This contest offers eight (8) categories. First, there are the KCBS-sanctioned categories: chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket. The entry fee for these four (4) categories is $275.00 for all registrations received on or before December 31, 2021. The entry fee for registrations received after January 1, 2022 will be $300.00.

On Friday night, two additional unsanctioned categories, Appetizers and Desserts, will be offered for competition. On Saturday, after the four KCBS-sanctioned categories, two additional unsanctioned categories will be offered: sausage and cook’s choice. The fee to enter any of the non-sanctioned categories is additional $25.00 per category.

This contest will offer teams to vend on Friday January 14, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m., and continuing on Saturday January 15, 2022 starting at 10:00 a.m. when the event opens. Cook whatever you like to sell to the public to sample. Each Team participating in the Public Tasting gets $1.00 for every sample sold based on the number of tickets redeemed.  All tickets are due by 8:30 p.m. on Friday and by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Be a part of the event and help us judge. All KCBS Certified Judges are invited to apply to judge the 7^th Annual Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge. Please complete the form below and submit. We will be reaching out to our chosen judges by December 2021.