The Competition is sponsored by the Hilton Head Island Hospitality Association and is an AHA Sanctioned Competition run in accordance with AHA/BJCP 2008 guidelines.

Entry fee is $5.00 per entry, with the proceeds to benefit Operation R&R and Hilton Head Heroes. Entrants must be over 21 years of age. Judges and stewards can pre-register their entries and bring them the day of the competition. Pre-registration payment must be received prior to Sept 8, 2008. Judges and Stewards please complete the Judge/Steward form to participate. Judging will take place at the Seafood Jazz & Brews Festival, Shelter Cove Harbour on September 13, 2008 beginning at 9AM.

Best of Show winner will receive a paid 3 day/2 night weekend at a HIlton Head Island Resort and over $100 in food / attraction vouchers. First Place winners will receive 2 free tickets to next years Seafood, Jazz, & Brews Festival. Second Place winners will receive 1 free ticket.