This event is for our Camp Oven COMPETITION. For details and tickets for the DINNER please search for "Imbil Rail Park Inc CAMP OVEN DINNER".

CAMP OVEN RULES & REGULATIONS

For more information contact Michael Grainger 0409 397 583

1. ALL COMPETITORS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK.

2. The Imbil Rail Park Inc (IRPI) Camp Oven competition comprises of two separate events. A Main Course Menu class and a Dessert class.

3. At the completion of the judging, all meals / desserts are to be made available for IRPI to purchase so as to cater for the Public Dinner. Entry fees for each ‘Main Course Meal’ entitles each entrant to ONE free meal voucher (includes one Main Course Meal and one Dessert).

4. Entry fees are;

$10.00 per Main Course Meal.

$10.00 per Dessert.

5. IRPI to purchase “Main Couse Meal” for $40 per entry and “Dessert” for $25 per entry for the purpose of catering the Public Dinner. Whilst we hope to purchase all entries, the final number of purchases will depend on ticket sales to the Public Dinner. IRPI reserves the right to choose which meals are / are not purchased.

6. Each "Main Course Meal" and "Dessert" entry is to serve a minimum of FIVE (5) meal sized portions.

7. Competitors may enter multiple meals / desserts. Individual entry fees apply per meal / dessert.

8. Prizes are;

Main Course Meal Winner - $100

Main Course Meal Runner Up - $50

Dessert Winner - $100

Dessert Runner Up - $50

9. Judges decision is final and incontestable.

10. As the IRPI Camp Oven Competition is held under the banner of the “GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2025” all meals and desserts are to contain a minimum of 50% local Mary Valley produce. (Excludes pantry staples). Proof of purchase / procurement to be provided on day of event.

11. IRPI is to provide all fire / coals for cooking purposes and all meals / desserts are to be cooked on-site.

12. Cooking site is ‘on-ground’ however entrants may provide their own stands if desired.

13. No additional fires are permitted on the grounds.

14. The fire and coals area will be roped off from the general public and only paid entrants are permitted within the zone at any time.

15. Entrants are to provide their own camp oven, as well as a preparation table if desired.

16. Competitor parking is available on-site.

17. ENCLOSED footwear must be worn at all times while cooking and preparing meals.

18. Competitors are responsible for their own safety however IRPI has an over-riding say in all safety matters and concerns.

19. If found to be drunk and disorderly or disruptive to other competitors throughout the Competition, you will be disqualified and asked to leave.

20. Competitors agree to comply with all reasonable instructions concerning the Imbil Rail Park Inc’s (IRPI) Camp Oven Competition. The IRPI reserves the right not to accept any entries that could be damaging to the spirit of the event.

21. The IRPI and the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce take no responsibility for loss, damage or injury to property, or people, at a “GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2025” satellite event. Entrants are encouraged to hold appropriate public liability insurance cover for all their event participation if they deem necessary.

22. The entrant releases and discharges and agrees to indemnify Imbil Rail Park Inc. or the Mary Valley Chamber of commerce from any cost borne of harm resulting from participation in the IRPI Camp Oven Competition and accepts full responsibility for any injuries or damages occurred as a result of participation.

23. No political or religious signage, fillers, etc. are permitted at an event. IRPI and Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to remove inappropriate signage.