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re: Hogs for the Cause 2015 - 3/27 & 3/28
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:54 pm to BlackenedOut
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:54 pm to BlackenedOut
It is difficult to officially cook and serve Friday night while starting to cook and prep for Saturday as well as just getting everything ready and having a good time. Friday has traditionally been for the teams to hang out together and party, but now it is becoming a party for everyone. Many teams have plenty of food and drink out there Friday for themselves and are willing to share. We don't have the time or resources to go through full service and everything, but are willing to give some away to anyone offering a small donation.
Other teams have started doing private events for additional fundraising. I think the Mannie Fresh entry fee was $20 while the porque du soleil event was $250. These will always be around, but usually are open to the public. The only truly private events are typically teams that use Friday night as an appreciation party for their sponsors who make it possible for them to be there.
Friday will never be a big food service night like saturday. You will see more teams putting out some food on Friday and I think you will see more teams advertising private events (buffet style food/drinks/DJ's/bands) with tickets/entrance for sale to the public, but it will never be even close to on par with Saturday.
Other teams have started doing private events for additional fundraising. I think the Mannie Fresh entry fee was $20 while the porque du soleil event was $250. These will always be around, but usually are open to the public. The only truly private events are typically teams that use Friday night as an appreciation party for their sponsors who make it possible for them to be there.
Friday will never be a big food service night like saturday. You will see more teams putting out some food on Friday and I think you will see more teams advertising private events (buffet style food/drinks/DJ's/bands) with tickets/entrance for sale to the public, but it will never be even close to on par with Saturday.
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Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:20 pm to Hat Tricks
Friday will be April 1st. That excites and terrifies me.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:48 pm to NOFOX
Well said. I dont think the general public has any idea just how much work and effort the teams put forth. Its amazing.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:58 pm to BlackenedOut
Was on a plane from miami to NOLA last night with mannie fresh. Dude must be taking any gig he can find
Posted on 3/30/15 at 6:02 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:
Was on a plane from miami to NOLA last night with mannie fresh. Dude must be taking any gig he can find
lol
Posted on 3/30/15 at 6:14 pm to BlackenedOut
This is really true, our friends had no idea how much time, money, and physical effort it takes for every single team out there.
In fact I think the smaller teams put in MORE time and money per person because many of those teams have very few, if any sponsors, less access to nice rigs and smokers, and in most cases don't have the ability to throw big fundraisers. That said, the non-"non-restaurant and big sponsor" teams are what makes Hogs really an awesome event and different from your normal festival. Hogs allows almost any group to participate, raise money for charity, and have a great time.
In fact I think the smaller teams put in MORE time and money per person because many of those teams have very few, if any sponsors, less access to nice rigs and smokers, and in most cases don't have the ability to throw big fundraisers. That said, the non-"non-restaurant and big sponsor" teams are what makes Hogs really an awesome event and different from your normal festival. Hogs allows almost any group to participate, raise money for charity, and have a great time.
Posted on 3/31/15 at 11:17 am to BlackenedOut
I'd estimate we put in about 4-500 man/woman hours from thurs - Sunday. From construction, hauling, cooking, serving, cleaning & tear down.
All of it volunteer - my retired parents did service non stop both nights. Plus all the wives & 6 very close friends/coworkers.
We served 3 dishes for about 3 hours Friday nite. Not easy. The hardest part is getting the volunteers. We get 10 wristbands for the team, then bought 10 more.
Do you think there would be any way to distribute more wristbands to the teams with larger plots to lessen the burden of having to buy them for our volunteers?
Silence of da Hams
All of it volunteer - my retired parents did service non stop both nights. Plus all the wives & 6 very close friends/coworkers.
We served 3 dishes for about 3 hours Friday nite. Not easy. The hardest part is getting the volunteers. We get 10 wristbands for the team, then bought 10 more.
Do you think there would be any way to distribute more wristbands to the teams with larger plots to lessen the burden of having to buy them for our volunteers?
Silence of da Hams
Posted on 3/31/15 at 2:41 pm to BocaJared
I guess the OT board doesn't venture over here much, I thought everyone rolled Boss Hog?
Great event as always, food was great, and the crowd was impressive, you won't see that kinda talent down at Brocadia and Lucy's on a Friday night.
Great event as always, food was great, and the crowd was impressive, you won't see that kinda talent down at Brocadia and Lucy's on a Friday night.
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