RIB-OFF XXIV - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24, 2008
3:00 p.m. - ANNUAL RIB-OFF CELEBRITY SCRAMBLE We have completed negotiations with the Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill Golf Course to have them administer this year's event, which will be held on the course known as (appropriately) "The Judge". Sign up in their Pro-Shop before Friday. Entry fee of $125 per player includes the cart, one beer and a complimentary RTJ logo golf tee. Celebrities expected to attend this years event include Willie Nelson, Huey Lewis, Vince Gill, Jack Wagner, Kris Kristopherson, O.J. Simpson (if he makes bail!), Lawrence Taylor, Merle Haggard, Randy Owens, Freddie Couples, Lyle Lovett, Mark Chesnutt, Alice Cooper and Kobe Bryant. As usual, the celebrities will be assigned to foursomes on a first come-first served basis, so if you don't want to get stuck with "The Juice", be sure to sign up early! Before you ask, you should know that at their insistence, H.H.T.J. will be playing in his usual foursome with Willie Nelson, Kris Kristopherson & Fred Couples and will be NOT be available to play on your team!
8:00 p.m. - ANNUAL RIB-OFF AWARDS CEREMONY & BLACK TIE DINNER
Once again we will be holding the banquet back at the original facility in order to accommodate the larger crowds that are anticipated. As usual the dress code for this soiree is strictly formal and evening gowns for the ladies are encouraged.
The menu for this years event is as follows:
Amuse
1) Conch Fritters w/ lemon-garlic blanc sauce 2) Fried Lobster w/ tangy mango salsa 3) Beef Tenderloin Medallions - Greek Style 4) Escargot w/garlic butter confit 5) Grilled, Marinated Portabello Mushroom 6) Goat Cheese Crostini & Olive Oil Tapanade
First Course
Breast of Duckling with Port Wine Pan Glaze, Celery Root Puree, English Peas & Lavender
Second Course
1) Pam's Special Garden Salad - fresh baby greens with Vidalia onions, yellow, red & green bell peppers, baby-bello mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, baby cucumbers and fresh grated cheddar cheese topped with Roasted garlic dressing 2) Caesar Salad - Crisp romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese and homemade croutons drenched in homemade Caesar dressing 3) Caprese Salad - Fresh, wet, Buffalo mozzarella cheese and vine-ripe roma tomatoes, Thick sliced, with an aged balsamic vinegar drizzle 4) Mixed Fresh Greens with Julienne Jicama, Orange-Sherry Vinaigrette & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prior to the entree each guest will be offered a palate-cleansing serving of fresh frozen Raspberry Sorbet
Choice of Entree
1) Rack-of-Lamb w/ mint jelly - Slow roasted over an open mesquite fire and served with fresh, sun dried tomato flavored risotto 2) Greek-style Snapper with Marinated scallions - served with Greek-style vegetables in lemon infused olive oil, topped with feta cheese 3) Chicken Florentine - Roasted Breast of Chicken served over angel hair pasta with a white wine, lemon sauce 4) 16-oz. Prime Black Angus Rib eye steak - mesquite cooked over an open hearth to your exact specifications 5) 14-oz. prime fillet of Ostrich - mesquite cooked over an open hearth to your exact specifications 6) Broiled Maine Lobster (5 - 6 lbs) - served with hot, drawn lemon butter 7) Roasted Lamb Chop with Hot Pepper Jelly & Tasmanian Honey Grilled Corn Fritter
8) Breast of Capon with Seared Foie Gras & Sun Dried Pears with Balsamic Vinegar
9) Eastern Shore Wild Striped Bass with Braised Greens, Parsley Puree & Roasted Garlic Chips
10)Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with Morel Mushrooms Straw Potatoes & Buttered Leeks
All entree's will be served with fresh-hot breadsticks, garlic butter dip and your choice of any or all of the following:
1) garlic roasted mashed potatoes 2) steamed balsamic vinegar marinated asparagus spears 3) sauteed baby carrots swimming in a reduced brown sugar and butter sauce
Fourth Course
1) White Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake drizzled with strawberry/kiwi syrup 2) Reece's Peanut Butter Pie served a la mode with French vanilla bean ice cream 3) Home made banana pudding 4) Bananas Foster 5) Creme Brule
6) Caramel Popcorn Ice Cream & Creme Anglaise
A fully-stocked wine cellar will be open throughout the banquet and available for any attendee to visit and make his or her choice of wines during each course.
During the awards ceremony, last years winners will receive their "Rib-Off Aprons", the coveted "Rib-Off Cup" trophy, their cash prizes and the keys to their new 2009 Harley Davidson Edition Ford F-250 Super Duty pick-up trucks, "The Official Truck of the Rib-Off". Because they had such a ball at last years banquet, and as a special favor to H.H.T.J., Willie "The Red Headed Stranger" Nelson and Kris Kristopherson have agreed to play together at this years event to honor their fallen comrades, Waylon Jennings & Johnny Cash of "The Highwaymen" (damn, we miss Waylon and Johnny!)! Willie says that since they are going to be in town anyway to play in our annual Rib-Off Scramble, they would enjoy the opportunity to "give something back" to the little people. The Awards Banquet is open to all Rib-Off Judges, Competitors and Pilgrims, but certainly NOT Armadillos! (As in the past, there will be no charge for the banquet or the entertainment, compliments of H.H.T.J.!).
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2008 - RIB-OFF XXIV
12:00 noon - Competitors Meeting Judges, Contestants & interested Pilgrims meet to discuss the rules & regulations governing the event. Ribs will be distributed at this time unless you get yours earlier for marinating purposes!
12:18 p.m. - "Gentlemen...Light Your Fires!"
Opening ceremonies and Parade followed by the Official Shotgun (or pistol, or firecracker, or whatever) Start.
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Rib-Off Olympics
Various contests, games and tests of skill. Tom "Take Me Home" Wilbourne, (last year's winner of the Rib-Off Chip-Off) will conduct a clinic on "How to chip a golf ball off a doormat, under a limb, over a pontoon boat and into a floating hula-hoop in the river" just prior to this year's "Rib-Off Long Drive" competition. For the past few years the golf skill challenge has been a "Chip-Off" competition which required incredible accuracy, touch and skill. This year, since we are moving the event back down by the river, H.H.T.J. has decided to return to the original "Long Drive" Competition that so many Pilgrims loved. Previous winners, which include Web "Conehead" Manderson, Kory "Meatball: Taylor, Larry "Crowdog" Crowley, Lee "Lee-Lee" Frazer, Barry "Boo-boo" Stephens, David "Chip" Cothran, Rick "Guitar Man" Williams, Barry "Hopsing" Stapp and Jimmy "Boom Boom" Cothran, will be signing autographs beside the river, where, at one time or another, they whupped everybodys ass to become the Rib-Off Long Drive Champion! It will be a glorious event for everybody because, instead of a competition that required incredible skill and superior touch, it will now be a contest of brute strength, which is what "real-men" care about! This year's event will be conducted by former Long-Drive Champion, Gordon "Gordo" McLendon.
2:00 p.m. - Rib-Off Stickhorse Rodeo
Conducted by perennial winner, H.H.T.J., contestants are required to provide their own stickhorse. H.H.T.J.'s faithful steed, "Willamena" offspring of the famous "Wanda the Wonder Horse" (who was undefeated for 18 years prior to her retirement in 2006) will make a special appearance and will be available to be petted by her adoring fans and admirers. The competition is fierce but loads of fun will be had by all! (Bad news..."Mustang Sally", the filly who dominated last year's contest will be competing in Atlanta this year and won't be able to attend our event. However...we expect her to return next year for the 25th Annual Rib-Off!...H.H.T.J.)
3:00 p.m. - 1st Annual SRRC Charity "Shoot Off"
Conducted by the members of the Selma Riders, RC Motorcycle Club this event is designed to give all the Rib-Off attendees the opportunity to win an ass of money and help a worthwhile cause at the same time! Details to follow.
5:00 p.m. - Time to Eat!
Ribs are served and judged. Bring your appetite because there will be plenty to eat for everybody!
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