BBQ Showdown

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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.

BACKYARD RULES PACKET

TEAM PACKET 

KCBS RULES -  2025 updated rules

W9 FORM

REGISTER NOW - RULES WILL BE FINALIZED BY OCTOBER 2025