Contest Rules/Guidelines for Showmanship

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GUIDELINES FOR SHOWMANSHIP
Welcome to the world of chili and the fun of showmanship competition! These guidelines are designed to provide helpful hints as you compete in show.
WHAT TO BRING
1. Basic equipment for chili cooking. At least one member of each showmanship team must enter the chili cookoff competition.
2. Sign(s) identifying your chili team name.
3. Chili booth, decorations, props, costumes, bettery-powered amplifier, musical instruments, giveaways, and any other equipment to be used in show.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Showmanship like chili must be in good taste and is judged on the following five criteria:
1. THEME – The show subject, topic, or context should be original
2. COSTUME – Show costumes should promote the show theme.
3. BOOTH SET-UP – The show booth should promote the show theme
4. ACTION – Show should be action oriented.
5. AUDIENCE APPEAL – Show should be entertaining to the audience

BASIC SHOWMANSHIP RULES
There will be no outside activity or entertainment that interferes with showmanship during the two hour (minimum) show period.
Showmanship teams:
1. Must enter the chili cookoff competition
2. Must be limited so as not to interfere with other contestants.
3. Cannot use nudity and lewdness in their shows.
4. Cannot use firearms, explosives and pyrotecnics in their shows.
5. May use battery powered amplification with limited volume so as not to interfere with other contestants.
6. Will be judged both at their cook sites and while traveling around the cookoff, if applicable, during the judging period.
7. Must display “rodeo style” number in highly visible locations.
NOTE: Contestants who fail to comply with these rules will be disqualified from the competition.

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