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 pitmasters competing over three days of barbecue challenges. Even more competitive categories are coming in 2025!
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. Don’t forget to check out the Backyard BBQ and Kids’ Que competitions as well!
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 – $500
- 4th – $200
- 5th – $150
- 6-10th – $25
Saturday, September 6th
KCBS Master Competition
Payout
- Grand Champion – $1,250
- Reserve Champion – $750
- 1st – $350
- 2nd – $300
- 3rd – $225
- 4th – $125
- 5th – $100
KCBS Backyard BBQ Contest
Payout
- Grand Champion – $650
- Reserve Champion – $300
- 1st – $250
- 2nd – $150
- 3rd – $100
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