9th Annual BBQ Cookoff

9th Annual Buck’s Backyard BBQ Cook-Off

March 7-8th 2025 Entry Form

Team Name: _____________________________________________

Head Cook: ______________________________________________

Assistants:

1. ______________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

City, ST, Zip: ____________________________________________

Phone #: ________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

THE SPOTS ARE ASSIGNED FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BY ENTRY DATE NOT ARRIVAL.

No electricity/water available – bring your own generator and water supply.

WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR ENTRY FORM (See Page 3)

EMAIL ALL ENTRIES AND WAIVERS To:

Questions? Call 512-667-8063 -Shane Sanders

Entry Fee $185 includes 3 main meats: Brisket, Ribs and Chicken.

$20 for Jackpot Bean category, $20 Cooks Choice Ribeye category and

$10 Margarita category

CATEGORIES ENTERED: (check all that apply)

Check the boxes to enter the catagories:

_____Brisket (9 full slices)

_____Pork Spare Ribs (9 Pork Spare Ribs – No Country Style or Baby Backs)

_____Chicken (1 fully Jointed Chicken Half)

_____Jackpot beans (Dry Pinto) (Must Enter BBQ Cook-Off To Enter Beans)(50% payback 1st, 2nd, 3rd places)

_____Beef Fajitas- Cooks Choice(Must Enter BBQ Cook-Off To Enter Cooks Choice) (50% payback winner take all. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates)

_____Margaritas (Must Enter BBQ Cook-Off To Enter Margs) (100% payback winner take all. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates) will be run by Ron Cooley Buck’s GM

If you want to cook next to another team, send both entry forms together with your request.

Entry fees are to be paid with Eventbrite on the Buck’s Backyard website located under the Cook-Off tab-see the link below.

https://bucksbackyard.com/

If you want to avoid the Eventbrite fees please contact me directly on my cell or email provided on these forms

WAIVER

9th Annual Buck’s Backyard BBQ Cook Off

1750 S FM 1626 Buda, TX 78610

Fri-Sat March 7-8th 2025

Waiver and entry form must be signed and returned with payment confirmed through Eventbrite or entry will not be accepted:

In consideration of your accepting this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages against Buck’s Backyard or agents authorized by them to use any photographs, video, motion pictures, recordings, and any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose, I agree to abide by the 2022 rules and regulations of the IBCA and the Buck’s Backyard Cook-off.

NO 4 WHEELERS OR GOLF CARTS IN COOK-OFF AREA EXCEPT BY THE PROMOTER.

Signature of Head Cook________________________________________

EMAIL ALL ENTRY AND WAIVER FORMS AND QUESTIONS TO:

RULES

ALL IBCA RULES APPLY- Buck’s Backyard and IBCA RULES

Mandatory – Meat will be inspected before you may begin seasoning.

1. Only one (1) team per pit. Pellet grills and charcoal grills are permitted. Gas grills are not allowed.

2. Teams will consist of a Head Cook and up to 4 team members.

3. Any and all meats entered into judging will be cooked from scratch within the constraints of the event. Pre-cooking, marinating, etc., will not be allowed prior to the start of the cook-off as defined by the cook-off promoter.

4. Fires must be wood or charcoal. Pit may include gas or electricity to start the natural substances, but may not be used in any part of the cooking process. Pits/Grills will be inspected upon arrival. Holes or open pits are not permitted. Fires may not be built on the ground. Each team MUST bring a fire extinguisher.

5. Props, trailers, motorhome vehicles, tents and any other equipment may not exceed the boundary of the contestant’s assigned space. No tent stakes can be driven into the asphalt.

6. IBCA trays will be handed out from 6pm – 7pm Friday night. Head Cook meeting at 6:30pm Friday. (HEAD COOKS MUST ATTEND)

7. It is the responsibility of the contestant to see that the contest area is kept clean and that the area is cleaned and policed following the contest. All fires must be put out, concrete blocks and other building materials or props hauled away and all equipment removed from the site.

8. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages may be grounds for disqualifications. Under no circumstances are alcoholic beverages to be sold to the general public by contestants. No food sales to the general public as well. Samples are fine.

9. The only parking available for your team is to be within your 35x40 area. Other family members or friends will have to park in the Bucks main lot or other designated parking areas

10. No 4 wheelers or golf carts in the cook-off area except by the cook-off promoter.

11. IBCA judging rules will apply

12. Promoter and cook-off officials will not be held responsible for accidents, theft, or any mishaps.

13. No Skateboards, skates, in-line skates, bicycles allowed.

14. No electricity/water available – bring your own generators and water supply.

15. Spaces are approximately 35 x 40.

16. Absolutely no firearms or explosives are allowed.

17. Amplification should be used in moderation during the entire cook-off, and must be turned off from 1am Friday night until 8am Saturday morning. You will be given a warning and are subject to disqualification on second complaint.

18. Check in times begin Thursday after 6pm. Due to the size of our event and safety of pedestrians, ALL COOKS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 6:00 AM SATURDAY.

19. Beans – nothing larger than a bean in the cup. – No garnishes.

20. Buck’s Backyard and IBCA reserves the right to make additional regulations as situations warrant. Decisions of Committee and Judges are FINAL.

21. Prizes are as follows – (Trophies and Payouts)

Brisket 1st $1000

2nd $500

3rd $200

Ribs 1st $700

2nd $400

3rd $150

Chicken 1st $500

2nd $225

3rd $100

Beans and Beef Fajitas are paid 50% pay out and Margaritas are 100% pay out ($ TBD on amount of contestants)

22. Top 10 in all categories will be announced and given Certificates.

23. TURN IN TIMES: BEANS 11AM, CHICKEN 12PM, SPARE RIBS 1:30PM, BRISKET 3:00PM

24. Beef Fajitas and Margarita will be an 8pm turn in on FRIDAY NIGHT. Beef Fajitas are the Cooks Choice category meaning you can cook it however you want. Including garnishes and/or different types of dishes. The only rule is that you have to incorporate Beef Fajitas in the dish.

25. Upon arrival you may proceed to your assigned cooking spot after check in. Your team MUST stay within your boundaries. If you are bringing a travel trailer/motorhome/camper, you are NOT allowed to have your door face the road. It must be pulled straight in or backed into your spot.

IBCA RULES LINK:

https://ibcabbq.org/wp-content/uploads/IBCA-Rules-Oct-2023.pdf

2023 IBCA RULES AND REGULATIONS

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Buck's Backyard, 1750 S Farm to Market 1626, Buda, United States