May 20th thru 25th, 2003

The Bayou Vista 7th Annual Summer Festival, hosted by the Busy Bodies, was a great success, it is getting bigger every year. This past Memorial Day weekend  include a Fishing Tournament for all ages, Golf Tournament, Pancakes at the Church followed by a Parade, a Bar-b-que Cook-off and a boat with motor/trailer raffle drawing.   The Ronald McDonald House will get a portion of the money earned from this event, as well as pay for the chemicals used for the mosquito truck, the maintenance of the equipment & to pay for the certified driver, along with a number of other special projects for Bayou Vista. Donations are being taken & greatly appreciated for next year.

 For more information, please contact:
Joe or Julie Mims 938-7411 regarding the fishing tournament, 
Suzy Livergood 935-5199 regarding the Golf Tournament,
Roy Robison 935-6099 regarding the BBQ Cook-off,
TJ Folk 933-0458 regarding the Parade and 
Brenda Johnstone 935-9544 regarding the Volleyball Tournament.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOURNAMENT

May 20th (Rain Date May 28th)
at Bayou Golf Club in Texas City

Click here for photos of the winners

May 23rd - 24th
In the parking lot across from MUD 12 Building

1. Cooking teams will consist of a Chief Cook and can have up to four (4) assistants.
2. Check-in times: noon till 8:00 PM Friday May 23rd. NO SMOKING PITS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE COOK-OFF JUDGING AREA.
3. The Cook-Off Committee will provide one (1) standard space for the cook-off team on a first-come-first-served basis. Props, trailers, motor-homes, tents, coverings or any other part of the team's equipment must not exceed the 30'x30' boundaries of spaces assigned. Motor-homes or larger vehicles may be assigned to a space which will allow for the maximum visibility and air circulation.
4. Only one vehicle per space will be allowed in the cook-off area. A vehicle making delivery to a cooking team may enter the area. Vehicles must not block the aisle used for vehicular traffic.
5. Fires must be a wood or a wood substance. NO GAS OR ELECTRIC PITS. NO HOLES OR DUG-IN PITS.
6. Meats to be cooked for the judging must be brisket or ribs. More than one piece of meat may be entered in the cook-off. Meat must be unseasoned. No precooked meat will be allowed. Meat to be entered in the cook-off will be inspected upon check-in by Bar-b-que Committee or an official representative.
7. When the Bar-b-que Committee calls for a meat to be delivered to the judging stand, no sauce may be added. Meat to be judged will be delivered in the container issued during the chief cook's meeting. The container must not be damaged or altered in any way.
8. No meat samples will be accepted after the time limit called. NO EXCEPTIONS.
9. The Chief cook is responsible for the conduct of the team and guests. Excessive use of alcohol, or abusive or profane language will be grounds for disqualification.
10. No food or alcoholic beverages are to be sold to the general public.
11. Chief Cook to see that the contest area is kept clean and police after the contest. Any space left in disarray or with loose or bundled trash and garbage will disqualify the team from future participation.
12. It is requested that the noise level be lowered after 10 PM Friday, May 23, 2003 in order to keep peace and harmony with our neighbors. 
13. A fire extinguisher will be required by each team area. There will be an inspection of fire extinguishers. If a team does not have a fire extinguisher by 8 PM Friday, that team will be subject to disqualification.
14. The Cook-Off Committee reserves the right to make additional rules and regulations as situations may warrant. Any violation of the above rules and regulations will be grounds for disqualification. Decisions of the Cook-Off Committee are final.
15. Chief Cook's meeting will be at 10 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2003. Items concerning the Cook-Off will be discussed at that time.
16. Due to limitations of electricity, you must supply your own generator.

Click here to see photos of the BBQ Cook-off Winners.

May 21st - 25th
Adult Division $10. entry fee - Youth Division - FREE

Fishing Tournament Awards

Click Here For
Winners of both the Adult & Children 
Division of the Fishing Tournament

Saturday, May 24th

Click here to see Bayou Vista 6th Annual Summer Festival photos.