This Event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. KCBS representatives will be present. Judging starts at noon on Saturday, March 22, 2025, using the blind judging technique. The contest consists of two categories (chicken and pork ribs). Both categories are required for Grand Champion prizes. Only one entry per team per category is allowed.

This Event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. KCBS representatives will be present. Judging starts at noon on Saturday, March 22, 2025, using the blind judging technique. The contest consists of two categories (chicken and pork ribs). Both categories are required for Grand Champion prizes. Only one entry per team per category is allowed.
The Torry Island BBQ Showdown competiton will be governed by the competition rules of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, additional rules and regulations found in the Torry Island BBQ Festival Team Information Packet and the Torry Island BBQ Festival Backyard Division Packet. Below are the links to each.
KCBS RULES - 2025 updated rules
W9 FORM
REGISTER NOW - RULES WILL BE FINALIZED BY OCTOBER 2025
2 Guys Grilling
Pompano Pit Kings
3rd - Sweet Sugar Swine - Sponsored by US Sugar
4th - Smoke Showing Backyard BBQ
5th - Jessi James Smoking Guns BBQ Team
Contact Information:
Festival Organizer - Jennifer Earnest • 561-996-4524 • j.earnest@hehill.org
BBQ Competition Rep - Kevin Brewer • 561-261-1555 • kevin@turfproservices.com
Airboat Show Organizer - Jennifer Earnest • 561-996-4524 • j.earnest@hehill.org
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🔥 Welcome to the
Torry Island BBQ Showdown!
📅 March 21, 2026
🔥 Vendor spots are almost gone!
We’re looking for food vendors (non BBQ) to bring bold flavor and variety to the Showdown.
✅ Now accepting:
BBQ Competitors • Food Vendors • Airboats • Hay Bale Competitors • Sponsors
❌ Lemonade & shaved ice spots are FULL
🔥 The heat turns up March 21 - check back soon!
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