<p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/usaonions_july_2013_body.jpg" alt="images 071113" />USA Onions/ Idaho-E. Oregon Onion Committee is sponsoring a new grilling competition this fall as part of the Committee’s promotion to encourage the use of onions in grilling in foodservice and at-home dining. The series includes six separate grilling events, each held over the course of a three-hour period prior to all Boise State University football home games. It is intended to bring brand awareness for USA Onions as part of the tailgate atmosphere for Boise State’s football season.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Individual grilling competitions will pair two contestants against each other to create a winning grilling/tailgate recipe that incorporates the use of USA Onions and other complimentary local products. Three additional team members per contestant may participate.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Contestants will present their creations to three pre-selected judges and a winner will be chosen just prior to the kick-off. All competitors and judges will receive a gift basket that includes an array of products including a special Weber Time to GrillTM Cookbook. In addition to the gift basket, the winner will also receive a custom Weber® charcoal grill, as well as national recognition for being one of the 2013 USA Onion Grill-Off winners.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The Committee is working closely with various media outlets to build local and national notoriety for the new grilling competition with potential exposure of the competition series through commentary pieces on each of the six nationally televised games.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Idaho Governor, Butch Otter will compete against a surprise competitor prior to the Broncos matchup with Southern Mississippi on September 28. Other high profile contestants are also being recruited for the event series. Well-known chefs, sports figures, and well recognized personalities will be chosen to be featured in what is anticipated to be a fun, friendly and high-energy food experience that football fans and grillers alike won’t want to miss.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/USA-Onions.gif" alt="images 071113" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Other activities included as part of the event:<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Recipe card distribution that lists competitors’ recipes—for recipes grilled on game day.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Caramelized USA Onion sampling will be provided to attendees-folks will know where to find us, just follow that awesome aroma.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• USA Onion mascots will be at the booth to meet and greet passersby.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• USA Onion volunteers will be on hand to share information about the USA Onion industry.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Additional details:<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• The event has a large high-profile footprint on the BSU Plaza. The 20’ x 20’ booth space is located in front of the BSU Hall of Fame, where approximately 30,000 game-goers pass to enter the stadium.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• USA Onions has chosen Weber® grills and accessories to be utilized at each event. All grills and tools needed for the contestants to compete will be Weber-Stephen, LLC products.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Other game specific activities will be announced on an ongoing basis on the USA Onions Facebook page and at www.USAOnions.com<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• USA Onions will become part of the Albertson’s official Bronco Nation Tailgate headquarters in 27 regional stores.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.ieoonions.com/_index.phpl" target="_new"> USA Onions/ Idaho-E. Oregon Onion </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
