The 2nd Annual United Creed Cook Off – Official Rules and Legal Terms

October 24–25, 2025 | Anhalt Hall | Spring Branch, Texas

By submitting your registration and payment, you (“the Participant”) agree to the following terms and conditions for participation in the BBQ Cook-Off.

1. Entry & Fees

• Entry Fee: $350 per team/spot (includes entry into brisket, ribs, and chicken categories).

• Each team may consist of up to 5 individuals (head cook + 4 assistants).

• Jackpot Categories: Additional $30 per category (see Section 5).

• Fees are non-refundable after October 10, 2025.

• Registration is not complete until full payment is received.

2. Site Information

• Each team will be assigned a 30’ x 40’ cooking space.

• A limited number of 40’ x 40’ RV spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Teams may purchase up to 2 spots to accommodate larger setups.

• No electricity will be provided; teams must bring their own generators.

3. Categories & Prizes

Main Categories (Included in Entry Fee):

• Chicken, Ribs, Brisket

• Prizes for each:

  • 1st Place: Trophy + $500

  • 2nd Place: Trophy + $425

  • 3rd Place: Trophy + $325

  • 4th–10th Place: Ribbon

Grand Champion: Trophy + $750
Reserve Champion: Trophy + $500

4. Judging Rules

• Judging criteria and turn-in times will be announced before the event.

• All decisions made by event judges are final and binding.

5. Jackpot Categories ($30 Each – Optional)

• Chef’s Choice/Open Meat

• Beans

• Bloody Mary

• Kids Cook

Prize Structure for Each Jackpot:

• Entry fee is split: 50% donated to cancer cause; 50% goes to the prize pool.

• 1st Place: Trophy + 60% of prize pool

• 2nd Place: Trophy + 30% of prize pool

• 3rd Place: Trophy + 10% of prize pool

• 4th Place: Ribbon

Kids Cook participants must be under 18 and must have adult supervision during cooking.

6. Conduct & Safety

• All teams must operate in a safe and respectful manner.

• No alcohol sales are permitted by cook-off participants.

• Open flames, propane use, and grills must be handled with care.

• Teams are responsible for cleaning their area after the event.

7. Liability & Release

• By registering, you accept all risks associated with participation.

• United Creed, its volunteers, officers, sponsors, and venue owners are not liable for:

  • Injury, illness, theft, loss, fire, property damage, or any incident related to your team’s participation.

• Participants agree to hold harmless and indemnify United Creed and all event affiliates from any claims arising from the event.

8. Media & Promotions

• Participants consent to the use of their team names, logos, images, and footage in event promotions and media coverage without compensation.

9. Texas Law Applies

• These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

• Any disputes will be handled in a Texas court with appropriate jurisdiction.

Acknowledgment

By registering for the BBQ Cook-Off, you confirm that:

• You have read and agreed to all the rules and legal terms listed above.

• You understand failure to comply may result in disqualification without refund.