KLAQ and Rockstar Burger Bar want you to show us your buns! Well your burger buns, because we are looking to crown the best backyard burger griller at the KLAQ BBQ. You know backyard cookouts can bring out the household chef in many people, and that is exactly who we are looking for. Winner takes $500 cash! The burger competition will take place on Monday, May 27, 2019.

Fill out the form below if you would like to battle for the crown of best burger of the KLAQ BBQ!

Here is how the competition is going to work:

ROCKSTAR BURGER BAR BURGER COMPETITION RULES

1. All Grillers will be competing at the same time.

Competitors can begin preparing their burgers at 11 a.m.

Competitors MUST be ready to present their burger to judges at 1 p.m.

2. Factors that will be judged:

· Overall Taste

· Presentation: appearance, aroma, color (unique elements and creativity)

· 70% of the score will result from overall taste; the remaining 30% will be based
on presentation.

3. Category:

For the KLAQ BBQ, there will be only ONE category – your BEST burger.

4. Judging:

We are going to do a blind taste test. We will then create a point scale based on a 1 to 5 (5 is the highest). Points will be awarded per category. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for most overall points.

First Place: $500

What You Need to Know:

Selected competitors must be available to compete on Monday, May 27, 2019 between the hours of 10am-5pm.

If you are selected to compete, you will receive 4 competitor’s access wristbands into Wet N Wild plus four official competitor’s t-shirts, these wristbands should be used for the official team griller, plus three people to help assist/cheer you on.

You must pick up your access wristbands and your competitor’s shirt prior to the event day, day and time to be determined.

You and your burger crew will have access to set-up at Wet N Wild starting at 10am to set up your items to cook.

You must bring all items needed to prepare and serve your hamburger.

You can prepare your items in advance or on-site.

All items must be cooked on-site. You can bring your own grill or you can rent one from Wet N' Wild, but you can only rent charcoal.

You must create one presentation plate of your choice, for presentation
purposes only. This would include your side dishes and garnishes. (Anything to
make your full plate look awesome and tempting).

You will have to provide 5 burger plates to use for judges for the actual
“taste” portion. These portions may be reduced in size, for example, half of a
hamburger.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS ON END OF DAY MAY 15th.

Contestants will be announced May 17th.

This competition is proudly sponsored by Rockstar Burger Bar!

 

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