Welcome to the 2019 American Royal World Series of Barbecue® World Series of Barbecue® is the largest barbecue competition in the world and we are thrilled to have you join us for the 40th competition hosted at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The World Series of Barbecue will bring together over 500 chefs, pitmasters and amateur teams to compete in Open Meats, Open Sides, Invitational and Kids Que Competitions. Additionally the World Series of Barbecue will host the Cowtown Family Fun Fest, Barbecue Hall of Fame activities, private parties and endless amount of entertainment over the four day festival event! We want your time at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue® to be unforgettable! Our staff and volunteers stand ready to make your experience a memorable one. 2 | P a g e 2019 World Series of Barbecue® Team Rules and Regulations Information Packet Version 3 (updated 4.30.2019) TABLE OF CONTENTS THE AMERICAN ROYAL ASSOCIATION ......................................... 6 STAFF INFORMATION ................................................................... 6 American Royal Staff ......................................................................................... 6 Volunteers: ....................................................................................................... 7 OVERVIEW – RULES AND REGULATIONS .................................... 7 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS ...................................... 7 Authorized Agents............................................................................................. 7 Failure to Submit .............................................................................................. 7 Competitors Judging ......................................................................................... 7 Application Acceptance ..................................................................................... 8 Teams/Space .................................................................................................... 8 Invitational Meat Contest .................................................................................. 8 Sides & Dessert Contest .................................................................................... 9 Open Meat Contest ......................................................................................... 10 Turkey Smoke Contest presented by National Turkey Federation ...................... 10 Payouts/Prize Money ...................................................................................... 11 Payout Schedule and Information .................................................................... 14 KCBS ............................................................................................................... 14 Rules for Food Preparation and Turn in ............................................................ 14 Cooks Schedule ............................................................................................... 16 TEAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION ....................................... 17 Important Dates: ............................................................................................. 17 Application Information .................................................................................. 18 Pre-registration Information ............................................................................ 18 Types of Teams: .............................................................................................. 19 Teams Receivables .......................................................................................... 20 3 | P a g e 2019 World Series of Barbecue® Team Rules and Regulations Information Packet Version 3 (updated 4.30.2019) Space Options: ................................................................................................ 21 Items for Purchase/2019 Rates ........................................................................ 21 Cancellation .................................................................................................... 24 TEAM SPACE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 24 Space Assignments .......................................................................................... 24 Space location ................................................................................................ 25 Load-In/Load- Out ........................................................................................... 26 Tents .............................................................................................................. 26 Water ............................................................................................................. 26 Electric ........................................................................................................... 27 Porta Rentals .................................................................................................. 28 Gas, Lighting Grills & Generators ..................................................................... 29 Waste ............................................................................................................. 29 Straw and Clean up ......................................................................................... 29 Flooring .......................................................................................................... 30 Pricing ............................................................................................................ 30 Additional Rental needs .................................................................................. 30 TEAM SPACE RULES AND REGULATIONS .................................. 30 Damage .......................................................................................................... 30 Prohibited Items & Actions .............................................................................. 30 Quiet Hours .................................................................................................... 31 Team Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 32 Distribution of Goods/Services ........................................................................ 32 Signage/Marketing/etc. ................................................................................... 32 Contest within your space ............................................................................... 32 Security & Admissions ..................................................................................... 32 TICKET AND VEHICLE INFORMATION ........................................ 33 4 | P a g e 2019 World Series of Barbecue® Team Rules and Regulations Information Packet Version 3 (updated 4.30.2019) Event Accessibility: ......................................................................................... 33 Tickets ............................................................................................................ 33 Tickets to Team Space ..................................................................................... 34 Vehicle Gate Information ................................................................................ 34 Vehicles/Parking ............................................................................................. 35 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ......................................................... 38 Pre-purchase items ......................................................................................... 38 Deliveries ....................................................................................................... 38 On Site Items .................................................................................................. 38 Grocery Store ................................................................................................. 38 Alcoholic Purchases and Beverage Needs: ........................................................ 38 Approved/Exclusive Vendors: .......................................................................... 38 WEEKEND EVENTS ..................................................................... 39 Public Schedule of Events ................................................................................ 39 Kids Que ......................................................................................................... 40 Barbecue Hall of Fame Celebration .................................................................. 41 Certified Barbecue Judging Class ..................................................................... 42 Poker Tournament .......................................................................................... 43 Travel and Gaming: ......................................................................................... 43 STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS ................................................... 44 Health and Safety ............................................................................................ 44 Ordinances ..................................................................................................... 45 Food to public ................................................................................................. 45 Alcohol ........................................................................................................... 45 INSURANCE & LIABILITY ............................................................. 45 Liability .........................................................................................................