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Special Events
Intermingled among the schedule of seminars, exhibits, panel discussions and networking opportunities are a variety of Special Events, Competitions and just plain fun. Look for these exciting events throughout the 3-day show.
| Beer & Bull Idea Exchange ® |
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Beer & Bull® is undoubtedly the most powerful networking opportunity at International Pizza Expo®. For 20 years, this signature event has provided the time and place for friendly conversation and lively debate with fellow pizza operators from all around the world. This year will be no exception.
The Tuesday session is sponsored by Burke, Booth 1449, and the Wednesday session is sponsored by Cheese Merchants of America, Booth 1141.
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International Pizza Challenge ™
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The third annual International Pizza Challenge™ returns in 2010 with competitions in both Traditional and Non-Traditional Divisions. We’re accepting the first 60 entries in each division and contestants will bring all the ingredients needed to make their best pizzas for independent panels of judges. Regional winners in each division will advance to the Final Challenges on Thursday with the winners claiming 2010 World’s Best Traditional Pizza and 2010 World's Best Non-Traditional Pizza. Each winner will collect top prize money of $10,000. See the official International Pizza Challenge page and entry form for all the rules and details.
The International Pizza Challenge is sponsored by CMAB, Booth 497.
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World's Best Pizzaiolo
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Immediately following the International Pizza Challenge Finals, the top two winners in each division will compete in a blind box bake-off for more bragging honors. One of the four will be crowned World's Best Pizzaiolo and collect an additional $5,000.
The World's Best Pizzaiolo contest is sponsored by American Metalcraft, Booth 1549.
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| World Pizza Games® |
Beginning with the Individual Event Trials on Tuesday and ending with the Finals on Wednesday evening, the World Pizza Games® will once again bring energy and excitement to International Pizza Expo®. See the official World Pizza Games page for all the rules and official entry form.
Polly-O Italian Cheese, Booth 1369, is a GOLD Sponsor and Hobart, Booth 429 is the Official Mixer for the World Pizza Games.
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| World Pizza Games® Finals and Rockin’ Party |
Mark your calendar now for Wednesday evening, March 3, when we combine the World Pizza Games® Finals with a Rockin’ Party. You don’t want to miss the excitement as these pizzaiolo-athletes compete for 2010 braggin’ rights. Come join the fun and enjoy a cocktail between events at this year’s World Pizza Games® Finals and Rockin’ Party. Everyone is invited!
Party sponsors are Burke, Booth, 1449; Red Gold, Booth 1443; and Saputo Cheese, Booth 1561.
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| $20,000 MEGA BUCKS Giveaway Contest™ |
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That’s correct – one incredibly lucky attendee is going to walk away with $20,000 in cold, hard cash! And none of this payment-every-three-months-till-you’re-106-years-old stuff either … we give you the check for the total amount. It’s just that simple.
Sponsors to date include: ADM, Booth 729; Cattlemen's BBQ, Booth 229; Central Restaurant Products, Booth 1036; CMAB, Booth 497; ConAgra Foods, Booth 997; Frank's RedHot Sauce, Booth 229; French's, Booth 229; F W E, Booth 827; Hatco, Booth 1069; Lindsay Olive Co., Booth 1469; Moving Targets, Booth 1214; NAPO, Booth 675; Pendleton Flour, Booth 535; Pizza Insight; PizzaPro Insurance Group, Booth 840; Polly-O Italian Cheese, Booth 1369; Red Gold, LLC, Booth 1443; Taradel, Booth 1460; Valley Sun Products, Booth 1617; and The Wright Group, Booth 1737.
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