Southern Smoke BBQ Competition

Saturday, May 20th, 2017
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

You and your family / friends are invited to the Southern Smoke BBQ Championship which is a FREE EVENT that will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Wilson County Exposition Center and Grounds. 

40+ BBQ Pitmasters who will via for $12,000.00 in cash and the honor of being crowned Grand Champion of the event. Come and check-out their cooking and enjoy the smell of Hickory Smoke filling the air. We will have plenty of kid friendly activities for the whole family: ZIP line, rock climbing wall, bouncy toys, etc.

Presented by the Greater Rotary Clubs of Wilson County and is sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society.  For more information about this event please email us.

The BBQ Championship is being held in conjunction with the 39th Annual F-100 Supernationals which is the largest all Ford product show in the USA. The “Truck show” will require an admission fee.  

5-Star Dinner & Dance

5-Star Dinner Dance featuring the Exotics and a Celebrity Chef (John  Coon)
Wilson County Exposition Center
May 19
th, 2017 – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

MENU: Pork off of a Whole Hog, Boston Butt, BBQ Chicken, Cold Salad, Cold Corn Salad, Baked Beans, Dessert, Tea, Adult Beverage.

Competitor Information & Schedule

GENERAL SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, MAY 19 Noon BBQ Contestants start arriving
1:00 PM Place competition team begins
3-8 PM Registration
6:30-8:00 PM VIP & Sponsor Dinner w/ Celebrity Chef
8:15-10 PM Main Concert

GENERAL SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, MAY 20
7:00 AM Registration Continues
7-8:00 AM Team Breakfast in Judges Area
8:00 AM Judges Check-In Begins
10:00 AM General Admission Opening
10:30 AM Judges Meeting in the Judges Area
9:00 PM. Ticketing Closes
10:00 PM General Admission Closes

Prize Money / Trophy’s: $12,000
Grand Champion$2,000.00
Reserve Champion – $1,000.00
MEAT CATEGOIES: CHICKEN, RIBS, PORK, BRISKET (Prizes for each category)

DOWNLOAD FULL INFORMATION PACKET HERE.