Schedule

Saturday, September 14

  • 10:00 AM – Breakfast Competition
  • 1:00 PM – Kids Lunch (Grilled Cheese Sandwich)
  • 5:00 PM – Dinner
  • 8:00 PM – Awards Ceremony (Before Auction)

Categories

  • Adults (14 and over)
    • 10:00 AM – Breakfast
    • 5:00 PM – Dinner with Dessert Option
  • Kids (13 and under)
    • 1:00 PM – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Competition

Prizes

  • Grand Champion: Best overall score across all categories
  • Adults (14 and over):
    • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for Breakfast and Dinner
  • Kids (13 and under):
    • 1st place for Grilled Cheese Sandwich competition

Rules

  • No pre-cooked meats allowed.
  • Cooking must be done outside using your own equipment (rig).
  • Turn-in box must not be tampered with or altered in any way.

Process

  1. Pick up a labeled turn-in box from the Dudesauce booth (one per category).
  2. Submit enough food for 5 judges (1 full serving).
  3. Turn-in location: Submit your box to the Judges at the pavilion.
  4. Judging times:
    • 10:00 AM – Breakfast
    • 1:00 PM – Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • 5:00 PM – Dinner & Dessert
  5. Winners announced at 8:00 PM before the auction.

Judging Process

  • Judges score based on taste, creativity, execution, and appeal.
  • Each category is scored on a 1-10 scale, with decimal points (e.g., 9.5, 8.3) to avoid ties.
  • In case of a tie, the highest taste score will determine the winner.
  • Judges will announce winners at 8:00 PM on the main stage.

Become a Judge

  • $20 cash donation to Brutus for the opportunity to judge one or all categories.
  • Judges must register at the Dudesauce booth on Friday.
  • No picky eaters or people with food allergies can be judges.