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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3rd - When Pigs Die
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 - 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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