The 37th Annual Armadillo Roast

The 37th Annual Armadillo Roast will be held on April 5th at the Austin Carey Memorial Forest conference center.

What does it cost?

The entry fee is $10 per person.

What time does it start?

The event will begin at 12:00 noon.

Do we eat armadillo?

Well, maybe. As always, there is a mystery meat competition. A small entry fee, $2, is required to sample the mystery meat. A prize is awarded for the person who guesses the meat correctly. Previous year's meat has included yak, armadillo, ostrich, and so on!

What's this about a pie contest?

Every year there is a pie contest. There are three different categories that you can enter your pie into. As this is an archaeology fundraiser, the pies are categorized in ceramic themes of tempered, untempered, and decorated. For example, a tempered pie is a pie with something added into it, i.e. apple or pecan. An untempered pie is the opposite, it has nothing added, i.e. a key lime pie. Lastly a decorated pie is one where some aspect of it is decorated, i.e. piecrust molded to look like Dr. Fairbanks.

Are there any other games to play?

Why yes, there are horseshoes. For those that haven't played before, horseshoes is a tough competition. Teams of two are formed, and compete against each other.

What should I bring?

We ask that people bring a side dish. There is also a $10 charge per person (kids eat free) to cover beverages and grilling goods. Remember, all money goes towards the scholarship fund.

Is there anyway that I can remember this event forever?

Of course, there will be a T-shirt which cost $10 apiece.

How do I get there?

Click here for a map to Austin Carry Memorial Forest conference center.

 

Hosts are: Rebecca Gorman and Karen McIlvoy.