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Smudge Pot Stroll 2012 February 1, 2013 Stroll 2013 Twenty Thirteen Smudge Pot Stroll   Mission Statement: Pear-a-Fare events celebrate the unique flavors of the Rogue Valley; recognize our outstanding chefs and artisan food, and support education and training to continue our tradition of excellence in the vineyards, orchards, and kitchens of the Rogue Valley.     In late 2008 a group of dedicated volunteers formed a committee to explore the possibility of adding a food and wine element to the annual Pear Blossom Festival Celebration.  The first Pear a Fare was hosted the following spring in down town Medford.   With a vision for the future, the committee’s goal to carefully develop the combined, yet separate event concepts took a step forward during the preparations for the 2010 festivities.  As a continued tradition of forward thinking, while working closely with the Pear Blossom Festival Assoc, Pear Blossom Run and the Heart of Medford Assoc the 2013 celebration will again include an element for the “foodie” palette.   The Pear a Fare is an annual ‘foodie’ event, where local artisan food, wine, hand crafted brews; music and fun are offered on Pear Blossom Festival weekend. This tented event is held in the historic down town core and attended by surrounding community populations as well as contestants of the Pear Blossom Run.    The Smudge Pot Stroll was added in 2011 and will again be part of this year’s festival calendar. This evening event provides the community with an opportunity to enjoy the culinary genius of our local food and beverage establishments.   The Smudge Pot Stroll is scheduled for Friday, April 12th from 5-9 PM.  The event will be limited to a total of three hundred fifty patrons who will walk through Medford’s “six by six”, dining district to partake from participating eateries. These patrons will be encouraged to cast a vote for the best overall preparations and pairings which will be know as the Strollers Choice Award.   Any licensed restaurant or mobile kitchen (Hawkers) operating within Medford city limits may compete for the Strollers Choice Award.   The Strollers Choice Award will be announced after the Pear Blossom Festival parade on Saturday April 13th under the Pear a Fare Tent which will be located on Main Street between Riverside and Bartlett.   The funds generated from the Smudge Pot Stroll and the Pear-a-Fare tent provides scholarships to local schools and individuals that wish to further their education or training. February 1, 2013 Strol 2013 Twenty Thirteen Smudge Pot Stroll Culinary Competition Guidelines Eateries participating in the “Smudge Pot Stroll” will be competing for awards in 4 categories:   ● People’s Choice – this award will be presented to the eatery                                   who earns the most votes from the stroll                       participants. Stroll participants will cast                       their vote at the Pear–a-Fare tent at the                       conclusion of their stroll.   ● Best Pairing of Beverage with Food & Presentation – this award will be                       presented to the eatery who scores the                       highest total of points in this category.   ● Best Taste – this award will be presented to the eatery                        who scores the highest total of points                        in this category.   ● Best Overall – this award will be presented to the eatery                         who scores the highest total of points                         in all categories.   Judging will begin at 5:00 pm on “Stroll” night   Friday April 12, 2013. Judges for the competition are: Alan Anderson CEC ACE - Executive Chef at the Rogue Valley                               Manor & an ACF Approved Culinary                               Evaluator.  Sandy Dowling – Owner & Chef of The Willows Inn Jesse Bartyzal CEC ACE AAC – Executive Chef & an ACF                              Approved Culinary Evaluator Anita Burke – Medford Mail Tribune     Awards will be presented at 2:00pm on Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Pear-A-Fare tent February 1, 2013 Stroll 2013 2013 The Smudge Pot Stroll   Stroll marketing to be included in all local Pear-a Fare advertising materials (including but not limited to, window posters, table tents, and print ad) announcing the activity one month prior to the event. FSA will underwrite a portion of food cost for the event (The amount of funding available per location will be determined by the # of entries (3K budget) FSA Stroll funding is limited to the first 20 applicants             FSA will provide signage for the day of the event indicating destination points             PBF will provide licensed OLCC server for wine/beverage service as needed             Participants to provide a location for the consumer to be able to congregate                         Inside or outside on site locations are permissible             Each establishment needs to serve a beverage with their tasting which could be a non-alcoholic beverage or a wine or beer. The beer & wine must come from a supplier that is participating in the Pear a Fare tent. Wine & beer costs will be subsidized by the PBF of $50.00 per establishment. When the available wine & beer distributors are announced each establishment will have their choice. How will it work? Pear a Fare Entrance             ID Check prior to purchase and validated with bracelet Tented venue price @ $15 per souvenir glass includes 10 taste tickets to be used under the canopy only                         or Consumer purchases “Stroll” glass @ $30 ea.to partake of fare offered at additional participating destinations located through out the down town core                         Stroll consumers limited to 350                         Stroll price also includes five tickets for tented venue tasting Colored zone map of participating locations provided with designated starting point and indicated travel route to avoid “slamming” Four Zones Colored zone maps to be collated Room for written notes and suggestions implemented in design             Colored map must be presented to taste at each location Consumer travels route as indicated on map to partake of taste/snack size portions & beverages offered at participating locations Participating locations/vendors (OLCC Server) will stamp the route map to eliminate consumer ‘double back’ possibility. Consumers may visit as many or few locations as desired between 5-9PM. .Zone maps are recovered from strollers with their choice of the best preparation tasted overall to be known as the Strollers Choice Award      Strollers Choice Award to be announced following the Pear Blossom Parade Saturday April 13th in the Pear a Fare Tent. In addition there will be 2 American Culinary Federation Certified chefs & 2 additional food culinarians who will judge each establishment in accordance with ACF guidelines and present awards as well.                       March 17, 2012 Smudge Pot Stroll Competition Guidelines Twenty Twelve Smudge Pot Stroll Culinary Competition Guidelines Eateries participating in the “Smudge Pot Stroll” will be competing for awards in 4 categories:   ● People’s Choice – this award will be presented to the eatery                                   who earns the most votes from the stroll                       participants. Stroll participants will cast                       their vote at the Pear–a-Fare tent at the                       conclusion of their stroll.   ● Best Pairing of Beverage with Food & Presentation – this award will be                       presented to the eatery who scores the                       highest total of points in this category.   ● Best Taste – this award will be presented to the eatery                        who scores the highest total of points                        in this category.   ● Best Overall – this award will be presented to the eatery                         who scores the highest total of points                         in all categories.   Judging will begin at 5:00 pm on “Stroll” night   Friday April 13, 2012. Judges for the competition are: Alan Anderson CEC ACE - Executive Chef at the Rogue Valley                               Manor & an ACF Approved Culinary                               Evaluator.  Sandy Dowling – Owner & Chef of The Willows Inn Dale Fowler CEC ACE – Executive Chef at the Rogue Regency                            Inn & an ACF Approved Culinary                            Evaluator       Sarah Lemon – Food Editor of the Medford Mail Tribune     Awards will be presented at 2:00pm on Saturday April 14, 2012 at the Pear-A-Fare tent March 17, 2012 Smudge Pot Stroll Score sheet Twenty Twelve Smudge Pot Stroll Culinary Competition Score Sheet   Eatery_________________________________________   Criteria                                          Possible Pts. Actual Pts   Taste ● Flavor (0-10)    Do the specified major ingredients carry the     dominant flavors? ● Ingredient compatibility (0-5)   Do the recipe ingredients compliment each other    in flavor and color.  ● Are the temperatures correct? (0-5)    Hot is hot; cold is cold ● Texture (0-10)    Do the textures reflect the cooking technique?   Comments:         0-30     Pairing of Beverage with Food & Presentation ● Pear Blossom posters displayed. (0-5) ● Overall ability of the server to convey the    spirit of the event. (0-5) ● Beverage complements the taste.(0-10) ● General impression of the serving area (0-5)     Comments:   0-25                               March 17, 2012 Smudge Pot Stroll Start Twenty Twelve Smudge Pot Stroll   Mission Statement: Pear-a-Fare events celebrate the unique flavors of the Rogue Valley; recognize our outstanding chefs and artisan food, and support education and training to continue our tradition of excellence in the vineyards, orchards, and kitchens of the Rogue Valley.     In late 2008 a group of dedicated volunteers formed a committee to explore the possibility of adding a food and wine element to the annual Pear Blossom Festival Celebration.  The first Pear a Fare was hosted the following spring in down town Medford.   With a vision for the future, the committee’s goal to carefully develop the combined, yet separate event concepts took a step forward during the preparations for the 2010 festivities.  As a continued tradition of forward thinking, while working closely with the Pear Blossom Festival Assoc, Pear Blossom Run and the Heart of Medford Assoc the 2012 celebration will include yet another element for the “foodie” palette.   The Pear a Fare is an annual ‘foodie’ event, where local artisan food, wine, hand crafted brews; music and fun are offered on Pear Blossom Festival weekend. This tented event is held in the historic down town core and attended by surrounding community populations as well as contestants of the Pear Blossom Run.    The Smudge Pot Stroll was added in 2011 and will again be part of this year’s festival calendar. This evening event provides the community with an opportunity to enjoy the culinary genius of our local food and beverage establishments.   The Smudge Pot Stroll is scheduled for Friday, April 13th from 5-9 PM.  The event will be limited to a total of three hundred patrons who will walk through Medford’s “six by six”, dining district to partake from participating eateries. These patrons will be encouraged to cast a vote for the best overall preparations and pairings which will be know as the Strollers Choice Award.   Any licensed restaurant or mobile kitchen (Hawkers) operating within Medford city limits may compete for the Strollers Choice Award.   The Strollers Choice Award will be announced after the Pear Blossom Festival parade on Saturday April 14th under the Pear a Fare Tent which will be located on Main Street between Riverside and Bartlett.   The funds generated from the Smudge Pot Stroll and the Pear-a-Fare tent provides scholarships to local schools and individuals that wish to further their education or training. March 17, 2012 Smudge Pot Stroll Goals 2012 The Smudge Pot Stroll   Stroll marketing to be included in all local Pear-a Fare advertising materials (including but not limited to, window posters, table tents, and print ad) announcing the activity one month prior to the event. FSA will underwrite a portion of food cost for the event (The amount of funding available per location will be determined by the # of entries (3K budget) FSA Stroll funding is limited to the first 20 applicants             FSA will provide signage for the day of the event indicating destination points             PBF will provide licensed OLCC server for wine/beverage service as needed             Participants to provide a location for the consumer to be able to congregate                         Inside or outside on site locations are permissible How will it work? Pear a Fare Entrance             ID Check prior to purchase and validated with bracelet Tented venue price @ $10 per souvenir glass includes 5 taste tickets to be used under the canopy only                         or Consumer purchases “Stroll” glass @ $35 ea. or $50 for two to partake of fare offered at additional participating destinations located through out the down town core                         Stroll consumers limited to 300                         Stroll price also includes five tickets for tented venue tasting Colored zone map of participating locations provided with designated starting point and indicated travel route to avoid “slamming” Four Zones Colored zone maps to be collated Room for written notes and suggestions implemented in design             Colored map must be presented to taste at each location Consumer travels route as indicated on map to partake of taste/snack size portions offered at participating locations Participating locations/vendors (OLCC Server) will stamp the route map to eliminate consumer ‘double back’ possibility. Consumer may visit as many or few locations as desired 5-9PM .Zone maps are recovered from strollers with their choice of the best preparation tasted overall to be known as the Strollers Choice Award             Strollers Choice Award to be announced following the Pear Blossom Parade Saturday April 14th in the Pear a Fare Tent. In addition there will be 3 American Culinary Federation Certified chefs who will judge each establishment in accordance with ACF guidelines and present an award.                   Archives February 2013 March 2012