Tailgate Cook-Off

THINGS TO KNOW

  • All categories must be cooked on butane burners, camping stoves or charcoal pits.
  • Teams are required to prepare a minimum of 150 8oz cups for serving and 6 6oz cups for judging.
  • Teams will be given 5 hours cooking time.
  • Food categories will be judged on aroma, taste and texture.
  • Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each category.
  • Grand Champion will be given to the food item that receives the overall highest score from the judges.
  • People’s choice will be given to the team with the most likes of their dish by category. Each team will have a box at the ticket booth for the spectators to cast their vote.
  • Teams will have a 20×20 booth area.
  • Tents, cooking trailers and campers will be allowed.
  • Teams are responsible for their own garbage disposal.

 

TEAM REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/3/2025.

 

1. One Food Category

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/30/-1 10/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/18/25
Sa - 6:00 am - 5 hrs
0 Registered.
More Available
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025

2. Two Food Categories

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/30/-1 10/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 130.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/18/25
Sa - 6:00 am - 5 hrs
0 Registered.
More Available
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025

3. Three Food Categories

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/30/-1 10/18/25 Online / Front Desk $ 180.00$ 180.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/18/25
Registration
will open on
09/30/2025

4. Four Food Categories

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/7/25 10/18/25 Online / Front Desk $ 210.00$ 210.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/18/25
Sa - 6:00 am - 5 hrs
0 Registered.
More Available
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025

Adult Cornhole

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/18/25
Registration
Closed

Craft Vendor

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/30/-1 10/18/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 50.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/18/25
Sa - 11:00 am
0 Registered.
More Available
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025

Food Vendor

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/7/25 10/18/25 Front Desk $ 150.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/18/25
Sa - 2:00 pm
8 / 8 Available
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025

Ticket Packet

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/30/-1 10/18/25 Front Desk $ 20.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/18/25
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025

Youth Cornhole

South Plaquemines
10/18/25 - 10/18/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/30/-1 10/18/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/18/25
Registration
will open on
08/29/2025