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.
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
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4th - Rum Runners BBQ
5th - Iowa Smokeys D's BBQ
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 - Kevin Rhodes • 561-261-6390 • sodlife@gmail.com
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Welcome! We are working to make next year even better!
Mark your calendars — the 2026 Torry Island BBQ Showdown is set for March 21! Next year, we're turning up the heat with a Kids' BBQ Competition! Check back often for updates and details.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING BBQ COMPETITORS, AIRBOAT, VENDOR CONSIDERATION, HAY BALE COMPETITORS AND SPONSORS!
WE HAVE REACHED OUR NUMBER OF LEMONADE/SHAVED ICE VENDORS. WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY MORE.
MARCH 21, 2026 THE FUN BEGINS!
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