23rd. ANNUAL 
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE COOK-OFF

MARCH 30, 2008

Northwest Community Center Pavilion in Eunice

Eunice, Louisiana

OFFICIAL RULES


Dear Participant:

Eunice’s World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off Contest continues to lead the pack as one of the most unique and enjoyable events around.  Each participating team will sell their own Crawfish Etouffee, allowing you to recoup your expenses. You may also sell 1 other food item to help bolster revenue.

The City of Eunice will sell tickets for beverages – only the City of Eunice will sell beverages.  PLEASE, DO NOT accept any tickets at your booth, these tickets are to be used to purchase beverages only!  Below is more information about the contest:

(1) You may set-up your booth Saturday or Sunday morning.
(Note:  there will be security at Pavilion Saturday night).
(2) You may begin selling your Crawfish Etouffee by 11:00 am.

(3)

Size of booth space:  12 FEET BY 12 FEET – You may purchase more than 1 booth space if you require more than 12 feet.
(4) Electricity is NOT available.  Use butane burners, camping stoves, etc…, NO GROUND FIRES ALLOWED.  All cooking, including rice, must be done ON SITE!  NO Hitachis!
(5) We suggest that you cook a minimum of ten pounds (10 lbs.) of crawfish.  This will help you to recoup your expenses and help feed the crowd we expect.  We SUGGEST you sell you Etouffee in 8 ounce cups and that you charge $2.00 per sample.  You must bring your own cups, utensils and napkins.  You must provide your own start-up money (for making change), as well as, your own shelter, cover, tent, chairs, etc…
(6) The “Chief Cook” is responsible for keeping your area clean and for bringing your booth’s sample for judging between 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.
(7)  The winners will be announced from the Music Stage at approximately 2:30 P.M.  Trophies are given for Cooking and Best Booth Decoration.

For more information contact the Eunice Mayor’s Office at (337) 457-7389.