Kloset BBQR
Executive Chef
I was scanning through the KCBS website yesterday trying to decide which contests to enter this year and I noticed a reduction in contests fees at several contests. It used to be pretty much the norm that $5,000 in total prize money was usually the bare minimum yet yesterday I noticed several contests with prize money of $4,000, $3,000, and one at $1,600. I noticed some said that they would consider raising prize money if they received more entries than anticipated. Many have also scaled back and are no longer offering trophies (except for GC and RGC) just ribbons and certificates. I understand that this is definitley a sign of the economy. I'm just curious at what point you find it economically unfeasible to do a contest. To try to keep things equivalent assume all contests are cook friendly.
I'm sure that many new contest organizers will find these answers helpful. In addition at some of these lower paying contests I've started to see an increase in contest fees. I noticed a contest yesterday was looking for new cooks - total prize money was $3,800 and the entry fee was $250. Also please add what additional things you think are must haves before you would consider doing a contest and the approximate amount of money you spend on doing a contest.
I'm sure that many new contest organizers will find these answers helpful. In addition at some of these lower paying contests I've started to see an increase in contest fees. I noticed a contest yesterday was looking for new cooks - total prize money was $3,800 and the entry fee was $250. Also please add what additional things you think are must haves before you would consider doing a contest and the approximate amount of money you spend on doing a contest.