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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



Pro Team Registration is CLOSED.


People's Choice submission is CLOSED, we are not accepting any additional submissions.

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

Corn Stars

When Pigs Die Competition BBQ

Smokey D's BBQ

Meathead's BBQ

Blue's Hog

Cooters N Smoke BBQ

Double Barrel Smokers

Jurassic Bark BBQ Team

Accutech BBQ

Accutech 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 - Brianna Bennett •  561-313-0943  •  brianna@extrememachiningcorp.com


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FESTIVAL UPDATES!


🔥 Vendor spots have been filled!


BBQ team registion is CLOSED.


BBQ competitors - People's Choice submission is CLOSED.


Greased Pig Competion is full! Be sure to check out the "slick" fun at the event!


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