Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret that we are CANCELLING this event.
What is BURGER BATTLES? It's a burger competition and fundraiser! All proceeds will go to support the Lake Martin Area United Way's Annual Campaign to help fund our community programs, 26 partner agencies, and other social support services we provide to help our neighbors.
GENERAL ADMISSION: EVENT CANCELLED
COMPETITORS: There will be 2 divisions: Restaurant Pros and Tailgaters (aka Backyard Grillers). There will be a Beef Category and an Other Category (for our non-beef, game, or veggie patties) to be judged, along with a "People's Choice" winner! Cash prizes and bragging rights will be awarded! $25 per team to enter.
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION, SPONSORSHIP and TEAM INFORMATION below - click the drop-down arrow to learn more.
For more information, click on one of the links below or contact Stacey Jeffcoat at 256-307-3949 or Courtney Layfield at 256-329-3600 (or email courtney.layfield@unitedwaylakemartin.org)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret that we are CANCELLING this event.
WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHERE: Parking Lot behind United Way building (17 Main St, Alex City)
GENERAL ADMISSION: $20 per person (kids under 10 FREE)
Admission includes burger samples as long as supplies last and 1 ticket to vote for your favorite burger - "People's Choice". Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each.
We know this event is on a fall football weekend, so we are working on having SEC football on screens at the event as well. Drinks will be available for purchase.
This event is a fundraiser for the Lake Martin Area United Way, with all proceeds going to support our community programs, 26 partner agencies, and other community efforts. We thank you for your interest and hope to see you at our first-ever Burger Battles!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret that we are CANCELLING this event.
By joining us as a sponsor, you will receive the benefits listed on the Burger Battles Sponsorships attachment. All sponsorships are tax-deductible as permitted by IRS guidelines. Thank you for supporting this event and our community!
Sponsorship Levels:
- Side of Fries Sponsor ($250)
- Sizzle Sponsor ($500)
- Cheeseburger Sponsor ($1,000)
- Double Cheeseburger Sponsor ($2,000)
- Triple Cheeseburger Sponsor (Presenting Sponsor) ($5,000) - limit 1
ONLINE Sponsor Form button below (with credit card payment).
If you would like to pay by Check or Cash, please DOWNLOAD the Sponsorship Form and mail it to: Lake Martin Area United Way, Attn: Burger Battles, P.O. Box 876, Alexander City, AL 35011
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret that we are CANCELLING this event.
TEAMS: Limit 4 people per team. Entries are limited to the first 15 teams (including any sponsorship teams). $25 registration fee per team (unless sponsorship level team as noted in sponsor level) Click the TEAM INFO and COOK-OFF GUIDELINES buttons below for more information.
COMPETITORS: There will be 2 divisions: Restaurant Pros and Tailgaters (aka Backyard Grillers).
There will also be a BEEF and an OTHER category to be judged. The "Other" category includes all non-beef meat, game meat and/or veggie burgers. There will also be a "People's Choice" winner as well.
FOOD SAFETY: All grillers MUST follow Food Safety Guidelines which will be provided to all teams as outlined by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Any teams failing to adhere to guidelines will be eliminated from the event. No refunds will be given.
