Smoke on the Trails BBQ

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The Smoke on the Trails BBQ competition will take place on September 27 and 28, 2019 at Celebration Park.  This Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event is a qualifying event for the American Royal World Series of Barbeque competition and the Jack Daniels World Championship for 2020.  BBQ teams will check-in Friday during the day and begin to set up their camps.  Friday night, the public will be invited out to participate in a People's Choice competition.  More details coming soon!  Formal BBQ judging will begin on Saturday and a total purse of $10,000 will be on the line for teams participating in the categories of chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket. Top 10 in each category will be awarded.    

PARKING:  Cars can be parked at Celebration Park, however, once it fills, overflow parking will be available in the Pioneer Ridge Middle School parking lot just south of the park. Parking is free.

Time   BBQ Teams can check in beginning at 9:00a.m. on September 27 and all teams must be  checked in by 3:00p.m. 

Cost   $185 per team - All teams will be provided (1) 20 amp plug. 

   +$15 for 30 amp

   +$35 for 50 amp- limited spots available 

   For more information, contact Amy Craft at acraft@gardnerkansas.gov.

Registration Deadline   September 13, 2019