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Register your Cooking Team

$175.00

Ready to take on the "Pork Butt Champion" title? Here's everything you need to know to register your team.

Registration

The registration fee is $175 per 3-person team. This includes:

  • Entry for all three team members into the event.

  • Two (2) pork butts for the competition.

  • Three (3) complimentary event T-shirts.

Note

  • Teams registered after the deadline may not receive a T-shirt in their desired size.

Ready to take on the "Pork Butt Champion" title? Here's everything you need to know to register your team.

Registration

The registration fee is $175 per 3-person team. This includes:

  • Entry for all three team members into the event.

  • Two (2) pork butts for the competition.

  • Three (3) complimentary event T-shirts.

Note

  • Teams registered after the deadline may not receive a T-shirt in their desired size.

Mode of Payment

  • For check payments, please click here. Otherwise, you may proceed to online payment by clicking the button above.

Rules & Guidelines

Here are the official rules and guidelines for the Bourbon & Butts Cook-Off. 

Any amendments will be provided at check-in.

  1. Categories

    There is only ONE category for this event... smoked pork butt! Two (2) pork butts will be provided to each team. Any accompaniments, garnishes, or sides must be provided by the individual teams

  2. Supplies

    Teams must provide all their own supplies. Downtown Rotary will provide space, trash bags, and the containers for judging. Electricity and water are available nearby, but you will need to supply extension cords, hoses, buckets, etc. Trailers, vehicles, tent coverings, or any other part of the contestants’ equipment MUST NOT EXCEED the boundaries of the assigned cooking space unless approved by the special events coordinator. Holes or dug pits are not permitted. Any equipment or devices that may damage the surface area of the contest site in any way are prohibited.

  3. Preparation

    Due to the extensive cooking time required, the pork butt can be cooked prior to the event. The completion of the food in competition shall be within the confines of the cook-off site and during the time limits designated by the promoter.

  4. Entries per Team

    Downtown Rotary recognizes that a contestant or team consists of one chief cook and no more than two assistants. Multiple entries by the same team shall not be allowed. Contestants may check into the designated cook-off area beginning at 8:00 am on the day of the event and must have all equipment packed away by 7:00 pm.

  5. Judging Trays

    All judging containers shall be clean and free of any markings. Marked containers may be disqualified at the Head Judge’s discretion. Cooks are responsible for ensuring that the containers they receive remain clean.

  6. Judging Trays Contents

    Downtown Rotary requires all food to be judged to be placed in the judging tray provided. Judging each entry is based upon appearance, taste, and creativity.

  7. Turn-in Time

    The turn-in time for judging is 3:00 pm. A turn-in window of (10) minutes before and after the turn-in time will be recognized. Judging trays received after that time will not be accepted for judging.

  8. Samples

    Downtown Rotary recommends that each entrant provide samples for the audience. THIS IS ENCOURAGED FOR THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD!

Stay Updated

Have a specific question? Email us directly at bourbonbuttsrotary@gmail.com.

Your Contribution Makes a Difference

Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our community. By participating, you are helping to fund a variety of projects, including:

  • Providing bulletproof vests for the Houma Police Department’s K-9 Unit.

  • Beautifying the basketball goals and outdoor play area at our adopted elementary school, Legion Park School.

  • And many other community development initiatives.