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Presented by:

Manheim Office
135 Shellyland Rd.
Manheim, PA 17545

Get ready to kick off an evening of fun and networking at ABC Keystone’s Annual Tailgate Party Presented by Barley Snyder! Join us in the parking lot for a lively event filled with great food, exciting competitions, and opportunities to connect with fellow members.

Event Highlights:

• Chili Cook-Off: Showcase your best chili! Please prepare enough to serve 100-125 people.
• Homebrew Competition: Got a homebrew you’re proud of? Register in advance and bring enough for 100-125 people to sample. (Beer only, please.)
• Smoke-Off Competition: Think your brisket is the best in town? Join us at the Smoke-Off and throw down your tongs against fellow BBQ lovers in a tasty, smoky battle for glory — just prepare your meat off-site and finish it during vendor setup for judging. Please prepare enough to serve 100-125 people.
• Themed Booth Competitions: Set up a creative booth and compete for the best theme!
• Cornhole Tournament: Test your skills in our fun cornhole competition.
• Networking: Mix and mingle with other members while enjoying the festivities.

Cornhole Tournament

• Double-Elimination Tournament
• Cash prize payouts for 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd place teams

Chili Cook-Off, Smoke-Off & Homebrew Competition

Awards are given in two categories:
Fan Favorite: Determined by attendee votes.
Best Overall: Selected by a judging panel.

• Power Source: Please bring your own
• Booth Setup: Choose a theme, serve additional tailgate foods, and decorate
• Space Options: Use your company vehicle or set up a themed booth in the designated area
• Provided by ABC:
  • Two 18-inch x 8-foot tables per display
  • Tasting cups
  • Forks
  • Napkins

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor Benefits – $1,500 – SOLD! Thank you, Barley Snyder!

Premier Sponsor Benefits – $500

• Company-provided pull up banner displayed at event
• Hyperlinked logo in all digital marketing
• 1 booth/display space
• 2 event registrations

Booth Sponsor – $125

• Booth/display space
• 2 event registrations
• Name on event signage

Registration Date: Seven days prior to the session date

Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel for any reason, please contact us immediately.

• Cancellations received less than 7 days before the start of the class cannot be refunded; substitutions are permitted.

Important Note: EIN: 23-1618254 – Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary, necessary business expense. See your accountant for details.

Disclaimer: Event registration and sponsorships are exclusively available to ABC Keystone members. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Mike Bachman at mike@abckeystone.org.