2015 Contestant Application (1)

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
14 Annual Oodles of Noodles Cook-off and Festival
th
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
and
Sunday, June 7th, 2015
Celebrate Dayton's Chinese & Italian Heritage
Don’t miss this event! The cost for an amateur cook off booth is only
$60 prior to 5/1/2015 or $90 AFTER 5/1/2015.
The cost for a professional cook off booth is only $110 prior to 5/1/2015
or $140 AFTER 5/1/2015.
$100 CASH PRIZE FOR 1st Place - AMATEUR
$100 CASH PRIZE FOR 1st Place - PROFESSIONAL
Plus Trophy for bragging rights
The Oodles of Noodles Cook-off and Noodle Tasting will be SATURDAY ONLY
and specializes in “noodle” dishes of ALL types to celebrate our Chinese and Italian
heritage. The 2 day event also offers lots of Live Entertainment, Pet Parade, Great Food,
Vendors and Crafters, Civil War Re-Enactments, Old West Gun Shows, Motorsports,
RV Showcase and much more.
Please fill out the contestant application form, return it with your check to the
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and we will save your space. Booth spaces are
12’ X 12’ and participants are required to furnish their own 10 x 10 tent, table and chairs
and set up. We HIGHLY recommend an overhead cover!
Please be prepared for wind. Tie Booth Covers down!!
Sorry, no refunds or rain checks.
Questions? Call Jojo L. Myers 775.230.9007
AMATEUR
CONTESTANT APPLICATION
Amateur – contestants who are not professional
chefs or own a restaurant and will be creating their
noodle dish at the Oodles of Noodles event.
Registration fee is ONLY $60 prior to May 1, 2015
Registration fee is $90 AFTER May 1, 2015
PROFESSIONAL
CONTESTANT APPLICATION
Professional – contestants who are professional
chefs, own a restaurant or have access to a
commercial kitchen and will be preparing their
noodle dish in a commercial kitchen and bringing the
dish to the event.
Registration fee is ONLY $110 prior to May 1, 2015
(AFTER May 1, 2015 the registration fee is $140)
Contestant Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
NOTE: Amateur Contestants can be sponsored by a Business. They will still be considered Amateur.
We accept: Check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express
Credit Card #:
Expiration Date:
Name on credit card:
Mail payment, application and signed liability agreement to:
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 2408, Dayton, NV 89403
Email: [email protected] – Website: www.daytonnvchamber.org
OFFICIAL RULES:
 AMATEUR CONTESTANTS: Noodles, stuffed noodles and sauce(s) MUST be prepared on location
 PROFESSIONAL CONTESTANTS: Noodle dish may be prepared in a commercial kitchen and
transported to the event. Tasting must occur at contestant booth.
 Cooks (and helpers) supply their own camp, BBQ, or propane stove and table(s), utensils, shade, C02
Fire extinguisher recommended.
 Nevada State Health Rules MUST be followed & each entrant’s area will be checked prior to opening
and during the noodle tasting.
 All Noodle Contestants will be EXEMPT under the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and
WILL NOT need a Health Permit.
 Contestants must provide at least 7 gallons of entry. 2 oz. tasting cups & eating utensils are provided
by the Chamber.
 Booths MUST be decorated in a Chinese or Italian theme. Prize for Best Decorated Booth.
 Preparation can begin at 5 am, on Saturday, June 6th – Locations are pre-assigned.
 Judges will have anonymity from contestants and will vote for Judges Choice Award.
 Ticket(s) for tasting must be presented for public tasting. NO tasting is allowed without a ticket.
 Public tasting will commence after judges have received every sample for judging.
 The Public will vote for the People's Choice by submitting their tasting ticket as a ballot.
 Check in at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce Trailer, to receive assigned booth space number.
 All contestant booths will have a # displayed prominently on the front of your booth.
 Entry fee is non-refundable — Sorry, no rain checks
VOTING FOR PEOPLES CHOICE ENDS AT 2 pm on June 6th
AWARDS FOR ALL CATEGORIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED
AFTER FINAL TABULATIONS at 3:00 pm
LIABILITY AGREEMENT
The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce has made arrangements for security patrol the
night of June 12th and June 13th to safeguard the event.
I agree to hold harmless the Board of Directors and staff of the Dayton Area Chamber of
Commerce and Lyon County free and harmless from any liabilities for activities
connected with the event.
Signature:
Date:
Thank You!
We appreciate your participation!