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Lake Placid Idol

July 5th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 8 Pre-Selected Music Performers will be judged 50% and 50% Public Meter. Top 3 Performers will be selected after 9:00 PM on July 5th. Then those 3 top Music Acts will be invited to perform in September at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. During their performance the audience will choose the winner. 1st Place $1,000-, 2nd Place $300-, 3rd Place $200-.

To be part of this contest please send one song or CD to Gordy Sheer, 57 Church St. Lake Placid, NY 12946.
For more information contact Gordy Sheer at Gordy@ILBBQF.com

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Top Chef Award
for best cooking demonstration

As in the past there will be cooking demonstrations held through out the Festival, this year we are giving out awards for the top demonstrations.
1st Place: $500-, 2nd: $300-, 3rd: $200-, 4th-6th: $50-

Click here to download Registration Form

If you have any questions regarding top chef/demonstrations contact Dmitry: DmitryF@ILBBQF.com.

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Buck-A-Rib” People’s Choice Award

July 5th from 12:00 - 3:00 PM taste ribs prepared by the teams.  For $1 you will be able to purchase one rib/taste and later select the winning team. Try as many ribs as you like and then cast your vote. 
The winning team will receive two (2) airline tickets on Southwest Airlines anywhere in the continental U.S. 
2nd Place: $200-, 3rd: $100-, 4th - 10th: $50-/each

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Cooking Class

Learn bbq cooking techniques with Steve Farrin - pit Master of I Smell Smoke the 2006 New York State Champion and I Love Barbecue Festival Grand Champion.

On July 4th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm learn how to cook chicken, ribs and other foods to make a barbecue fun and delicious for all your party guests. Bring a pencil, paper and of course your appetite !  Cost per person is $95.

Click here to download Registration Form

Any questions about the class please contact Dmitry Feld at dmitryf@ilbbqf.com.