Burning Down The Fox - Wisconsin State BBQ Championship

NEWS & NOTES

5.28.2009 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Our cost effective sponsorships pay big dividends all year long!
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5.2.2009 Entertainment Headliners Announced. Flat Tire Band and Bar Flize to headline 2 night event.
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2.19.2009 Burning Down the Fox will be a 2 Day / 2 Night Event.
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1.16.2009 BBQ Event to focus on Family entertainment and community activities. It's much more than just great food...family entertainment, spend the weekend in Princeton.
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1.12.2009 New Category Added Burning Down the Fox adds "Dessert" category to the 2009 competition.
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12.08.2008 Event Proceeds to benefit Princeton School District
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11.25.2008 CHN to be Event Organizer! Princeton Rotary hands-off primary event sponsor & Organizer to Community Health Network (CHN)
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SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT

Community Health Network (CHN) is holding the 4th annual Burning Down The Fox KCBS sanctioned BBQ Contest August 28th and 29th, 2009 as a fund raising event to benefit Princeton Public Schools. Thousands of spectators are expected at this event and competitors from throughout the Midwest. BBQ competitions have become a very popular event and are regularly featured on national TV networks such as the Food Network and the Travel Channel. The Kansas City BBQ Association(KCBS) has sanctioned the event and the Governor of the State of Wisconsin has declared the event to be a State Championship.

What does that mean to the event?
If you win “Grand Champion” of Burning Down The Fox you are eligible to compete in the invitation only world championship, The American Royale, held annually in Kansas City, Missouri.

What does that mean to you as a sponsor?
Our event will draw a large amount of local, regional, and national attention prior to the competition and HUGE crowds during the event.

Our cost effective sponsorships pay big dividends all year long!

Get Involved!
There is just nothing like a summer festival. Clear blue skies, warm sunshine, live music, crowds of smiling faces, and Bar-B-Q..?

Yes, Bar-B-Q!
Sound like heaven? Then you need to get involved with our charity Bar-B-Q competition.

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Read More... What makes this event special?
•	Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Sanctioned. KCBS is the largest BBQ sanctioning body in the world, with thousands of members worldwide. BBQ enthusiasts travel hundreds of miles to visit and experience KCBS sanctioned events because of their professional operation and tradition of quality.
•	State Championship. Burning Down The Fox is a State Championship. The “Grand Champion” (winner) of our event is eligible to participate in the invitation only world championships; “Jack Daniel's” and “Royale”. This Is A Very Big Deal in the world of BBQ. Competitors travel all over the country to compete in State Championships to win their way into the Royale and the Jack Daniel's. This event will draw a large national audience.
•	CHN. This is the 6th annual BBQ event. We have a tradition of well run events that make money for charity.

Why should you get involved?
•	Much more than a local event. Visitors and competitors will travel from around the Midwest to experience this event.
•	Universal appeal. BBQ is a uniquely American tradition with a family friendly atmosphere. BBQ draws people.
•	It’s a Festival. Whether you're a fan of BBQ competitions, great food, live music, or summer festivals, there’s something for everyone.
•	Strong Promotion. National exposure through KCBS, regional media (radio, newspaper), website, posters, flyers, and word of mouth. Your sponsorship will get noticed.
•	Unique. Burning Down The Fox is one of only three prestigious national BBQ events in Wisconsin.
•	Team Building. Competition BBQ is a team effort, it requires teamwork and focus...enter your company in the event itself.
•	Fun. Do you really need an excuse to have fun with your friends?

Remember, everyone loves Bar-B-Q. According to BBQ Industry Association:
•	3 out of 4 American households own a BBQ.
•	Americans BBQ more than 3 BILLION times a year
•	5.8 Million BBQ’s were sold in 2005 (up from 5.3 Million in 2003)
•	100,000 tons of lump charcoal were sold in 2005 (up from 40,000 tons in 2003)
•	BBQ popularity has increased 44% in the last decade! The Food Network and Travel Channel regularly run programs featuring BBQ and BBQ competitions. Check out your local hardware and home improvement stores, their selection of BBQ products is expanding every year to meet consumer demand. BBQ is Big and getting bigger!

Obviously you are excited about this opportunity and we want you to be involved!

You can participate at various levels, with major benefits for each. You may sponsor the entire competition or specific categories...we have opportunities for everyone. For example, at just the $500.00 sponsorship level you get an entry into the Bar-B-Q competition itself, space for your business to sell or display your products or services, name on our website, t-shirts, and marketing materials...all for just $500.00!

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Thank you for taking the time to review our event information, we are pleased to present this opportunity to you and your business.

Previous Sponsors
We greatly appreciate the support and consideration of our sponsors.

2007 Sponsors

Generous Support for this event provided by
the people, the city and the Chamber of Commerce of
Princeton, Wisconsin

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