Michigan Renaissance Festival

[sfisch]

Got a call yesterday from the Renaissance Festival. They have scheduled their 2nd annual BBQ contest for Saturday and Sunday September 19-20. Supposed to send me the specifics but said it will be a Competition/Vending event. Contestants enter a meat and side dish and there will be celebrity judging as well as judging by the public via ballot box.
You will be able to sell to the public but must obtain the necessary health dept license.
Don't have an entry fee yet, will post all the info when I get it, just wanted to get the date out there.
For those who don't know this thing runs for 6 weeks and there are literally thousands of people who attend on the weekends.

Scott

[sfisch]

Heres some updated info, the entry fee is $50.00, will try to post the entry form to.
Scott

2009 Michigan Renaissance Festival
Buccaneer Beer Fest Bar B Q Cook-off

For those of you who are going to join us in the Buccaneer Bar B Q Cook-off there are some other bits of information we need to share with you.

Water is available for all vendors.
Ice is available, cost is waived this season
You must provide your own whisper generators for power
Load in is either Friday, September 18 in the afternoon OR Saturday Morning, September19, from 8 am until 9:30 am, as vehicles must be off property by 9:30.
You may set up your 20X20 tent and grill; however I do not recommend leaving product or other items overnight.
You must get your own Temporary Food handling permit from the Oakland County Health Department. www.oakgov.com.
Or call 248-858-1000 and ask for the Environmental Health Department.
Your Packets with passes for workers and Parking Passes are available in the office on Friday and in the Gatehouse on Saturday Morning.
Your packets will include a map of the grounds and all of the numbered food areas.
Please dispose of wash water behind the 400 food area.
Most areas will be 20 X 20, allowing for a 10X10 tent and grill space.
Potable water is also available behind the 400 food area.
Please have copies of your insurance certificate and food permit visible.
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,


Debra Jackson-Dechert
Marketing / Promotions
1-800-601-4848 ext. #106

[sfisch]

Part 2 of the new info:
FYI, anyone wishing to do some vending there, they average 20,000 people over a weekend, sometimes even more.
Scott



The 2nd Annual Buccaneer BBQ Competition!
Competitor Application
Name: __________________________________________________ __________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________________
State: ___________ Zip: _____________________ Daytime Phone Number: _______________________
Mobile: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________________________
Circle Categories in which you will compete: Beef Ribs Pork Ribs Beans
Entry Fee: $50 (includes one 20’ x 20’ site and entry in both ribs categories) ----------------------- $_________
$50 for each additional 20’ x 20’ contiguous site --------------------------------------------------------- $_________
$20 to compete in bean category ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $_________
Total Enclosed $_________
NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED. FESTIVAL WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE!
Competitor Notes:
1. Competitors are allowed to sample and sell the food they prepare. You must provide a list of all food you intend to sell along with
accurate prices.
2. The Oakland County Health Department will require a temporary permit for all competitors. Competitors must also submit proof of
liability insurance endorsement from their insurance carrier.
3. Competitors must provide all equipment (including napkins, plates/bowls and utensils for serving.) Electricity will not be provided.
Whisper generators are allowed.
_____ I enclosed a check: Mail a signed Competitor Application and check to: 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly MI, 48442
_____ I am paying with my credit card: Fax a signed Competitor Application with credit card information to (248) 634-7590
Circle one: Mastercard Visa Discover American Express
Card Number: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: _________________
Signature: __________________________________________________ ______________________
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: In consideration of your accepting this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself,
any heirs, executors and administrators waive any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Michigan Renaissance Festival,
Mid-America Festivals, Inc., the City of Holly, and Oakland County, their representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries
suffered by me in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the Michigan Renaissance Festival, or agents authorized by them, to
use any photographs, videos, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Signature: __________________________________________________ _________ Date: _______________

[MichChef]

Hey Mr. Scott, is this the Renaissance Festival that takes place in "Hollyshire" south of Grand Blanc or near Mount Holly Ski area? If so, I'm definitely setting my calendar to remind me to attend that weekend.

[sfisch]

Yep, thats the one.

Scott

[sfisch]

Got an email from them saying as of right now, they have two confirmed and 5 non-confirmed entries. Anyone from here interested? The venue is great, just the comp itself I think needs a little tweaking. Hopefully we can get together with them over the winter and set something up really nice for next year.

Scott

[Extreme]

Is there any prize money or is it just a vender oportunity?
Troy

[sfisch]

Troy,
I'm pretty sure last year there was prize money and in fact the 1st place team got a trip to Florida to vend at the Festival down there in the Tampa area I think. They move from Holly in the fall to Florida in the winter.
I'll send a email to her to see what the prize is this year.

Scott

[bbqgut]

i may be interested in this but i know its last minute is this still a possibility?

[sfisch]

Oh I bet there is plenty of room, call Debra directly, her phone number is above on the first post.

Scott

[sfisch]

Got an email from Dale, aka BBQGut, he will be competing and vending in this event this weekend, stop by and say hi if you happen to go.

Scott