Welcome to the All American Tri-Tip Cook Off
Saturday, June 16, 2018 | Recreation Park
Grab your friends and family and join us for the First Annual All American Tri-Tip Cook Off! The tri-tip tasting starts at noon. Entry to the event is free and parking is free. Tri-Tip tasting tickets are only $__ and are limited. The family friendly event promises to be a fun -filled delicious afternoon for everyone!
The Cook Off will feature __ BBQ competition teams vying for the title of All American Tri-Tip Cook off Champ! In addition, attendees will enjoy multiple craft and commercial vendors; delicious foods; a great kids area; and a high-energy live concert.
Partial proceeds for the event will benefit the following non-profit groups:

About Us
Partial proceeds for the event will benefit the following non-profit groups:

Crime Victims United of California Charitable Foundation (CVUCF)
LEARN MORE >>Violent crime shatters lives and often-young victim are left to repair their lives without assistance. CVUCF provides a myriad of support and assistance to crime victims. Funding from this event will assist in sustaining the only scholarship program for young crime victims assisting them achieve higher education, support the at-risk prevention scholarship, and assist with support for innocent victims of crime as the navigate the complexities the judicial system.
More info:
Name?
Crime Victims United of California
(530) 885-9544

Auburn Recreation District Youth Assistance Fund
LEARN MORE >>The Auburn Area Recreation and Park District (ARD) was established in 1948 and has been providing recreation programs for our youth. However many families cannot afford the costs associated with the programs thus leaving young boys and girls with the inability to participate. Funding from this event will help sustain the youth assistance fund, which offsets cost for numerous children so they can participate in a myriad programs, developing lifelong skills.
More info:
Sheryl Petersen
Auburn Recreation District
530-863-4615

Placer High School Football
LEARN MORE >>Placer High school is home to one of the most storied football programs in the state. Founded in 1897, the Hillmen have taken part in many great gridiron battles for well over a century. In recent years, current head coach and former alumni, Joey Montoya and his staff have help return the program to prominence. Funding from this event will help sustain and build the program equipment and training for the young men and the future of this Hillmen tradition.
More info:
Name
Placer Hillman
Phone number?



Frequently Asked Questions
Here's some information to make this great event fun and organized:
- ORANGE TICKETS are for rib tasting only
- GREEN TICKETS are for after 3pm tastings
- POKER CHIP is for rib voting
- Carefully select which teams you would like to taste from
- Only 1 rib (tasting) per orange ticket
- No more than 2 tastings per person at a time
- Place poker chip in favorite team’s bucket
- Spirit contest voting at trophy booth
- Voting for all categories will end at 3pm
No. No outside food or drinks are allowed.
We welcome the entire family and there is food and entertainment for all ages, including a beer garden for adults and a kid’s zone full of fun. Please leave your pets at home unless certified as a companion pet because of the crowds.
Tons of fun. Good Beer. Delicious Ribs. Great Music. Fantastic raffle baskets. Vendors with crafts, goods and services. Kids area with entertainment. Delicious foods, and more!
Parking is free at the park. Come early to get a spot.
ADMISSION IS FREE and includes entertainment, tons of vendors and fun for the family.
- INDIVIDUAL TICKETS for rib tasting are only $25/ea
- VIP TICKETS are $125/ea and include entrance to private/shaded seating area, rib tastings brought to you, additional catered food, hosted cocktail/beer/wine bar, wine tasting from Black Vette winery and more!
Tickets are limited so purchase them soon!
The event runs from 11 am to 4 pm. Tastings start at noon and goes until we run out. The peoples’ choice trophy winners are announced at 3:30 pm.
Recreation Park. 123 Recreation Drive in Auburn, CA
Everyone! The event is family friendly and loaded with entertainment.
Have more questions? Contact us!
Meet the Teams
This year the following teams will be competing in the following categories: ______, ______, _______. Be sure to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice category!
- T-Bone’s Island BBQ
- Butt Rubbing BBQ
- Placer High School Coaches
- Crime Victims Coalition
- Max’s
THESE ARE FROM RIB COOKOFF!
- Jeff Moore
- Mayhem Mike’s BBQ
- Fat Daddy BBQ
- Craig Kelly
- US Foods
- Win Or Lose We Booze
- The Rib Doctors
- Gypsy BBQ
- Native Sons of the Golden West
- Smokin’ J BBQ
- Carpe Vino
- Sierra Smokehouse
Team Application
Are you a chef? Apply here to join the All American Tri-Tip Cookoff
Click to download application
Vendors
Welcome to the 1ST ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN TRI-TIP COOKOFF. Please download and complete the form to reserve space at the event. Space is limited and you must respond by ________, 2018 to guarantee a space.
Click to download application

Please Support Our Sponsors
We’re expecting a large crowd for the First Annual All American Tri-TipCookoff. The Cookoff is an excellent opportunity for your business to tap into a diverse audience, ranging from affluent professionals to community-minded families. If you would like to be a sponsor of the 2018 All American Tri-Tip Cookoff, please email Nina@ErnstCafe.net or call our event office at 916-726-7404 and she will send you our sponsor partnership package. If you decide to become a sponsor, we will create a customized sponsorship to ensure you get the maximum return on your investment!
Drop us a line or give us a ring.
We are happy to answer any questions and welcome your feedback and suggestions.
We want to hear about your Cookoff experience!

Sponsors
Nina@ernstcafe.net
530-718-0542
SPONSOR INFO
Vendors
Auburn Recreation District
Sheryl Petersen
Recreation Services Manager
Auburn Recreation District
Direct Line 530-863-4615
VENDOR INFO
Press
All inquiries:
Nina@ernstcafe.net
530-718-0542