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Employee Information

Sauce Off

Date: May 23rd 2026
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Day of Timeline

Sauce Makers Arrive

10:30am - 11:30am

Judges Arrive

11:30am

Judging Begins

12:00pm

Doors Open

1:00pm

Sauces Served

1:00pm - 4:00pm

People Choice Voting Ends

3:30pm

Fire Fighter Eating Competition

3:45pm

Awards Announced

4:00pm

Cider Mill Closes

6:00pm

Tasting Room Closes

9:00pm

Bar Notes:

Each guest gets 1 drink ticket
RED drink tickets can be used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
ORANGE 21+ Wristbands will be given out to the adults and RED Wristbands for anyone underage
Each guest receives 3 black bottle caps. These are used for voting for their favorite sauces. Not to be used as a drink ticket.
Collect Drink Tickets and add drinks to “Sauce Off Event” Tab to be charged to the Events House Account at the end

OST Bartenders: Please contact TR Managers if you need additional kegs or bar assistance!

Contact for Event Assistance:

Shelby (586) 850-3383
Julia (586) 668-1899

Blake's In Bloom Information

Dates: April 22–Mid May
Weekdays (M-F): 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Ticket Information
🌷Weekday Tulip Pass
$9.95 pre-sale | $12.95 at gate
Includes: tulip fields & train ride
🌷Weekend Tulip Pass
$12.95 pre-sale | $15.95 at gate
Includes: tulip fields & train ride
🌷Weekend VIP Tulip Pass
$22.95 pre-sale | $25.95 at gate
Includes: tulip fields, train ride, choice of (1) Blake's lemonade or sparkling tea, one potted flower to take home, & one bag of popcorn
🟥Red Ticket = Beverage
🟨Yellow Ticket = Popcorn+
Give potted flower right away

🛝Special Add On
Funland Admission available with Bloom Pass purchase for $8.95 (regularly $12.95)

Contact for Assistance
General Festival & Guest Emergency
Koral Williams
(314) 795-3539
Shelby Ackerman
(586) 850-3383

Quick Guide to Employee Perks & Discounts

Daily Perks
Employees can enjoy one free donut and cup of coffee or cider daily!

Shifty Punch Cards
Available to pick up weekly on Mondays
Blake Farms employees: Pick up at the Cider Mill
Blake’s Beverage Co. employees: Pick up at the Tasting Room

Employee Meal Discount
50% off one meal per day
Valid 11 AM – 4 PM (employees whose shift starts after 4 PM area also eligible)
Applies to all food retail centers: (Cider Mill, Tasting Room, BBY Tasting Room)

General Employee Discount
20% off all other purchases, including:
Merchandise, Jarred goods, other retail items, event tickets
Use code FARMFAMILY during online checkout

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For additional policies, including dress code and uniform guidelines, please refer to your Paylocity account.