BBQ Rib Competition

The BBQ Rib Competition Registration is now closed.

These rules are based nearly identical to the rules of the Kansas City BBQ Society.

• For this contest, ribs are defined as Baby Back Ribs.
• Entry fee per team is $150 and each team will receive 2 entrance bracelets and the ribs for the contest.
• Each team will consist of a chief cook and as many assistants as the chief cook deems necessary.
• Contestants will provide all pits (cooking device) to be used.  The use of a single pit (cooking device) by more than one team is permitted.
• All cooking of product (ribs) shall be done within the confines of the team’s assigned cooking space. Sides may be cooked ahead of time and brought onsite.
• You may cook your ribs in any manner that you feel will deliver a competitive product in the time allowed, provided that safe food handling guidelines are followed. (Raw product must be kept below 40F and cooked ribs and hot sides must reach an internal temp of 160F, before serving.)
• Fires must be of wood, pellets, charcoal or gas. Electric or Gas grills ARE permitted (KCBS does not allow gas or electric cookers).  We allow ANY and ALL kinds of cookers for this event to encourage anyone to come and cook. Fires may not be built on the ground. Ashes must be disposed of onsite and ONLY in approved ash disposal containers.
• The Men’s Club will supply six (6) racks of ribs. Contestants will have food ready by 4pm for judging by the public.
• It is expected that ribs are to be cut into individual riblets, will be available for the public with at least 1 side dish provided by each team.
• It is the responsibility of the contestant to see that the team assigned cooking space is kept clean throughout the contest.  All fires must be put out and all equipment removed from the site at the end of the event.
• This year, everyone will be the judge! Each bracelet purchased will come with 3 ballots. Everyone is encouraged to sample as many teams’ ribs as they can, then they’ll vote for their favorite(s). Voting will run from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and winners will be announced as soon as all votes are counted!