Finding Amatuer Cookoffs???

[ryan in louisville]

Is there still interest in this? I was Googling trying to find comps here in KY and found just a few but then remembered this thread.

I think done correctly this would be an awesome feature to SMF.

If I can do anything to help bring this to fruition let me know.

 

[heyer5]

I'm also interested in this and would be willing to give any information about contests that I come across as well...

 

[302smoke]

This is a great idea. I will post all that I'm aware of.

 

[pellet]

I just googled   Iowa bbq smoking competitions" and it brought up several comp and events throught out the state including the Iowa State Fair.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I just googled   Iowa bbq smoking competitions" and it brought up several comp and events throught out the state including the Iowa State Fair.

but doesn't the OP live in Missouri ?

 

[pellet]

but doesn't the OP live in Missouri ?

Yes he does! But he also said he would be willing to neighboring states. But the suggesting I made was to replace Iowa with MO and see what comes up.  Neighboring state would be Iowa and Des Moines or Ankeny Iowa would be doable. ut the search turned up several comps. at different levels. I could point him to one 5 miles from me that my son helps organize for the organization he is president of.

 

[smoke jenson]

We have one every year in which is called the Good times Celebration sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Its usually in the 1st week of September. Heres the link. I believe its out dated but still has all the contact info.http://www.amarillo-chamber.org/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=812. Whats nice is Bud,Coors,and Miller pass out free beer during the whole event.Thumbs Up

 

[southside bbq]

The Sedalia Center in Big Island VA, is having their annual BBQ @ Sedalia May 17, 2014

http://www.sedaliacenter.org/index.php/festivals

It is open to all. Cooking only pulled pork. And the judging is done by the visitors to the contest. No judges. Just lots of fun.

I will have more information later.

Rickey

 

[wolfman1955]

This web site has a list of BBQ, BEER,WINE,CHILLI COOKOFFS events in all states. Just click on the FESTIVAL LIST TAB.
http://www.cookingclassesdirectory.com/

 

[thecynthia]

I'm looking for anything in the New England area. Hit my first Chili Cookoff over the summer, and I while I didn't place, I'd like to try more!

 

[wolfman1955]

Check the link in my post I'm shure you will find something in your area.

 

[sam cole]

Dear Jtupper,

I was wondering what information you have found and are willing to give on small scale BBQ cookoffs. Our Chamber has been having one for the past couple of years, and it has been less then productive. I am really wanting to see it become a popular event that brings in more participants.  What has been your experiences of pros and cons to these events?

 

[firinupthefox]

I run a KCBS and Amateur Contest in St. Charles, Illinois.  www.firinupthefox.org.  I have issues finding how to get the word out about the amateur side of the comp.

 

[ryan in louisville]

Firinupthefox, I am finding 2 different dates for the amateur cookoff on your website, July 12 & July 13th.

http://firinupthefox.org/competing/amateur-contest/

http://firinupthefox.org/calendar/

I might be interested but have to look at the calandar to be sure.

 

[firinupthefox]

Thanks for the heads up - It was originally July 12, but we've recently moved it to the 13th.

 

[firinupthefox]

You can sign up the July 13, 2014 Firin' Up the Fox Amateur contest here...

http://firinupthefox.org/competing/amateur-contest/

We also have BBQ 101 & 102 classes taught by Chris Marks in April 2014.

http://firinupthefox.org/education/bbq-cooking-classes/ 

 

[firinupthefox]

I had not thought about advertising on Craigslist.  that's a great idea...

 

[sam cole]

Dear Jtupper

I live in central Missouri and our town holds an annual bbq cookoff for weekend fun.  It has become a little poorly run these last few years and we are afraid it may die off.  I am in search of information, ie: rules, guidelines, of different cookoffs that aren't sanctioned.  Have you participated in these enough to have saved any paperwork that might be beneficial for me?  I would love to see this become a big blowout popular event that brings in "chefs" such as yourself that will enjoy the event and come back year after year.  please let me know if you can help. thanks SAM

 

[rlk438]

Dear Jtupper
I live in central Missouri and our town holds an annual bbq cookoff for weekend fun.  It has become a little poorly run these last few years and we are afraid it may die off.  I am in search of information, ie: rules, guidelines, of different cookoffs that aren't sanctioned.  Have you participated in these enough to have saved any paperwork that might be beneficial for me?  I would love to see this become a big blowout popular event that brings in "chefs" such as yourself that will enjoy the event and come back year after year.  please let me know if you can help. thanks SAM

Where are you. I am south of KC. One of the ones around here did ribbons and trophy. It was more about the bragging rights. Most don't do the over night just a day cook. They did things that can be done in 5 - 6 hours. I have also seen it as fund raiser. Do they have it with any other festival?

 

[sam cole]

not sure you got my post from email, but yes it is done same day as our motorcycle show. it's usually an overnighter, starting cooking on Friday evening. In Cole Camp south of Sedalia