Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Categories

• Anything But
• Car Show

Anything But

How much does it cost to enter Anything But?

$10 per entry

How many times can I enter?

As many times as you want. You can enter more than one time in the same category.

Who are the judges?

Board members and donors for Children's Homes and volunteers for Hog Happnin

How many judges are on a team?

No more than six, may be a few as three. It depends on the number of entries.

Are the judges certified?

No, but they are very experienced eaters! KCBS judges are not used on Friday night.

Can I sign up for Anything But on the day of the event?

Yes, it helps to know how many judges are needed if you sign up with your entry form, but certainly we are happy to have you participate by signing up on Friday when you arrive.

How are the entries scored?

Points are given for presentation, originality and taste.

What do others do for presentation?

Some teams have a table and chairs for the judges, some do not; some teams use paper plates, some use china; some offer water or soda, some do not but everyone talks to the judges -- especially if there are interesting details about the ingredients, the preparation or if the recipe has a "family history."

What can I win?

A trophy and prize money is given for first place (last year it was $100), and prize money for second place (last year it was $50). For details, see the "Anything But" section of Cookoff Awards & Prizes

Car Show

What time does it start?

Registration starts at 8AM-11AM. Judging starts at 12 NOON.

Do you have classes?

No, all cars are judged together with awards to the best 75.

Is the show participation judged?

We have one award chosen by participants. The Mountaineer Cruisers judge for the top 75.

What time are the awards given?

3PM. We try our best to have judging done so we can be on time.

What is registration cost?

$20 day of show. Pre-registration is $20 but also includes one BBQ meal.

Where is the Cleveland County Fairgrounds?

1751 E. Marion St, Shelby, NC 28151. (Business Hwy 74). See also our Location page.

Who gets the money?

Our charity is the Children's Homes of Cleveland.

Can we park with our friends?

We ask if you want to park together to come in the gate together. We have plenty of parking outside the gate. Inside the fairgrounds it gets congested.

Can we set up tents?

We give plenty of room for chairs, but not for tents. There is so much going on you will not want to sit for very long.

Can I trailer my car?

Yes, we have a large parking lot outside the gate where you can unload and park the trailer and drive into the show gate.