This is where professional BBQ all comes together! I love the smell of BBQ smoke in the morning! Each team is required to turn in four of the qualifying meats; Poultry, Pork Ribs, Pork Shoulder or Butt, and Brisket. Chicken turn-in typically starts at 12 noon followed by 30-minute increments for the other meats. The cook teams easily spend more than $1,000 just to compete. Yes, there is prize money, typically ranging from $7k – $25k, however, no one is in it for the money… Just getting a call, or better yet, being Grand Champion is rewarding enough!
KCBS is a non-profit organization as are each of the sanctioned BBQ competitions. Most KCBS events are raising money for charitable causes and all workers, including judges, are volunteers. Many are sanctioned State Championships with the winner eligible to compete in the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational.
Location plays an important reason as to why we love KCBS BBQ events. Most are in small out-of-the-way towns that you normally would not have a reason to visit. We leave enamored with the town, community, and rich history each has to offer… and can’t wait to return next year! Many have a Blues, Brews, & BBQ type theme – which just happen to be the three necessities of life!
Mike
Very informative. Nice article!
Thank you Denise!