BBQ Contests

The Midwest’s top pitmasters are going to grill-to-grill.

It’s the most competitive, and most delicious, battle around. Buds, Blues & BBQ features a diverse lineup of postmasters competing over two days of barbecue challenges.

Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned events

It’s a four-meat showdown with contests in chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder and the iconic beef brisket. KCBS-certified judges and the Official Rules and Regulations & Judging Procedures will be used. Teams must compete in all four meat categories to qualify for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion.

Steak Cookoff Association-sanctioned events

Come witness the sport that is a steak cookoff. All SCA events are required to maintain the same standard of a 1 1/8″ or 3cm thick boneless choice ribeye. Watch our competitors grill them into pure gold.

 

Friday, September 5th

Steak Cookoff Association Double Steak Cookoff
Payout

  • 1st – $800
  • 2nd – $400
  • 3rd – $300
  • 4th – $200
  • 5th – $150
  • 6-10th – $25

REGISTER HERE

KCBS One Meat Ribs
Payout

  • 1st – $420
  • 2nd – $175
  • 3rd – $100
  • 4th – $100
  • 5th – $75

REGISTER HERE

Saturday, September 6th

KCBS Master Competition
Payout

  • Grand Champion – $1,250
  • Reserve Champion – $750
  • 1st – $350
  • 2nd – $300
  • 3rd – $225
  • 4th – $125
  • 5th – $100

REGISTER HERE

KCBS Backyard BBQ Contest
Payout

  • Grand Champion – $650
  • Reserve Champion – $300
  • 1st – $250
  • 2nd – $150
  • 3rd – $100

REGISTER HERE

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