Law Enforcement Division

Welcome

Thank you so much for your interest in participating in the upcoming Laredo Crime Stoppers Menudo Bowl. We are excited to celebrate the 29th Menudo Bowl. The Menudo Bowl is a keystone in the community and in large part Laredo Crime Stoppers MAIN FUNDRAISER that helps support our crime-fighting efforts.

The Menudo Bowl will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2024, between 10:00a- 7:00p at Webb County Fair Grounds (1848 Event Center) on Hwy 59

Donations made by individuals and businesses are tax-deductible and go toward the operation, education, and rewards offered by Laredo Crime Stoppers to Tipsters in the community who call anonymously to report criminal activity. 

Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2024 No late entries will be accepted. *Entry fees are scheduled to increase closer to the event date. 

Limited Space Availability. Applications is subject for approval pending review. 

Mandatory Cooks Meeting: A mandatory cooks meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 7 pm at the LIFE Pavillion. Team entry numbers, maps, and any other communications will be issued at this meeting. The Laredo Crime Stoppers Menudo Bowl committee will be available to answer any questions or concerns about your participation (not attending is subject to disqualification) NO REFUNDS.

 

 

Clean Up Refunds

Each team will be given a clean-up form in your packet that must be signed by and given to committee members after your space has been inspected in order to receive the $100.00 clean-up fee per space.

Refunds must be picked up from January 27-31, 2025 at 320 E. Ryan St. Refunds not picked up by the dates listed will be considered a donation to Crime Stoppers.

No Exceptions. 

 

Team Members

(No More Than Five Team Members)

Team names may not be like Acme Team #1 and Acme Team #2. 

Team names may not be offensive and are subject to approval by Laredo Crime Stoppers Menudo Bowl Committee.  

Waiver

Laredo Crime Stoppers, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application. All rules and regulations are enforced and subject to change without prior notification. Participation in this event is at the risk of the participant. In case of bad weather, no refunds will be issued, it will be considered a donation to Laredo Crime Stoppers. Participants assume all responsibility for themselves and any minors under their supervision. Participants agree to hold harmless and indemnify Laredo Crime Stoppers, Inc., its board of directors, Webb County Fair Grounds, Webb County, and any other person or parties organizing and staffing the event.

Participants/Team members, by signing this application agree to abide by all rules, and safety regulations, agree to accept final decisions made by judges, and allow inspections of ice chest, containers, and all items inside the booth. Failure to comply may result in your disqualification and/or removal from grounds. Laredo Crime Stoppers, Inc. does NOT endorse any political candidates, campaigns, or causes at federal, state, and local levels at any time or in any manner.

Laredo Crime Stoppers, Inc.  or anyone associated with this cook-off will not be responsible for theft or damage to equipment, or bodily injury of any kind; decisions of committee chairperson and judges are final. By entering this contest, you agree to abide by all the rules. If not, Laredo Crime Stoppers has the right to ask you and your team to leave the cook-off. All information is subject to change.