2026 COOK-OFF TEAM REGISTRATION

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SBE 2026 Cook-Off + Bazaar: a Signature Celebration of Food, Family & Fun

Join us at SBE’s 2026 Cook-Off + Bazaar. This signature Navigator event brings together incredible food, entertainment, and over 2,000 attendees for a celebration you won’t want to miss.

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Showcase your business, connect with hundreds of families, and be part of the magic that only Navigator Nation can create.

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                                                                                                               REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2026
Team Registration and Fees: $600

•    $600 Team Registration (includes up to 4 members)
•    $100 per additional member
•    Max team size: 6 members
Registration Includes
•    Team admission to the Captain’s Dinner
•    Team VIP admission to the Cook-Off + Bazaar
•    One pig weighing 50–60 lbs
•    One 10x10 tent
Awards
•    Championship Cook-Off Belt – Best Overall (1st Place)
•    Trophies awarded for:
      o    Best Chicharrón
      o    Best Booth
      o    People’s Choice (Every guest attending may vote in this category)
      o    Best Side Dish
Cooking & Safety Rules
•    Teams must bring their own cooking devices, utensils, & equipment.
      o    Built-on-site ovens & gas-type ovens are NOT permitted.
•    At the time of sampling, pork MUST reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F.
      o    Teams may be disqualified if meat is not fully cooked.
•    Children are NOT allowed near cooking devices/areas.
      o    Repeated violations may result in disqualification.
•    Ash kits will be provided.
      o    Teams must bring flat shovels for ash disposal.
Judging Requirements
•    Each team is required to submit:
      o    Sample portions of meat
      o    Sample portions of skin/chicharrón
      o    Sample portions of at least one (1) side dish for judging  (Additional side dishes are optional)
•    Serving containers for judging will be provided.
•    Judging criteria include:
      o    Theme & originality
      o    Taste
      o    Skin/chicharrón quality
Presentation & Schedule
•    Teams must have pigs ready for presentation & judging at a designated time (TBD).
•    A detailed Cook-Off Day Schedule will be provided closer to event date.
Theme & Booth Guidelines
•    Each team will be assigned a preparation/serving area of at least 10' x 15'.
•    Booth themes must not exceed the allotted space.
•    Teams are encouraged to be creative while remaining appropriate for a family-friendly event.
•    St. Brendan Elementary School (“SBE”) and St. Brendan Men’s Ministry (“SBMM”) reserve the right to reject any theme or application.
Terms & Conditions
•    No refunds will be issued once a team is accepted.
•    Any photos or videos taken or authorized by SBE may be used for promotional purposes.
•    By participating, contestants agree to:
      o    Indemnify and hold harmless the SBE Cook-Off + Bazaar Committee, SBE, SBMM, and St. Brendan Parish, including all employees, agents, & volunteers, from any claims arising from:
          Equipment or property used by contestants
          Acts or omissions of contestants or their representatives
          Participation in the contest
•    Participation constitutes agreement to abide by all rules and regulations outlined herein.