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BBQ Showdown

Time to Crank up the Heat!

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 four categories (chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef brisket). All four categories are required for Grand Champion prizes. Only one entry per team per category is allowed.

PRO TEAM

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 four categories (chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef brisket). All four 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 Pro Division Packet. Below are the links to each.


PROFESSIONAL RULES PACKET

TEAM PACKET

KCBS RULES -  2025 updated rules

W-9 FORM


REGISTER NOW - RULES WILL BE FINALIZED BY OCTOBER 2025

Register here

2026 pro division competitors

That BBQ Place

Clark's BBQ & More

Going Yard BBQ

Cold Beer BBQ

Cheese & Crackers BBQ

Tillman's Real Pit BBQ

Walker's Country Boy

Little Nicky's BBQ

Ain't That Rich BBQ

The Locals BBQ

Gettin' Basted

Mike's Backyard BBQ

Bull & Boar BBQ Team

T-Rex BBQ Compeition Team

T-Rex BBQ Compeition Team

T-Rex BBQ Compeition Team

Stewey Magoos BBQ

Worth Every Penny Soul Food

Rum Runners BBQ

Smokin' Armadillo BBQ

2025 pro division winners

Grand champion

Sloppy Hogs BBQ

reserve grand champion

Good Googly Goo



3rd - When Pigs Die

4th - Rum Runners BBQ

5th - Iowa Smokeys D's BBQ

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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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FESTIVAL UPDATES!

 🔥 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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