JUDGES' CRITERIA- 1. PRESENTATION, 2. SMELL / AROMA, 3. TASTE / FLAVOR, 4. ORIGINALITY
AWARDS- 1. JUDGE'S CHOICE — 1ST, 2ND & 3RD, 2. PEOPLE'S CHOICE, 3. SEXY ON THE SIDE (BEST SIDE DISH), 4. HEY GOOD LOOKIN' (TEAM SPIRIT)
TEAM REQUIREMENTS-
• Provide a source of power if needed.• Prepare enough food for 50 plates. Containers and utensils will be provided.• Obtain a 1–3 Day Temporary Food Permit and follow Eddy County Health Department guidelines. All competitors must have a provision for hand washing as well as other Eddy County Health Department guidelines. Scan QR Code below to access the PDF Application for temporary food permit. *MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT DATE• Please submit completed applications to nicolevalencia@mec.com• Teams must clean, prepare, and cook their entry on site. Meat must be held on ice at 40°F or less prior to cooking; other ingredients/sides must be kept in separate coolers.• Once cooked, hold cooked items at 140°F or higher.• Five plates for the judges must be delivered to the Library by 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 26.• Teams are responsible for cleaning their area. Trash bags will be provided.
CLICK HERE FOR TEMPORARY FOOD PERMIT LINK
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
ISRAEL VALENCIA575-616-1650NICOLE VALENCIA575.513.4342
ARTESIA MAIN STREET
events@artesiamainstreet.com • 575.703.0841