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Cook Teams Wanted for Commissioner’s BBQ Cook-off

South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner

Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 9, 2015

Cook Teams Wanted for 2015 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off & Festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2015 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 20-21 at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia.

The event is sanctioned by the Southern BBQ Network. The non-refundable entry fee is $150 and includes all categories. The categories and prizes include:

“Boston Butts” winning trophies and cash awards of $1900
First place – $1000
Second place – $600
Third place – $300

“Pork Ribs” winning trophies and cash awards of $1900
First place – $1000
Second place – $600
Third place – $300

Cookers competing in Butts & Ribs are eligible to be awarded as
Grand Champion $600
Reserve Champion $300

“People’s Choice” winning a trophy and cash award of $300

Applications and entry fees are due March 6, 2015. For more information or to register as a cook team, visit agriculture.sc.gov or contact Elizabeth Shuler at eshuler@scda.sc.gov.

2015 BBQ Cook Teams Wanted Press Release

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