Thanks for the support guys, it's good to hear some folks from last year that enjoyed themselves.
I do appreciate all of the feedback, and I've committed to adding those additional payouts to 2nd-5th place.
Producing an event like this is tough - just like running a business. You're never gonna please everyone - and something is always ripe to critique to each person's personal preference.
To hear from attendees last year that they enjoyed themselves is encouraging, and I hope they enjoy the improvements and come out again.
To those considering this year -
let me clarify a couple things that may have been misunderstood for this year's comp:
Ribs and Chicken are provided (Wichita Packing and Kingdom Farms respectively). This is done to ensure everyone is cooking a similar product. Cooking ribs and Chicken is mandatory to participate.
Brisket and Shoulder turn-in boxes are optional. That being said, if you are entering these categories - you will be providing your own meat for them.
Electricity is allowed, just not for cooking. We're looking for guys to really run their pits the old fashioned way, managing their fires manually.
It's gonna be a great time, it's on the lakefront, downtown - we're bringing in some of the best blues/rock performers from around the country including Claudette King (BB king's daughter) and other nationally recognized musicians.
Good music, good people, good beer, good food...good times celebrating this old fashioned, authentic style of cooking - BBQ!
We look forward to another great year.