Welcome
This event adheres to the rules of the KCBS and the local Health Department. The interpretation of their rules, and of those contained in the link, are at the discretion of the Smoke Show BBQ Tournament event leaders and KCBS representatives at the contest. Rules and times are subject to change, and the Smoke Show BBQ Competition event leaders reserves the right to make additional rules and regulations as situations warrant. If rules and times change, contestants will be properly notified.
Teams
A team consists of one chief cook and one or two assistants, and all necessary helpers. In order to qualify as an official team and be eligible for payment, the chief cook/ team representative must have a completed entry form, W-9/W-8BEN tax document, and all applicable entry fees.
Team positions
Team placement will be determined by registration order of official teams. Please adhere to the trailer size and tent space guidance. Set up is on Saturday, August 5th and must be completed by 11am. Those wishing to set up before August 5th , must make prior arrangements. Vehicles must removed by 8:00 am on the day of competition, and no vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit the cook-off area between 8:00 am and when the event ends at 4:00 pm.
We provide
The Smoke Show 2023 will provide teams with items for taster portions and necessary health requirements like toothpicks, utensils, sample cups, napkins, latex gloves, a garbage can, and foam trays for the judge’s samples. Teams must supply their own cooking utensils, equipment, BBQ, coolers, tables, chairs, shade or rain protection, and anything else required to compete or vend. You must provide your own extension cords. Quiet generators are permitted with prior approval of the event coordinator