Boro BBQ Battle

This exciting event not only features a sizzling BBQ cookoff, where pitmasters go head-to-head to claim the title of best BBQ, but also a thrilling 3-on-3 basketball tournament. With limited spots available for grill masters, basketball squads, and vendors, this is a must-attend event for anyone looking to showcase their skills or enjoy the action. Join us for a day filled with smoky flavors, intense hoops, and a vibrant marketplace on September 14th at Luetta Moore Park from 4pm to 9pm.  

BBQ COOK-OFF RULES

The following categories are recognized for judging: Ribs(any type) and Chicken(any part)

SUPPLIES – Teams must provide all of their own supplies. The Boro BBQ Battle organizers will provide space, trash bags, and the containers for judging. NO ELECTRICITY OR WATER WILL BE PROVIDED. Props, 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. 

PREPARATION –All meats will be cooked on-site. The preparation and completion of any and all meats in competition is within the confines of the cook-off site and during the time limits designated by the promoter. 

SANITATION – Cooks are to prepare and cook in a sanitary manner. Cooking conditions are subject to inspection by the judging committee. Infractions identified by the judging committee shall be immediately corrected or the cook will be subject to disqualification. Teams must provide their own cleaning area for wash, rinse, and sanitization.  Charcoal and grease disposal needs to go with contestants and should not be put inside trash containers or grounds.

JUDGING TRAYS – A single sheet of aluminum foil should be supplied in each tray. 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. 

JUDGING TRAYS CONTENTS –Judging of meat is based upon: aroma, appearance/color, texture, taste/flavor, consistency and overall impression. 

TURN-IN TIME – Turn-in times for each category shall be pre-set. Once this time is set and/or announced no changes will be made. 

TERMS FOR DISQUALIFICATION – After the tray has been turned in, any tray found to be in violation of the Boro BBQ Battle rules, will be disqualified at the discretion of the “Head Judge”. Disqualified tray numbers will be called out immediately following the category announcements. 

SAMPLES – The Boro BBQ Battle organizers recommend that each entrant provide small samples of barbeque for the audience to be considered for the People’s Choice award.

SELL YOUR BBQ  -- You can also sell your BBQ during the event. 

ANY AMENDMENTS TO THESE RULES WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL ENTRANTS AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN.

3-on-3 BASKETBALL RULES

Information & Rules

• Team roster minimum is 3 players; maximum is 4 players per team. Only one sub permitted during play

• All players MUST SIGN event waiver to participate in the games

• The teams can be Co-Rec, male and female ages sixteen and older

• All players under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign the consent form and waiver.

• Players may play on only one team

• No alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs permitted in Luetta Moore Park. Spectators and participants found in violation will be removed from the event.

Rules and Regulations

• All games will be 10 minutes long.

• Two Points will be scored for each basket shot from within the 3-point arc; shots from behind the 3-point arc counting as three points.

• If the game is tied at the end of the 10 minute period a coin toss will take place to determine which team will have possession of the ball and two additional minutes will be added to the time.

• Teams will shoot from behind the 3-point arc to determine who starts with possession of the ball.

• The team scoring a basket will not retain possession of the ball. 

• After each made basket or change of possession, the ball must be taken back behind the 3-point arc before a shot can be attempted. If a team scores a basket without taking the ball back, the basket will be disallowed but the offending team will retain possession.

• After a basket, out- of- bounds, violation, or foul, the offense must “check” the ball with their opponent before play resumes and the ball must be passed to start play. There are no free throws.

• Refs must call fouls and violations as necessary to keep the game under control.

• All held-balls are awarded to the defense first then they alternate for example on a jump ball or trying to stall to conserve time.

• Substitutions may be made at any time that play is stopped.

• Teams are awarded one 30 second timeout per game.

• The Refs are the only administrators for the games. They will not call fouls or violations unless necessary. If a ref calls an excessive contact intentional foul or a technical foul, the penalty will be one free throw for the offended team, and the ball awarded for a throw-in.

• The ref may remove a player from a contest without warning if the player is behaving inappropriately.

• All decisions by the ref are final.

• If a team is not ready five minutes before the start of the game then the game is forfeited.

• Not having enough team members will also forfeit the game.

The committee reserves the right to decline vendor(s) due, but not limited, to: #1 – past concerns or issues with any vendor/exhibitor and #2 – vendors selling items that are not approved or deemed inappropriate for the event. KNIVES, GUNS (WEAPONS OF ANY KIND), SILLY STRING, STINK BOMBS/POPPERS AND FLEA MARKET/YARD SALE ITEMS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

VENDOR RULES

Exhibitors must provide their own set up and equipment. No tents, tables, chairs, water or electricity will be provided.

Merchandise and storage/packing containers cannot block vendor space or be set up in public walking areas. All supplies must be contained within your assigned vendor space. All power cords that cross walking paths must be taped down or covered to avoid trip hazards. 

Booth fee and space will be forfeited if the exhibitor does not set up on time. Booth spaces cannot be sublet to another vendor.

Spaces will be assigned prior to the event ONLY after Vendor payment has been received. BOOTH FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, as we cannot control a hurricane, lightning or possible tornadoes. All sources will be considered before canceling.

Booths must be staffed and “open for business” at all times during operating hours. No exhibitor will be allowed to leave the venue prior to the close of the event.

NO VEHICLES will be allowed in the competition area (parked or in motion) during event hours. You must unload your vehicle, park your vehicle, then return to your vendor space and assemble/set up your exhibit. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OUT OF THE EVENT AREA BY 3:00 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!

The Committee will not accept responsibility for lost or stolen items, nor loss of profit due to sales.

Vendors must cease all sales and begin to dismantle their exhibit promptly at the end of the event.

NO PETS are allowed in booth spaces or at the event.

NOTE: Violation of the vendor guidelines will result in forfeiting vendor space and removal from the event plus prohibition from participating in future events.