-2A) and will be supplied at Head Cooks Meeting.

Load-out:

  • Please be patient. Ensure your site is cleaned-up and garbage bagged.
  • You will not be able to move your vehicle off the site until the stage performance has ended.
  • Site crew will let you know when you can bring your vehicle on site for load-out.

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Location, Maps & Parking

The Barbeque On The Bow Festival is located at Eau Claire Festival Market Plaza between the Sheraton Hotel, YMCA, Eau Claire Market and between the bridge to Princes Island Park.

General Site Information:

  • This area is high pedestrian traffic.
  • No cars or trucks will be allowed to park on site - except to load in and out.
  • Please be respectful to our site crew and security personal should they ask you to move your vehicle.
  • Lots of restaurants surround the site & public washrooms.

Maps:

Parking:

  • Parking is available around the Eau Claire Festival Market site at both parking meters and a variety of paid parking lots within easy walking distance from the competition site.
  • Free street parking after 6:00 on Saturday night and all day Sunday.
  • No Vehicles will be allowed to park on site overnight or for any extended length of time, except to load in and out.

Access to the competition site:

  • Enter site from 2nd Avenue, between the Sheraton Hotel and the Barley Mill SW or East End of Barclay Parade Rd.
  • Drive onto the site and unload in front of your team spot.
  • There will be site manager or check-in person to direct you.
  • Proceed slowly and carefully, unload and immediately move your vehicle to the street or surrounding parking lots.

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Best Breakfast Spots: Ask any of them and they will make your breakfast to go.

  • 1886 Restaurant on Barclay Parade - for great eggs & coffee.
  • YMCA off the Plaza
  • Sheraton Suites Hotel
  • Eau Claire Market - food court kiosks

Hotels

The Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and International Hotel Suites is available for competitors. If you want a room, be sure to advise reservations that you are a BBQ ON THE BOW competitor. Book NOW as rooms have limited availability and deadline dates.

Sheraton Suites Calgary - Eau Claire

International Hotel Suites Calgary

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Hope you all have a great time at the 2010 event!!
For more information on entering a team please contact Debra Wong - Coordinator at (403) 228 - 5039 or e-mail: debwong@telus.net.
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