2nd Annual Morton BBQ Throwdown July 27 & 28

An Event to Benefit the Illinois CancerCare Foundation

Featuring Live Music, Crafts, Kids Activities, and Beer Garden

The 2nd Annual Morton BBQ Throwdown is now KCBS Certified and will be following the KCBS rules. Click HERE for rules. The contest has relocated to downtown Morton, IL. A map of the contest area will be posted soon.

THE CONTEST
Competitor Schedule
Friday 7-27-12
Noon-7:00pm Team Set up
3:00pm-9:00pm Meat Inspection
4:00pm Team Meeting
7:00pm Cooks Dinner
11:00-6:00am Quiet Time
Saturday 7-28-12
7:00am-8:00am Coffee and Doughnuts for competitors
9:00am Team Meeting for Saturday arrivals
11:00am Judges Meeting
11:00am People’s Choice turn in
11:30- 2:00pm People’s Choice tasting
11:55-12:05pm Chicken Turn in
12:25-12:35pm Ribs Turn in
12:55- 1:05pm Pork Shoulder Turn in
1:25- 1:35pm Beef Brisket Turn in
1:55- 2:05pm Side Dish Turn in
4:00pm Awards Ceremony
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All competitors will have approx a 20’x20’ area to cook in. 20’x40’ spaces are available for an additional $25.00. The larger spaces are first come first serve.
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Water will be available, but not at each site.
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Electricity (20amp outlets) will be available for each space. Competitors will need to bring a minimum 50’ extension cord for power.
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REGISTRATION
Registrations are now being accepted. Click HERE for form and instructions.

.Health Department Regulations
Our contestants must abide by the Tazewell County Health Department rules. All competitors must have a three compartment wash station, a spray bottle with bleach water (one cap of bleach for one gallon of water) and a free flowing spigot of water with a catch bucket and soap for washing hands. (water cooler or similar is acceptable). All meat must be kept below 40 degrees prior to cooking.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE
People’s Choice will be for pork butt only. Each team will cook 3 butts provided free to them for blind judging by the public. The winner will receive a trophy. Each team competing in the people’s choice will be required to fill out a health department form. Click HERE for form. The event will be paying for all licensing fees. This is a free category

JUDGES TRAINING CLASS
Certified BBQ Judge Class Registration
March 31st 10:00AM – 2:30pm please be sure to arrive on time.
Freedom Hall 349 W. Birchwood Morton, IL 61550
Contact Ryan Koener rak@koener.com with any questions.
We are bringing in 2 instructors from Kansas City to conduct this class. If you want to judge events or just learn what the judges are looking for, this a great opportunity. These classes fill up very quickly so don’t wait too long.
Click HERE for entry form.

CALLING ALL JUDGES
The Morton BBQ Throwdown is looking for judges. Click HERE for application to be a judge at the July 28, 2012 contest.

LODGING
Morton is home to seven hotels all conveniently located of the Interstate. Click HERE for a full list of accommodations.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Great events happen because of great sponsors. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunites, please let us know. Click HERE for sponsorship flyer.

2011 CONTEST PHOTOS

FORMS
2012 Contest Registration Form

Judges Training Class Registration Form

Judges Application Form

KCBS Rules

Health Dept Form

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