Lexington Barbecue
Festival Petanque Tournament (tentative
itinerary)
Monday, October 16, 2017
Last day to register. $25 per person registration fee. (Late registration at discretion of Director.)
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Setup of the playing terrain at Finch Park (15 Paul Beck Road, Lexington, NC) in the afternoon will consist of stringing lanes and setting of rebound boards. Anyone who would like to volunteer to assist can contact Shirley at 336-247-0436. Terrain is open for play after setup.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Finch Park terrain open for practice and play all day. Also, everyone is invited to join us at the home of Terry and Sue Wien (122 Mountain Harbor Drive) in the evening after dinner (on-your-own). BYOB. We'll be there around 7:00 PM and have social time, drinks, and under-the-lights petanque.
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Last day to register. $25 per person registration fee. (Late registration at discretion of Director.)
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Setup of the playing terrain at Finch Park (15 Paul Beck Road, Lexington, NC) in the afternoon will consist of stringing lanes and setting of rebound boards. Anyone who would like to volunteer to assist can contact Shirley at 336-247-0436. Terrain is open for play after setup.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Finch Park terrain open for practice and play all day. Also, everyone is invited to join us at the home of Terry and Sue Wien (122 Mountain Harbor Drive) in the evening after dinner (on-your-own). BYOB. We'll be there around 7:00 PM and have social time, drinks, and under-the-lights petanque.
Saturday, October 21, 2017
The
fifth official Lexington Barbecue Festival Petanque Tournament will
begin at 9:00 AM. Please plan to check in by 8:30. The event will be
held at Finch Park at 15 Paul Beck Road in Lexington. After entering
the park, please proceed down the hill to the baseball infield (on
your left as you look down the hill). Saturday play will consist of
four rounds of qualifying play to 13 points (not to exceed 75 minutes
plus one end).
Those
participating in the tournament, as well as their friends and
families who are attending, will be provided with a free pizza lunch.
Or, if you prefer, there is a barbecue restaurant within a half-mile
of the terrain that offers many choices, as well as barbecue.
Everyone
is invited to join us at the home of Terry and Sue Wien (122 Mountain
Harbor Drive) after petanque for a free dinner of barbecue or chicken
pie, salads, and desserts with tea and water provided. BYOB
welcomed. We'll start eating around 6:30 PM and again have social
time, drinks, and under-the-lights petanque.
We do ask that you let us know whether you will be able to attend the dinner, either via email CarolinaPetanque@yahoo.com or call Shirley at 336-247-0436..
We do ask that you let us know whether you will be able to attend the dinner, either via email CarolinaPetanque@yahoo.com or call Shirley at 336-247-0436..
Sunday, October 22,
2017
The
fifth official Lexington Barbecue Festival Petanque Tournament final
day of play will begin at 9:00 AM at Finch Park. Again, please plan
to check in by 8:30. Sunday play will consist of one qualifying
round to 13 points (not to exceed 75 minutes plus one end). The
teams will then, based upon qualifying results for Saturday and
Sunday, be divided into a Concours (Championship) Division and a
Consolante (Consolation) Division for single-elimination play. Teams
will be allowed to play on Sunday that did not play on Saturday
(no reduced entry fee), but will only have opportunity for one
qualifying game win, and will, therefore, almost certainly be
assigned to the Consolante Division for single-elimination play.
Since
approximately half the teams will be eliminated after two games on
Sunday, lunch will NOT be provided, so bring your own or
visit any of several nearby restaurant during the break. The nearest
is a barbecue restaurant within a half-mile of the terrain that
sells hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, etc., as well as barbecue.
Cash
prizes, trophies, and medals to will be awarded to the top teams in
each division as shown on Exhibit A. Approximate time schedules are
shown in Exhibit B.
Questions?
Call Shirley at 336-247-0436.
Saturday,
October 28, 2017
We
would be remiss not to mention, for the locals and those close
enough to return to Lexington the following weekend:
The BIG DAY
for Lexington, North Carolina! The 34th annual barbecue
festival http://barbecuefestival.com/
will bring around 180,000 people to our small town
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington,_North_Carolina
of 19,000 people.
It's a day full of family fun. We always try to arrive downtown by around 8:30 AM to see the streets before the throngs descend. There is an opening “kickoff” on the main stage in front of the old courthouse, complete with local dignitaries and a rendition of the national anthem to get everyone into the spirit of the day.
There are numerous music stages, arts and crafts, rides for the children, street shows that vary from bicycle stunt riders to chainsaw artists to automobile shows, and food vendors (with many offerings besides barbecue) galore. There is a “beer garden” for those who enjoy a little libation with their beach/rock/blues/bluegrass music. And, also again this year, a “wine garden” as well.
The barbecue served at the huge tents around town is provided by participating local restaurants. Their offerings are usually limited to pork barbecue sandwiches and maybe hot dogs for the “kids.” The pork is cooked over wood fires (oak and/or hickory) and comes only from shoulder cuts. It is marinated/seasoned with Lexington-style “dip.” The dip is a thin, vinegary concoction which usually includes ketchup and/or tomato sauce, brown sugar, and peppers. The usual condiment on a Lexington-style chopped sandwich is a red barbecue slaw. It's a little tart, but mostly sweet. I used to order my sandwiches without slaw, but after thirty-four years of living in Lexington, I've long since seen the errors of my ways. Try it, you'll like it!
Please be advised that the festival is NOT a cook-off type event with different styles and cuts of barbecue. It's not even a representation of the different Lexington-style barbecue choices that one finds (sliced, chopped, coarse-chopped, coarse-chopped-lean, extra-brown, etc.) at a sit-down barbecue restaurant in and around Lexington. To get the real picture of what Lexington-style barbecue is all about, we suggest that you pay a visit to one of our local establishments and try a plate of barbecue with hushpuppies, fries, and barbecue slaw. Maybe sweet or unsweet (you gotta ask!) iced tea, if that's your thing, or Cheerwine (not wine, but a local soft-drink favorite) in regular or diet versions.
It's a day full of family fun. We always try to arrive downtown by around 8:30 AM to see the streets before the throngs descend. There is an opening “kickoff” on the main stage in front of the old courthouse, complete with local dignitaries and a rendition of the national anthem to get everyone into the spirit of the day.
There are numerous music stages, arts and crafts, rides for the children, street shows that vary from bicycle stunt riders to chainsaw artists to automobile shows, and food vendors (with many offerings besides barbecue) galore. There is a “beer garden” for those who enjoy a little libation with their beach/rock/blues/bluegrass music. And, also again this year, a “wine garden” as well.
The barbecue served at the huge tents around town is provided by participating local restaurants. Their offerings are usually limited to pork barbecue sandwiches and maybe hot dogs for the “kids.” The pork is cooked over wood fires (oak and/or hickory) and comes only from shoulder cuts. It is marinated/seasoned with Lexington-style “dip.” The dip is a thin, vinegary concoction which usually includes ketchup and/or tomato sauce, brown sugar, and peppers. The usual condiment on a Lexington-style chopped sandwich is a red barbecue slaw. It's a little tart, but mostly sweet. I used to order my sandwiches without slaw, but after thirty-four years of living in Lexington, I've long since seen the errors of my ways. Try it, you'll like it!
Please be advised that the festival is NOT a cook-off type event with different styles and cuts of barbecue. It's not even a representation of the different Lexington-style barbecue choices that one finds (sliced, chopped, coarse-chopped, coarse-chopped-lean, extra-brown, etc.) at a sit-down barbecue restaurant in and around Lexington. To get the real picture of what Lexington-style barbecue is all about, we suggest that you pay a visit to one of our local establishments and try a plate of barbecue with hushpuppies, fries, and barbecue slaw. Maybe sweet or unsweet (you gotta ask!) iced tea, if that's your thing, or Cheerwine (not wine, but a local soft-drink favorite) in regular or diet versions.
Exhibit A (guaranteed
purse)
Championship Team $400 / team plus trophies and medals
Concours Runners-up $140 / team plus medals
Concours Third Place Teams $100 / team plus medals
Consolante Winners $90 / team plus medals
Consolante Runners-up $70 / team plus medals
Consolante Third Place Teams $50 / team plus medals
Championship Team $400 / team plus trophies and medals
Concours Runners-up $140 / team plus medals
Concours Third Place Teams $100 / team plus medals
Consolante Winners $90 / team plus medals
Consolante Runners-up $70 / team plus medals
Consolante Third Place Teams $50 / team plus medals
Exhibit B (estimated
time schedules)
Saturday Play
9:00 Round One
11:00 Round Two
12:30 Lunch (provided)
1:30 Round Three
3:00 Round Four
6:30 Dinner at the Wiens
Sunday Play
9:00 Round One
11:00 Round Two
12:30 Lunch
(on-your-own)
1:30 Round Three
3:00 Round Four
4:30 Finals
