The Showdown
This Event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. KCBS representatives will be present. Judging starts at noon on Saturday, March 2, 2024, 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 Showdown prize purse is over $18,000!
Rules & Regulations
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, Torry Island BBQ Festival Pro Division Packet, and Torry Island Festival Backyard Division Packet.
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8am - 8pm Set up
2pm - 4pm Meat Inspection
4pm Cook's Meeting
10pm - 6am Quiet TIme
Turn In Times:
12 Noon Chicken
12:30 pm Ribs
1:00 pm Pork - Professional
1:30 pm Brisket- Professional
2:00 pm Sauce
5:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Grand Champion * $5,000
Reserve Champion* $1,750
3rd Overall - $500 4th Overall - $400 5th Overall - $300
* Each team is required to cook all four meat categories for eligibility to win.
Each Category Competition
Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Beef Brisket
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $175
4th Place - $150
5th Place - $125
In addition to a cash prize, a trophy or prize will be awarded in each category.
Grand Champion * $1,000
Reserve Champion* $750
3rd Overall - $500 4th Overall - $400 5th Overall - $300
* Each team is required to cook two categories (chicken and pork ribs) for eligibility to win.
Each Category Competition
Chicken and Pork Ribs
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
4th Place - $75
5th Place - $50
In addition to a cash prize, a trophy or prize will be awarded in each category.
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
We would like to thank everyone for making the Torry Island BBQ Festival a HUGE success!
With your help we were able to present a check to the Glades Historical Society in the amount of $61,000.00!
We are getting ready.. we hope you are too!
SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 22, 2025
Early registration will begin August 2024!
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