ShadeTree Competition
The ShadeTree division is for the weekend barbeque warriors.
Online Registration opens December 1st at noon.
Space is limited, so get your entries in as soon as possible.
KCBS Professional Competition
The KCBS Competition has limited availability.
Please note that all R.V. sites are SOLD OUT.
Contact us for details.
Downloadable KCBS Rules & Information
Downloadable KCBS Judges Application
Rib Eating Challenge
Eligibility: Contest is open to anyone 18 years or older. Valid ID must be brought to each competition site.
Contest Details: To be announced
Kid's Q Competition
Kids ages 8-14... show off your grilling skills! A special competition just for you, the KIDS-Q will allow teams of three kids and one adult (18 or older) to vie for the top three awards in this category. Grill, charcoal, and 8 chicken thighs will be provided...your culinary skills are all that's necessary!
Download 2012
Kid's Q Guidelines
Download 2012 Kid's Q Application Form
People's Choice Awards
Everyone attending WhistleStop on Saturday between 1pm and 3pm will have a chance to "put your money where your mouth is!" Many of the backyard cooking teams competing in the Shadetree Competition will have boston butt samples available for you to taste!
Vote for your favorite by placing coins or cash in the jar provided at their cook-site. The team with the most money will be announced as the People's Choice Award winner during the Awards Presentations at 8:15pm on the main stage. Awards will be presented to First, Second, and Third Place. All proceeds will benefit educational programming at the EarlyWorks Museums.
Look for the Flag---participating teams will be flying a flag at their cook site.
SAMPLING AND VOTING TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 5, FROM 1PM TO 3PM.