Volunteering is fun. . .

The opportunities to volunteer are as diverse as the fun and flavorful things there are to experience at the festival. There are many areas in which to share your talents including ticket sales, operations, merchandise sales, parking, bingo, beverage services, recycling, volunteer check-in, sponsor tent, crafts, finance, and entertainment. Volunteering includes four hour shifts during the two day festival, as well as  set-up and clean-up the days surrounding the event.When choosing an area to volunteer, please consider  your physical limitations (standing for long periods of time/heat exposure/ability to lift) and money handling skills.  We try to match each volunteer with a job that they feel most comfortable performing. If you need more detail on the different volunteer positions, please contact the office at 828-859-7427. As a thank you to our volunteers, they will receive a t-shirt, free admission both days, Tabb Tickets and a parking pass.
 
Be a part of the year ’round team...

If you would like to become more involved in this fantastic fund-raising event and see your efforts benefitting the whole Polk County community, we would like to invite you to apply to become part of the Festival Committee. The areas of responsibility are diverse—what are your interests? These areas include finance, entertainment, hospitality, recycling, parking, operations, crafts, bingo tent, sponsorship, volunteers, security, merchandise, administration, competition, vendors, publicity, and our Going Green initiative. Initially you would learn the responsibilities of the committee chairpersons, and become ready to step onto the steering committee should the need arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will I receive my volunteer information packet in the mail?
You will receive your packet by mail two weeks prior to the festival. If you do not receive a packet please call the office at 859-RIBS and leave a message for the Volunteer Chairperson, Christa Klovach.

2. Can I sign up to volunteer anytime?
You may sign up to volunteer online or come by the BBQ office at 2753 Lynn Rd., Suite A, Tryon, NC ( Polk County Chamber of Commerce) to fill out a volunteer registration form. If you would like to sign up online after May 28, 2008 you must come by the BBQ office to pick up your volunteer packet between June 9 - 11, 2008. The volunteer packet will not be mailed to you.

3. How many parking passes will I receive?
Each volunteer will receive one parking pass. If you are volunteering as family, you will be mailed two parking passes. Please contact the BBQ office/ Volunteer Coordinator if you need additional assistance at 828-859-RIBS.

4. Can I check in early at the festival before my volunteer shift?
Yes, you may check-in early the day of your shift. You will receive your tabb tickets only for the day of your shift. You must check in each day you volunteer at the festival to receive that days Tabb Tickets. If you would like to make sure you get the size t-shirt you requested, you may come by the volunteer cabin at Harmon Field when the festival starts June 13, 2008 or wait until a half-hour before your first shift starts.

5. Will I receive more than one t-shirt if I work more than one day at the festival?
You will receive only one t-shirt for the entire fesitval. It is your responsibility to wash your volunteer t-shirt for the next day.

6. Will there be water available to me during my shift?
Water will be available to you at various designated locations at the festival. Please bring a water bottle with you to fill and carry with you to your volunteer location.

7. Can I have a position in the shade or sitting?
Yes, there are positions available for volunteers with special needs. Please make note on your volunteer registration of any special requests.

Thank you for all your hard work.
Christa Klovach, Volunteer Coordinator
828-859-5190