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Kansas City Barbeque Society – America’s Barbeque Experts!®
March 2012
Postmaster: Dated Material. Please deliver by March 10, 2012
The Monthly Publication of the Kansas City Barbeque Society
With Growth Comes Change
By Dawn Endrijaitis
I’ve never met anyone who said “I love change. Bring it on!”
Instead, we often get comfortable in our everyday life and resist
change when it knocks on our door. Although change can be uncomfortable at first, and often unwelcomed, it is essential that
with growth, there is change.
To say that KCBS has grown in the past five years is like saying
“I’m not fat; I’m just too short for my weight.” What started as
a small group of barbeque hobbyists has now turned into a world
wide society of barbeque enthusiasts. Take the Bullsheet for example; what used to be said in a one page newsletter now takes
nearly 50 pages of newsprint.
It’s no surprise that things have changed. Nor should it be a
surprise that they will continue to evolve as the society does. What
makes this change so difficult is the fact that there is no one else
to lead the way. There are no Lewis and Clark barbeque gurus out
there blazing a trail for us to follow. KCBS is the Lewis and Clark
of barbeque and it’s our trail that is blazing forward.
With that in mind, what are some changes we can look forward
to in 2012? Well, for starters we can welcome four new members
to the board. Steve Farrin, Dave Compton, Jeff Stith and George
Mullins will all serve on the KBCS Board of Directors for the first
time. They will bring new ideas, view points and opinions to this
organization that will promote change. In fact, the four actually
ran under a “CHANGE KCBS” type slogan.
There will be more than changes to the Board of Directors in
2012. Our judges can now take part in a CBJ Continuing Education Program on the KCBS website. This continuing education
not only provides judges a chance to sharpen their skills, it is a
great study tool for those judges who are preparing for their Master Judge exam. Another helpful feature of the CBJ Continuing
Education Program is the judge can know immediately if he has
answered a question incorrectly. In addition, the rule will be referenced for the judge to use for follow up.
For KCBS contests, a new Organizer’s Guide has been completed. This Organizer’s Guide covers topics such as Contest Budgets,
Sponsorships, and KCBS policies and procedures, just to name a
few. It also includes sample time lines, sample applications for
Teams and Judges and contests supply suggestions. The Organizer’s Guide will be used as a guide for the new contest Organizer.
These are just a few of the exciting changes for 2012 and it’s
only March. Who knows where the rest of the year will take us
and what changes we will see. Regardless of how you feel about
change, try to keep an open mind as we all work towards a successful year. And remember, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Do
not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path
and leave a trail.”
Inside
The Bullsheet
Retail List
4
Books, Seasonings & More
Welcome!
30-34
Contest results
KCBS New Members
Competition Heats Up
Class Schedules
12-13
Cooking, Judging & Table
Captain Classes
Upcoming Events
2012 Events
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Grant-in-Aid Available
The Education and Philanthropy Committees of the Kansas City Barbeque Society Board of Directors are pleased to announce that your
Board of Directors has approved a minimum of $15,000 be allocated
annually in a grant program for children of KCBS members, with awards
ranging from $1,000 - $5,000. Grants will be awarded to children of
current KCBS members, with the requirement that parents must have
been a member/s in good standing for a minimum of three years. A special committee of members from both the Philanthropy and Education
Committees will accept applications beginning February 1, 2012, and
ending on April 1, 2012. Consideration will be given for admission to
both college and post-secondary technical schools. Applications should
be addressed to Grant-In-Aid Committee, Kansas City Barbeque Society,
11514 Hickman Mills Drive, Kansas City, MO 64134. Applications and
other required documents must be received in the KCBS office no later
than April 1, 2012. Applicants may use the application included in this
issue of The Bullsheet or may obtain an application by calling the KCBS
office at 1-800-963-5227. The Grant-In-Aid Committee will review the
applications to determine the recipients, report its recommendations to
the KCBS Board of Directors for final decisions at its May meeting, and
will notify recipients no later than May 31, 2012.
LIFETIME MEMBERS k c b s r e t a i l l i s t
The following people have become
lifetime members
of KCBS this month
PAUL & CANDICE MICHELS – HENDERSON, NV
ROGER & JUDY BIXBY – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
STEVE & VICKIE OWNBY – DANDRIGDE, TN
EDDY MAURIN – KANSAS CITY, MO
BRION LESHOK – CONYERS, GA
MARK KERSHNER – HUNTSVILLE, AL
SCOTT GRINSTEAD – CANAL WINCHESTER, OH
JARED & HEATHER ROBERTSON – ALAMO, TN
BBQ Books
The first price is for members only!
500 Barbecue Dishes: Paul Kirk...........................................................$15.95
America’s Best BBQ: Ardie Davis & Paul Kirk...................................$20.00
Great American Barbecue & Grilling Manual: Smoky Hale.........$19.95
Great BBQ Sauce Book: Ardie Davis......................................$14.95/$15.95
Grilling America: Rick Browne.............................................................$25.95
The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook...............Members $20.95
...........................................................................................Non-Members $22.95
The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook25th Anniversary Edition................Members $22.99/ Non-Members$24.99
Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces: Paul Kirk...............$11.95
On the Grill Backyard Bunglers: Steve Tyler.....................................$19.95
They Were Smokin’: Billy Bob Billy......................................................$24.95
Pins & Accessories
2012 KCBS Member Pin............................................................................$3.00
2011 KCBS Member Pin............................................................................$3.00
2010 KCBS 25th Anniversary Pin.............................................................$3.00
KCBS Member Banner............................................................................$20.00
Specialty Pins
Pig, Cow, or Chicken Pin..........................................................................$3.00
Past Years KCBS Pins Limited Quantities 2005, 2003, 2008................. $2.00
BBQ Seasonings & Sauce
2012 & 2011 KCBS Member Pins
Still Available!
Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ Seasoning (8 oz.) regular or cajun.........$5.00
Happy "Holla" Steak Seasoning (3 oz.)......................................................$2.50
KC Backyard Rubs (7 oz.) (KC Style or Bold & Spicy)............................$5.00
Pig Pen’s Seasoning (5.5 oz.)......................................................................$5.00
Pig Pen’s Hot & Spicy Seasoning (5.5 oz.)................................................$5.00
Smacker’s Sweet & Spicy Rub (5.5 oz)...................................................................$6.00
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Recognizing barbecue as America’s Cuisine, the
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celebrate, teach, preserve and promote barbeque
as a culinary technique, sport and art form.
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Columnists:
Mike & Chris Peters- The Great American
BBQ Tour Recap
Remus Powers PhB- Remus Says
Paul Kirk CWC, PhB, B.S.A.S.- Education
Corner; The Readers Recipe Exchange
George Hensler- Startin’ The Fire
Dawn Endrijaitis- Staff Writer/TOY Coordinator; Contest Sanctioning
Mike Garrison- The Adventures of the Flying
BBQ Judges
Sonny Ashford- Sonny’s Suggestions
Michael McDearman - Getting Fired Up
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Anne Rehnstrom
Mike McMillen
Pat Maddock
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President’s
Corner
The 2012 KCBS Board of Directors
I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the board for this
year and also, to be serving KCBS as president again! The election was remarkable. With 4 brand new board members elected,
there is representation from each side of KCBS -- approximately 4 individuals who organize or have organized events, 5 individuals who cook, 1 dedicated judge (though many of us are CBJs)
and 5 contest reps. Committee chairs are in place and we are
working for KCBS!
In addition to committee assignments, three of the new board
members agreed to serve in the following positions, Steve Farrin
as the Cooks Advocate, Dave Compton as Judges Advocate and
Jeff Stith as the Organizers Advocate. Cooks and cook teams
never really had a direct contact to the board -- you do now!
Jeff and Dave will assist the committee chairs for Judges and
Sanctioning on issues that may arise with an individual judge or
organizer.
It’s looking like a great year for KCBS!
Candy Sue Weaver
President, KCBS Board of Directors
Contest sanctioning &
Team of the year Inquiries
Dawn Endrijaitis
Team of the Year Coordinator &
Contest Manager
dendrijaitis@kcbs.us
OFFICE MANAGER/
accounts receivable & Payable
Sybilla Hawkins
Manager, Accounts Payable & Recieveable
shawkins@kcbs.us
Membership inquiries
Karrin Murphy
Manager, Membership Services
kmurphy@kcbs.us
KCBS Officers
Carolyn Wells - Executive Director/Co-Founder
Candy Weaver - President
Mike Budai - Vice President
Mark Simmons - Treasurer
Tana Shupe - Secretary
All rights reserved,
Kansas City Barbeque Society© 2012.
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KCBS Content Disclaimer
The content of this newsletter is published on behalf of KCBS members and is offered for
informational and entertainment purposes only. We strive to be as accurate as possible, but
can not guarantee accuracy in all matters due to deadlines, multiple sources and the complexity of publishing a product of this magnitude. We encourage and welcome our members to
bring inaccuracies to our attention so that they can be corrected as soon as possible in subsequent editions. From time to time, KCBS will invite and include commentary from members,
independent authors, contributors and various other entities who want to share BBQ tips,
techniques, info and secrets with our membership. In such cases, we will endeavor to mark
such contributions as “Commentary”. As a result, it is important for our members to realize
that any and all opinions expressed by contributors are solely that person’s opinion and do not
reflect the opinions of KCBS, the KCBS Board of Directors, our membership at large or the
National Partners of KCBS. You should not treat any opinion expressed by individual contributors as an inducement to change or suspend any specific KCBS rules and/or regulations. Any
such change or suspension will be clearly communicated by an official KCBS alert from the
Board of Directors. In general, KCBS welcomes original contributions of all kinds that have
anything to do with BBQ or competitive BBQ in general. However, for the betterment of our
society, KCBS reserves the right to moderate, edit or deny any contributions that are factually
incorrect, grammatically incorrect, counter productive to our mission, or inflammatory and/or
confusing to our by-laws or membership in general.
deadline
The deadline for the April issue is March 15th @ 5pm CST Any ad, comment or article received after this date may appear in the next issue.
2012 KCBS Board of Directors
(Left to Right) Mike Lake, Mike Budai, Paul Kirk, Mark Simmons,
Tana Shupe, Jeff Stith, Carolyn Wells, George Mullins, Candy Weaver, Dave Compton, Steve Farrin, Arlie Bragg, Randy Bigler
New KCBS
Mobile Application
The Kansas City Barbeque Society is pleased to announce the new
KCBS Mobile Application for your mobile device. Compatible with both
the Apple iOS and Android (v2.0 and greater) operating systems, the
KCBS Mobile App is your quick
reference to search for upcoming
KCBS events and classes.
Currently we are Beta testing
the Mobile Application. The KCBS
Mobile site is now visible for any
compatible mobile device that
navigates to kcbs.us. The KCBS
Mobile site allows mobile users to
have access to KCBS event information, browse events by month,
search events by keyword and locate events on a map nearby using
your device’s GPS locator.
The full version of the Mobile
App with expanded capabilities
will be available for download in
early 2012.
Minutes from
the Board
endorsed by the board as a Professional Promoter. Seconded by Randy
Bigler, the recommendation passed.
Sam’s Club requested a location change from Augusta, GA to Huntsville, AL. Wayne moved to accept the change. Seconded by Randy
Bigler, the motion passed unanimously.
Re: conflict between Cummings, GA and Gainesville, GA, Wayne recommended we table a decision regarding sanctioning of Gainesville, GA Seconded by Mike Budai, motion passed unanimously.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Don Harwell
Committee members are: Don Harwell and Arlie Bragg. MP3 was created for the November BOD meeting for the web site.
ELECTION REPORT: Don Harwell
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING
January 13th, 2012
Kansas City, MO
No KCBS members called in.
President Candy Weaver called the meeting to order @ 4:05 p.m.
With the meeting, being held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting
in San Diego, numerous KCBS members were in attendance. KCBS MEMBER REQUESTS TO SPEAK: Randall Bowman re: new contest in Gainesville, GA competing with an
established contest in Cummings, GA.
Lew Miller re: conflict of Sam’s Club contests w/two contests in Iowa,
and request to be CBJ Instructor.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Candy Weaver, Don Harwell,
Arlie Bragg, Tana Shupe, Wayne Lohman, Mark Simmons, Mike Budai,
Randy Bigler, Paul Kirk, Mike Lake, Merl Whitebook (by phone), Gene
Goycochea, and Executive Director Carolyn Wells.
Recitation of the KCBS Mission and the Board Pledge: MINUTES: Tana Shupe
Tana Shupe moved that the Board approve the Minutes of the meeting
held on December 14, 2011. Seconded by Wayne Lohman, the motion
passed unanimously.
MARKETING COMMITTEE REPORT: Mike McCloud/Tana Shupe Due to changes in sponsor priorities, a second tour does not seem feasible, but will look toward 2013 for a second tour. Mike will announce confirmed sponsors of the 2012 GABT at the banquet on Saturday evening.
Mobile application is now live with focus on events (i.e. directions),
events, and CBJ classes.
Suggested the board consider funding the goody bag opportunity on a
national level, as it could encourage more participation with sponsors.
Suggested the board allocate funds to officially attend specific trade
shows that could be of benefit to KCBS (i.e. food shows, licensing and
tailgating shows). Mike suggested a $20,000 budget.
MMA has been developing a special program that would allow organizers to sign up teams and judges on-line and would include additional
functions to make organizers’ work easier and would enhance the integrity and credibility of KCBS.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Mike Budai
Finance Committee members are: Candy Weaver, Carolyn Wells, Kim
Collier, Mark Simmons and Mike Budai.
1) The Finance Committee recommends adopting the attached financial statements. Seconded by Mark Simmons, motion passed unanimously.
2) Motion to adopt the attached preliminary budget. Seconded by
Wayne Lohman, motion passed unanimously.
SANCTIONING COMMITTEE REPORT: Wayne Lohman
The Sanctioning Committee recommends approval of all new and existing contests listed in the January New/ Change Request Report pending
discussion by the Board. Wayne moved to accept report, including contests from January/New/Change Report. Seconded by Mark Simmons,
motion passed unanimously.
At the December meeting, we tabled the Columbus, GA and Grandview, MO request to be sanctioned as they were in conflict with two existing contests who met the 2012 requirements. The contest in Grandview
was approved as a Competitor’s Series with the understanding that it will
be a “ribs only” contest.
Discussion between the Columbus and Calhoun, GA, locations resulted
in agreement between the two sites that they were located far enough
from each other to be able to attract teams from other locations and
states. The two contests are 174 miles apart and located close to different states. We recommend sanctioning both contests.
Also, attached to the report is a request from Ben Lowenstein to be appointed to a Professional Promoter status. Review of his past organized
contests and his good standing with KCBS, we recommend granting his
request. (Request attached.) Wayne recommended Ben Lobenstein be
Committee member is Don Harwell. Although technically the election
is going OK, it is a lot of work to get setup and handle all of the issues. I motion that elections that require a vote of the entire membership be
handled by an independent firm such as, but not limited to Votenet Solutions. This independent firm would be hired to run the entire election
from setup, management, day to day administration to the final results. Seconded by Tana Shupe, the motion passed unanimously.
CBJ REPORT: Mike Lake (See Attached)
Continuing education program is now on-line and can be viewed during
this annual meeting. Mike’s final report for 2011 reflected that 2,838
students attended CBJ classes, 847 were KCBS members, 1,974 new
members were added, and there were 15 comps for the media. Mike also confirmed that a teleconference of CBJ instructors is planned
in February in conjunction with the BOD Strategic Planning meeting.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Gene Goycochea
Gene reported that membership continues to increase and that the
membership as of January 9, 2012 is 15,061.
PHILANTHROPY REPORT: Arlie Bragg
Philanthropy Reports applications will begin running in the February
Bullsheet for all Grants and Grants-in-Aid and an email blast will be sent
to all members.
RULES COMMITTEE REPORT: Randy Bigler
On rule number 8 we have no consequences listed on the rules, for
a team caught using one of the banned cooking techniques (i.e. ParBoiling, Deep Frying or Sous-vide). Randy made a motion that if any of
the banned processes is discovered before the team turns in, they would
receive zeros, and if discovered after turn-in the team would receive ones
for that entry. Seconded by Gene Goycochea, the motion passed unanimously.
Discussion on rule number 14 was withdrawn.
REP COMMITTEE REPORT: Mark Simmons & Randy Bigler
Mark Simmons: For our last report this BBQ season, I wanted to give
you some helpful statistics...
2011 Statistics
Total Contests: 415
Cancelled Contests: 35
Total Teams who competed: 14,635
Average # Teams at a contest: 39
Average Attendance 8,594
Average Prize Money: $9,183
881 rep assignments
Monies paid out in 2011: 3,000,000+
Over two dozen charities benefited from barbecue contests.
We grew over 10% last year and our numbers for contests this year look
very good. We received 4 new reps in 2011 and a 5th rep has almost
completed their RAT training to be recommended to the BOD for their
approval.
The Rep Committee met by conference call on January 5th ... Our biggest point of discussion revolved around the process to attract new rep
candidates. We have many people who volunteered. This is a very serious position and very visible to the organizers, cooks, judges and table
captains so it is critical that we enlist those candidates who put the best
foot forward for KCBS...We are preparing a more structured and objective
process as we do expect to bring several new candidates in the next few
months.
There is continuing review of the Rep manual and it is expected that a
revision will be available to the BOD in the next month or so. Mark made
a motion to approve Rep Manual updates, and amendments to correct
duplicate numbers. Seconded by Mike Budai, ayes were unanimous.
It has been a pleasure to work with the Board of Directors in 2011 and
very educational. I would like to express my appreciation to our contest
reps who have served KCBS well in 2011. I would also like to thank the
rep committee for their volunteer work and input and to the Co-Chair,
Randy Bigler who has contributed much to the committee, the rep program, and given much valuable input.
The Rep meeting Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. will include a
“best practices” forum with a panel of seasoned reps. It should be interesting and helpful. We look forward to a great 2012.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT: Paul Kirk
Because the report was received after the 72-hour deadline, there is no
formal report from the Education Committee. However, to keep the board
updated, the report as sent is attached.
COMPUTER PROGRAM REPORT: Mike Budai
KCBScore Contest Program Committee members are: Candy Weaver,
Carolyn Wells, Stephen Smith, Kevin Keeling, Steve Grinstead, Scott
Grinstead and Mike Budai. Mike made a motion to accept the report as
submitted. Seconded by Randy Bigler, motion passed unanimously.
Work on KCBScore is progressing. Since the last report the committee
Minutes from the Board…
Continued
from
Page 6
has reviewed draft 1 and compiled a change list. On December 22 I met
with InDevX to review the changes. InDevX sent the Committee Draft 2 on
December 30 with the changes. After reviewing draft 2, the committee
met on January 9 and created a new change list. I met with InDevX on
January 10 to go over the new changes. If the next draft has addressed
all of the committee’s changes we should be able to started the testing
phase.
It should be noted that InDevX has lost their lead programmer as of
the release of Draft 2. I am meeting with the InDevX team and the new
programmer next week. My hope is that this personnel change won’t slow
us down too much.
OLD BUSINESS
KCBS Foundation: The Kansas City Barbeque Society Foundation has been incorporated
and has received EIN number and Non-Profit Charter number from the
State of Missouri. When Tony Stone passed in late August, his daughters
indicated his wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to KCBS to
a foundation for education in his memory.
Attached is a list of donors and amounts. Funds have been deposited
in a separate account. Donors have received tax letter acknowledging
donation. I understand there is a concern as to whether this is a Private
Foundation or a Public Charity. My understanding from conversation with
legal was that we would not have a problem being considered a Public
Charity. I have emailed him asking for this in writing. It is off to a slow
start.
Regional Representation: As the motion was tabled at the December meeting to add to the bylaws
that 6 directors of the BOD will be from six regions, I motion that the
new attached breakout of five regions from Carolyn Wells be accepted as
the regional breakout of the regions to be placed on a special members’
election. Carolyn states, it is cut to 5 regions, but membership numbers
are at 19-21% per region. This was sent to all Directors in November
per suggestion of Candy Weaver. Seconded by Gene Goycochea. Weaver
tabled the motion for future consideration by the next Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Candy Weaver: I move that all e-mail addresses for kcbs.us be managed by staff at the KCBS office. Seconded by Mike Budai, motion
passed unanimously.
Candy Weaver: I move that KCBS consider the feasibility of and implementation of a members’-only bulletin board. The purpose of this
bulletin board will be to post notices of member events (births, deaths,
marriages etc.), buy sell area for BBQ equipment, judges looking for
cook team to cook with for masters, cook team relocation looking for new
members and such other similar information. This will serve as a member benefit, since member sign in to the website will be necessary to see
same. Although seconded by Paul Kirk, discussion followed and Candy
decided to table until further consultation with MMA.
CLOSED SESSION
Paul Kirk moved to go into closed session at 5:50. Seconded by Mike
Lake, motion passed unanimously.
Don Harwell: Invalid Candidate Issue -- Tabled for future discussion.
Tana Shupe made a motion to go back into open session @ 6:15. Seconded by Paul Kirk, motion passed unanimously.
Candy Weaver: Executive Director Contract -- Pending approval from
legal and HR, I move that the board authorize the execution of the Executive Director (Employment) Contract and offer our Executive Director
a raise in salary going forward in 2012. Seconded by Don Harwell, the
motion passed unanimously.
Candy also made a motion that KCBS obtain and maintain “key man”
insurance on Carolyn Wells for the duration of the Executive Director Contract. Seconded by Paul Kirk, the motion passed unanimously.
Paul Kirk moved to adjourn @ 8:19. Seconded by Mike Lake, motion
passed unanimously.
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I understand I will have 3 minutes to speak if marked above and will follow the
KCBS Board guidelines for Communication with the Board and Public Decorum
at Board meetings attached here to. If I have not asked to speak, I understand I
will only be granted the ability to listen to the meeting.
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By: F. Gordon Hubbell
It is an interesting part of human nature that we surround many of the
actions we take with routines. Sometimes, these aren’t the best habits
so we call them “ruts” because we do them so automatically we don’t
even have to think about them. I’m that way when I take out the trash.
I just do it. No brain required. But there are some things we care so
much about that we consciously invent ways to do them that make us
focus and do them well. Obviously, my example here is going to be judging barbeque!
Totally unconsciously over the years I’ve developed what I’d call an
“approach” that I use when I’m seated at the judging table, confronted
with a white Styrofoam box full of meat and garnish. This approach has
come on slowly, and it has adapted and grown – it didn’t all happen at
once. To say that it has come from experience would be the world’s
greatest understatement because the truth is that experience has caused
it. This starts with my expectations. . .
My “Expectation Method” requires an underlying assumption, then my
judging effort for each food item I evaluate deals with it either proving or
disproving that assumption – either it is or it isn’t. I use a base score of
7. I picked 7 because I want and expect the entries I judge to be “Above
Average” as the number implies. Why not logically “base” with a 6 (“Average”)? Well, as a judge I want to always be on the side of the cooks,
and no cook I’ve ever known (including me) ever set out to produce anything “average”. It can and does happen, but the truth is 6’s aren’t really
contest grade stuff. Any guy or gal in the cooking area can and will do
better more often than not. So 7 is more indicative of what I’m going to
expect and what I’m going to get, most of the time, in a contest.
Now, I have my base from which to evaluate each entry. If the ribs,
pork, chicken or brisket in the box just meet my expectation but that’s
about all, I’ll likely give them a 7. For instance, if I’m judging appearance and the meat presentation looks pretty good but I’ve seen better,
then that indicates a 7. More obvious care in arrangement, neatness and
uniformity in slicing, and attractive appearance will definitely move me
to an 8. If the box goes on to be one of the best looking I’ve encountered
and there’s really outstanding artistry and care apparent in the meat and
garnish presentation over and above just “good looking” I’ll give a 9.
Conversely, if the box looks slung together or the pieces aren’t very appetizing to look at, I’ll move down the scale as necessary.
I approach Taste the same way. When I take a bite I want and expect
“Above Average” efforts. Most of the time I’m not disappointed. Sometimes the two big cooking bugaboos (over-smoking and over-saucing)
creep into taste scoring but most experienced cooks know there’s a careful balance necessary. When the entry obviously has taste that comes
from the cook’s skill in using smoke, spices and sauce to augment the
natural flavor of the meat, that’s an easy 8 to me. And, when it all comes
together with something every experienced judge knows as that MAGIC
that creates an ultimate taste experience – a truly unique blend and balance – I move on to 9 for it.
Tenderness is, to me, the hardest quality to evaluate. Our judging instructions use the term “mushy” a lot. Mushy is when you don’t have to
chew – you can just press the meat with your tongue and it falls apart.
So, anything mushy (or conversely, tough) heads lower than 7 and, fortunately, that’s pretty rare. Basically, if the meat is chewable via an easy
bite but that’s about all then a 7 pretty well sums it up. To score an 8
or 9 requires presenting a mouth feel suitable for the meat in question.
For instance, the bone/meat separation for even a great rib can come in
several degrees – “pull away” and “snap” come to mind. And, meats
have a natural texture to them that can be pleasant. When I bite into
pulled pork I expect my teeth to meet some resistance and feel the meat
grain but not have to provide much pressure. Topping a 7 in Tenderness
requires keeping the natural meat texture along with cooking to the point
of superb mouth feel while avoiding “mush”.
Does this approach eliminate subjectivity? Hardly. A judge must still
concentrate on the key contest attributes of Appearance, Taste and Tenderness and rule according to his or her knowledge of the rules and
standards and that’s a mental exercise – so there will be differences of
opinion. But, a judge has to think. That’s what a method is all about
-- remembering to think consistently and systematically -- and apply
thought, not just write down a score. So, having a method or approach
keeps the mind sharp during the repeated activities we call judging.
A New Battle Between Iowa
and Minnesota
What could be more inspiring
than another rivalry between the
great states of Minnesota and Iowa?
College football games have been
battled between the two schools
going all the way back to 1891,
with many of the contests being
heated affairs. None more so than
the 1934 game which saw accusations that the Minnesota players
were extra rough on the Iowa running back. The Gophers prevailed
48-12. Words were flying and emotions high heading into the 1935
rematch, with both sides trading
barbs and threats. Cooler heads
took over and the Governors took
matters into their own hands and decided to soften the rhetoric and make
a friendly wager on the outcome of the game. A prize hog from each state
was decided upon to be awarded to the winner of the contest. A hard
fought, cleanly played game saw the Golden Gophers emerge victorious
13-6 on their way to a second straight National Championship. Governor Herring of Iowa obtained a prize hog from Rosedale Farms near Fort
Dodge, Iowa and named him “Floyd” after the Governor of Minnesota,
Floyd B. Olson. Floyd was delivered to Governor Floyd live and in person
as the Iowa Governor walked him into the Minnesota Governors office.
And so the legend began.
In the long running history
since- Floyd of Rosedale is
the much coveted prize for the
Hawkeye/ Gopher game each
year. It is often called one of
the most prized trophies in
college sports. At the present,
Minnesota holds a 41-34-2
edge on the Hawkeyes. And
currently, Floyd is resting comfortably in Minneapolis under
the watchful eye of Minnesota
Coach Jerry Kill. Rumor has it
that Coach Kill is taking quite a liking to the little porker and plans on
having him around for some time.
Enter BBQ. In secret closed door meetings, the leaders of both the
Minnesota and Iowa BBQ Societies devised a competition between the
two BBQ Societies for bragging rights. Here is the plan. Two contests,
Minnesota in May, May 18-19th, in Faribault, MN and the Iowa State
BBQ Championship in Marshalltown, Iowa, June 22-23rd. The team with
the highest combined score from both contests will be declared the winner. Along with entry into the 2013 Minnesota in May and 2013 Iowa
State Championship contests, the winner will also receive the first BBQ
Floyd Banner, a fitting award for such a long standing rivalry. Competing
teams must be a member in good standing of either the Minnesota or
Iowa BBQ Society prior to April 15th, 2012, in order to qualify for the
competition.
The Iowa teams have been somewhat vocal coming off a rather dominating season in 2011. Time will tell if this carries over to the 2012
campaign and produces a winner for the State of Iowa. Or possibly can
the Minnesota teams surpass them Will BBQ Floyd join his cousin in Minneapolis come June? Let the smokers begin and the best team prevail in
the newest Minnesota Iowa rivalry.
http://iabbq.org/marshalltown/
http://mnbbqsociety.com
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Who Are Those Guys?
BBQ Team
How many will you do?
To borrow a cliché from a popular soap opera or as they are known today, daytime drama, “Like sands through the hourglass... so are the Days
of Our Lives” as I gaze at the calendar, it is almost hard to believe that
spring is almost here and the BBQ season is kicking into gear. Where did
the winter or “off season” go? How many events will our team do this
year? How far will we travel? Or more importantly, what the heck does
sand and an hour glass have to do with a BBQ contest schedule?
Here in the northeast, we really never had a long slug of winter. In
Maryland, we have had very little snow and no real extended runs of
cold weather, which is okie dokie in my book. As of this writing, it is mid
February and time to get the 2012 BBQ schedule at least framed up. As
I glance over the growing list of upcoming events, it occurs to me that
there are more and more contests popping up each year. It wasn’t that
long ago when you sometimes had to search to find a contest that fit into
you schedule and was within your target driving area.
Today things are different in this neck of the woods. It seems there are
more and more events to choose from. There are even some weekends
when you have to choose between venues. There are even a couple of
times where, if you where extremely brave and somewhat mentally challenged, you could actually cook two contests in different locations in the
very same weekend. My question would be “why?” But there are some
that would ask, “why not?”
Of course I am just kidding about the mentally challenged part. As I
look at our schedule for possible events, I usually try to get in a contest at
least once a month between April and October. If you toss out July which
is tied up with the annual family vacation, we usually end up with around
6 or 7 events on the board. For me, a working stiff on the back side of
middle age, that is more than enough.
There are several reasons I make such a statement, the first is for me, a
contest weekend is very strenuous and taxing on my slightly rotund physique. Not that I am a complete couch potato, (not that there is anything
wrong with that), but I gotta tell you, come the day after returning home
from a contest, I am whipped. Cleaning up, putting a few things away,
and I am ready for a few days of rest in order to recuperate.
The second is taking time off from work. I usually have to take Fridays
off on most contest weekends and sometimes even slip out a few hours
early on Thursday. My employer is pretty understanding and is well aware
of my off time addiction. All that being said, when I do attend the regular
Friday afternoon team conference calls during BBQ season, inevitably I
will hear a comment or two about how unusual it is that “George is actually HERE on a Friday.” Nuff said about that.
The third reason, and probably the most important, is the cost. We all
know what it costs to cook one of these events, and unless you’re in the
money every time out, it is somewhat difficult to operate in the black. If
anyone out there has figured out a way around this one, please let me
know, the advice would be very much appreciated.
We all know folks that cook a ton of events each year. I know a team last
year that cooked something like 8 or 9 weekends in a row without a break
for a total of 20+ in the season. My hat is off to them and to any team
that cooks a similar schedule. All I can say is, I don’t know how you do it.
For us, a group of aging BBQ wannabes, 6 or 7 a year is a lot and about
all we can handle. There are probably teams that might say that 6 or 7 is
a lot, and if someone asks me if it is on the Sunday AFTER a contest, I’ll
probably tell them they are right.
KCBS GRANTS TO
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The board of the Kansas City Barbeque Society offers grants each year
to non-profit organizations whose mission supports the mission of the
Kansas City Barbeque Society or whose members have a significant connection to KCBS. If you are directly involved with such an organization
and wish to apply for a grant, please contact Kelly Cain in the Kansas
City Barbeque office for an application and the criteria necessary to
receive consideration. Applications for 2012 must be received in the
KCBS office by April 30, 2012.
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THE 2011 GREAT AMERICAN BBQ TOUR IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL PARTNERS:
Stop #21: Lynchburg, TN
The drive from Tullahoma, down the hills and winding roads towards Lynchburg, was prettier than the last few years Christine and
I made the trip to attend the Jack Daniel’s World Invitational BBQ
contest. This year, not only would we pass out samples to the thousands of attendees, but also we would be competing against some
of the best BBQ teams in the world! Back at the end of August,
the last qualifying weekend even, we surprisingly won a contest in
Lakeport, California. Even more surprising was the Jack Draw the
following Friday and finding out that we were the lucky wildcard
draw! So this trip to Lynchburg was a once-in-a-lifetime moment
for us.
With doing double duty this year, the planning started early. Lining up help with our team and to man the KCBS
sample tent, were just a couple of things we needed to prepare for. Lucky for us, family was more than ready to
pitch in and help. My parents, Bob and DeLonna and our daughter Katie, who have helped us before, cleared their
schedules to assist along with Katie’s friend, Jackie. Our helpers from last year, Kelly from the KCBS office and
Ashley would take care of the tent and our buddy Josh would man the grill! We even pulled in early to not rush set-up.
Friday came and the excitement of the moment started creeping up as all the teams had loaded in. That afternoon before the parade of teams
and heading up to the hill, there was a nice gathering in the International Village to honor two friends who did not make it back to their beloved
“Jack”. Tony Stone and Bob Carruthers passed away this year and were honored by friends and family who came together to raise a glass of Jack
Daniel’s and share fond memories of them. I was proud to fly the Australian flag at my cooksite in memory of Bob and the fun times Christine
and I shared with him.
Since Christine and I had frequented ‘The Hill’ in the past, we wanted to make sure our family got to enjoy the beautiful view looking out over
the Tennessee hills and see the stunning sunset over Lynchburg. After a quick dinner and salutations, we went to get ready for the long cook and
the once-in-a-lifetime experience that awaited us. Once the briskets were on and everything else was prepped and on schedule, Christine and
the family headed to Tullahoma and nice comfortable beds. I would be watching our Good-One Rodeo hold a nice steady temp through the cold
fall night. Preparing for the cold, I had a welding blanket that I laid over the cooker. I also put on a couple of moving blankets. When one of the
moving blankets started smoking and burst into flames, I should have taken it as a sign. Note to self – blankets should only go on the smoking
chamber and not the firebox.
At some point during the night, I had a surprise visitor. World Champion Scottie, of Cancer Sucks Chicago, stopped by on his way to a cookoff
in Dalton, GA. I ventured out at one point to see who was up at like 3 in the morning. I had a nice visit with Heath, of Pork Barrel BBQ, and
caught Ken, with Big Bob Gibson, checking his pit temp.
The other big note to self was to purchase a carbon monoxide detector for the trailer. You see, I was running the generator on the trailer through
the night since we had the refrigerator filled with supplies for the grilling demonstration and samples on Saturday. Sometime through the night
I got up for one of my hourly smoker temperature checks and was sick from the fumes. I knew that something was wrong so I opened the trailer
door, turned on the overhead vent and made sure that nothing was blocking the exhaust. Thinking everything was fine, I went back to sleep in
the trailer. Christine called me a little after 6 am to check on things and could not understand a word I was saying. Mike and Beth from Quau
came down to check on me. Finally Jason, Mike and the crew from 4 Smokin Butts talked me into visiting the EMT. During my absence, Kelly of
the World Championship team 4 Legs Up, Don and Sharon, of Smoker’s Wild, and Rex and Barbara, of Pork Barrel BBQ, stopped by and helped
Christine. Had I known the caliber of cookers offering to help, I might have taken the ride and we probably would have placed higher!
Once I made it back to the cooksite, things were rolling right along and I jumped in where I could. Lucky for us, the KCBS side of things was
going great as Veronica from MMA even jumped onstage to pass out food samples with Josh. Lots of folks stopped by to wish us good luck and
check on me. After the final turn-in, I jumped onstage and demonstrated to the crowds our Weber Chicago Steak recipe with a parmesan basil
drizzle, our version of Memphis-style Cavanaugh Sausage with Reser’s Coleslaw on top and our “Make it your own” Reser’s potato salad! We even
squeezed in a Grillmaster contest which pitted Memphis in May Grand Champion Chris Lilly, of Big Bob Gibson, against Washington DC’s own
Heath Hall, of Pork Barrel BBQ, in a head-to-head steak grill off! While Chris’ cast iron dish was fantastic, Heath’s steak and pineapple presentation swept the judges’ votes!
When Christine and I found out about our lucky wildcard draw, knowing that it is a privilege and not a right to cook in Lynchburg, our only wish
was to get our name called. Christine achieved that for our team with a 9th place call in sauce. We finished 31st overall with 31st in chicken,
33rd in ribs, 20th in pork and 62nd(?) in brisket. Huge congratulations to the Spitfire team
with their chicken win, Lakeside Smokers for first place ribs, our great friend from up north,
Diva Q and her World Champion pork entry and Brew-B-Q with their brisket win. Chris, Ken
and crew from Big Bob Gibson won Reserve Grand while Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ were crowned
World Champions of the 23rd Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship!
Words cannot express the gratitude and humbleness that I feel about our time in Lynchburg.
I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family and great friends in this world of BBQ. I
am sure that I have forgotten to document some of the people and things that occurred that
weekend and will blame it on the carbon monoxide poisoning! I think I have about worn-out
that excuse with Christine though.
With Lynchburg being the last of the KCBS tour for 2011, Christine and I want to thank everyone for allowing us to travel and promote BBQ on your behalf. While it can be overwhelming
at times, there is nothing we would rather do! Thank you for putting your faith and trust in us
and as our good friend Richard says, “We’ll see you on the BBQ trail”!
UPCOMING BBQ COOKING CLASSES
“Cooking good bbq is a matter of high honor and ingenious preparation. Although all cooking class instructors are KCBS members, each cooker
brings his and her own special talents and ingredients to the fire. Please note the KCBS is proud to offer cooking class listings in our publication
but do not take these listings as an endorsement of any or all of these classes. Class attendee discretion is advised and encouraged.”
03/02/2012
Kansas City, .
Instructor(s): Rod Gray
Contact: Rod Gray
816-225-1155
rod@pelletenvy.com
http://www.pelletenvy.com
03/23/2012
Unadilla, GA
Instructor(s): Jacks Old South
Contact: Myron Mixon
229-886-5225
jacksoldsouth@yahoo.com
http://www.jacksoldsouth.com
03/02/2012
Arvada, CO
Instructor(s): Kelly Wertz
Contact: Kelly Wertz
620-792-7892
4legsup@ruraltel.net
www.4legsupbbq.com
03/30/2012
Storm Lake, IA
620-792-7892
http://www.4legsupbbq.com
03/09/2012
Kansas City, KS
Instructor(s): Bob Snelson
Contact: Bob Snelson
913-471-4669 or 816-507-3728
bobs1169@yahoo.com
http://www.lottabsbbq.com
04/06/2012
Greencastle, PA
Instructor(s): Paul Kirk
Contact: Eric Forrester
717-643-0039
eric@mdbbqservices.com
http://www.gonakedbbq.com
03/16/2012
Marshalltown, IA
620-792-7892
http://www.4legsupbbq.com
04/13/2012
West Des Moines, IA
Instructor(s): Joe Beland & Ryan
Newstrom
Contact: Joe Beland
641-220-4483
cornfedcookin@gmail.com
http://tippycanoebbq.com
03/17/2012
Sellersburg, IN
Instructor(s): Chris Marks
Contact: Hal Wagner
812-248-2233
info@charcoalandmore.com
http://www.charcoalandmore.
com
04/13/2012
Nahunta, GA
Contact: Ben Lang
800-462-4629 or 912-462-6146
info@pigroast.com
03/17/2012
New Haven, CT
Instructor(s): Joe Beland & Ryan
Newstrom
Contact: Joe Beland
641-220-4483
cornfedcookin@gmail.com
http://tippycanoebbq.com
03/18/2012
Sellersburg, IN
Contact: Hal Wagner
812-248-2233
info@charcoalandmore.com
http://www.charcoalandmore.
com
03/22/2012
Lisle, IL
Contact: Fireplace and Chimney
Authority
630-969-8800
www.fireplaceandchimneyauthority.com
04/14/2012
Fricso, TX
Contact: Premier Grilling
855-PG-GRILL
www.premieregrilling.com
04/20/2012
Firestone, CO
Instructor(s): Johnny Trigg
Contact: Johnny Trigg
817-999-8377
johnnytrigg@gmail.com
04/21/2012
LIttle Rock, AR
Contact: Antique Brick and Outdoors
501-375-0060
www.antiquebrickoutdoors.com
04/22/2012
Sumner, WA
Contact: Charlie Branks
253-891-1789
07/07/2012
Albert Lea, MN
Contact: Perry Vining
507-402-6371
04/27/2012
Ankeny, IA
Instructor(s): Bill and Barbara
Milroy
Contact: Barbara Milroy
940-565-1983 or 940-206-3441
barbara@texasribrangers.com
07/20/2012
Kansas City, KS
913-471-4669 or 816-507-3728
bobs1169@yahoo.com
04/28/2012
Morrison, CO
Instructor(s): Bob Oldfield
Contact: Bob Oldfield
303-503-8665
buttsnbones@comcast.net
http://www.burninbobsbuttsnbones.com
09/08/2012
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec Canada,
.
Contact: Michael Phillips
514-576-0451
zeecompany@gmail.com
04/28/2012
Central, UK
Instructor(s): Dr. BBQ’s Ultimate
Pitmasters Class
Contact: Ray Lampe
drbbq@hotmail.com
05/11/2012
Kansas City, KS
913-471-4669 or 816-507-3728
bobs1169@yahoo.com
05/17/2012
Lisle, IL
Contact: Fireplace and Chimney
Authority
630-969-8800
www.fireplaceandchimneyauthority.com
06/01/2012
Unadilla, GA
Instructor(s): Jack’s Old South
Contact: Myron Mixon
10/19/2012
Kansas City, KS
913-471-4669 or 816-507-3728
bobs1169@yahoo.com
10/20/2012
Picayune, MS
Contact: Link D’Antoni
504-415-3829
picbbq@gmail.com
11/16/2012
Kansas City, KS
913-471-4669 or 816-507-3728
bobs1169@yahoo.com
11/30/2012
Ponca City, OK
Instructor(s): David Bouska, Ed Fast
Eddy” Maurin”
Contact: Christa Jones
800-423-0698
c_jones@cookshack.com
06/02/2012
Los Gatos, CA
Contact: David Peterson
408-833-4164 or Mark Edwards
408-202-3190
davidpeterson408@gmail.com
06/08/2012
Kansas City, KS
913-471-4669 or 816-507-3728
bobs1169@yahoo.com
Midwest BBQ Institute at
The Culinary Center of
Kansas City
Serious Education Curriculum
Dedicated to the Art of Science
of Grilling and Smoking
www.kcculinary.com
913-341-4455
For a complete listing of classes, visit: www.kcbs.us
UPCOMING KCBS CERTIFIED
BARBEQUE JUDGING CLASSES
03/03/2012
Des Moines, IA
Certified BBQ Judging Class
Contact: Anne Rehnstrom
515-223-2622
arehnstrom@pork.org
03/08/2012
North Kansas City, MO
Contact: Jay McClintick
myxj1972@aol.com
http://www.nkcrotary.org
03/10/2012
Storm Lake, IA
Contact: Kelli Berg
712-732-3780
kberg@stormlakeunited.com
03/16/2012
Appleton, WI
Contact: Pam & Chip Wilda
920-882-8686
03/17/2012
Palmyra, VA
Contact: Scott Valentine
434-589-8637 or 434-589-6212
fluvannacountycoc@embarqmail.
com
http://www.fluvannachamber.org
03/24/2012
LaVista, NE
Contact: Nena Cooney
402-658-9948
nena.cooney@gmail.com
04/21/2012
Placerville, CA
Contact: Marta Viola
530-621-5862
marta@eldoradocountyfair.org
www.eldoradocountyfair.org
05/25/2012
Rochester, NY
Contact: Brian Wemett
1-888-ROC-BBQ8
info@roccityribfest.com
http://www.roccityribfest.com
04/24/2012
Sugar Creek, MO
Contact: Sue Mikula
816-252-4413x302
smikula@sugar-creek.mo.us
07/05/2012
Rio Rancho, NM
Contact: Art Perez
505-891-7258
aperez@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
04/28/2012
Stillwater, OK
Contact: Chuck Willoughby
405-744-6071
chuck.willoughby@okstate.edu
07/07/2012
St. Peters, MO
Contact: Brian Butts
314-952-7804
info@lakesidebbq.com
04/28/2012
Vermillion, SD
Contact: Jennifer French
605-670-9688
charcoallounge@msn.com
www.sdbbq.us
07/12/2012
Norman, OK
Contact: Matthew Armistead
405-819-1718
info@smokinupastorm.com
http://smokinupastorm.com
04/14/2012
Huron, SD
Contact: Candi Hettinger
605-353-7354
candi.hettinger@state.sd.us
05/06/2012
Maynard, MA
Contact: Kathie Dakai
774-270-1684
kathleendakai@aol.com
www.nebs.org
08/04/2012
Shawnee, KS
Contact: Kate Kinkaid
913-631-5200
kkinkaid@cityofshawnee.org
https://www.shawneeconnect.org
04/19/2012
Overland Park, KS
Contact: Jim Lilleston
913-206-7860
james.lilleston@us.army.mil
http://home.everestkc.net/vfwpost846/
05/19/2012
Bardstown, KY
Contact: Rick Berry
502-460-3548
rmb@bardstowncable.net
http://www.bourboncitybbqfestival.com
08/16/2012
Worland, WY
Contact: Tony Abstetar
307-431-4841
03/24/2012
Covington, VA
Contact: les balgavy
540-960-1532
corkandpork@gmail.com
http://www.covingtoncorkandpork.com
03/31/2012
Anoka, MN
Contact: Kirby Olson
651-210-9471
kirbster@kirbsterbbq.com
http://www.thebonesbrothers.org
03/31/2012
Morton, IL
Contact: Ryan Koener
rak@koener.com
http://www.mortonbbqthrowdown.com
04/13/2012
New Holland, PA
Contact: Melvin Stolzfus
717-354-7533
08/31/2012
Mesquite, NV
Contact: Christian Adderson
cadderson@mesquitegaming.com
please call the contact person as indicated for fees, applications, etc.
UPCOMING KCBS table captain CLASSES
03/30/2012
Anoka, MN
Certified Table Captain Class
Contact: Kirby Olson
Phone: 651-210-9471
E-mail: kirbster@kirbsterbbq.com
04/14/2012
Lebo, KS
Contact: Dennis Polson
Phone: 620-256-6621
E-mail: denpolson@yahoo.com
04/20/2012
Kings Mountain, NC
Contact: Frank Burns
Phone: 704-734-0555
E-mail: frankb@cityofhm.com
Reflects Heat
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816.529.5847
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04/25/2012
Sugar Creek, MO
Contact: Sue Mikula
Phone: 816-252-4413x302
E-mai: smikula@sugar-creek.mo.us
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by Paul Kirk CEC, Ph.B., B.S.A.S.
Kansas City Baron of Barbecue – Barbecue Guru
Order of the Magic Mop – Ambassador of Barbecue
Certified Master Barbecue Judge • Master of the Grill
Order of the “Ole Has Been”
www.baron-of-bbq.com
“A Barbecue Fantasy”
http://baronofbbq.blogspot.com/
bbqbaron@gmail.com
Order of the “Ole’ Has Been”
Our first recipe is for Stu Carpenter of Ithaca, NY who is looking for a
Coney Island Chili Dog Relish that is better than his ole buddy Jazzy Joe.
CONEY ISLAND CHILI DOG
2 tablespoons salad oil
1/4 pound ground beef (round)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1-15 ounce chili without beans
2 tablespoons bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 cup pasteurized processed cheese spread
4 all beef hot dogs
4 hot dog buns, split on the side
4 teaspoons prepared mustard or to taste
8 pickled Serrano peppers
Sauté the ground beef and 1/2 cup onions in the oil over medium hot heat,
for 10 minutes in a large skillet or until well browned. Stir in the chili, chili
sauce and parsley and heat for another 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan, stir the cheese spread over medium hot heat for 5
minutes or until creamy. Grill the hot dogs over medium hot coals for about
10 to 15 minutes, turning about every 5 minutes to cook all over.
To serve place the dogs in the buns top with mustard and then the chili
mixture, top with cheese spread, onions and one or two chilies.
Serves 2 to 4. From Jon Jordahl of North Hollywood, CA
Our next recipe is for Tom Finn of Sycamore, IL for Brunswick Stew from
Chowning Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia.
BRUNSWICK STEW from CHOWNING’S TAVERN
2 fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds) skinned and cut up
2 quarts cold water
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
3 cups chopped yellow onions
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
1-28 ounce can chopped tomatoes, un-drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups kernel corn
2 cups lima beans
2 cups sliced okra
In an 8 quart Dutch oven, bring the chicken water and ½ teaspoon salt to
a boil over high heat. Lower heat and simmer uncovered, for 45 minutes or
until the chicken is tender. Skim the foam from the surface as it cooks. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a platter to cool.
Add the onions, potatoes, tomatoes, sugar, pepper and remaining salt.
Return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add corn
and lima beans, cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.
Remove and discard the chicken bones and cut the meat into bite-sized
pieces. Stir the okra and chicken into the pot, cover and simmer 5 minutes
longer or until the okra is tender and the chicken is heated through. Makes
10 servings. From Keith Sandidge of Marietta, GA.
Our next recipe is for the sweet tooth barbecue’s and Alice Payne of Tryon,
NC for Double Dutch Brownies.
remus says:
St. Patrick’s Day
Smoked Corned Beef
By Remus Fitzpatrick Powers, Ph.B.
Saint Patrick’s Day in the USA is celebrated in such varied ways that
it would give the patron Saint Patrick a cognitive dissonance headache
were he alive to observe it. Here are some dissonant examples:
• “Snake Saturday” celebrations the week before Saint Patrick’s Day
commemorate the day Saint Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland. “Wait a minute!” Saint Patrick could say. “That’s a myth.
Ireland never had snakes!”
• Corned beef, cabbage and potatoes are standard Saint Patrick’s
Day feast food in America. “Wait a minute!” Saint Patrick could
say. “Corned beef, cabbage and potatoes are more English than
Irish—which suits me fine, since my homeland is what you’d call
England today, not Ireland.”
Other Saint Patrick’s Day celebration traditions have emerged since the
saint’s death that would likely give him pause—such as drinking green
beer to excess. Since Irish priests invented whisky, Irish whisky would fit
the occasion more properly than green beer. And I’m only guessing, as
little is known about the many details of Saint Patrick’s life, but I assume
he would advise drinking Irish whisky in moderation, not excess.
Given that we have a long tradition in the USA of feasting on corned
beef, cabbage and potatoes on Saint Patrick’s Day, you can add a delightful twist to the tradition this year by smoking your corned beef.
Here are a few tips to get the best results:
• Boil your corned beef for at least 45 minutes & drain it before
smoking. Or, as Paul Kirk told me, you can get the same result by
soaking the meat overnight in water in the refrigerator. Either technique will eliminate excess salt from the meat. I skipped this step
once and the beef turned out way too salty!
• Smoke it without rubs, mops or slathers at 180 to 185 degrees F.
for 45 minutes to 1 hour per pound until tender. You can experiment with added seasonings on the next one, but first it’s important
to know the deliciousness of unembellished smoked corned beef
flavor. I serve it with condiments such as mustard, bbq sauces and
horseradish sauce on the side.
• Use your favorite smoke. I like equal parts apple & pecan wood.
• Sourdough or rye bread is ideal for smoked corned beef sandwiches.
• A tasty variation on traditional Irish stew is to use chunks of smoked
corned beef instead of lamb or mutton in your favorite recipe.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day & the luck of the Irish to ya,
Remus ;o)
DOUBLE DUTCH BROWNIES
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups cane sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (not margarine)
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1/4 cup (1/2stick) butter (not margarine)
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 pound sifted confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees and butter a 15 1/2”x 10 1/2”x 2” baking pan. In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, and baking soda.
In a small saucepan, bring the butter, water, cocoa to a boil over medium
heat. Pour over flour mixture, whisking until smooth, blend in eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes or just until the
top springs back when lightly touched.
Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, over
medium heat, stir the butter, cocoa, and buttermilk for 4 minutes or until
the mixture begins to bubbles. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. When the brownies come out of the oven, immediately
spread the frosting on top. Cool in the pan on a rack for at least 1 hour, then
cut into 2-x 1 1/2 –inch bars. Makes 3 1/2 dozen brownies. From Kevin
Cromer of Anderson, SC
HELP---HELP---HELP
*Terry Wilcox of Lowell, MI is looking for a marinade recipe that brings out
the taste of shallots.
*Jim Rehberg of Lakeland, FL is looking for a salmon recipe that has an
herb taste with a kick.
*Jeff Miller of Shawnee, KS is looking for Corsican-Style Brined Pork Chop
recipe that would be good smoked.
*Dick Herbert of Memphis, TN is looking for a Japanese Sake marinade
recipe for beef ribs.
*David Dumay of Harrisonville, MO would like to know if anybody knows
how to use dried mushrooms so they aren’t rubbery.
Contest Preview
Enid, OK
Enid’s Smokin’ Red Dirt returns in April, with a few changes
By Candace Krebs
All serious competitors know KCBS-level barbecue requires showing up
in any weather, ready to play.
Smokin’ Red Dirt in Enid, Okla., has a reputation for testing that assertion, presenting teams with rain, sleet, snow and wind, sometimes
simultaneously.
“I think downtown Enid must be on Indian burial ground,” quips Jeff
Brown, a top 50 nationally ranked competitor who is from the area.
Brown got his start in big league barbecue in the mid-2000s by participating in the city’s first-ever food show and barbecue contest, where he
was a vendor promoting Traeger pellet grills.
That first event was
unsanctioned and included only five teams.
Brown cooked with a
former
brother-in-law
and served up meat
with the consistency of
a baseball mitt, as he
recalls it.
Still, within the year
he had smoked his first
top prize winning rib,
and he was hooked. “That’s when it re- Wildcatters Q Crew, Enid OK
ally grabbed me,” he says. Last year,
his team, which includes wife Tracy, parents Henry and Ann, and 6-yearold daughter Isabella, “Izzy,” finished 31st in the country.
Likewise, the Enid event, which will be held this year on April 20-21,
soon outgrew its humbling beginnings, blossoming into the communitywide Smokin’ Red Dirt festival that is now sanctioned by the KCBS and
attracts contestants from throughout the region. It offers the community
a wealth of activities including a people’s choice tasting, an art show,
entertainment, and an AMBUCS fundraising barbecue luncheon . The
diverse offerings have been met with vigorous enthusiasm.
While organizer Lynne Benkendorf is always hopeful contest weekend
will bring an outbreak of beautiful spring weather, this year she is also
planning it around one challenge that she can control. Construction of a
new downtown event center and renovation of historic Convention Hall
— part of an exciting $24.5 million re-development project — will introduce some minor changes to the layout of competition and parking areas.
Construction accommodations aside, another reputation the contest
has earned is for its professionalism and expert management, and Benkendorf is working hard with community leaders to make sure the event
will run as smoothly as ever.
As she notes, the barbecue festival now in its 7th year is proving a
perfect fit for the community. “You know the saying that the 7th year is
a make-or-break year in a marriage? Well, the marriage we’ve started between the barbecue contest and the Enid community is going strong and
continues to get better every year,” she says.
A New Contest in Canada….
Nanaimo, British Columbia!
July 14-15, 2012
Plans are in the making for KCBS’s newest contest in Canada-- in
British Columbia! The Nanaimo BBQ Fest will be held on Saturday and
Sunday, July 14-15th .This lovely city, known as the Harbor City of Vancouver Island, offers oceanfront scenery and mountain views. The route
to this contest will be beautiful with the promise of a fun and unique
event to follow!
The KCBS contest will be held in the picturesque downtown area of
Nanaimo and is a fundraiser for the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. Teams will be treated to a meet and greet social and tours at the
Longwood Brew House. People’s choice contests, a rib eating contest,
music, pancake breakfast, a beer garden, kid fun zone and a 5K walk
and run will all be part of the fun. Several ancillary contests, including
sauce, chicken wings and desserts are being planned.
Malvern Makuyana, the contest organizer, and his staff are working
diligently to make this a smoothly run first time contest. Their concern
for the teams and judges is apparent in every step of their planning. We
hope to see you there! For more information please go
to the contest website: nanaimobbqfest.com
Iowa BBQ Society Names
Team of the Year!!!
By Anne Rehnstrom
The Iowa BBQ Society’s Team of the Year is Swine Assassins of Mason
City. Scott & Katie Nelson and Kris & Brandi Paulsen took home the
honors at the annual Iowa BBQ Society’s annual awards evening.
Category winners were: Chicken: Swine Assassins Ribs: Iowa’s Smokey D’s
(Darren & Sherry Warth of
Des Moines) Pork: Bubba Q’s (Bubba
& Sabrina Knapp of Hedrick)
Brisket: Big T’z Q Cru
(Ryan & Sonya Newstrom
of Ames)
Reserve Grand Champions were Grills Gone Wild (Steve & Kathy Nelson of Algona)
The board members for the 2012 Iowa BBQ Society are: Ray
Ringgenberg, Andy Cleghorn, Kyle Brown,
Rich Larson, Mike
Whitney,
Mike
Tucker,
Scott
Reed, BJ Hoffman, Anne Rehnstrom, Russ Cerniglia, Bob Wenner,
Steve Burch, Bret
Wram & Dawn Anderson
First European KCBS
Sanctioned Contest!
April 21-22, 2012
The smoke wafting through the windmills and into the modern town of
Zaandam, Holland will signal the first KCBS sanctioned contest in Europe. The Tony Stone Low and Slow BBQ Competition, named after past
KCBS president and BBQ Aficionado, Tony Stone, will feature contestants from all around Europe AND even several from the United States
are even expected! This contest has been painstakingly planned and
built by its organizer, Harry Havinga. (h.havinga@trippel-b.nl).
Last year was the first year for this contest. A mock contest was held
and judges and cooks were trained. It was so successful that Harry decided to apply for KCBS sanctioning. We expect that this year will be a
truly an international event with not only US teams, but also US CBJ’s
making the trip to join in the fun!
This year we will be holding an “official” KCBS CBJ course followed
by a KCBS sanctioned contest. Twiske Park, in Zaandam (a suburb of
Amsterdam) is the site for the contest. It is a great place for a contesteven featuring a beach! This park is privately run and its owners couldn’t
be more welcoming!
This is a real destination event. If you find yourself in Amsterdam or
have just always wanted to go there…now is the time. You can contact
Harry for all the particulars at the above link to his e-mail.
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2nd Annual
Sam’s Club
National BBQ
Tour Kicks Off
In preparation for the kick off of the 2nd Annual Sam’s Club National
BBQ Tour, The Bullsheet sat down with Tour Director Troy Black to talk
about the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour and more.
The inaugural Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour was the talk of the BBQ world
in 2011. Why do you think it was so successful?
TB: The Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour generated a lot of excitement
because of the prestige, prize money and the tournament style format.
Teams had to work their way through the entire field to become National
Champion. With over 600 teams competing, all that prize money on the
line, and a different format for the competition, that brought loads of
interest to the entire competition, and with that interest there was also
plenty of excitement.
It’s been about five months since the National Championship in Bentonville.
Now you’re back for more in 2012. Did you miss it?
TB: Above everything, I missed the travel. I love being able to travel
across the country. I come into these cities and meet the teams. I see
old friends. I make new friends. My life is in competition barbecue. You
bet I missed it!
Last year’s National Champion, TippyCanoe BBQ Crew, went on a tear at the
end of last season. Do you think there’s a chance they can repeat?
TB: That would be one tough feat to accomplish. It’s going to be a
challenge for any of the teams that finished in the top 50 to make it back
to Bentonville. The field is so competitive. The scores are so tight. I’ll say
one thing. For any team that makes it to the National Championship, it’s
going to take a lot of hard work and a little luck to get there.
Looking at the field as it is currently, where do you think the hardest local
competitions are?
TB: I think the couple that immediately jump out to me are the Huntsville and Lenexa competitions. Both of those locations are major centers
for a number of successful barbecue teams.
What separates the Sam’s Club tournament-style competition from a more
traditional contest? Do teams prepare any differently?
TB: I think teams are definitely strategizing on where to compete. They
want to make it through to Bentonville, and so they look at where there
may be less teams competing. The prep, though, is no different. A contest is a contest. The judging is uniform and first class. So preparing to
cook should be no different from a local competition, for instance.
What can fans look for in terms of changes for 2012?
TB: One of the biggest changes is that teams can only participate in
one event. Last year teams had a second chance to register for an additional event. This year you only get one shot. It allows everyone to have
the same opportunity to win instead of some teams having a greater
advantage.
Another change is the field has expanded by five events. Now you have
five local events that feed the five regional events, and they feed the National Championship.
And finally the payout structure has changed. Now all the overall
top finishers are winning prize money. Every team that finishes in the top
six at a local event will receive a check.
If Troy Black were to put together a recipe for someone to win the Sam’s
Club National BBQ Tour, what would it look like?
TB: My recipe would have heavy amounts of details and consistency.
Make sure you keep your head in the game. No distractions. Trust your
process. Make sure that everything, and I mean everything, is accounted
for. Make sure that your cooking temps, your selection of meat, and your
timing are all rock solid. All of the details combine to create a winner.
Last year you travelled all across the country. What was your favorite tour
stop?
TB: My favorite was probably New Mexico. We travelled to Santa Fe
early in tour season. It’s my favorite partly because it was a great day of
competition and partly because I got to experience some local cuisine
I had never tried before. The food was a local Tex-Mex style. I had this
amazing sauce that was called a ‘Christmas sauce’ because it was red
and green. My world is surrounded by food. Wherever I get great food is
where I want to be!
What city are you looking forward to visiting this year?
TB: I’m probably most looking forward to Charleston, SC. Charleston
is one of my absolute favorite cities. It’s all about low-country food there.
If you were to tell someone to keep an eye on one particular thing this year
with the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, what would it be?
TB: I’d keep my eye on Region 1. Region 1 is the ‘west’ region that
finishes in Albuquerque. There are a lot of up and coming teams on the
west coast. Those teams combined with the already established teams
Contest Review
Young Harris, GA
GBC BBQ Throwdown - Jan.28, 2012
By: Phillip & Kathy Brazier
Well, the 2012 BBQ season has kicked off, at least at the Brazier
house. We were honored to have been asked to rep the GBC BBQ Throwdown held in conjunction with the GBC Annual Banquet and Awards
Presentation at the beautiful Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris,
Georgia, on Jan. 28th.
This was our first trip to Brasstown
Valley Resort and, if you haven’t been
there, trust us, you are missing one
beautiful facility. Even in the dead of
winter, it was beautiful with the trees
and scenery and the mountains in the
distance. I can only imagine how magnificent it looks the rest of the year.
The GBC BBQ Throwdown was a first
year contest held at the lodge of the
resort, as stated before, in conjunction
with the Georgia BBQ Championship.
But, it was, also, part of one HUGE bbq
weekend. Along with the contest and banquet, there was a Table Captain
Certification class and KCBS judging class put on by Rich and Bunny
Tuttle. Also, Troy Black was present to put on a cooking class. It was
truly a bbqer’s weekend retreat.
Now, back to our contest . . . . .
There were 24 high-powered teams in attendance. The schedule of the
event required the teams to be flexible because the turn-ins started at
3:00 p.m. with the awards being the first order of business at the banquet, which started at 6:00.
The teams, and the reps, were pretty lucky. Although the weather was
on the cool side, with temps in the upper 40’s to mid 50’s both days
with some sunshine mixed in. I’m sure everyone was remembering in the
backs of their minds that there was snow at the banquet last year.
Organizer, “Big” Jim Stancil, with the assistance of his wife, Amy,
who was the judge’s coordinator, along with resort representative, Bobby Brumley, went way out of their
way to make everything great for
the teams. Everyone had been told
from the beginning that power and
water would not be available as
teams would be placed in the parking lot of the lodge, but when they
arrived, there was plenty of water
and power for everyone who needed
it. You can always tell when a cook
has a hand in organizing a contest,
they think of everything.
The later turn-in times were something Phillip and I were not used to,
but we loved the opportunity to spend a little more time on Saturday
visiting with familiar teams and making new friends.
Turn-ins went smoothly, thanks to the great volunteers we had from the
deep pool of available CBJ’s. We appreciate all their great help. As well
as the helping hands from our good buddies, Ernie and Linda Poland,
who were also there.
Finally, the banquet arrived and the winners were announced: taking
first place in Chicken was the Pig Whisperers; honors in Ribs went to
Que’n, Stew’n & Brew’n, top Pork belonged to Warren Co. Pork Choppers, and the Brisket winner was Rescue Smokers. Reserve Champion
was Rescue Smokers and Grand Champion of the day was Warren Co.
Pork Choppers. I don’t think anyone who attended would have a problem
with my saying we were all winners to be a part of such a great weekend.
And the great thing is we, along with the Polands, get to do the contest
aspect again in May when we get to work the 5th Annual Horsin’ Around
BBQ Showdown at the resort.
out there will make for some excellent competitions.
Any predictions for 2012?
TB: My prediction is that the unexpected will happen. Its anybody’s
game. The only prediction I know will come true is that there will be
some great competitive barbecue battles this year. I can guarantee that!
As of right now there are a few spots still available to compete in the tour.
It’s $500,000 on the line, for any teams out there that aren’t already
registered, you really don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.
Any last advice for teams competing this year?
TB: Bring your game face. You’re gonna need it!
For more information about the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour or to register
for an event, check out kcbs.us/sams-club-series.php
Contest Review
Vermillion, South Dakota a
growing contest
BOOTS AND BARBECUE
FESTIVAL
By Sonny Ashford
If you don’t know or haven’t met Jennifer French it is your loss. Called
in two years ago, late in the program, to be the Ribs, Rods and Rock ‘N
Roll Contest coordinator she did a bang-up job, and the 2011 contest
was just spectacular. Behind the blonde hair and warming smile is a
very unassuming lady that is very humble and keeps none of the credit
but is very happy to share it with the people of Vermillion. Let me share
the list she gave to me.
Contest Committee
President – John Storm
Secretary - Maureen Cashin
Finance – Scott Drueker
Car Show – Scott Henderson
Volunteers – Teresa Gilbertson
Fund Raising – Rich Job
Beer garden – Kevin Annis
Sidewalk Vendors – Holly Annis
Music/Bands – Randy Hammer
Logistics – Todd Brevik
Barbeque Contest/Food Vendors – JENNIFER FRENCH
Slop Table Coordinator – Caleb miller
Turn-in support – Allison Crawford & Kristy Raumaker
Numbers Changers – DeVee Dykstra & Mikaela French
Others – Lucas Iverson & Mark Kunkle
Street superintendent - Pete Jahn
See what I mean, she gave me a list that would and could go on forever. The attitude and sense of cooperation shown by everyone is incredible. You ask a question there is an answer, you need something and it
is there immediately.
Teams are recognizing this level of commitment and support to the
point that the list of champions from other contests are there to put their
skills to the test against other champions. It was hard to ignore Swine
Assassins, Parrothead, and Matt Burt’s crew from Lincoln, NE just to
mention a few of the teams that were in place cooking.
Friday night is a lot of fun as there is a street fair right next door that
brings out families from all over vermillion and the surrounding area. Of
course there is the University of South Dakota just a few blocks away
and music, music, music. I don’t know where Randy hammer finds the
bands but there is a terrific turnout to sit and listen. A People’s Choice
Barbeque Contest sells out quickly and everyone has plenty of the competition teams to taste and savor barbeque at its best. One last thing,
the Car Show was unbelievable. There was two city blocks of cars parked
on both sides of the street and then I found that side street and I’m not
a motor-head but these street machines were fabulous. Not only the
chrome all over under the hood and the impeccable interior work brought
back memories of the power machines of the 50’s and 60’s. Then you’d
hear an engine start and there was no doubt that there was “Muscle”
being demonstrated. Take a minute and go to their website, www.sdbbq.
us and take in the cars and ‘Que. It is a show and a half and definite
addition to the best barbeque and you can get a smatter of both on the
website.
Back to barbeque, and what a treat for our CBJ’s. The cook teams
were in competition form immediately after the meat inspectors, Hilary
Bergendahl and Cheryl Koch, left charm and goodwill at each site, and it
showed from the first turn-in. Everybody was on-time, in fact, all of the
turn-ins were very quick and smooth and one could see a bit of gaming
towards who was at the turn-in table at what interval. After all was said
and done here are the teams that rolled out on top.
Grand Champion – Swine Assassins
Reserve Grand Champion – Toad Hollar BBQ
People’s Choice Winner – Charcoal Loungers
Knowing Swine Assassins was in the hunt for “KCBS Team of the Year”
made it special and they assured me at the KCBS Annual Meeting in San
Diego that they would definitely be back. Toad Hollar was a back-to-back
Grand Champion at the LaPlatte, NE contest and everyone is hoping they
don’t take off another year. Lets get all the teams back and add about
twenty more and really stroke up the competition.
Haul your rig up the road and enjoy all the great things that Vermillion,
SD and the Rib, Rods and Rock’N Roll Barbecue contest has to offer.
Jennifer French, jen@sdbbq.us is anxiously awaiting your email to register and be a part of this great event. Hope to see you there in 2012.
WILL ROGERS DOWNS
CLAREMORE, OK
MAY 11-12, 2012
“FOR OUR SIZE WE CARRY A LOT OF WEIGHT”
$12,000 IN PRIZE MONEY
$200 ENTRY
For entry application contact
Richard Mosier
rhmosier@sbcglobal.net or 918-519-5461
THE CLAREMORE REVEILLE ROTARY CLUB
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society
Getting
Fired Up
By Michael McDearman
2012 is definitely a political election year. Caucuses, Straw Polls, and
Elections all have politicians on their game. In searching for unique
stories of how teams begin, it is hard not to notice a story of two fatigued
Senate staffers dreaming for a tasty BBQ dinner while debating pork
barrel spending. This idea went from a hobby to a passion to a business.
Many of us in the BBQ community have thought about a rub or sauce
or even how we take
our love for BBQ to
the people. In 2006
this idea started to
grow. As dreams do,
they continue to appear and in 2008,
friends and family were invited to a
tasting. Out of that
tasting came Pork
Barrel BBQ and their
All-American Spice
Rub. Is it a sellable
product and the how to questions started to rise. Along with their answers to the “how to’s”, Pork Barrel BBQ began a meteoric rise on to the
national BBQ scene.
By December 2009, the company was official and producing and secured their first retailer (a neighborhood butcher shop that ordered a
dozen jars). Being aware of social media, Pork Barrel BBQ began a rise to
the most followed BBQ site
on Twitter (nearly 32,000
followers). This led to their
being discovered and found
to be a great fit for an ABC
TV show called Shark Tank.
A struggling local brand
quickly became a national
BBQ dream. Multiple sauces (Men’s Health magazine
named the Original Sauce
the Best BBQ Sauce in America and one of “The 125 Best Foods for Men”), rubs (in over 1000 stores
in 38 states) and merchandise with a competition BBQ team that made
it all the way to the Jack Daniel’s this year. They have had their Grand
Championship walks including the Safeway National Capital BBQ Battle
(the Chinet People’s Choice Award for best barbecue sauce), and also
managed to put out their own BBQ cologne called “Que” which has “An
Intoxicating Bouquet Of Spices, Smoke, Meat And Sweet
Summer Sweat.” Hundreds of
articles and comments ran on
Que in places like Sports Illustrated, MSNBC, Fox News,
The Tonight Show and Glamour Magazine. Sticking with
what proved successful in the
past, Pork Barrel BBQ created
the BBQ Social Network at
www.BBQBackyard.com. This is the world’s only social network dedicated 100% to BBQ and it is FREE. Wrapping up a product line that
is the envy of any BBQ fan, Pork Barrel BBQ Peanuts were introduced
and keeping the company tied to its Virginia location and its restaurant
opened this year in Alexandria, Virginia and had such an overwhelming
response that they sold out of meat in just over 3 hours.
If there can be a team to rise to the top any quicker, they will need a
stop watch. What is great about the BBQ
community, Pork Barrel BBQ has kept an
open and very friendly approach. Sharing
the stage with others at events to spread the
good BBQ word to the masses, interacting
with folks who have questions on their network, social media and an open and honest approach. These fellows have kept the
American pass time true to itself while leaving the politics our of Pork Barrel BBQ.
Let’s Get Fired Up!
If you have heard of a unique team or
mentoring story, please contact Michael at
MichaelMcDearman@gmail.com.
By
Chef Paul Kirk
CWC, PhB, B.S.A.S.
baronofbbq@gmail.com
www.baron-of-bbq.com
http://baronofbbq.blogspot.com/
This column is set up for any
KCBS Member to contribute
information about food safety or
barbecue, grilling
or cooking tips.
BARBECUE QUIZ
BBQ Master Quiz – from BBQGUYS.COM
1. Always take meat out of the refrigerator (20min - 1hr), before placing it
on the grill. True or False
2. Keep the lid closed: every time you open it you are adding to the total
cook time. True or False
3. When grilling, keep your food as close together as possible so every
piece is getting cooked at the same temperature. True or False
4. You can use a marinade that raw meat has been in as a basting sauce
as long as you bring it to a boil first. True or False
5. When smoking meat on your pit, always use well-seasoned wood. Fresh
cut green wood will darken your food and give it a bitter taste.
True or False
6. Always cut your meat open to check doneness before taking it off the
grill. True or False
7. Turn steaks every 2 minutes during cooking, and allow them to rest
(under foil) for 8-10 minutes before serving. True or False
8. When grilling mixed cut-up pieces of chicken, place the white meat
closer to the fire. White meat takes longer to cook than dark meat; this type
of placement will make for a more consistent cook time.
True or False
9. When smoking ribs, remove the membrane from the meaty end. Score
the bone side diagonally in both directions, about an inch apart.
True or False
10. Steak temperatures should be: 115-120F = Rare, 125-130F = Med
Rare, 135-140F = Medium, and always remember to remove a little before
desired temperature and rest for 5-10 minutes. True or False
Answers:
1. True is Correct! The protein inside your meat needs to relax before getting tossed on the grill. When your meat is cold, it’s tight and tensed up. If
you were to relax the meat before grilling, it will stick less to your grill.
2. True is correct! Every time you open the lid to your grill, the heat escapes and you could be adding a total cook time of 15 minutes! Now why
would you wanna do that?
3. False is correct! Space your food out generously across your grill for
better smoke penetration and even cooking. If your food is placed close together, you are basically “stewing” your flavors together.
4. True is correct! If you would like to use your marinade as a sauce for
basting, remember to bring to a boil first for safe eating!
5. True is correct! If you would like to use your marinade as a sauce for
basting, remember to bring to a boil first for safe eating!
Correct! You want to use well-seasoned wood or “aged wood” when smoking. This will give your food a much more natural taste and contains fewer
chemicals.
6. False is correct! Never cut meat open to check doneness! If you are
unsure, use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature
of your food.
7. False is correct! Everyone should love juicy steak! To keep the juices
inside, turn steaks only once during cooking. You may be tempted to flip your
steak several times but resist the urge and it will pay off in the end!
8. False is correct! When grilling mixed cut-up pieces of chicken, place
the dark meat closer to the fire. Dark meat takes longer to cook than white
meat.
9. True is correct! You want to score the membrane to have better marinade penetration to the meat; if you do not score the membrane you are
leaving a very tough skin on the meat.
10. True is correct! When you remove your steak from the grill, the heat
inside of it continues to cook itself after you pull it off. For desired doneness,
please follow the correct temperatures above!
DAMON DAVIS
CAPTAIN’S ‘QUE
IRVINE, CA
March
AL ECHOLS
FRESNO, CA
KATHY ECHOLS
FRESNO, CA
New Members
Alabama
CHRISTOPHER
ANDREWS
VINEYARD SWINES
HUNTSVILLE, AL
MICHAEL BARCUS
HOG-N-HONEYS
GURLEY, AL
DONNA JOAN BATTEN
PHIL CAMPBELL, AL
ROBERT BATTEN
PHIL CAMPBELL, AL
JOHN CALLAWAY
HUNTSVILLE, AL
JEFF CAMP
NORTHPORT, AL
TAMMY CAMP
NORTHPORT, AL
GEORGE CARATHERS
MADISON, AL
BRETT CUNNINGHAM
SMOKIN OUTLAWS BBQ
THEODORE, AL
RICHARD GEORGE
MADISON, AL
ANGIE HARRIS
DECATUR, AL
JEFF HILL
SHADY’S
VINEMONT, AL
DENNIS JAMES
SWINEFELD
MADISON, AL
MARY PAT JAMES
SWINEFELD
MADISON, AL
DREW LOCKHART
HUNTSVILLE, AL
PATRICK LOVE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
ANDY MANTLER
HUNTSVILLE, AL
DURELL OWENS
FORT PAYNE, AL
SHAWN REED
UNION GROVE, AL
PAUL SHIRLEY
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ERIC FAISON
BLUE LABEL BBQ
PETALUMA, CA
ALLYN E. FAKE
SMOKIN GOATHEADS
LAKE HAVASU, AZ
JENNIFER HARPER
ORINDA, CA
CHRIS SUCIC
BBB MADMAN
HUNTSVILLE, AL
SHERMAN GIPSON
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
CANDICE KORAL
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
CYNDI SWINEA
HUNTSVILLE, AL
VICKI GIPSON
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
SCOTT LACEY
RIVERSIDE, CA
RICK SWINEA
SWINE AND DINE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
DWAYNE KING
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
JOHN METZGER
TRACY, CA
JOEL KUNKEL
GOODYEAR, AZ
RUDY ORTEGA
BONES ‘N BREWS BBQ
ELK GROVE, CA
RANDY THOMAS
LBOS
DECATUR, AL
JOHN LEONARD
CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ AZ
MESA, AZ
JOHN PATTERSON
CASTRO VALLEY, CA
QUIDA TURNER
ORANGE BEACH, AL
GREGORY S. RAYMOND
RUM-N-ASHES
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
ANTHONY SANDOVAL
BOOTLEG BBQ CO.
ROSEVILLE, CA
ROBERT TURNER
ORANGE BEACH, AL
PATRICIA SELLERS
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
RYAN WALLACE
BAMA BUTT DOCTORS
ODENVILLE, AL
BRIAN SIPLON
TUCSON, AZ
TIM SANDRU
PORK BELLY’S BBQ OF
CA
VISTA, CA
ROBERT THOMPSON
TUSKEGEE, AL
DALINDA WILLIS
DECATUR, AL
Arkansas
HENRY ENGLER
HEBER SPRINGS, AR
TREVOR EVANS
PIG SOOIE Q’IN
FORT SMITH, AR
Arizona
CHARLES ALTENBERN
GILBERT, AZ
KEVIN BEBEE
LAKESIDE, AZ
BENAY BISHOP
GILBERT, AZ
CHRIS BOYCE
GILBERT, AZ
HIRAM CANNON
TUCSON, AZ
DENNIS EDWARDS
MESA, AZ
ALEXANDER ENRIQUEZ
RHYTHM ‘N QUE
PHOENIX, AZ
ASHLEY RICHARDSON
DECATUR, AL
DOMINIC ENRIQUEZ
RHYTHM ‘N QUE
PHOENIX, AZ
JASON RICHARDSON
BAMA BUTT DOCTORS
LEEDS, AL
BRANDON EVANS II
BADAZBBQ.COM
GLENDALE, AZ
RICHARD STEVERSON
AFRO-SMOKE
MARICOPA, AZ
DON THORNTON
GILBERT, AZ
LYDIA THORNTON
GILBERT, AZ
LYN THRASHER
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
PETE VAN ROOY
RUM-N-ASHES
FORT MOHAVE, AZ
JACK D. WIGLEY
GILBERT, AZ
ALLEN SEAMANS
SACRAMENTO, CA
JEFF SHAFFER
FOLSOM, CA
CAROLYN ALISON
GREAT LAKES BBQ &
FEED CO
LAKELAND, FL
ROGER ARNOLD
SOUTHERN STYLE BBQ
OKEECHOBEE, FL
RICK BALLARD
SAUCY SWINE-O’S
WINTER PARK, FL
JASON BECKHAM
J CUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL
ANDREW BERNIER
SMOKE ON THE LAKES
KISSIMMEE, FL
TONY BERONEY
PINELLAS PARK, FL
HARVEY CORMIER
ORLANDO, FL
JEFFERY SCOTT
CORNELIUS
LAKELAND, FL
JASON DAVIS
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
KEVIN DAVIS
MULBERRY, FL
JIM DEHNE
GETTA GRIP BBQ
LAKELAND, FL
NATHANIEL DILL
JACKSONVILLE, FL
HARRY EKAITIS
WINTER HAVEN, FL
APRIL PERRY
ALL JACKED UP BBQ
LAKELAND, FL
GLENN PURVIS
ALACHUA, FL
CANDY RADFORD
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL
NOEL REHM
TAMPA, FL
ALEX REID
DELRAY BEACH, FL
RICHARD RISTON
SAFETY HARBOR, FL
BILL SCHEIDHAUER
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
BARBARA SCHLEIDER
SAUCY SWINE-O’S
WINTER PARK, FL
HENRY SCOTT JR
PAPA’S SWEET AND
SPICEY BBQ TEAM
JACKSONVILLE, FL
HAL FOSTER
OTTO’S OLE’ 44 BBQ
LAKELAND, FL
FON SILVERS
FONDEB
TAMPA, FL
JOHN FRIES
SARASOTA, FL
MARC TANNER
HOGGIE STYLE BBQ
TEAM
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL
Colorado
JAKE BANKS
PORKY’S PIT CREW
FT. COLLINS, CO
DAVE CROCKER
NO - BUT I WANT TO BE!
MILLIKEN, CO
MIKE GEORGEVICH
LAKELAND, FL
MERRIALYCE ALVAREZ
YORBA LINDA, CA
EDDIE HUGHES
TWISTEDTEXASQ
FRUITA, CO
DON HANSON
VALRICO, FL
SPENCER COLEMAN
YUBA CITY, CA
MARIA MORALES
MAMI’S KITCHEN
LAKELAND, FL
DEB SILVERS
FONDEB
TAMPA, FL
NICK GUNTHER
SARASOTA, FL
DANIELLE COLEMAN
YUBA CITY, CA
LAURIE MELTON
LAKELAND, FL
KATHRYN FANNING
TAMPA, FL
PHILIP GEISSE
BRIGHTON, CO
JOSHUA CHISHOLM
ANAHEIM, CA
L.P. MATTEI
TARPON SPRINGS, FL
KAY SPENCER
GILROY, CA
RUSS ALFORD
CLOVIS, CA
GREG ATTAWAY
HEMET, CA
CRAIG L. MARTIN
WINDERMERE, FL
JIM ELSER
SWEET SMOKE Q
WINTER HAVEN, FL
TERRY GRIGG
APOLLO BEACH, FL
California
PATTY LETHO
FT. MYERS, FL
IAN SHARP
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DAN DILLER
DRAGLINE CATERING
PENROSE, CO
CHUCK WOOD
TEMPE, AZ
DON LETHO
FT. MYERS, FL
JOHN STRICKLETT
CANON CITY, CO
Connecticut
KRISTA MAY
UNCASVILLE, CT
Florida
SHAWN T. ACKERMAN
SR.
LAKELAND, FL
JOHN HANSON
BULLDOG BARBEQUE
FRUITLAND PARK, FL
MITCH HERRING
POLK CITY, FL
JAYMER HOLCOMBE
JAYMER-Q BBQ
VALRICO, FL
SHANNON JANSSEN
SMOKIN’ STOGIE BOYS
PENSACOLA, FL
ROBERT TREPP
LOXAHATCHEE, FL
KYNAN VIATOR
SAFETY HARBOR, FL
TAMARA VICKERS
ALL JACKED UP BBQ
LAKE PLACID, FL
NATE WALDROP
SARASOTA, FL
MIKE WILHOIT
MELBOURNE, FL
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
I GOT THIS BBQ
WINTER SPRINGS, FL
DANIEL YATES
SMOKE ON THE LAKES
ORLANDO, FL
New Members…
Continued
Georgia
RODNEY ANDERSON
YOUNG HARRIS, GA
ERIC ANGELI
FOUR FATHERS BBQ
CREW
KENNESAW, GA
LESLIE P. ARNOLD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
STEVE BAKER
WATKINSVILLE, GA
from
BILL GANTNER
ATLANTA, GA
JENNIFER GANTNER
ATLANTA, GA
JEFF GEBHARDT
MEN AT PORK
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
CHRIS GILBERT
GAINESVILLE, GA
JOSEPH GILES
SAVANNAH, GA
CHARLES GREGG
MARIETTA, GA
RODNEY BAXLEY
MCDONOUGH, GA
CHRISTOPHER HAMLYN
ALPHARETTA, GA
ROBERT BEAN
LILBURN, GA
ANDREW HELMERS
THE PIG LEBOWSKI
CUMMING, GA
CHRIS BONCEK
LILBURN, GA
JOHN BONCEK
LILBURN, GA
JOHN BONCEK
LILBURN, GA
BERNIE BOOTH
MARIETTA, GA
DONALD BORZILLERI
MILTON, GA
MELISSA CATO
MOJO SMOKEHOUSE
WILLACOOCHEE, GA
RAYMOND CATO
MOJO SMOKEHOUSE
WILLACOOCHEE, GA
JAMES JACOBS
RODY’S SMOKIN OLD
SOUTH
MARTINEZ, GA
JOHN KARG
NORCROSS, GA
KEITH KAYLOR
DUNWOODY, GA
MIKE LAUR
ACWORTH, GA
JOHN A LEY JR
PERRY, GA
PETE MAHONEY
ATLANTA, GA
SHEA MARKWELL
ATLANTA, GA
CRAIG MCLENDON
GRIFFIN, GA
ANNE CECCATO
GREENSBORO, GA
DUSTIN MOODY
KENNESAW, GA
ERNEST J. CECCATO
GREENSBORO, GA
JEFFREY D. MOSLEY
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA
CLIFF CHAPMAN
ATLANTA, GA
JAMIE CHUMLEY
ACWORTH, GA
SHAWN CLAYBON
MARIETTA, GA
HARVEY DANIELS III
ATLANTA, GA
SCOTT DAVIS
CANTON, GA
SHANE DEYO
MARIETTA, GA
DALLAS DUKE
WOODSTOCK, GA
MICHAEL EMANUELO
ACWORTH, GA
STEPHEN STANKO
CUMMING, GA
SUSAN MYERS
THOMSON, GA
ERIC STEIN
SMOKIN E’S FINE SWINE
AND BOVINE
MARIETTA, GA
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KEN BAUER
CUMMING, GA
CANDACE BEVIL
SOUTHERN PARADISE
COVINGTON, GA
DAVID MYERS
THOMSON, GA
RICK PASCH
SOUTHERN THUNDER
BBQ
KENNESAW, GA
KATHY PATRICK
MEALS ON HEELS
ROME, GA
FRED PATTERSON
COLUMBUS, GA
JERRY PECE
ATLANTA MOTION
PIGTURES
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
BILLY PEEK
ATLANTA MOTION
PIGTURES
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
TIMOTHY M. PERRY
CUMMING, GA
GREGORY PREWETT
KENNESAW, GA
BEN REEVES
NORCROSS, GA
K.C. ROBERTS
MARIETTA, GA
PAUL RODMAN
ATLANTA, GA
KATIE ROMPEL
ATLANTA, GA
JEREMY P. SALE
ATLANTA, GA
ANDY SEIGLE
COVINGTON, GA
MICHAEL F. SMITH
CUMMING, GA
CHRIS STANKO
CUMMING, GA
CHRISTIAN STANKO
CUMMING, GA
JON TOM STEVENS
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
T.J. STEVENS
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
SETH STEWART
ATLANTA, GA
CHAD THOMPSON
KUDZU Q
TUCKER, GA
JONATHAN TIMMONS
HOGZ GONE WILD GA
VILLA RICA, GA
TED TOWNSEND
THE SMOKIN ACE’S
CUMMING, GA
DON TUNGET
WOODSTOCK, GA
JOHN WOOLEY
GAS PASSERS
DOUGLAS, GA
MISTY JOHNSON
BACKYARDAGAINS
CORNING, IA
PHIL YAZZIE
DAHLONEGA, GA
KRIS PAULSON
SWINE ASSASSINS
MASON CITY, IA
ANGIE YEARY
LOGANVILLE, GA
GREG YEARY
LOGANVILLE, GA
KEVIN YORK
MT. AIRY, GA
JIM ZIOLO
CUMMING, GA
MARGO ZIOLO
CUMMING, GA
Iowa
STEVE BRITTON
SMOKIN IN THE SHED
URBANDALE, IA
BETH DAGGERHOFFMAN
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA
MICHAEL WELCH
SUWANEE, GA
BILLY FAUBUS
B FABULOUS BBQ
HUXLEY, IA
STEVE WELCH
ATLANTA, GA
MIKE GALLAGHER
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
TODD WHITE
POWDER SPRINGS, GA
CHARITY GRIEBEL
MIDNIGHT SMOKERS
CALAMUS, IA
WENDY WHITE
POWDER SPRINGS, GA
CARL WILLIAMS
SMOKINWILLY
SQUEALER’S
CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ
TEAM
BARNEY, GA
CHAD WILLIAMS
BIG ORANGE BBQ
CANTON, GA
MARY WILLIAMS
SMOKINWILLY
SQUEALER’S
CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ
TEAM
BARNEY, GA
DEBBIE HALVERSON
SMOKEY BOYS
AUTHENTIC BBQ
WATERLOO, IA
JASON HALVERSON
SMOKEY BOYS
AUTHENTIC BBQ
WATERLOO, IA
CHRISTIE HULET
CLIVE, IA
DAVID HULET
CLIVE, IA
ANDREW JOHNSON
BACKYARDAGAINS
CORNING, IA
BRENDA ROBISON
HARDWOOD BBQ
PRESCOTT, IA
TRACY ROBISON
HARDWOOD BBQ
PRESCOTT, IA
BILLY SHEREDY
SMOKIN’ BUTT BBQ
DAVENPORT, IA
CAITLYN SITTIG
HONEYBADGER BBQ
NEW HAMPTON, IA
TREVER SITTIG
HONEYBADGER BBQ
NEW HAMPTON, IA
BRITTANY WILLOWS
SMOKIN’ BUTT BBQ
DAVENPORT, IA
RICK WILLOWS
SMOKIN’ BUTT BBQ
DAVENPORT, IA
idaho
DENISE LYNN
BOISE, ID
illinois
GREG BOGYO
BOGYOS MOJO BBQ
DARIEN, IL
RYAN CARRIS
NAPERVILLE, IL
KATI CASSIDY-FLODIN
VICIOUS AND
DELICIOUS
CARY, IL
MARY DAVIS
O’FALLON, IL
GARY DENNISON
CARTERVILLE, IL
GREGORY DOMEL
CHICAGO, IL
New Members…
Continued
from
MICHELE DOMEL
CHICAGO, IL
DAWN FAY
JUST PORKIN’ AROUND
BELLEVILLE, IL
JEFF FLODIN
VICIOUS AND
DELICIOUS
CARY, IL
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DONALD JOHNSON
CLARKSVILLE, IN
JEFF MILLIGAN
HONYOCKS BBQ
MONTICELLO, IN
EDWARD POOR
MONROEVILLE, IN
MELISSA SCHMITT
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN
KENNETH FRIEND
LONG GROVE, IL
RICHARD SCHMITT
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN
FRANK GONZALES
HOMER GLEN, IL
DENNIS SCHWEIN
FLYING PIG BBQ
SEYMOUR, IN
FRED GROSSE
FRED OAK &AMP; THE
CHERRY MOJOS
CHICAGO, IL
STEPHEN HANCOCK
SHERIDAN, IL
DAVE HAWKINSON
GIRARD, IL
BRIAN H. HEIDBRINK
GLEN CARBON, IL
BRYAN JEFFRIES
JUST PORKIN’ AROUND
BELLEVILLE, IL
BOB KAGAY
FIGHTIN’ RIBTIPS
SHOREWOOD, IL
MARK KERLEY
BENTON, IL
BRANDON KLISE
WHEATON, IL
TIM KOLAR
CHICAGO, IL
JOHN OLACK
FREEBURG, IL
THOMAS PANDALEON
TOM’S TANGY
MT PROSPECT, IL
ROBERT PETREY
SMOKECHESTER
WESTCHESTER, IL
SUZANNE TILLER
BLOCK I BBQ
BETHALTO, IL
CHRISTOPHER VALADIE
WESTMONT, IL
Indiana
Kansas
NICOLE CLAYTONSAWYER
PAOLA, KS
CHARLIE FAJKUS
OLATHE, KS
RONNA KECK
FLOWER OF THE
FLAMES
KANSAS CITY, KS
MICHELE MCQUEEN
HIAWATHA, KS
CHRIS PRICE
C-MOR-BUTZ
SCOTT CITY, KS
KEVIN SAWYER
PAOLA, KS
EDWARD SCOTT
THE GOOD SAM CLUB
BBQ BAND
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
MICAH TREMAIN
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS
Kentucky
RUDY BURGESS
FATTENED CALF BBQ
HARRODSBURG, KY
SAM DODSON
LOUISVILLE, KY
ADAM GOSSOM
BARDSTOWN, KY
BILL GREENWELL
LEBANON, KY
DWAYNE HAHN
FATTENED CALF BBQ
HARRODSBURG, KY
JUDY GARBERICK
GRANGER, IN
RICHARD MARSDEN
LEXINGTON, KY
BARBARA HELT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MIKE RILEY
FATTENED CALF BBQ
HARRODSBURG, KY
TOM HELT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
KENT HIZER
RIVER CITY BUTT
RUBBERS
MISHAWAKA, IN
DANITA JOHNSON
CLARKSVILLE, IN
JACOB SPIEWAK
WALKE, LA
Lousiana
CAROLD COPELAND
BOSSIER CITY, LA
MICHAEL MERCANTE
SWEET SOUTHERN
SAUCES, LLC
HAMMOND, LA
Massachusetts
Minnesota
MITCHELL BRADSHAW
SMOKN SOUTH BBQ
SAUK RAPIDS, MN
ROBERT CHANCHOLO
BLAZIN’ BARRELS BBQ
TEAM
HULL, MA
PAMELA BRADSHAW
SMOKN SOUTH BBQ
SAUK RAPIDS, MN
ERNEST JONES
WATERTOWN, MA
CHRIS CUMMINGS
GOOD OL BOYS BBQ
WORTHINGTON, MN
PAUL MELISH
BUZZARDS BAY, MA
ROBERT W. BLAIR
SPRINGFIELD, MO
JAY LUDLAM
COLUMBIA, MO
BRAD BOWMAN
B-BOYZ BBQ
COLUMBIA, MO
JULIANNE LUDLAM
COLUMBIA, MO
BRYAN BOWMAN
B-BOYZ BBQ
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
CARLA BRENNEKE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
JOE LYONS
ST. CHARLES, MO
WILLIAM MABARY
BNR SMOKIN PIT CREW
SPRINGFIELD, MO
BEN MAGIEROWSKI
KANSAS CITY, MO
CHARLES ELSBREE
AAA BBQ COMPETITION
TEAM
WAITE PARK, MN
DOUG BUEHLER
FERRIS QUEHLER’S DAY
OFF
KANSAS CITY, MO
EDWARD S. BUTKIEVICH
COLUMBIA, MO
CHRIS MOEBES
ST. LOUIS, MO
CHRIS CARTER
MOUNT AIRY, MD
CHERYL ELSBREE
AAA BBQ COMPETITION
TEAM
WAITE PARK, MN
STEVE CLAY
ROUNDHOUSE RANGER
GLENN DALE, MD
PAUL FINK
DEAD GUY BBQ
BURNSVILLE, MN
KATHRYN D. CASADEI
HIGBEE, MO
CLINT MOEBES
RIGHTEOUS RIB CO
ST. LOUIS, MO
CASEY COON
COON DADDY’S
GRILLING GUY’S
FREDERICK, MD
BRENT HOLLAND
BURDETTE BARBEQUE
MORRIS, MN
ERIK CHRISTIANSEN
E.R. BBQ
LEES SUMMIT, MO
MATT JACOBS
FNG BBQ
BLOOMINGTON, MN
JERETT COBIAN
HOG STYLIN
GREENWOOD, MO
ADRIANNA LAUER
STILLWATER, MN
JIM DOVE
COLUMBIA, MO
ALEX LAUER
STILLWATER, MN
MICHAEL FANN
ASHLAND, MO
HANNAH LAUER
STILLWATER, MN
BLAKE FURNE
KANSAS CITY, MO
JENNIFER LAUER
STILLWATER, MN
TIFFANY HARRISON
BLOOD TYPE Q
URBANA, MO
DAVID RAINWATER
SAINT PETERS, MO
DENNIS HENDERSON
KEARNEY, MO
CHRIS RAYBURN
WASHINGTON, MO
RANDELL HILTON
SMOKE ON THE WATER
FIRE IN THE PIT
KANSAS CITY, MO
DAN REEVES
COLUMBIA, MO
Maryland
ALEXANDER BARR
PORK IN A STORM
SALISBURY, MD
SAMANTHA COON
COON DADDY’S
GRILLING GUY’S
FREDERICK, MD
CHRIS GETTMAN
SMOKIN’ JAKE’S SWEET
BBQ
BEL AIR, MD
ROBERT KROHN
ANNAPOLIS, MD
MICHAEL PALMER
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
SMOKERS
GREAT MILLS, MD
BOB RITCHIE, SR.
SMOK’N BOBS BBQ
OLDTOWN, MD
RICHIE SHEWBRIDGE
CUMBERLAND, MD
Michigan
JAMES BURNETT
DEARBORN, MI
GREG GABLE
MUTTS &AMP; BUTTS
BARK-BQ
MUSKEGON, MI
PAUL HOVEY
KALMAZOO PIT POSSE
VICKSBURG, MI
DALE H. LOCKWOOD
DALEYS BBQ
BRIGHTON, MI
JAIME MCKENZIE
NORTHVILLE, MI
ED RUSSELL
DEARBORN, MI
TED VECCHIO
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
STEVE LAUER
STILLWATER, MN
DOUGLAS MARTIN
APPLE VALLEY, MN
PAUL NEMITZ
HUTCHINSON, MN
Missouri
ARTHUR AGUIRRE
MAJOR LEAGUE
GRILLING
O’FALLON, MO
TROY ANDERSON
THE OTHER BROTHER
BBQ
COLUMBIA, MO
JAMES ARCISZEWSKI
QUES BROTHERS
WILDWOOD, MO
MARK ARCISZEWSKI
QUES BROTHERS
CHESTERFIELD, MO
MATTHEW BAKER
KANSAS CITY, MO
BRIAN BALDWIN
BALDWIN’S MEAT
MARKET
KANSAS CITY, MO
ROBERT BARDOT JR.
R2-D2-BQ
LONEDELL, MO
ROGER L. CASADEI
HIGBEE, MO
BRIAN HINKEBEIN
COLUMBIA, MO
DAVE HOPE
FENTON, MO
LARRY GENE JACQUIN
HERMANN, MO
STUART M. KATZ
CHESTERFIELD, MO
GARY KENNEDY
QUES BROTHERS
DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO
SANDI KLOBE
GRAVOIS MILLS, MO
ED MAURIN
KANSAS CITY, MO
RACHAEL MOEBES
ST. LOUIS, MO
JEFFREY MORGAN
LAKE OZARK, MO
MICKEY
MOTHERSBAUGH
SEAMHEAD SMOKERS
LEES SUMMIT, MO
MARK NORMAN
KANSAS CITY, MO
MIKE OTOOLE
ST. LOUIS, MO
BRIAN PATTEE
KANSAS CITY, MO
DEBBIE SAPP
HARTSBURG, MO
TAMMY SCHAFFER
LAKE OZARK, MO
MIKE SCHMEERBAUCH
QUES BROTHERS
ST. LOUIS, MO
MIKE SIEBEN
O’FALLON, MO
PAUL SIEBEN
ST. LOUIS, MO
THOMAS SIMPSON
KANSAS CITY, MO
PENNY SISK
MAYVIEW, MO
HERB KUSCHEL
ISMOKE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
PHEORMA SMITH
COLUMBIA, MO
CHARLES LORD
TEAM DOGHOUSE BBQ
STRAFFORD, MO
MARK STARR
QUES BROTHERS
ST. LOUIS, MO
BETTE LOWRY
WELLSVILLE, MO
MARK STAUSS
SMOKETACULAR
TRIMBLE, MO
New Members…
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from
DOUGLAS SWITZER
HARTSBURG, MO
MICHELLE SWITZER
ST. PETERS, MO
SARAH VAILLANCOURT
MARSHALL, MO
JENNY VOSS
CLAYTON, MO
BRAD WOODFORD
WW PIC
LEES SUMMIT, MO
RANDY WYATT
AMERICAN BBQ
ASHLAND, MO
Mississippi
LAURA DALTON
CORINTH, MS
STEVE PORTER
WHOLOTTA HOGG
PONTOTOC, MS
CHUCK SHAFER
SHADY’S
BILOXI, MS
Montana
CONNIE WATTS
LAUREL, MT
PATRICK KENNEALLY
BUZZARD’S BAY
BARBEQUE
GLENVILLE, NY
WILLIAM KENNEALLY
BUZZARD’S BAY
BARBEQUE
GLENVILLE, NY
JAMES MARTIN
MEDFORD, OR
JOEY SACCENTE
MR. DIRT’S BBQ
SHRUB OAK, NY
CHAKA HILL
TWO THE HILLS BBQ
MC KEES ROCKS, PA
JONATHAN SCHNAPP
NEW YORK, NY
WADE HOAGLAND
CLARK, PA
CHAD HALL
TWSS BBQ
OMAHA, NE
THOMAS THIBEAULT
BUTT BUSTERS BBQ
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
BARRY HOSIER
BBQ BY BARRY
WEST PITTSTON, PA
PAUL HERMSEN
UNION, NE
CARL VULLO
BLOOMFIELD, NY
JOANNA MOYER
ZOMBIE BARBECUE
BETHLEHEM, PA
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BRIAN TURNER
REDNECK SCIENTIFIC
APEX, NC
SHANNON TURNER
REDNECK SCIENTIFIC
APEX, NC
JONATHAN UPCHURCH
ROCKY TOP SMOKIES
MONROE, NC
Nebraska
DION TRENT
SONS OF BBQ
OMAHA, NE
HAL WALLER
OMAHA, NE
New Hampshire
MATHEW NIEMAN
NEWFIELDS, NH
New Jersey
BRIAN DISNEY
MAYS LANDING, NJ
North Carolina ROBERT ERICKSON
JONATHAN BERNER
REDEYE BARBEQUE
APEX, NC
RICHARD BERNER
REDEYE BARBEQUE
APEX, NC
DAVE FOGLE
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
PAMELA HAMILTON
RALEIGH, NC
ROSALIND JAMES
SMOKIN B’S BBQ
STEM, NC
ROBERT JONES
RALEIGH, NC
TOM ANGLIN
BIG DADDY’S BBQ
&AMP; CATERING
HAMILTON, OH
KEVIN ARTL
HUDSON, OH
WILLIAM J. DWYER II
AKRON, OH
CHRISTOPHER DYER
MICHAEL LICCIARDELLO BLUE DOG BBQ
MASON, OH
SIR-PORKS-ALOT BBQ
PAULSBORO, NJ
C.C. HALLORAN
HUDSON, OH
KEVIN MURPHY
DARLENE REINIS
SOUTH JERSEY
SMOKERS
CHERRY HILL, NJ
STEVE REINIS
SOUTH JERSEY
SMOKERS
CHERRY HILL, NJ
New Mexico
RICHARD ADAMS
SLIPPERY SWINE BBQ
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Nevada
KENNETH KILLI
WAXHAW, NC
PAUL BEAN
LAS VEGAS, NV
JASON KISER
APEX, NC
DON GRANDJEAN
TRAILHOUND SMOKERS
LAS VEGAS, NV
DAVID MUELLER
SWAMP LOGGERS
JACKSONVILLE, NC
LINDA ANGLIN
BIG DADDY’S BBQ
&AMP; CATERING
HAMILTON, OH
SICKLERVILLE, NJ
BELMAR, NJ
WILLIAM COOPER
SINGLE BARREL BBQ
RALEIGH, NC
Ohio
PETER KNIGHT
VEGAS SOL BBQ
HENDERSON, NV
AL MYERS
New York
UP IN $MOKE BBQ TEAM
ASHLEY ALBERT
DURHAM, NC
NEW YORK CITY, NY
PATRICIA SACK
MICHAEL DIAZ
FIRE-N-SMOKE BBQ
BUENOS DIAZ
ROSMAN, NC
HUNTINGTON, NY
BRAD SMITH
CYNTHIA DUSCHER
ENKA, NC
ORCHARD PARK, NY
MITCHELL STORM
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
ANDREW KAVANAUGH
Q OR DIE
RICHMOND HEIGHTS,
OH
TONY MARALDO
TIFFIN, OH
WILLIAM SHANKS
SWEET BLAQ ASH
CINCINNATI, OH
JOSEPH S. WYATT
OLMSTED TOWNSHIP,
OH
Oklahoma
JASON RAIFORD
KICK ASH BBQ TEAM
SKIATOOK, OK
MELVONNA RAIFORD
KICK ASH BBQ TEAM
SKIATOOK, OK
JESSE RAMSEY
PISTOLS FIRING
TECUMSEH, OK
KENT SIEGRIST
KNOW BULL
TULSA, OK
Oregon
ERIC BROPHY
BIG BITE BBQ
SPRINGFIELD, OR
JILL HALLIBURTON
COQUILLE, OR
Pennsylvania
SCOTT FELIX
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN
BBQ
ALUM BANK, PA
PERCY NIKORA
COLLEGEVILLE, PA
TYLER PAOLETTI
SELLERSVILLE, PA
MATT RUSIEWICCZ
NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA
JOHN WILLIAMSON
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Rhode Island
KEVIN PREBLE
PORTSMOUTH, RI
South carolina
MICHAEL D. AVERY
BIG JIM’S BBQ
IRMO, SC
BETH R. CLARK
EDGEFIELD, SC
HARRY FLINT
BEAUFORT, SC
PAUL GRANDY
EDGEFIELD, SC
TRACY W. GRANDY
EDGEFIELD, SC
KEVIN MERRITT
MR.GOODTIME’S BBQ
CLUB
SUMMERVILLE, SC
REG SIDES
BOILING SPRINGS, SC
South Dakota
DAN PETERSON
SIOUX FALLS, SD
tennessee
LOUIE ALFORD
CLEVELAND, TN
BEVERLY ANDERSON
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
MARILYN BENSON
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
ALLEN BOOTH
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
BEN COLE
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
CHRISTINA COLE
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
MICHAEL DAWOUD
TOO SAUCED TO PORK
CORDOVA, TN
MAX MILLER
GETCHA SOME BBQ
EL PASO, TX
DEB DAWSON
SONLIGHT SMOKERS
MEMPHIS, TN
LANCE MOORE
WEST TEXAS PIT
MASTERS
PLAINVIEW, TX
JOHN DAWSON
SONLIGHT SMOKERS
MEMPHIS, TN
CHARLES DYKES
KNOXVILLE, TN
BENJAMIN FRASCA
CLARKSVILLE, TN
PATRICK MULLINS
GALVISTON, TX
DICK ODOM
SMOKIN DICK’S
BARBECUE
POST, TX
KELLY HEADDEN
GOT SMOKE!
KNOXVILLE, TN
JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ
PURO PARTY COOKING
TEAM
SAN DIEGO, TX
CHESTER JORDAN
LEBANON, TN
JOHN SAMPLES
KINGWOOD, TX
THOMAS LOFLIN
DEADHEAD SMOKERS
KINGSPORT, TN
KEVIN SCHOLL
BUDA, TX
ANNIE MAXWELL
SODDY DAISY, TN
JOEL STURGEON
HEREFORD, TX
JAMIE SEMANCO
SODDY DAISY, TN
BRENT WILKERSON
TEXANQ
THE COLONY, TX
GEORGE TOMCHAK
BIG G BBQ
MURFREESBORO, TN
CODY WILKERSON
TEXANQ
THE COLONY, TX
texas
COTY ALAMBAR
SANGER, TX
ANTHONY WILLIAMS
GRILLAS IN THE PITS
KELLER, TX
CHRIS BEAN
BEANS B COOKIN’
DENTON, TX
ROBERT WILLIAMS
HOUSTON, TX
DARYL R FURMAN
OUTLAES-N-INLAWS
AMARILLO, TX
DON OUSLEY
WEST JORDAN, UT
RON GARCIA
BIG RON’S RUB
CYPRESS, TX
JEFF GARZA
SMOKE RING KINGS
SCHERTZ, TX
MARC GONZALEZ
THE WHITE WATER
COWBOY BBQ
COMPANY
HUMBLE, TX
PEDRO HERNANDEZ
HUMBLE, TX
RODNEY JACKSON
JAZZ CITY BARBEQUE
MANSFIELD, TX
AMBER KING
HEN HOUSE BBQ
WILLS POINT, TX
STEVEN LARGE
RIMFIRE COOKERS
SPRING BRANCH, TX
STEPHEN MCHUGH
TEAM KRE
COMPETITION BBQ
ALLEN, TX
utah
MATT PELTON
BACKCOUNTRY BBQ
PROVO, UT
AARON QUAYLE
SMOKIN’ STAR BBQ
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT
virginia
DANIEL CHAPMAN
FLAVOR SAVOR
GROTTOES, VA
RONALD COOPER
DUMFRIES, VA
MELYNDA CURRIDEN
FISHERSVILLE, VA
JON DEVIER
MANASSAS PARK, VA
ROB FLIKEID
WARRENTON, VA
JUSTIN KEELEY
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
ROB MOORE
WOODBRIDGE, VA
JOHN SAAH
ALEXANDRIA, VA
VIRGIL TYLER
LEOCRIE BACKYARD BBQ
WOODBRIDGE, VA
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DONNA HAINES
OLYMPIA, WA
NEIL PHILLIPS
DIBBO’S ROCKIN’ BARB-QREW
HUDSON, WI
JORDAN HAINES
OLYMPIA, WA
SCOTT SWENDSON
BROOKFIELD, WI
washington
wisconsin
GRIGG BAUER
BIG AND LITTLE BBQ
GREEN BAY, WI
CHIP WILDA
BBQ’S PIT N SPITS
APPLETON, WI
Wyoming
GREGG SCOTT
DRAGLINE CATERING
CHEYENNE, WY
IAN SCOTT
DRAGLINE CATERING
CHEYENNE, WY
CHRISTOPHER WENZEL
International
JC’S BBQ
PORT WASHINGTON, WI ROHAN HENNEBERT
FAUROEULX, BELGIUM
DAMON HOLTER
HUDSON, WI
LUONDA HOLTER
HUDSON, WI
GREGORY JELINEK
EXCELLENCE IN BARBEQUE
MIDDLETON, WI
DAVID LYNK
OSHKOSH, WI
JAY R. MAPLE
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI
LES MLSNA
SERGEANT SMOKER
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
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SHEBOYGAN, WI
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The Great Pacific Northwest
By Pat Maddock
It may be a wet, chilly winter where you are but in the great Pacific
Northwest, it’s ALWAYS like this! Actually, winter’s been a comparatively mild one in the upper left corner of the country and BBQ fever has
driven normally dormant teams out of hibernation. Just recently, cook
teams gathered in two Washington cities to shake off the season and
compete in Face-the-Judges events. In Vancouver, teams from Oregon, Washington and British Columbia met for the 2nd Annual NW Winter Blues Rib Rally, to raise funds for
the firefighters of that Washington city and the Leukemia Society. Clear
skies and fifty degrees even saw a smaller number of them in a “Hot
‘n Fast” beef brisket side event. Head Judge Jane Biehl assembled an
experienced panel and each cook team enjoyed, if nervously, the process
of sitting face-to-face with judges while they evaluated each entry. Cooks
and judges alike not only enjoyed the encounter but walked away with
feedback good enough to use. Head judge Biehl remarked, “We get as
much or more out of this exchange than the cooks do. Our judges love
doing this and we end up, better for the experience.” Initially a three way tie for first in ribs was broken, each team being separated by one point. “Leukemia Sucks, Too” placed third, being
named “Jack of Ribs”. Maddog’s BBQ, just one point higher was “King
of Ribs” and the “Aces of Ribs”, a solo point in the lead, were Paul Glavanits and Kodey Fitzgerald of “Home on the Range”. The brisket honors
went to Gary Herrera of “Big Kahuna BBQ” and a people’s choice rib
event judged by firefighters was dominated by “Leukemia Sucks Too”. Meanwhile, up north in Snohomish, Washington another Face-theJudges competition was held simultaneously under the banner of the 2nd
Annual Winter Burnoff. Both chicken and ribs were the order of the day in
the similarly formatted event. Head Judge Deb Staley convened the panel
and ended up awarding from fifth up. Finishing order was Lakeside BBQ,
Smoke ‘n Steel, Kolander Grubbs, Smokey’s BBQ (Ladies of the team)
and Grand Champ was Smokin’ Ty’s. Two more early season events are on the March calendar. Chilliwack,
British Columbia will host a full two-day competition under the Pacific
NW BBQ Association (PNWBA) banner, organized by Angie Quaale and
David Gassaway, on the 24th and 25th. In Redmond, Washington, organizer Saffron Hodgson will host a Whole Hog event, that same weekend. Other recent news items from our neck of the woods saw the team of JD
and Rhana McGee, “Wine Country Q” take 2011 Team of the Year honors
for the PNWBA and the association elected Head Judge Jane Biehl as our
new President.
So, it’s clear to see that while the winter winds may have pits under wraps... somewhere, in the great Pacific Northwest, BBQ fever never
fades! There’s a lot of events, both KCBS and PNWBA, on the calendar
this year. Y’all are more than welcome to come join in where, contrary to
popular belief, BBQ never really takes a month off! We’ll wrap this inaugural column on a less than joyous note but one
that ought to be said. While we all celebrated family and friends through
the holidays, a good friend to the KCBS and certainly the BBQ’ers of
the Northwest, slipped away. A long time KCBS rep by the name of
Jim Monihan, from Boise, Idaho, lost his battle with a deadly disease,
December 12th. To many, Jim will always be remembered for his piratestyle eye patch but to more, he’ll be warmly thought of for his smile, sincerity and the help he always offered anyone in need. We’ll remember Jim
for the high road he always took and he made sure his events did, too. He
wouldn’t want us to dwell on his loss but I’m sure he would appreciate us
remembering him each time we see a fellow competitor needing a hand.
Jim would be helping with a canopy or bolstering a new team with advice
or he’d be cheering up somebody who just produced mushy pork, a leather brisket or chicken skin
worthy of Wrigleys. He
was that omni-present
smile, a joke, a hug in Boise State orange and blue
or more often, an Aloha
shirt and cigar. He just
always seemed to be there
especially when you needed him. Ol’ “Cyclops” is
undoubtedly off blue water fishing somewhere or
enjoying the unmistakable
smell of hickory and pork.
God bless you Jim and
thank you, brother! Jim Monihan
September 5, 1946-December 12,2011
BBQ 4 PAN CAN
MESA, AZ (24 TEAMS)
STARTS: 01/21/2012
ENDS: 01/21/2012
GRAND CHAMPION: IAB 30 BBQ
RESERVE CHAMPION:
LITTLE MISS BBQ
OVERALL:
1. IAB 30 BBQ - 669.1430
2. LITTLE MISS BBQ - 664.5710
3. ROUTE 66 CATERING CREW 649.1420
4. 4 LEGS UP BBQ - 647.4282
5. STEEL CITY BBQ - 645.7138
CHICKEN:
2. KEGGERS BBQ - 171.4286
3. OTIS AND THE BIRD - 171.4284
4. BUTTHEAD BBQ - 168.5714
5. OLD WEST BBQ - 168.5714
RIBS:
1. IAB 30 BBQ - 170.8572
4. WRANGLER’S RESERVE 165.7144
5. 4 LEGS UP BBQ - 161.1428
PORK:
1. IAB 30 BBQ - 174.8572
2. RANCH 13 BBQ - 165.7142
4. OTIS AND THE BIRD - 162.2854
5. 4 LEGS UP BBQ - 161.7140
BRISKET:
1. IAB 30 BBQ - 166.8572
3. ROUTE 66 CATERING CREW 165.7142
4. RANCH 13 BBQ - 162.8570
5. CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ - 161.7144
GEORGIA BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
THROWDOWN
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (24 TEAMS)
YOUNG HARRIS, GA
STARTS: 01/27/2012
ENDS: 01/28/2012
GRAND CHAMPION:
WARREN CO. PORK CHOPPERS
RESERVE CHAMPION:
RESCUE SMOKERS
OVERALL:
1. WARREN CO. PORK CHOPPERS 681.7138
2. RESCUE SMOKERS - 675.4280
3. QUE’N STEW’N & BREW’N 673.7142
4. JACKS NEW SOUTH - 673.7140
5. UNCLE CHET’S - 671.9998
CHICKEN:
1. PIG WHISPERERS - 172.5714
2. PIT BULLS UP IN SMOKE 171.9998
3. SMOKE ON THIS - 171.4286
4. DOUBLE BARREL BBQ - 171.4286
RIBS:
2. BUB-BA-Q - 176.0000
3. UNCLE CHET’S - 171.9998
PORK:
3. SOUTH PORK - 172.0000
4. PIG WHISPERERS - 170.8570
5. ROCKS MONEY PIT BBQ 170.2858
BRISKET:
2. SOUTH PORK - 170.2856
4. TNT SOUTHERN BAR-B-Q 168.0000
LAKE HAVASU MUSIC BREWS
AND BBQ
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ
STARTS: 01/27/2012
ENDS: 01/28/2012
5. PELLET ENVY - 172.0000
PORK:
1. GB’S BBQ - 174.8572
2. KICK YO BUTT BBQ - 172.0000
3. SWAMPWATER BOYS - 172.0000
4. ALL RACKED UP - 171.4284
BRISKET:
1. EVERGLADES SEASONINGS BB 177.7144
2. COOL SMOKE - 172.0004
3. FIREHOUSE BBQ - 172.0002
4. WICKED QUE - 172.0000
5. GIT-R-SMOKED BBQ - 171.4286
GRAND CHAMPION:
SLAP YO’ DADDY BBQ
RESERVE CHAMPION:
LITTLE MISS BBQ
OVERALL:
1. SLAP YO’ DADDY BBQ - 675.9998
3. SIN CITY SMOKERS - 668.5712
4. SMOKIN’ TRIGGERS BBQ 665.1426
5. LEFT COAST Q - 663.4280
CHICKEN:
2. SMOKIN’ TRIGGERS BBQ 174.2858
4. GOT SMOKE BAR-B-QUE 173.7144
5. MY SMOKIN’ GRILLFRIEND 171.4288
RIBS:
1. BAM BAM’S BBQ - 171.4286
2. PORKY’S REVENGE - 170.2858
3. LEFT COAST Q - 169.7142
4. BIG POPPA SMOKERS - 169.7142
PORK:
1. SWEET PEPPERS - 176.0000
4. BOB-O’S QUE - 171.4286
5. 4 LEGS UP BBQ - 170.2856
BRISKET:
1. THE PIT CREW BBQ - 174.8570
3. PORKETEERS - 169.1430
4. WHO’S SMOKIN’ NOW - 168.0000
5. T&J BACKYARD BBQ - 166.8570
LAKELAND PIG FESTIVAL
LAKELAND, FL
STARTS: 01/27/2012
ENDS: 01/28/2012
GRAND CHAMPION:
EVERGLADES SEASONINGS BB
RESERVE CHAMPION:
COOL SMOKE
OVERALL:
1. EVERGLADES SEASONINGS BB 684.5716
2. COOL SMOKE - 674.2862
5. PARROTHEAD SMOKERS 664.5710
CHICKEN:
1. BUBBACHUCKS BBQ - 176.5714
3. HOGS GONE WILD BBQ - 173.7146
4. KICK YO BUTT BBQ - 171.9998
5. DIZZY PIG - 170.8570
RIBS:
3. 3 EYZ BBQ - 172.5714
4. SWAMP BOYS - 172.0000
BOSS HOGG &
THE HOG TROFF
GANG
HAVE LOST THEIR
BELOVED &
LEGENDARY
PITMASTER
MARK “BOSS HOGG” KENNEDY
OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
HE PASSED AWAY JANUARY 23, 2012, ONE WEEK AFTER BEING
HOSPITALIZED & DIAGNOSED WITH AN AGGRESSIVE FORM OF CANCER.
HE COMPETED WITH THE BEST OF THE BEST ON THE BBQ CIRCUIT FOR OVER 15 YEARS.
ALTHOUGH HIS SHOES WILL BE HARD TO FILL, THE HOG TROFF
GANG PLANS TO CARRY ON HIS LEGEND, AS HE WOULD HAVE
WANTED
BOSS HOGG WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, BUT FORGOTTEN BY
NONE
AS HE STATED ON SO MANY OCCASSIONS
“IF I GIT A FORK IN YOUR MOUTH, I’VE GOTCHA”
SOOOOO, “COME ON & GIT YOU SOME”
WE ENCOURAGE & INVITE YOUR MEMORIAL MESSAGE ON OUR
WEBSITE
www.bosshoggbbqsauce.com
Email: bosshoggdawg@insightbb.com
KCBS Upcoming Events
03/30/2012-03/31/2012: Benton, KY. Benton
KY Kiwanis Barbeque Kook-Off. Ed Jones.
Phone: 270-527-1877. Email: shooter409@
newwavecomm.net. Website: http://bentonkykiwanisclub.org. St. Champ.
03/30/2012-03/31/2012: Las Vegas, NV. USA
Barbecue Championship. Ron Cates. Phone:
870-536-8175. Email: ronnie@catesandcomMarch
pany.com. Website: http://www.smokeonthewa03/02/2012-03/03/2012: Surprise, AZ. Surprise terbbq.com. St. Champ.
BBQ Festival. Rick Phillips. 4419 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 218. Phone: 480-466-0579.
April
Email:
rick@affordablefoodfestivals.com.
Website: http://www.surprisebbqfestival.com. 04/06/2012-04/07/2012: Stillwater, OK. StillSt. Champ.
water Elks 24th Annual Blazathon. Dwight
Stoddard. Phone: 405-880-2869. Email: dlstodd1941@aol.com. Website: http://www.
03/02/2012-03/03/2012:
Pensacola,
FL. blazathon.org. St. Champ.
Smokin in the Square. Ivan Delabruere.
Phone: 850-995-0060 or 850-516-2622. Email:
smokininthesquare@yahoo.com.
Website: 04/06/2012-04/07/2012: Wildomer, CA. The
http://smokininthesquare.com. St. Champ.
Ultimate BBQ Showdown East vs West III.
Henry Silvestre. Phone: 951-445-1903. Email:
hsilvestre@aol.com. Website: http://www.fit03/02/2012-03/03/2012: Ocala, FL. Sam’s Club 2gobbqevents.com. St. Champ.
National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE. Phone:
800-963-5227. Website: http://www.kcbs.us.
04/06/2012-04/07/2012: Kennett, MO. Kennett
Jaycee’s Show Me State BBQ Cookoff. Allen
03/09/2012-03/10/2012: Mobile, AL. BBQ Williams. Phone: 573-717-6875. Email: kenChampionship and Hog Wild Festival. Marty nettkcbbq@yahoo.com. Website: http://kenWheeler. Phone: 251-479-4900. Fax: 251-479- nettjaycees.com. St. Champ.
4998. Email: mwheeler@ucpmobile.org. Website: http://www.bbqmobile.net. St. Champ.
04/06/2012-04/07/2012: Osage City, KS. Smoke
in the Spring. Corey Linton. Phone: 785-52803/09/2012-03/10/2012: Arcadia, CA. Santa 4610. Email: rec@osagecity.com. Website:
Anita Park Winners’ Circle B.B.Q. Champion- http://www.smokeinthespring.com. St. Champ.
ship. Ben Lobenstein. Phone: 415-683-0784.
Email: ben@fireitupevents.com. St. Champ.
04/06/2012-04/07/2012: Pelahatchie, MS.
Pelahatchie BBQ Festival. Gary Ferguson.
03/09/2012-03/10/2012: North Kansas City, Phone: 920-256-9154. Email: gary@legacycMO. NKC MO State Championship BBQ. Jay upbbq.com. Website: http://www.jellystonems.
McClintick. Phone: 816-813-8686. Email: com. St. Champ.
myxj1972@aol.com. Website: http://www.nkcrotary.org. St. Champ.
04/06/2012-04/07/2012: Tuscon, AZ. Sam’s
Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE.
03/09/2012-03/10/2012: Baton Rouge, LA. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OF- kcbs.us.
FICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://
www.kcbs.us.
04/13/2012-04/14/2012: San Diego, CA. Sam’s
03/16/2012-03/17/2012: Westworth Village, Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www.
TX. Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS kcbs.us. St. Champ.
OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website:
http://www.kcbs.us.
04/13/2012-04/14/2012: Gadsden, AL. Smoke
on the Falls Noccalula BBQ Fest. Janet Tar03/16/2012-03/17/2012: Tupelo, MS. Link rance. Phone: 256-549-4663. Email: jtarCentre Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel. Bev Cros- rance@cityofgadsden.com. Website: http://
sen Randy Pickens. Phone: 662-397-6821 or www.cityofgadsden.com. St. Champ.
662-397-6821. Email: tupelobbq@gmail.com.
Website: http://www.tupelobbqduel.com. St.
Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Enid, OK. 6th Annual
Smokin Red Dirt BBQ. Lynne Benkendorf. 227
W. Broadway. Phone: 580-548-8194 or 58003/23/2012-03/24/2012: Midwest City, OK. 554-5995. Fax: 580-233-1263. Email: lbenkSam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OF- endorf@eaglemkt.com. Website: http://www.
FICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http:// reddirtbbq.com. St. Champ.
www.kcbs.us.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Washington, MO.
Main Street BBQ & Bluesfest. Aimee Frey. 123
Lafayette PO Box 144. Phone: 636-239-1743
or 636-667-427. Fax: 636-239-4832. Email:
events@downtownwashmo.org. Website: http://
www.downtownwashmo.org. St. Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Ames, IA. 2012 Smoke
Over VEISHEA BBQ Competition. Caressa
Van Noort Kurt Wendl. Phone: 712-551-7033.
Email: smokeoverveishea@gmail.com. Website: http://www.veishea.iastate.edu/en/catering/smoke_over_veishea/. St. Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Cornelia, GA. Cornelia Apple Blossom BBQ Festival (GBC Qualifier). Heather Sinyard. PO Box 785. Phone: 706778-8585 x280. Email: bht@corneliageorgia.
org. Website: http://www.corneliageorgia.org/
SpecialEvents.aspx?CNID=5684. St. Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Salisbury, MD. Pork
in the Park. Sandy Fulton. Phone: 410-5484914. Email: slfulton@comcast.net. Website:
http://www.porkinthepark.com. St. Champ.
04/28/2012-04/29/2012: Edenton, NC. Hog
Fest in Historic Edenton II. Roy Murray.
Phone: 252-333-5083. Email: tarheelfireplace@embarqmail.com. Website: http://www.
hogfestedenton.com. St. Champ.
04/28/2012-04/29/2012:
Placerville,
CA.
Smokin’ Q Spring Fest Contest #2. Marta
Viola. Phone: 530-621-5862 or 530-919-1587.
Fax: 530-295-2566. Email: marta@eldoradocountyfair.org. Website: http://www.eldoradocountyfair.org. St. Champ.
May
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: St. Joseph, MO. Apple Blossom Barbecue Contest. Tom Supple.
Phone: 816-238-7144. Email: tbsup@sbcglobal.net. St. Champ.
04/21/2012-04/22/2012: Memphis, TN. 10th
Annual Southern Hotwing Festival. Paul Gagliano. Phone: 901-758-2424 or 901-949-2596.
Email: paul.gagliano@svn.com. Website:
http://www.southernhotwingfestival.com.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012:
Columbia,
MO.
Columbia Elks Lodge #594 BBQ Contest.
Curtis Stone. Phone: 573-881-3739. Email:
bbqelks594@gmail.com. Website: http;//www.
elks.org Keyword 594. St. Champ.
0 4 / 2 1 / 2 0 1 2 - 0 4 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 2 :
Zanndam~Netherlands, NL. Tony Stone Low
& Slow BBQ Competition. Harry Havinga.
Email: h.havinga@trippel-b.nl.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Belton, MO. Belton Heritage BBQ Contest. Connie Hubbard.
Phone: 816-322-2831 or 816-392-7714. Email:
cshubbard12@kc.rr.com. Website: http://beltoncommunityprojects.com. St. Champ.
04/21/2012-04/22/2012: Staten Island, NY.
New York City BBQ Cookoff. Liz Iasiello.
Phone: 718-351-1611 x241. Fax: 718-3516057. Email: liz@historicrichmondtown.org.
Website:
http://www.historicrichmondtown.
org.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Lawrence, KS. Sertoma 48 BBQ. Matt Gillispie. Phone: 785-8640643. Fax: 785-864-5094. Email: lawrencesertoma48bbq@gmail.com. Website: http://www.
lawrencesertoma.com. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Calhoun, GA. BBQ
Boogie & Blues. Sue Ellen. Phone: 706-6253200. Email: sueellen@gordonchamber.org.
Website:
http://gordonchamber.org/liveandwork/barbecue_boogie_and_blues.aspx.
St.
Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Ontario, CA. Inland
Empire Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition. Helen
Denning. Phone: 909-851-2725. Email: dpulido.hba@gmail.com. Website: http://www.hbatoday.com. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Edenton, NC. Hog
Fest in Historic Edenton I. Roy Murray. PO
Box 390. Phone: 252-426-1426. Email: tarheelfireplace@embarqmail.com.
Website:
http://www.hogfestedenton.com. St. Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Grandview, MO. Truman Heritage Festival BBQ Championship
(Competitors Series). Bob Miller. Phone: 816763-0550. Email: rmiller@mymcpl.org. Website: http://www.grandview.org/centennialcelebration.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Sugar Creek, MO. 9th
Annual Smokin’ in the Creek. Sue Mikula.
Phone: 816-252-4413 x302. Email: smikula@
sugar-creek.mo.us. St. Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Winchester, TN. 25th
High on the Hog Festival. Jeannie Bates.
Phone: 931-308-8010 or 931-967-6008. Email: 04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Arkansas, KS. R’ Kanbates139@hotmail.com. Website: http://www. sas City State BBQ Championship. Ronnie
highonthehogfestival.com. St. Champ.
Dornhoffer. Phone: 620-441-7693. Email: ronnie_dornhoffer@cox.net. St. Champ.
03/23/2012-03/24/2012:
Hammond,
LA.
Smokin Blues & BBQ. Eric Phares. Phone:
985-969-8172. Fax: 985-345-7398. Email: cityglass632@bellsouth.net. Website: http://www.
hammondbluesandbbq.com. St. Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Jefferson City, MO.
Capital City Cookoff. Bruce Ring. Phone: 573694-6081. Email: ring@cebridge.net. Website:
http://www.capitalcitycookoff.com. St. Champ.
03/24/2012-03/25/2012: Mesa, AZ. Chester’s
Harley BBQ & Bikes presented by WR PRO
BBQ Series I. Tom Duncan. Phone: 480-2099685. Email: wrbbq7@me.com. St. Champ.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Springfield, MO.
Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival. Kristin McDaniel.
Phone: 417-840-7463. Email: info@rocknribs.
com. Website: http://www.rocknribs.com. St.
Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Salt Lake City, UT.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://
www.kcbs.us.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Overland Park, KS.
4th Annual VFW Post 846 BBQ Challenge.
Jim Lilleston. Phone: 913-206-7860 or 913206-7860. Fax: 913-648-7222. Email: james.
lilleston@us.army.mil. Website: http://home.
everestkc.net/vfwpost846/. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Columbus, GA. CharBroil Pig Bowl (GBC Qualifier). Matt Hilliker.
Phone: 706-221-1900 or 706-593-5264. Fax:
706-221-1901. Email: matt@outdoorevents.
com. Website: http://www.outdoorevents.com.
St. Champ.
03/30/2012-03/31/2012: Pleasant Hill, MO.
Smokin’ on Big Creek. Jeff Stith. Phone: 816590-5057. Email: bigcreekbbq@embarqmail. 04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Kings Mountain, NC.
com. Website: http://smokinonbigcreekbbq. 16th Annual Firehouse BBQ Contest. Frank
com. St. Champ.
Burns. Phone: 704-734-0555. Email: frankb@
cityofhm.com. Website: http://www.kmfire.
com. St. Champ.
03/30/2012-03/31/2012: Slidell, LA. Slidell
BBQ Challenge. Skinny King. Phone: 985643-6863. Email: skinny339@yahoo.com.
Website: http://labbq.org/slidell. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Lexington, NC. BBQ
Capital Cook-Off. Chad Hodges. Phone: 336249-0383. Email: uptownlex@lexcominc.net.
Website: http://www.uptownlexington.com.
04/20/2012-04/21/2012: Las Vegas, NV. Sam’s
Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www.
kcbs.us.
03/23/2012-03/24/2012: West Palm Beach, FL.
Florida BBQ Challenge. Robert Trepp. Phone:
561-420-9509. Email: info@tromsi.com. Website: http://www.flbbqchallenge.com.
03/25/2012-03/26/2012: Mesa, AZ. Chester’s
Harley BBQ & Bikes presented by WR PRO
BBQ Series II. Tom Duncan. Phone: 480-2099685. Email: wrbbq7@me.com. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Rogers, AR. Smokin’
in the Ozarks. Clyde Phelps. Phone: 479586-0023. Fax: 479-419-9453. Email:
c.phelps100@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.
smokinintheozarks.com. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012: Indio, CA. Stagecoach
BBQ Championship. Thom Emery. PO Box 7.
Email: thomemery@aol.com. Website: http://
www.bbqthom.com. St. Champ.
04/27/2012-04/28/2012:
Placerville,
CA.
Smokin’ Q Spring Fest Contest #1. Marta
Viola. Phone: 530-621-5862 or 530-919-1587.
Fax: 530-295-2566. Email: marta@eldoradocountyfair.org. Website: http://www.eldoradocountyfair.org. St. Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Fredericksburg, VA.
BBQ Jamboree. James Sharon. Phone: 540840-1442. Email: bbqjamboree@verizon.net.
Website: http://www.bbqjamboree.com. St.
Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Annapolis, MD. Naptown barBAYq. Don Chomas. Phone: 240-4323903. Email: donchomes@gmail.com. Website:
http://www.barbayq.com. St. Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Thorton, CO. Sam’s
kcbs.us. St. Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Lansing, KS. Brew,
Blues & Bar-B-Q Cook-Off. Sundae Holler.
Phone: 913-727-5488. Email: holler@lansing.
ks.us. Website: http://www.lansing.ks.us. St.
Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Bixby, OK. Bixby
BBQ ‘n Music. Buster R. McCurtain. Phone:
918-296-0036. Email: brmccurtain@sbcglobal.net. Website: http://bixbyrotarybbq.com. St.
Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: North Platte, NE.
North Platte Honky Tonk Barbecue Festival.
Rob Mandeville. Phone: 308-532-3344. Email:
rmandeville@huskeradio.com. Website: http://
www.honkytonkbbq.com. St. Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Huntsville, AL. The
WhistleStop Festival & Rocket City BBQ. Whitney Heaps. Phone: 256-564-8116. Email: whitney.heaps@huntsvilleal.gov . Website: http://
www.whistlestopweekend.com. St. Champ.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Sevierville, TN. Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass. Carroll McMahan
Steve Ownby. Phone: 865-453-6411. Email:
cmcmahan@scoc.org. Website: http://www.
bloominbbq.com. St. Champ.
05/04/2012-05/05/2012: Ashland, MS. Mississippi Springfest. Tony Tidwell. PO Box 507.
Phone: 662-224-4994. Email: msspringfest@
att.net. St. Champ.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Chesapeake City, VA.
Chesapeake Jubilee BBQ Cook-Off. Dorothy
M. Kowalsky. Phone: 757-482-4848. Email: director@chesapeakejubilee.org. Website: http://
www.chesapeakejubilee.org. St. Champ.
05/05/2012-05/06/2012: Liberty, IN. Smoke on
the Water. Carl Sharp. Phone: 765-458-5574.
Email: carl.sharp.c9mm@statefarm.com. Website: http://www.libertyindianalions.com. St.
Champ.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Olathe, KS. Great
Mall Olathe BBQ Contest and Festival. Mark
Levin. Phone: 913-829-3509. Email: mlevin@
greatolathe.com. Website: http://www.greatmallgreatplains.com. St. Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Albuquerque, NM.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Regional). 05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Lenexa, KS. Sam’s
KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Web- Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE.
site: http://www.kcbs.us.
kcbs.us.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Platte City, MO. Platte
City BBQ Cook-Off. Gary Ferguson. Phone:
920-256-9154. Email: gary@legacycupbbq.
com. Website: http://www.legacycupbbq.com.
St. Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Lamar, CO. Wild West
BBQ. Toni McPherson. Phone: 719-688-3899.
Email: tmcp@centurytel.net. Website: http://
www.sandandsage.org. St. Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Waynesboro, GA.
Boss Hog Cook-Off (GBC Qualifier). Amy
Lively Nan Lynch & Tim Livelynlynch@fnbwaynesboro.com. Phone: 706-554-8100 or
706-551-2045 or 706-554-3552Email: alane@
fnbwaynesboro.com or tdlively@roelco.net.
Website: http://www.bosshogcookoff.com. St.
Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Lyons, KS. Celebration Cook-Off. Cheryl Miller. Phone: 620-2575390. Email: director@celebrationcentre.net.
St. Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Council Bluffs, IA.
BBQ in the Bluffs. Mike Gallagher. Phone:
712-256-0640. Email: mgallagher0907@aol.
com. Website: http://www.celebratecb.com. St.
Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Manhattan, KS. Rods,
Ribs & Rock-n-Roll. Buck Driggs. Phone: 785776-0541 or 785-313-1346. Email: bdriggs@
smhconsultants.com. St. Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Chatom, AL. Pork in
the Pines. Brooke Atchison. Phone: 251-8472214 x3004 or 251-769-4767. Fax: 251-8473877. Email: brooke.atchison@gmail.com.
Website: http://www.washingtoncountyal.com.
St. Champ.
05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Topeka, KS. Red White
Blue & Barbeque. Roger Farthing. 1302 S.
Kansas Ave. Phone: 785-272-5368 or 785-8069898. Fax: 785-234-5657. Email: topzon1@
swbell.net. Website: http://www.arabshriners.
org. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Huron, SD. Original
SD BBQ Championship. Candi Hettinger.
1725 Dakota Ave S. Phone: 605-352-0000 or
605-353-5549. Fax: 605-352-8321. Email:
candi.hettinger@state.sd.us. Website: http://
www.sdbbqchampionships.com. St. Champ.
05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Lewisburg, TN. Lewisburg Rotary Club BBQ Cook-Off. Jeff Jordan. Phone: 931-359-4373. Email: jjordan@
advancedeyecareclinic.net. Website: http://
www.rotary of lewisburg.org. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012:
Owatonna,
MN.
Smokin’ in Steele. Joe Elbert. Phone: 5074279-4015.
Email:
jelbert56@gmail.com.
Website: http://www.smokininsteele.com. St.
Champ.
05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Austin, TX. Sam’s
kcbs.us.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Memphis, TN. Variety Children’s Charity Barbecue Bash. Sherri
Schwartz. Phone: 901-409-6695. Email: sschwartz4@bellsouth.net. Website: http://www.
memphisvarietybbqbash.org. St. Champ.
05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Young Harris, GA.
5th Annual Horsin’ Around BBQ Showdown
(GBC Qualifier). Bobby Brumley. Phone: 706379-7612 or 706-897-5606. Email: bbrumley@
brasstownvalley.com. Website: http://www.
brasstownvalley.com. St. Champ.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Middletown, DE. Middletown BBQ Cook-Off. Mose Zook. Phone:
717-278-9992. Email: mose@dutchcountry- 05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Evans, GA. Papa Joe’s
farmersmarket.com. Website: http://www.mid- Banjo-B-Que. Doug Varnadove Christy Beckham. kdvarnadore@abbeverage.com. Phone:
dletownbbqcookoff.com. St. Champ.
706-855-8555. Email: christy_beckham2@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.banjobque.com.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Fairbault, MN. Minnesota in May. Randy Appelgren. Phone: 612790-6364. Email: randyhomeloan@gmail.com. 05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Edmond, OK. Rhythm
Website: http://www.mnbbqsociety.com/MIM/. Q’s & Blues. Shannon Price Rob Holloway &
Rob HollowayPO Box 311. Phone: 405-340St. Champ.
4481 or 405-413-5439. Fax: 405-340-3272.
Email: shannon@edmondfinearts.com or rob05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Langley, OK. Grand holloway@sbcglobal.net. Website: http://www.
Lake BBQ Festival. Darrel Hicks. Phone: 918- rqblues.org. St. Champ.
261-5422. Email: darrelhicks52@yahoo.com.
Website: http://www.grandlakebbq.com. St.
05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Boulder City, NV. 8th
Champ.
Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge. Shirley
Roland. PO Box 60924. Phone: 702-293-2740
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Hartselle, AL. Cotton or 702-575-7229. Fax: 702-293-3419. Email:
Website:
Pickin’ BBQ Cook-Off. Susan Hines. PO Box backyardmermaid@hotmail.com.
817. Phone: 256-773-4370 or 800-294-0692. http://www.bestdambarbecue.com. St. Champ.
Email: susan@hartsellechamber.com. Website:
http://www.hartsellechamber.com. St. Champ.
Brews & BBQ” I”-05/26/2012: 01/16/2012.
Brentwood PAL Presents Blues. http://www.
&
gpabwood@gmail.comJeff
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Monroe City, MO. palbbq.net
Smokin’ on the Lake. Gary Ferguson. Phone: Schults. Phone: 925-890-8296. Website: Brent920-256-9154. Email: Gary@legacycupbbq. wood, CA.
com. Website: http://www.marktwainlanding.
com. St. Champ.
05/26/2012-05/27/2012: West Des Moines, IA.
Smokin’ in the Junction. Brian J. Sweeney.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Steeleville, IL. Ran- Phone: 515-221-1716. Email: pitmaster@
dolph County Pig Party. Jason Vallett. Phone: sweeneysbarbecue.com. Website: http://www.
618-615-5093 or 618-615-5093. Email: jason@ valleyjunction.com. St. Champ.
gregvallettautosales.com. St. Champ.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Abilene, KS. Wheatstock Grill-Off: Peace, Love & BBQ. Barbara
Schoming. Phone: 785-263-6688 or 785-7872480. Email: bschomin@mhsks.org. Website:
http://www.caringforyou.org/flour. St. Champ.
05/18/2012-05/19/2012: Bakersfield, CA. Ba05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Claremore, OK. Boots kersfield’s Biggest Baddest BBQ Champion& BBQ Festival. Richard Mosier. Phone: 918- ship. Mike George. Phone: 661-331-3900.
342-9544. Email: rhmosier@sbcglobal.net. Email: bakobbq@yahoo.com. Website: http://
Website: http://www.claremorerexeille.com. St. www.bakobbq.com. St. Champ.
Champ.
05/19/2012-05/20/2012: Scottsdale, AZ. Ari05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Rome, GA. Roman zona Barbecue Festival. Rick Phillips. Phone:
Roast on the River (GBC Qualifier). Betsy 480-466-0579. Email: rick@affordablefoodfesHampson. Phone: 706-314-1324. Email: tivals.com. Website: http://www.azbbqfestival.
bhampson@rfpra.com. Website: http://www. com. St. Champ.
rfpra.com. St. Champ.
05/26/2012-05/27/2012:
Rochester,
NY.
Roc City Rib Fest. Brian Wemett. Phone:
1-888-ROC-BBQ8 . Email: info@roccityribfest.com. Website: http://www.roccityribfest.
com. St. Champ.
June
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Hannibal, MO. Muddy Water BBQ Festival. Chris Dryden. Phone:
573-795-3372. Email: cjdryden@sbcglobal.net.
St. Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Brandon, MS. Battle
of Brandon BBQ Challenge. Greg Owen.
Phone: 601-278-7108. Email: gowen@battleofbrandonbbq.com. Website: http://www.
battleofbrandonbbq.com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Marietta, GA. Sam’s
kcbs.us.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Upper Marlboro, MD.
Beltway BBQ Showdown. Jonathan Jones.
Phone: 301-568-7719. Email: jonathan.
jones@pgparks.com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Fair Oaks, IN. Milk
Cow Music Festival. Jed Stockton. 856 N. 600
E.. Phone: 219-394-2025 or x 323. Email: jed@
fofarms.com. Website: http://www.fofarms.
com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Lincolnton, NC. Lincolnton Hog Happenin’. Abby Cole. Phone:
704-736-8915. Email: info@hoghappenin.
org. Website: http://www.hoghappenin.org. St.
Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012:
McLouth,
KS.
McLouth BBQ Blowout 21st Annual. Cliff
Weeks. Phone: 913-796-6122. Email: weeksc@
mclouth.org. Website: http://www.mclouthbbq.
com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Lee’s Summit, MO.
Smokin’ on the Summit. Lane Constant.
Email:
info@smokinonthesummitbbq.com.
Website: http://www.smokinonthesummitbbq.
com. St. Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Huntsville, AL. Sam’s
Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS Office. Phone:
800-963-5227. Website: http://www.kcbs.us.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Wynne, AR. Delta
Smoke BBQ Contest. Chad House & Pam
Hess. Phone: 870-945-0880. Email: chouse@
isiequip.com or pmhess@yahoo.com . Website: http://www.crosscountychamber.com. St.
Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Valley Center, KS. Valley Center Spring Fling. Marshella Peterson. 06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Tonganoxie, KS. TonPhone: 316-755-7340. Email: vccc67147@ ga Days BBQ. Jim Gambrill. Phone: 913-845yahoo.com. Website: http://www.vckschamber. 2949. Email: jgtoyman@aol.com. St. Champ.
com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Marysville, KS. Big
05/19/2012-05/20/2012: Sacramento, CA. The Blue Barbeque Championship. Allie Argo.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Green Lane, PA. Big Oink. Ed Anhorn. Phone: 916-599-5095. Phone: 785-562-8374. Email: marysvilleSmoke in the Valley BBQ competition. Shawn Email: ed@sierrasmokehousebbq.com. Web- mainst@bluevalley.net. Website: http://www.
Tucker. Phone: 215-740-7593. Email: glfcb- site: http://www.sierrasmokehousebbq.com. St. bigbluebbqmarysville.com/. St. Champ.
bq@comcast.net. Website: http://www.glfcbbq. Champ.
com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Armada, MI. Armada
05/25/2012-05/27/2012: Westmont, IL. Red, Meats and Motors Cook-Off. Phillip Kent.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Florissant, MO. Kick- White, & Bar-B-Q. Jim Addington. Phone: Phone: 586-784-5488 or 586-531-3490. Fax:
Off Cook-Off. Steve Medlock. Phone: 314-640- 630-215-9527. Email: jaaddington@earthlink. 586-784-9723. Email: pkent@armadafair.org.
9610. Email: steve@medlock.com. St. Champ. net. Website: http://www.westmontbbq.com. St. Website: http://www.armadafair.org.
Champ.
05/11/2012-05/12/2012: Long Beach, CA.
West Coast BBQ Classic. Arlie Bragg. Phone:
615-758-8749. Email: arlieque@comcast.net.
Website: http://www.arliequeevents.com. St.
Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Canon City, CO. Royal
Gorge Holy Smoke BBQ Showdown. Autumn
Dever. Phone: 719-42-7662. Email: adever@
uaacog.com. Website: http://www.holy-smokebbq.com. St. Champ.
06/01/2012-06/02/2012: Sallisaw, OK. That
05/25/2012-05/26/2012: Vandiver, AL. Court BBQ Thang in the Sprang. Judy Martens.
Yard Hawg’s & Hot Rods Cook-off. Eddie Phone: 918-775-2558. Email: sallisawchamEchols. Phone: 205-305-6795 or 205-305- ber@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.sallisaw6795. Email: eddie.echols@att.net.
chamber.com. St. Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Tryon, NC. Blue Ridge
BBQ Festival. Christina Feagan Carl Wharton. Phone: 828-859-7427 or 828-817-3691.
Email: christina@carolinafoothillschamber.
com. Website: http://www.blueridgebbqfestival.
com. St. Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Marietta, OH. Brick
Street BBQ. Mallory Greenham. Phone: 740885-8194. Email: brickstreetbbq@gmail.com.
Website: http://brickstreetbbq.com. St. Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Costa Mesa, CA.
Que’n for the Kids-OC BBQ Festival. Kelleigh Strobel. 1723 S. Claudina Way . Phone:
714-408-9781 or 626-780-5359. Fax: 714-9561475. Email: kstrobel@kristies.org. Website:
http://www.ocbbqfestival.com. St. Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Mayetta, KS. Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest. Tracy Satterfield.
Phone: 816-806-9402. Email: tracy@thinkbbq.
com. Website: http://www.pbpgaming.com.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Raytown, MO. Raytown State Championship BBQ Cookoff. Vicki
Turnbow. Phone: 816-353-8500. Email: president@raytownchamber.com. Website: http://
www.raytownchamber.com. St. Champ.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Temecula, CA. TBA.
Henry Silvestre. Phone: 951-445-1903. Email:
hsilvestre@aol.com. Website: http://www.fit2gobbqevetns.com. St. Champ.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Cameron, MO. Crossroads BBQ Cook-off. Michelle Fagerstone.
Phone: 816-632-2005. Email: office@cameronmochamber.com. Website: http://www.
cameronmochamber.com. St. Champ.
07/06/2012-07/07/2012: Benton, IL. The Best
Dam BBQ Cookoff. Chuck Cockrum. Phone:
618-927-6157. Email: westcitymayor@gmail.
com. Website: http://www.bestdambbqcookoff.
com. St. Champ.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Artesia, NM. Smokin’
on the Pecos. David Grousnick. Phone: 575513-4291. Email: dvgrousnick@yahoo.com.
Website: http://www.smokinonthepecos.us.
07/13/2012-07/14/2012: Santa Rosa, CA. Wine
Country Big Q. Judy Groverman Walker.
Phone: 707-523-3728. Email: judy@wcbigq.
com. Website: http://www.winecountrybigq.
com. St. Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Montello, WI. Poor
Que. Anita Moore. Phone: 920-295-3647.
Email: apmoore@charter.net. Website: http://
www.poorque.web.officelive.com. St. Champ.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Seymour, MO. Rock’n
Freedom. April Hepko. Phone: 417-2247671. Email: april@seymourmochamber.com.
Website: http://www.rocknfreedom.com. St.
Champ.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Pueblo, CO. Boats,
Bands and BBQ. Kevin Ortiz. Phone: 719595-0242 or 719-406-3460. Fax: 719-5834696. Email: kevin@puebloharp.com. Website:
http://www.puebloharp.com. St. Champ.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012:
Clarksville,
TN.
Queen City BBQ Cookoff. Wayne Abrams.
Phone: 931-552-3512. Email: waynes@clarksville.net. Website: http://www.queencitybbqcookoff.com.
06/08/2012-06/09/2012: Fredonia, KS. Ol’ Glory BBQ Bash. Dale Fritz. Phone: 620-378-3221
or 918-899-1754. Email: fredoniakschamber@
centurylink.net. Website: http://www.olglorybbqbash.com. St. Champ.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Effingham, IL. The
Legacy BBQ Championship. Tyson Reed.
Phone: 217-342-3494. Fax: 217-342-4109. 06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Coalville, UT. 1st AnEmail: tyson@legacyhd.com. Website: http:// nual Coalville Pig-Out BBQ Competition. Tom
Duncan Sr.. 70 S. Val Vista Dr. Ste A3-419.
www.legacyhd.com. St. Champ.
Phone: 480-233-8806 or 480-209-9685. Fax:
480-275-2877. Email: wrbbq7@gmail.com.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Okemah, OK. Okfus- Website: http://www.whiskeyranchbbq.com.
kee Country Volunteer Firefighters Wildfire
Cook-off. Greg Scott. Phone: 918-623-6091.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Anaheim, CA. PhoeEmail: greg.scott63@yahoo.com.
nix Club BBQ Challenge (I). Henry Silvestre.
Phone: 951-445-1903. Email: hsilvestre@aol.
06/22/2012-06/24/2012: Hamburg, NY. Boston com. Website: http://www.fit2gobbqevents.com.
Hills BBQ Fest. Mike Cartechine. Phone: 716- St. Champ.
646-9199. Email: mcartechine@roadrunner.
com. Website: http://www.bostonhillsbbqfest.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Santa Clara, CA. Silicom. St. Champ.
con Valley BBQ Championships. Frank Walsh.
Phone: 408-219-1852. Fax: 408-970-0930.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012:
Marshalltown, Email: wmauto@att.net. St. Champ.
IA. Iowa State Barbeque Championships.
Bob Wenner. Phone: 641-752-3302. Email:
06/30/2012-07/01/2012: Meridian, ID. Northbob50158@gmail.com. St. Champ.
west Ribfest. Kasey Thompson. Phone: 208340-0600. Fax: 208-908-7057. Email: kasey@
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Franklin, IN. Smoke promoteidaho.com. Website: http://www.helpion the Square: In Memory of David Harness. daho.com.
Brian Herbert. Phone: 317-902-2407. Email:
thinbluebbq@gmail.com. Website: http://www.
thinbluebbq.us/smokeonthesquare. St. Champ. 06/30/2012-07/01/2012: Anaheim, CA. Phoenix Club BBQ Challenge (II). Henry Silvestre.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Palmyra, VA. BBQ, com. Website: http://www.fit2gobbqevents.com.
Bands & Brews. Scott Valentine. Phone: 434- St. Champ.
589-8637 or 434-566-5795. Fax: 434-589-6212.
Email: fluvannacountycoc@embarqmail.com.
Website: http://www.fluvannachamber.org. St. 06/30/2012-07/01/2012: Girard, KS. Smokin
Hot BBQ & Fireworks. Christina Vulgamore.
Champ.
PO Box 67. Phone: 620-724-4338. Fax: 620724-8113. Email: christyv@gn-bank.com.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Lenexa, KS. The Great Website: http://www.smokinghotbbq.com. St.
Lenexa BBQ Battle. Lindsay Hart. Phone: Champ.
913-477-7130. Email: lhart@lenexa.com. Website: http://lenexabbq.org. St. Champ.
06/14/2012-06/16/2012: Frisco, CO. Colorado
Barbecue Challenge. Nora Gilbertson. Phone:
970-668-9120. Email: norag@townoffrisco.
com. Website: http://www.townoffrisco.com. St.
Champ.
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Hernando, MS. The
Desoto Shrine Club 4th Annual 2012 BBQ
Cookoff. Doug Francis. PO Box 511 . Phone:
662-890-3430. Email: kathy008@centurytel.
net. Website: http://www.desotobbq.com. St.
Champ.
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Storm Lake, IA. Lakefest BBQ Contest. Kelli Berg. 119 W. 6th St/
PO Box 584. Phone: 712-732-3780 or 712660-0244. Fax: 712-732-1511. Email: kberg@
stormlakeunited.com. Website: http://www.visitstormlake.com. St. Champ.
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Belleville, IL. Dadfest
Belleville Rotary Club. Doug Wilks. Phone:
618-779-1041. Email: doug.wilks@yahoo.com.
St. Champ.
06/15/2012-06/17/2012: Merrimack, NH. Rock
‘n Ribfest. Colleen Westcott. Phone: 603-8894112. Email: colleenwestcott@yahoo.com. St.
Champ.
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Williams, AZ. 3rd Annual Northern Arizona Barbeque Festival.
Arlie Bragg. Phone: 615-477-7447. Email:
arlieque@comcast.net. Website: http://www.
experiencewilliams.com. St. Champ.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Greensboro, NC.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS Office.
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Jeffersonville, IN. Phone: 800-963-5227. Email: info@kcbs.us.
Smokin’ on the River. Daniel Skaggs. Phone: Website: http://www.kcbs.us.
502-259-8734 or 502-259-8734. Email:
skaggs_daniel@yahoo.com. Website: http://
www.smokinontheriverbbq.com. St. Champ.
06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Apex, NC. Peak City
Pig Fest. Graham H. Wilson. Phone: 919-3627141. Email: gwilson@prstreet.com.
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: North Charleston, SC.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http:// 06/22/2012-06/23/2012: Auburn Hills, MI. Auwww.kcbs.us.
burn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off. Shawn Keenan. Phone: 248-364-6926. Email: skeenan@
auburnhills.org. Website: http://www.auburn06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Frederick, MD. Cen- hills.org. St. Champ.
tral MD Swinetastic BBQ Festival. Chris Carter. Phone: 301-829-2222. Email: swinetastic@
comcast.net. Website: http://www.swinetasticb- 06/23/2012-06/24/2012: Washingtnn, DC.
bq.com. St. Champ.
Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle.
Doug Halo & Kathy Halo. Phone: 703-7990523 or 703-799-0523Email: dhalo001@aol.
06/15/2012-06/17/2012: Wilson, NY. Cross- com or kshalo1@aol.com. Website: http://www.
border Blues, Brews and Que. Kathy O’Keefe. bbqdc.com. St. Champ.
Phone: 716-622-8329. Email: ktokeefedesigns2@aol.com.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Canton, OH. Sam’s
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Euharlee, GA. Cov- Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www.
ered Bridge ‘Que. Gowan Fenley. Phone: 678- kcbs.us.
231-5064. Email: gowan@bbqteam.net. Website: http://www.euharlee.com. St. Champ.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Sisters, OR. Brews,
Views & Bar-B-Ques. Jeri Buckmann. Phone:
06/15/2012-06/16/2012: Chandler, OK. Hog 541-549-0251. Email: jeri@sisterscountry.
Wild BBQ & Chrome Fest. Chandler Area of com. Website: http://www.sisterscountry.com.
Commerce. Phone: 405-258-0673. Email: ki- St. Champ.
maevans@sbcglobal.net. Website: http://www.
chandlerok.com. St. Champ.
06/29/2012-06/30/2012: Covington, VA. Covington Cork and Pork Festival. Les Balgavy.
06/16/2012-06/17/2012: State Center, IA. Phone: 540-960-1532. Email: corkandpork@
State Center Rose Festival BBQ Champion- gmail.com. Website: http://www.covingtoncorship. Trish Taft. Phone: 641-751-0907. Email: kandpork.com. St. Champ.
ttaft1968@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.
bbqstatecenter.com. St. Champ.
06/29/2012-07/01/2012: Lake Placid, NY. I
Love Barbecue & Music Festival (ILBBQF).
Dmitry Feld. SYC 8 Cummins Rd, PO Box
1122. Phone: 518-523-8786 or 518-637-1593.
Fax: 518-523-4106. Email: dmitry@usaluge.
org. Website: http://www.shipmanyouthcenter.
com. St. Champ.
July
07/03/2012-07/04/2012: Whiting, IA. Whiting
4th of July BBQ Cook-Off. Kurt Neldeberg.
Phone: 712-455-2095 or 712-251-7861. Email:
klneld@longlines.com. Website: http://www.
whitingbbq.com. St. Champ.
07/06/2012-07/07/2012: Rio Rancho, NM. Rio
Rancho NM 9th Annual Pork & Brew. Art
Perez. Phone: 505-891-7258. Email: aperez@
ci.rio-rancho.nm.us. Website: http://www.
ci.rio-rancho.nm.us. St. Champ.
07/13/2012-07/14/2012: Norman, OK. 1st
Annual Smokin’ Up a Storm Charity BBQ
Challenge. Matthew Armistead. 1309 Foxfire
St. Phone: 405-819-1718. Email: matt_a@
smokinupastorm.com.
Website:
http://
smokinupastorm.com. St. Champ.
07/13/2012-07/14/2012: Wellsville, MO. 5th
Annual Wellsville BBQCookoff. Pat Pursifull.
Phone: 573-684-3131. Email: ppursifull@
sbcglobal.net. Website: http://wellsvillebbqcookoff.com. St. Champ.
07/13/2012-07/14/2012: Greenwood, SC. SC
Festival of Discovery. Angie Jones. Phone:
864-942-8448. Email: uptown@cityofgreenwoodsc.com. Website: http://www.festivalofdiscovery.com. St. Champ.
07/13/2012-07/14/2012: Madison, WI. Sam’s
kcbs.us.
07/13/2012-07/14/2012: Gettysburg, PA. The
BBQ Skirmish. Dan Zalewski. Email: development@adamsarts.org. Website: http://www.
adamsarts.org.
07/14/2012-07/15/2012: Troy, NY. Troy Pig
Out. Elizabeth Young. Phone: 518-279-7997.
Email: info@troybid.org. Website: http://www.
troypigout.com. St. Champ.
07/14/2012-07/15/2012: Weston, MO. Weston
Sizzlers Smoke Along the Rails””. Dena Minor. Phone: 816-640-2224. Email: dminor69@
hotmail.com. Website: http://www.dminor69@
hotmail.com. St. Champ.
07/14/2012-07/15/2012: Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Barbecue Festival. Malvern Makuyana.
3073 McCauley Dr. Phone: 250-619-6344.
Email: malvern@nanaimobbqfest.com. Website: http://www.nanaimobbqfest.com.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012:
Glasgow,
MO.
Smokin’ on the River. Steven Jones Leo Himmelberg. Phone: 660-338-2277. Email: smjones2277@sbcglobal.net. Website: http://www.
glasgowmo.com. St. Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Burlington, KS. 8th
Annual Wildblue BBQ. Kristy Reeves. kristyr@lyon-coffey.coop. Phone: 620-364-5121.
Email: info@wildbluebbq.org. Website: http://
www.wildbluebbq.org. St. Champ.
07/06/2012-07/08/2012: Brockport, NY. Brockport BBQ & Blues Festival. Robert Blair.
Phone: 585-472-5093. Email: brockportb- 07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Bellevue, NE. Riverbqfest@gmail.com. Website: http://www.brock- fest 2012: Red, White, & Que. Megan Lucas.
Phone: 402-898-3000. Email: bellevue@belportbbqfest.com. St. Champ.
levuenebraska.com. Website: http://www.bellevuenebraska.com. St. Champ.
07/06/2012-07/07/2012: Oakland, CA. Bay
Area BBQ Championship. Jennifer Harper.
111 Myrtle St. #102. Phone: 510-759-1271 07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Louisa, VA. Que and
or 510-759-1271. Email: jharper@afs4kids. Cruz Summer Festial. Bill Small. Phone:
org. Website: http://www.bayareabbq.org. St. 540-223-6329. Email: billthegrillguy@msn.
com. Website: http://www.queandcruz.com. St.
Champ.
Champ.
07/06/2012-07/07/2012: Holbrook, AZ. 2nd
Annual Holbrook Ace inthe Hole BBQ Cookoff. Tom Duncan. 1227 S. Kendra St.. Phone:
480-209-9685 or 480-209-9685. Fax: 480-2752877. Email: wrbbq7@gmail.com. Website:
http://www.whiskeyranchbbq.com. St. Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Laramie, WY. Griller’s
Cup. Dee Bott. Phone: 307-742-2142 x5662.
Email: dbott@ivinsonhospital.org. Website:
http://www.ivinsonhospital.org. St. Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Woodbury, MN. Sam’s
07/06/2012-07/07/2012: Southgate, MI. Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE.
Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www.
Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www. kcbs.us.
kcbs.us.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Hays, KS. Blues, BBQ
& Bargains. Pam Joy. Phone: 785-621-4171.
Email: fjoy@ruraltel.net. Website: http://www.
chestnutstreetdistrict.com. St. Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Waterloo, IA. BBQ’loo
& Blues Too. Cindy Wells. Phone: 319-4047308. Email: cjwsews@mchsi.com. Website:
http://www.mainstreetwaterloo.org. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Dodge City, KS. Dodge
City Days Barbeque Cook-Off. Gina Broeckelman. Phone: 620-227-3119. Email: gbroeckelman@dodgechamber.com. Website: http://
www.dodgecitydays.com. St. Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Penn Valley, CA.
Smokin in the Oaks. Scott Gomes. Phone: 530- 07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Heber City, UT. Smoke
559-5274. Email: pitprosbbq@hotmail.com. on the River at Riverside. Arlie Bragg. Phone:
Website: http://www.pvrodeo.com. St. Champ. 615-758-8749. Email: arlieque@comcast.net.
Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: Kingsford, MI. 8th
Annual U.P. Hog Wild. John Bertoldi. Phone:
august
906-774-1707. Email: bosshog@uphogwild.
com. Website: http://www.uphogwild.com. St. 08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Rockford, IL. Sam’s
Club National BBQ Tour (Regional). KCBS
Champ.
http://www.kcbs.us. St. Champ.
07/20/2012-07/21/2012: South Bend, IN. Enshrinement Festival Ribs Cook-Off. Jean Hill.
Phone: 574-235-5520. Email: jean.hill@col- 08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Vista, CA. 4th Annual
legefootball.org. Website: http://collegefoot- Smokin’ Q Classic. Dale Ginos. Phone: 760310-5040. Email: daleginos@gmail.com. Webball.org. St. Champ.
site: http://www.vvba.org/bbq.html. St. Champ.
07/21/2012-07/22/2012: Kingston, RI. Wakefield Rotary Campus Cookoff & State BBQ
Championships. Arthur Faria. Phone: 401789-3902. Email: budfaria@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.southcountyballoonfest.com.
08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Dillard, GA. Dillard
Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival (GBC Qualifier). Jane Tomlin & Vicky Ownby. Phone:
706-746-2690 or tel:865-397-1414Email: bbqjane@windstream.net or vsownby@hotmail.
com. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Lee’s Summit, MO.
Racing For the BBQ. Charlie Gascich. Phone:
913-620-1690. Email: cwhatsoever@yahoo. 08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Jasper, IN. Jasper
com. Website: http://www.racingforthebbq. Strassenfest Barbeque Contest. Ottie Voegerl.
Phone: 812-827-3389. Email: jasperbbq@hotcom. St. Champ.
mail.com. Website: http://www.jasperstrassenfest.org. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Morton, IL. 2nd Annual Morton BBQ Throwdown. Ryan Koener.
Phone: 309-208-1572. Email: rak@koener. 08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Craig, CO. Colorado
com. Website: http://www.mortonbbqthrow- State BBQ Chmapionship @ Craig. George
Rohrich. Phone: 970-826-3100. Email: george.
down.com . St. Champ.
rohrich@tmhcraig.org. Website: http://www.
craigbbq.com. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Windsor, VT. The
Harpoon Champsionships of New England
BBQ. Fitz Granger. Phone: 617-574-9551 08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Olathe, KS. Wheels
x525. Email: fitz@harpoonbrewery.com. Web- ‘N’ Squeels BBQ Challenge. Scott Sirois.
Phone: 913-220-7365. Email: scotts@olathesite: http://harpoonbrewary.com. St. Champ.
bible.org. Website: http://www.wheelsnsqueelsbbq.com. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Bluemont, VA. Bluemont BBQ Bash & Blackberry Bonanza. Jaclyn Jenkins. Phone: 540-554-2073. Email: ja- 08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Gillette, WY. Smokin’
clyn@greatcountryfarms.com. Website: http:// on the Prairie. Randy Lang. PO Box 763.
Phone: 307-689-6245. Fax: 307-686-3390.
www.greatcountryfarms.com. St. Champ.
Email: rlang@fnbgillette.com. Website: http://
www.smokinontheprairie.com. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Mason City, IA. Up in
Smoke BBQ Bash. Ruth Miller. Phone: 641425-3978. Fax: 641-421-7476. Email: ruth. 08/03/2012-08/05/2012: Chico, CA. Kiwanis
miller@lee.net. Website: http://www.upin- BBQ and Brews. Donald Miller. Phone: 559313-4578. Email: dmiller4448@att.net. St.
smokebbqbash.com. St. Champ.
Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: New Palestine, IN.
Wine, Brew & Bar-B-Que Too!. Mark Kennedy. Phone: 317-417-3050. Email: mkennedy57@comcast.net. Website: http://www.
nplions.com. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Iola, KS. Riverside
BBQ Classic. Katy Donovan. Phone: 620-3656000. Email: katy.donovan@communitynational.net. Website: http://www.riversidebbqclassic.jigsy.com. St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Cleveland, TN. Foothills Country Fair Backyard BBQ Bash. Louie
Alford. PO Box 11. Phone: 423-339-1989 or
423-284-7738. Email: lalford42@gmail.com.
Website: http://foothillscountryfair.webs.com.
St. Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Council Bluffs, IA.
Westfair-I Got Smoked at Westfair””. Ann
Vorthman. Phone: 402-981-1093. Email: annvorthmann@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.
westfairevents.com. St. Champ.
08/03/2012-08/04/2012: Laurie, MO. Laurie
Hillbilly BBQ. Susan L. Huff. PO Box 1515.
Phone: 573-374-8776. Fax: 573-374-5093.
Email: events@cityoflaurie.com. Website:
http://www.cityoflaurie.com. St. Champ.
08/04/2012-08/05/2012: Fryeburg, ME. Western Maine BBQ Festival. Nancy Sanborn.
Phone: 207-647-4449. Email: westernmebbqfestival@gmail.com. Website: http://www.westernmainebbqfestival.com. St. Champ.
08/04/2012-08/05/2012: Manorville, NY. Battle
of the BBQ-Brethren. Bob Elliot Phil Rizzardi.
Phone: 631-404-0866. Email: events@bbqbrethren.net. Website: http://bbqbattleli.com.
St. Champ.
08/10/2012-08/11/2012: Franklin, NC. Mountain High BBQ Festival & Car Show. Linda
Harbuck. Phone: 828-524-3161. Email: lindah@franklin-chamber.com. Website: http://
www.mountainhighbbqfestival.com.
St.
Champ.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Des Moines, IA. Sam’s
Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE. 08/10/2012-08/12/2012: Rochester, MN. Med
Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www. City BBQ & Musicfest. Jamie Wellik Craig
Anderson. Phone: 507-208-0336 or 507-398kcbs.us. St. Champ.
4130. Email: rochesterpal@rochestermn.
gov. Website: http://www.medcitybbq.com. St.
07/27/2012-07/28/2012: Sedona, AZ. Get Your Champ.
Pig On. Mea Abraham April Copeland. Phone:
602-296-1561. Email: info@getyourpigon.
com. Website: http://www.getyourpigon.com. 08/10/2012-08/11/2012: Pittsburgh, PA. Sam’s
St. Champ.
kcbs.us.
08/10/2012-08/11/2012: Bel Air , MD. MD
State BBQ Bash. Scott Walker. Phone: 443823-1797. Email: swalker@downtownbelair.
com. Website: http://www.mdbbq.com. St.
Champ.
08/18/2012-08/19/2012: New Paltz, NY. Hudson Valley Ribfest. Stephanie King. Phone:
845-306-4381. Email: contest@hudsonvalleyribfest.org. Website: http://www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org. St. Champ.
08/10/2012-08/11/2012: Dillon, CO. Krystal
93 BBQ at the Summit. Betty Naftz. Phone:
888-499-4499. Email: bbqatthesummit@gmail.
com. Website: http://www.bbqatthesummit.
com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Ashland, MS. Benton
County Fair BBQ Contest. Cathy McMullen.
Phone: 662-224-6330. Email: cathym@ext.msstate.edu. St. Champ.
08/10/2012-08/11/2012: Weepingwater, NE.
Cass County Cookin’ at the Fair””. Jim Peterson. Phone: 402-430-2951. Email: jimp@
ellipse.net. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Amelia Island, FL.
Great Southern Tailgate Cook-Off. Beth
Belcher. Phone: 904-277-4369. Email:
bbelcher@ameliaisland.com. Website: http://
www.gstailgatecookoff.com. St. Champ.
08/10/2012-08/11/2012: McMinnville, TN.
Smokin in McMinnville. Arlie Bragg. Phone:
615-758-8749. Email: arlieque@comcast.net.
Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Pleasantville, NJ.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://
www.kcbs.us.
08/11/2012-08/12/2012: Eliot, ME. Mainely
Grillin’ & Chillin’ BBQ Competition. Lisa
Raitt. Phone: 207-332-5444. Email: raittfarm@comcast.net. Website: http://www.raittfarmmuseum.org. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: New Holland, PA.
New Holland Summer Fest and Kid’s Que.
Chuck Sheffield. Phone: 717-669-1400. Fax:
717-354-0091. Email: nhsummerfest@yahoo.
com. Website: http://www.nhsummerfest.org.
St. Champ.
08/15/2012-08/16/2012: Billings, MT. Montana State BBQ at Montana Fair . Connie
Wattz. Phone: 406-256-2410. Email: cwatts@
metrapark.com. Website: http://www.montanafair.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Columbus, MS. Roast
N’ Boast. Mike Law. Phone: 662-549-5054.
Fax: 662-328-2312. Email: mikelaw724@
gmail.com. Website: http://www.roastnboast.
com. St. Champ.
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Marshall, MN. Smokefest. Tim Steinbach. Phone: 507-537-7204.
Email: tim.steinbach@smsu.edu. Website:
http://www.smsumustangs.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Lincoln, IL. Up in
Smoke on the Square. Chris Graue. Phone:
217-732-7997.
Email:
info@lincolnbbq.
com. Website: http://www.lincolnbbq.com. St.
Champ.
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Worland, WY. Wyoming State BBQ Championship & Bluegrass
Festival. Ed Hunter. Phone: 307-388-4065.
Email: wyobbq@gmail.com. Website: http://
www.wyo-bbq-bluegrass.com. St. Champ.
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Salt Lake City, UT.
Rock ‘N’ Ribs Festival. Kristen Young. Phone:
801-535-6132. Email: kristen.young@slcgov.
com. Website: http://www.thegallivancenter.
com. St. Champ.
08/17/2012-08/19/2012: Cumberland, MD.
Mountain Maryland Barbeque. Jeff Grabenstein. Phone: 240-522-7035. Email: grabensteinjl@yahoo.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Kennesaw, GA. Pigs &
Peaches BBQ Festival (GBC Qualifier). Laurel
Fleming. Phone: 710-422-9714. Email: lfleming@kennesaw-ga.gov. Website: http://pigsandpeaches.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Kenosha, WI. Grill
Games. Lou Molitor. Phone: 262-654-1234
x113. Email: lou@kenoshaareachamber.
com. Website: http://www.grillgames.org. St.
Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Albert Lea, MN. Big
Island Barbeque State Championship. Perry
Vining. Phone: 800-658-2526 or 507-4026371. Fax: 507-373-0344. Email: pvining@
smig.net. Website: http://www.bigislandfestiva08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Fulton, MS. Stand landbbq.org. St. Champ.
by your Grill. Kim Graham. Phone: 662-8624571. Email: kgraham@itawamba.com. Website: http://www.itawamba.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Bonner Springs, KS.
Smokin’ on Oak. Charlene Biles 129 N. Nettleton Box 403 Bonner Springs, KS Phone: 91308/17/2012-08/19/2012: Grafton, WI. Grillin’ 422-5044. Email: bsedscofc@att.net Website:
in Grafton. Pam King. Phone: 262-377-1650. http://www.lifeisbetter.org. St. Champ.
Email: pam@grafton-wi.org. Website: http://
www.celebrategrafton.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: McPherson, KS.
When Pigs Fly BBQ & Fly In. Jennifer
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: La Platte, NE. 20th Burch. Phone: 620-241-3303. Email: jenniAnnual State Barbeque Championship of Ne- fer@mcphersonks.org. Website: http://www.
braska. Nena Cooney. 2337 S. 34th St. Phone: mcphersonchamber.org. St. Champ.
402-658-9948 or 402-658-9948. Fax: 402-4933168. Email: nena.cooney@gmail.com. Website: http://www.gobs.org. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Greer, SC. Sooie’t Relief BBQ Benefit. Caroline Robertson. Email:
caroline.robertson@greerrelief.org. Website:
08/17/2012-08/19/2012: Winnipeg, Manitoba, http://www.greerrelief.org. St. Champ.
CN. The Winnipeg Barbeque and Blues Festival. Perry Hopkins. Phone: 204-661-4490.
Email: phopkins@mts.net. Website: http:// 08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Washington Island,
www.mobc.ca.
WI. Deaths Door Barbeque. Dick Jepsen.
Phone: 920-847-2784. Email: rjepsen@bpl.
coop. Website: http://www.deathsdoorbbq.com.
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Medford, NY. Sam’s
Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: htp://www. 08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Paola, KS. East Cenkcbs.us.
tral State BBQ Cook-Off. Steve McMullin.
Phone: 913-731-0087. Email: smcmullin@waterone.org. Website: http://www.rootsfestival.
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Madison, IN. Madi- org. St. Champ.
son Ribberfest Barbeque & Blues. Kathy Ayers.
Phone: 812-701-0127. Email: windyhillbb@
earthlink.net. Website: http://windyhillbb@ 08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Cape Girardeau, MO.
earthlink.net. St. Champ.
20th Annual Cape Jaycees BBQ Fest. Robbie
Guard. Phone: 573-450-3396. Email: robert.
guard@regions.com. Website: http://www.
08/17/2012-08/18/2012: Excelsior Springs, capejaycees.org. St. Champ.
MO. BBQ and Fly in on the River. Jim McCullough. Phone: 816-519-2113. Email: jim@
affiliatedauctioneers.com. Website: http://
bbqontherivercontest.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Monroe, MI. Monroe
County Jam. Hunter Brucks. Phone: 734-3847033. Email: hunterbrucks@hotmail.com.
Website: http://www.monroecountyjam.com.
St. Champ.
09/02/2012-09/03/2012: Suquamish, WA. Grill
For a Grand. Roy Swift. Phone: 360-598-8700
x8817. Email: royswift@clearwatercasino.
com. Website: http://www.clearwatercasino.
com.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Nevada, IA. Nevada
Kiwanis Club BBQ Contest. Jody Melcher.
Phone: 515-382-5811. Email: peptuck@midiowa.net. Website: http://www.nevadakiwanis.
org. St. Champ.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: York, PA. 4th Annual
Southern York County BBQ Cookoff. Alicia
Herbst. Phone: 717-235-6611 x100. Email:
aherbst@marketsatshrewsbury.com. Website:
http://www.marketsatshrewsbury.com.
St.
Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Nashville, TN. Music
City Festival & BBQ Championship. Frank
Platt. Phone: 615-473-7032. Email: frank@
musiccitybbqfestival.com. Website: http://www.
musiccitybbqfestival.com. St. Champ.
08/24/2012-08/25/2012: Lakeport, CA. Smokin
on the Water. Dave Majestic. Phone: 707-2621900 x1111. Email: dmajestic@konocti-vistacasino.com. Website: http://www.kvcasino.
com. St. Champ.
08/31/2012-09/03/2012: Warrens, WI. Smokin’
in the Bogs. Gary Ferguson. Phone: 920-2569154. Email: gary@legacycupbbq.com. Website: http://www.jellystonewarrens.com. St.
Champ.
08/31/2012-09/01/2012: Windsor, MO. Windsor Septemberfest Cookoof. Dennis Bowers.
Phone: 660-351-2149 or 660-351-2149. Email:
windsorseptemberfest@hotmail.com. Website:
http://www.windsorseptemberfest.com.
St.
Champ.
08/31/2012-09/02/2012: Parker, CO. Smokin’
Brew BBQ. Courtney Howey. Phone: 303596-6756. Email: info@smokinbrewbbq.com.
Website: http://www.smokinbrewbbq.com. St.
Champ.
08/31/2012-09/01/2012: Catskill, NY. Catskill
on Fire” BBQ Contest”. Linda L. Roberts Lou
Tenaglia. 219 Bethel Ridge Road. Phone: 518929-6026 or 518-441-7854. Email: lleapinc@
gmail.com.
08/31/2012-09/01/2012: Myrtle Beach, SC.
Smoke on the Beach. Kenny Craven. Phone:
843-296-5500. Email: kgcraven113@aol.com.
Website: http://smokeonthebeach.com. St.
Champ.
08/31/2012-09/01/2012: Quapaw, OK. Four
State BBQ Championship presented by Downstream Casino Resort. Katherine Herman.
Phone: 918-919-6287. Email: kherman@
downstreamcasino.com. Website: http://downstreamcasino.com.
08/31/2012-09/02/2012: Mesquite, NV. Smokin
in Mesquite BBQ Challenge. Arlie Bragg.
Phone: 615-758-8749. Email: arlieque@comcast.net. Website: http://www.mesquitebbqchampionship.com. St. Champ.
september
09/01/2012-09/02/2012: Tracy’s Landing, MD.
Smokin’ on the Bay. Dave Mullin. Phone: 410867-2528. Email: smokinonthebay@yahoo.
com. Website: http://www.smokinonthebay.
com.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Kirksville, MO. Bulldog BBQ & Blues: Smoke at Stokes. Shea
Carr. Phone: 636-432-3639. Email: csc692@
gmail.com.
09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Ponca City, OK. Cherokee Strip Cook-Off. Karen Hoogendoorn.
Phone: 580-765-2281. Email: k_hoogendoorn@cookshack.com. Website: http://www.
cherokeestripcookoff.com. St. Champ.
09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Decatur, AL. 18th
Annual Decatur Jaycees Riverfest. Ken Hess.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Quincy, IL. Smoke Phone: 813-431-9928. Email: hessken@hoton the River. Art Awerkamp. Phone: 217-257- mail.com. Website: http://www.decaturriver1709. Email: smokeontheriver@gmail.com. fest.com. St. Champ.
Website: http://www.smokeontheriver.net. St.
Champ.
09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Mission, KS. Battle of
the Brisket. Christy Humerickhouse. Phone:
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Blue Springs, MO. 913-722-8210. Email: chumerickhouse@misBlue Springs Blaze Off. Rachel Uptergrove sionks.org. Website: http://www.missioncvb.
& Kim Collier. Phone: 816-228-0181. Email: org. St. Champ.
ruptergrove@bluespringsgov.com or goddessofbbq@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.
bluespringsblazeoff.com. St. Champ.
09/14/2012-09/15/2012:
Huntsville,
UT.
Smokin’ Valley BBQ Challenge. Greg Farley.
Phone: 801-745-2745 or 801-682-9386. Email:
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Richmond, VA. 8th greg@huntsvillebbq.com. Website: http://www.
Annual Recovery Fest & 3rd Annual BBQ huntsvillebbq.com.
Cook-Off. Honesty Liller. Phone: 804-2491845 or 804-564-0132. Email: honestyb@mcshin.org. Website: http://www.bbq.mcshin.org. 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Kearney, MO. JesSt. Champ.
se James Barbeque Cook Out. Larry Pratt.
Phone: 816-903-7728. Email: lpratt2@kc.rr.
com. Website: http://www.jessejamesfestival.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Yates Center, KS. Hay com. St. Champ.
Capital BBQ Cook-Off. Ron Venus. Phone:
620-625-2233. Email: rev48@yahoo.com.
Website: http://www.haycapitalbbq.com. St. 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Edwardsville, KS.
Champ.
Smokin N the Ville. Mark Bishop. Phone: 913441-9663. Email: firecapt344@kc.rr.com. St.
Champ.
09/07/2012-09/09/2012: Hedgesville, WV. Pickin in the Panhandle: WV STate BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. Andrea Ball. Phone: 301-305- 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Scott City, KS. Show3395. Email: andrea@travelwv.com. Website: down on the Plains BBQ Challenge & Airhttp://www.panhandlepickin.com. St. Champ.
show. Katie Eisenhour. Phone: 620-872-3525.
Email: sccc@wbsnet.org. Website: http://www.
showdownbbq.com. St. Champ.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Laurel, MD. Sam’s
Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www. 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Litchfield, IL. Q the
kcbs.us.
Lou. Carol Burke. Phone: 217-324-8147.
Email: tourism@cityoflitchfieldil.com. Website: http://www.visitlitchfield.com. St. Champ.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Mears, MI. Silver
Lake Apple BBQ Festival. Jeff Clark. 9642 W.
Silver Lake Rd. Phone: 231-578-2940. Email: 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Worthington, MN.
jeff@sands-restaurant.com. St. Champ.
KTD Smokin’ Gobbler Cook-off. Brad Behrends. Phone: 507-372-2919. Email: bsignworks@gmail.com.
Website:
http://www.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Winder, GA. Jug Tav- smokingobbler.com. St. Champ.
ern Festival (GBC Qualifier). Sabrina Wall.
Phone: 678-428-6803. Email: sabrina.wall@
cityofwinder.com. Website: http://www.jugtav- 09/14/2012-09/15/2012:
Cameron
Park,
ernfestival.com. St. Champ.
CA. Ribstock: Peace, Love & BBQ. Ed Anhorn. Phone: 916-599-5095. Email: ed@sierrasmokehousebbq.com. Website: http://www.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Carrollton, KY. Bands rib-stock.com. St. Champ.
& BBQ at the Point. Rhonda Riley. Phone:
502-732-7036 or 502-558-7672. Fax: 502-7327126. Email: rhonda@carrolltontourism.com. 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Atlanta, GA. Atlanta
Website: http://www.visitcarrolltonky.com. St. BBQ Festival (GBC Qualifier). Bob Herndon.
Champ.
Phone: 404-406-1403. Email: atlbbqclub1@
gmail.com. Website: http://www.atlbbqfest.
com. St. Champ.
09/07/2012-09/09/2012: Mt. Carmel, IL. Wabash Ribberfest BBQ Championship. Colette
Grigsby. Phone: 618-262-4339 or 618-262- 09/14/2012-09/15/2012: Chesapeake, VA.
6822. Email: gcysmith@shawneelink.net. Web- Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Regional).
site: http://www.wabashribberfestbbq.com. St. KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. WebChamp.
site: http://www.kcbs.us.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Vermillion, SD. Ribs,
Rods and Rock ‘n Roll. Jennifer French.
Phone: 605-670-9688. Email: charcoallounge@msn.com. St. Champ.
09/14/2012-09/15/2012: St. Peters, MO. Lakeside Que-Topia. Brian Butts. Phone: 636-3950644. Email: info@lakesidebbq.com. Website:
http://www.lakesidebbq.com. St. Champ.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012:
Cookeville,
TN.
09/01/2012-09/02/2012: Bedford, TX. Bed- Cookeville Cookoff. Melinda Keifer. Phone:
ford Blues & BBQ Festival. Wendy Hartnett. 931-260-5240. Email: mkeifer@cookeville-tn.
Phone: 817-952-2128 or 817-846-1178. Email: org. St. Champ.
wendy.hartnett@bedfordtx.gov. Website: http://
www.bedfordbluesfest.com. St. Champ.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Millington, TN. International Goat Days Festival BBQ Bash.
09/01/2012-09/02/2012: Dubuque, IA. Throw- Denise Sigler. Phone: 901-494-6141. Email:
down on the River. Liz Kirpes. Phone: 563-582- denised6@aol.com. Website: http://www.mil7979. Email: pfohlsmarketing@fbx.com. Web- lingtonbbq.com. St. Champ.
site: http://www.throwdownontheriver.com. St.
Champ.
09/07/2012-09/08/2012: Grand Junction, CO.
09/01/2012-09/02/2012: Omaha, NE. Septem- Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge. Arlie Bragg.
berfest BBQ & Ribeye Steak Cook-Off Chal- Phone: 615-758-8749. Email: arlieque@colenge. Linda Morin. Phone: 402-346-4800. mast.net. Website: http://www.porkandhops.
Email: cookoff2012@yahoo.com. Website: com. St. Champ.
http://www.septemberfestomaha.com.
St.
Champ.
09/15/2012-09/16/2012: Harvard, MA. Harvard Fall Festival BBQ Contest. Chris Ryan.
Phone: 978-618-6442. Email: ryan28@charter.net. Website: http://www.harvardfallfestival.com. St. Champ.
09/01/2012-09/02/2012: Connersville, IN.
Thunder in the Park BBQ. Carl Sharp. Phone:
765-458-5574. Email: carl.sharp.c9mm@statefarm.com. Website: http://www.libertyindianalions.com. St. Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Garden City, KS. Sky’s
the Limit BBQ Classic. Robert Hahn. Phone:
620-271-8365. Email: robertlh@wbsnet.org.
Website: http://www.skysthelimitbbq.com. St.
Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Madison, TN. Sam’s
Club National BBQ Tour (Regional). KCBS
http://www.kcbs.us.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Tulsa, OK. Art of
BBQ. Andrea Croasdale. Phone: 918-504-8933
x11. Email: acroasdale@ahct.org. Website:
http://www.tulsaartofbbq.com. St. Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012:
Placerville,
CA.
Smokin’ for Gold. Marta Viola. Phone: 530621-5860 or 530-919-1587. Fax: 530-2952566. Email: marta@eldoradocountyfair.org.
Website: http://www.eldoradocountyfair.org.
St. Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Shawnee, KS. Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship. Tonya
Lecuru. Phone: 913-742-6402. Email: tlecuru@cityofshawnee.org. Website: http://www.
shawneegreatgrillers.org. St. Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Shenandoah, VA.
Smokin’ on the Track BBQ. Carey Verba.
Phone: 540-742-4110. Email: crverba@yahoo.
com. Website: http://www.performingartslurray.org.
09/21/2012-09/23/2012: Clarence, NY. Oinktoberfest. Katy Toth. Phone: 716-759-8483.
Email: katy@oinktoberfest.com. Website:
http://www.oinktoberfest.com. St. Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Salisbury, NC. Tilley
Harley-Davidson Biker Blues BBQ Rally and
BBQ Classic. Gary Moss. Phone: 704-2028712. Fax: 704-638-6049. Email: garymoss@
windstream.net. Website: http://www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com. St. Champ.
09/21/2012-09/22/2012: Columbia, MO. Roots
‘n Blues ‘n BBQ. Millie Lovett. Phone: 573864-6683. Email: bbq@rootsnbluesnbbq.
com. Website: http://rootsnbluesnbbq.com. St.
Champ.
09/22/2012-09/23/2012: Seaside Heights, NJ.
Que by the Sea. Maria Lynn Maruca. Phone:
732-854-8000. Email: sshbid@optimum.net.
Website: http://www.quebythesea.com. St.
Champ.
09/28/2012-09/29/2012: Omaha, NE. Ak-SarBen’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show. Tom &
Char Manhart. Phone: 402-709-0152. Email:
tommanhart@intlminutepress.com. Website:
http://www.rivercityrodeo.com. St. Champ.
09/28/2012-09/29/2012: Dana Point, CA.
Dana Point BBQ Championship. Arlie Bragg.
Phone: 615-477-7447. Email: arlieque@comast.net. Website: http://www.danapoint.org.
St. Champ.
09/28/2012-09/29/2012: Shawnee, OK. Firelake BBQ Cook-off. Jason Boyce. Phone: 405788-1416. Email: jason.boyce@potawatomi.
org. Website: http://www.firelakefoods.com.
09/28/2012-09/29/2012: St. Charles, MO.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Regional).
KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 800-963-5227. Website: http://www.kcbs.us.
09/28/2012-09/30/2012: Rome, GA. Smoke-NThunder BBQ Classic (GBC Qualifier). Jim
Stancil & John Hale. Phone: 404-386-2531
or 404-644-1213Fax: 888-411-7637. Email:
bareknucklesbbq@yahoo.com or jwhale3@
comcast.net. Website: http://www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.com. St. Champ.
09/20/2012-09/22/2012:
Murphysboro,
IL. Murphysboro BBQ Cook-Off. Mike
Mills.
Phone:
618-684-8902.
Email:
becky@17thstreetbarbecue.com.
Website:
http://www.17thstreetbbq.com. St. Champ.
09/28/2012-09/29/2012: Fayetteville, AR.
Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Ron Autry. Phone: 479287-9502 or 479-287-9582. Fax: 479-85609/21/2012-09/22/2012: Owensboro, KY. Gril- 6603. Email: rautry333@gmail.com. Website:
lin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff. Terry Stinnett. http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org. St. Champ.
Phone: 270-929-4177. Email: terry@grillinandchillinbbq.com. St. Champ.
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Bentonville, AR.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour National
10/04/2012-10/07/2012: Kansas City, MO. Championship. KCBS OFFICE. Phone: 80033rd Annual American Royal World Series 963-5227. Website: http://www.kcbs.us.
of Barbecue. Melissa Pate. Phone: 816-5694025. Email: melissap@americanroyal.com.
Website: http://www.americanroyal.com. St. 10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Topeka, KS. Smoke
Champ.
on the Water” at Lake Shawnee”. Nicole Martinek. jennifer.smith@snco.us. Phone: 785291-2612. Email: nicole.martinek@snco.us.
10/05/2012-10/06/2012: Jonesboro, AR. 2012 Website: http://www.sotwals.webs.com.
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest. Jack Turner.
Phone: 870-926-6611. Email: jturner@jonesboro.org. Website: http://www.jonesboro.org.
10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Parsons, KS. Balloons, Blues, Bikes & Barbecue. David
Winchell. Phone: 620-421-2365. Email:
10/05/2012-10/06/2012: Springfield, KY. Jim dwinchell@cableone.net. Website: http://www.
Beam BBQ Classic. Lisa Goodlett. Phone: 859- visitlabette.com. St. Champ.
529-8785. Email: jimbeambbqclassic@gmail.
com. Website: http://www.kyharvestfestival.
com. St. Champ.
10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Canton, GA. Cherokee Pignic (GBC Qualifier). Pam Carnes.
Phone: 770-345-0400. Email: pam@chero10/05/2012-10/07/2012: Greenfield, MA. Riv- keechamber.com. Website: http://www.cheroerside Blues & BBQ Festival. Christy Moore. keepignic.com. St. Champ.
Phone: 413-772-1553. Email: christym@
greenfield-ma.gov. Website: http://wwwriversidebluesandbbq.com.
10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Florence, CO. Florence Eureka Days-Kick in the Butt. Cindy
Cox. Phone: 719-784-6895. Email: cindycox@
10/05/2012-10/06/2012: Laurens, SC. Squea- bresnan.net. Website: http://www.kickinthelin’ in the Square. Jon Irick. Phone: 864-984- buttbbq.com. St. Champ.
2119. Email: mail@mainstreetlaurens.org.
Website: http://www.mainstreetlaurens.org. St.
Champ.
10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Centralia, MO. Anchor City Cookoff. Ginny Zoellers. Phone:
573-682-2272. Email: ginny@midamerica.
10/05/2012-10/06/2012: Harrisburg, PA. Key- net. Website: http://www.centraliamochamber.
stone Classic Barbeque. James Sharp. Phone: com. St. Champ.
717-787-2905. Email: jasharp@pa.gov. Website: http://www.keystoneinternational.state.
pa.us. St. Champ.
10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Poteau, OK. Bikes,
Balloons & BBQ. Clyde Phelps. Phone: 479586-0023. Email: c.phelps100@yahoo.com.
10/11/2012-10/13/2012: Cullman, AL. Oktoberfest BBQ Challenge. Steve Cooke. Phone:
256-339-1209. Email: coyote63@bellsouth.net. 10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Nelsonville, OH.
St. Champ.
Ohio Smoked Meat & BB Festival. Kevin Dotson. Phone: 740-753-4346. Email: nelsonvilletourism@ymail.com. Website: http://www.
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Libertyville, IL. 7th ohiobbq.org. St. Champ.
Annual Barn Burner Bar-B-Q. Stephanie
Norum. Phone: 847-990-3714. Email: snorum@lambsfarm.org. Website: http://www. 10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Munfordville, KY. Big
lambsfarm.org. St. Champ.
Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off. Coni Shepperd. Phone: 270-524-4852. Email: conimtourism@scrtc.com. Website: http://visitmun10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Santee, CA. Santee fordville.com. St. Champ.
Car Show & BBQ Festival. Henry Silvestre.
com. Website: http://www.fit2gobbqevents.com. 10/19/2012-10/20/2012: Woodstock,
VA.
St. Champ.
Shenandoah Valley BBQ Fest. Dawn Burch.
dmorgan@shentel.net. Phone: 540-459-3867.
Email: shenfair@shentel.net. Website: http://
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Independence, MO. www.shencofair.com. St. Champ.
The Fountians Blaze Off & Senior Q. Megan
Hollar. Phone: 816-257-5100. Email: greenbriarblazeoff@yahoo.com. Website: http:// 10/20/2012-10/21/2012: Fort Smith, AR. 12th
www.greenbriarblazeoff.com. St. Champ.
Annual Bordertown Bash. Daniel Moore &
Brandi Sinclair. Phone: 479-650-9135. Email:
trolleytimebbq@gmail.com or bsinclair@
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Waxhaw, NC. Grill’n arvest.com. Website: http://www.bordertown& Chill’n on Main. Lisa Hoffman. Email: bash.com. St. Champ.
events@waxhaw.com. Website: http://www.
waxhaw.com. St. Champ.
10/26/2012-10/27/2012: Fort Gibson, OK.
Smokin’ the Fort BBQ . Gary Perkins. Phone:
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Rocky Mount, NC. 918-478-4780 or 918-577-2069. Fax: 918-478Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down. Debbie 4786. Email: fortgibson@sbcglobal.net. WebJulio. Phone: 252-972-1159. Email: debbie. site: http://www.fortq.bson.com. St. Champ.
julio@rockymountnc.gov. Website: http://www.
events@rockymountnc.gov. St. Champ.
10/26/2012-10/27/2012: Easton, MD. Holy
Smoke BBQ Festival. Lisa Hayes. Phone:
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Lyons, GA. The Real 410-819-0392 or 410-443-4532. Email:
Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival holysmokebbq1@aol.com. Website: http://ww(GBC Qualifier). Alexa Carter-Britton & Tim wbbqholysmoke.com. St. Champ.
Lively. Phone: 912-526-6445 or 706-551-2045
or 706-554-3552Email: bhtlyons@nctv.com or
tdlively@roelco.net. Website: http://www.there- 10/26/2012-10/27/2012: Butler, MO. Bates
alsqueal.com. St. Champ.
County BBQ State Championship. Chad Anderson. Phone: 660-424-4429. Email: sheriff@batescountysheriff.com. St. Champ.
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: De Soto, KS. Cookin’
on the Kaw. Sara Ritter. Phone: 913-583-1585.
Email: sritter@desotoks.org. Website: http:// 10/26/2012-10/27/2012: White County, GA.
www.desotoks.org. St. Champ.
Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown (GBC Qualifier) . Heather Sinyard. Phone: 706-809-0139.
Email: hja33@windstream.net. Website:
10/12/2012-10/13/2012: Jackson, MS. Wahabi http://www.hillbillyhogbbq.com. St. Champ.
2nd Annual BBQ Cookoff. Bill Lee. Phone:
662-357-5467. Email: bill.lee@rbend.com.
November
Website: http://www.wahabishriners.org. St.
Champ.
11/02/2012-11/03/2012: Shelby, NC. Hog
Happnin’ Tar Heel BBQ Championship. Jerry
Gardner. Phone: 704-482-4202 or 704-47310/12/2012-10/13/2012: Arthur, IL. Central Il- 1352. Email: bbqcompetition@hoghappnin.
linois Bragging Rights. George Fritz. Phone: com. Website: http://www.hoghappnin.com.
217-649-7703. Email: bbq@arthuril.com. Web- St. Champ.
site: http://www.cibr-bbq.com. St. Champ.
October
11/02/2012-11/03/2012: Livingston, AL. Sucarnochee BBQ & Blues Cook-Off. STephen
Liverman. Phone: 205-652-5405. Email:
sliverman@uwa.edu. Website: http://www.centerforblackbelt.com. St. Champ.
11/02/2012-11/03/2012: Harrison, AR. Cookin’
on the Creek. Annanane Sullivan. Phone:
870-741-2659. Email: asullivan@harrisonchamber.com. Website: http://www.cookinonthecreek.com. St. Champ.
11/09/2012-11/10/2012:
Gainesville,
GA.
Hawgin” on Lanier (GBC Qualifier)”. Ryan
Thompson. Phone: 770-561-8966 or 770-5618966. Fax: 770-534-1344. Email: ryan@protouchlandscapes.com. Website: http://www.
gainesvillejaycees.org.
11/16/2012-11/17/2012: Plant City, FL. Plant
City Pig Jam. Amy Nizamoff. Phone: 813754-3707. Email: amy@plantcity.org. Website:
http://plantcity.org. St. Champ.
11/30/2012-12/01/2012:
Demopolis,
AL.
Christmas on the River Alabama State Championship BBQ. David Anderson. Phone: 334289-4985. Email: cotrbbq2012@gmail.com. St.
Champ.
July 2013
07/27/2013-07/28/2013: Big Bear Lake, CA.
Big Bear BBQ & Beerfest. Pam Scannell.
Phone: 909-866-4607. Email: pscannell@bigbearchamber.com. Website: http://www.bigbearchamber.com. St. Champ.
11/16/2012-11/17/2012: Cumming, GA. The
National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier). Randall
Bowman. Phone: 770-886-6290. Email: bbqcup@hotmail.com. Website: http://www.nationalbbqcup.com. St. Champ.
Columbia, MO
Holds CBJ Class
By Mike McMillen
69 people signed up to take the CBJ class taught by Bunny Tuttle and
hosted by the Beta Beta Que Society. The class was held at the Columbia Senior Center. Volunteers from the local BBQ Society
assisted with the preparation
of the turn-in boxes. Jamey
Johnson cooked all the meat
and transported it to the Center. Rich Tuttle cut the meat
and oversaw the preparation
of the turn-in boxes. Organizer, Mike McMillen, noted that
the Beta Beta Que Society has
aided in helping some
550+ persons to become
Certified Barbecue Judges over
the past 7 years of hosting CBJ
classes.

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