St. Mary’s County
Twenty-Seventh Annual
National Oyster Cook-off Contest Entry Instructions

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Saturday, October 21, 2006

Leonardtown, MD

THREE CONTEST DIVISIONS

Hors d’oeuvres, Soups & Stews and Main Dishes

GRAND PRIZE TOTAL - $1,300

DIVISION PRIZES

1ST                  $300
2ND                 $150
3rd                   $100

TO ENTER

            Contestants must submit one or more recipes by August 1, 2006.

            Please mail, fax, or email your recipe to:

            NATIONAL OYSTER COOK-OFF
            C/O: DECD
            P.O. BOX 653
            LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

            Phone: (301) 475-4200 ext. 1402
            Fax (301) 475-4414

             Email:  eberlynl@mda.state.md.us
 

 OFFICIAL RULES

1) Type or print your original recipe on 8½” X 11” paper.  List all ingredients and provide full instructions.  Print name, address and telephone number on the bottom,   front side of page.

2) All recipes become the property of the Oyster Cook-off.  Entry constitutes permission to edit, modify, adapt, publish or otherwise use recipe without further compensation.

3) Judging is based on originality, predominance of oysters, color and attractiveness of presentation.

4) Finalists are responsible for transportation to St. Mary’s County, Md., to prepare recipe at Cook-off.  Complimentary hotel accommodations available for contestants.

5) Finalists will provide all recipe ingredients, mixing and cooking utensils.  Fresh oysters will be provided.

6) Fresh oysters must be the predominant part of the dish.  Recipe must use a minimum of 1 pint of oysters or 1 dozen fresh oysters in the shell.

7) Contestants are limited to 1 hour prep and cooking of recipe.  Recipes must be prepared double, one set-up for the judges and one for the photographers and press.

8) Nine finalists – three in each division – will be selected.

9) More detailed instructions will be sent to finalists.

10) Contest is open to everyone.

 

 ******2005 Cookbooks are available for $6.00******

Send check or money order made payable to:
National Oyster Cook-Off
C/O: St. Mary’s County DECD
P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650

 OYSTER FESTIVAL    DESCRIPTION   SHUCKING CHAMPIONSHIP   OYSTER FESTIVAL
ENTERTAINMENT   GREAT FOOD     DIRECTIONS    CONTACT US   EVENTS     LINKS