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Handicap, now in its 13th year, is a golden opportunity. Held at the Casanova Races the last Saturday in February, it is open to "men and women at catch weights on parking area turf and possessed of tailgating expertise" — in other words, anyone.
So too is the Mid-Atlantic Country magazine's tailgate contest now going into its fourth year at the Virginia Gold Cup Races, May 7.
MAC'S sales development manager. Bob Barron, explains the judges (usually himself, MAC's marketing director and a chef) award pewter cups for three types of entries: the best theme, the most elegant and the best tailgate portraying the "feeling of the magazine."
J~lis advice? Come and set up early. Judges have many tailgates to visit (last year 150), so be ready when they arrive. Elegance, he adds, does not necessarily mean silver and crystal, and color can be a theme as much as any idea or concept. In fact, one previous MAC winner just used contrasting colors for table cloths, flowers and accessories, he says.
George Washington crossing the Delaware was the theme three-time Harden and Weaver winner "Rob-O" Myers and friends used one year at Casanova.
Organizer Bob Montgomery seconds Bob Barron's advice to arrive and set up early. This year, says Mr. Montgomery, judges will attempt to finish the circuit by the first or second race so people can get down to the serious business of eating.
Early judging by local gourmets and visiting celebrities also gives Casanova's win, place and show tailgaters the rest of the day to bask in their victory.
As Mrs. Burnett says, "The whole idea is to have fun" whether you are the chef or Col. Sanders.
Note: For recipe ideas, see Page 9.
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