competitions

jared · Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 9

Does anybody know of any bbq competitions in Texas? My wife and I live near Dallas and we have been talking about going to Memphis in May, which I hear is awesome. I am a rookie and I thought by going to a bbq competition I can learn something new or helpful.

allsmokenofire · Posted: Feb 06 2007 Post subject: Re: competitions

zilla · Posted: Feb 06 2007 Post subject:

Hey Jared, Like Mike says there are a huge number of contests in Texas but not many like MIM. Most comps are teams and there families with nothing to do and no BBQ to buy, and unless you know someone you'll be out in the cold so to speak. Just telling you so you're not disappointed. There are a few that offer more to do, so you'll have to do your homework to find them. The smaller Rodeo BBQs are good ones to go to. The big ones are corporate BS. All thee best to ya bro.
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adolpho · Posted: Feb 07 2007 Post subject:

Lonestar BBQ Society is a nice one to start in because the price is right. Usually between $65-$100 entry fee for all meats (3 meats - 1/2 chicken, pork spare ribs and brisket). Comps have teams from 15 to 50 and they are some of the friendliest folks around. Friday nights are usually "Cook's Dinner" or the Margarita/Bloody Mary contest, and that's when you get a chance to meet the folks. Actually, I think all bbq comps have friendly folks. IBCA is similar to Lonestar but has higher fees and consistantly a lot more teams, but it does have bigger payouts. Both are fun.
As for KCBS and MIM, I've not been to one since they require farther drives. From what I've read and seen on TV, they seem like they're just as fun to be at. I don't know if I can handle being a salesman and presenting my food to walk up judges like MIM does. That takes some additional talent.
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jared · Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 9

thanks for all of the info. those three website have a lot of information and lead to other webistes that I have found to be very intersting.

swinebuck · Posted: Feb 08 2007 Post subject:

Jared: MIM is awsome! http://www.memphisphotos.net/mimgallery/index.php/World%20Championship%20Barbecue%20Cooking%20Contest Nothing else like it. On the Mississippi River at the foot of Beal Steet. (Beal Street is to Memphis what Bourbon Steet is to New Orleans). MIM lasts four days and is attended by about 100,000 people. It is much more fun if you are on a team and have a place to hang out, eat, drink, and rest. My team is appling to Memphis IN May. We will not know if we are accepted until mid March. If we get in we will need five additional members to help defray the costs, which total about $4,000 for the contest. Unlike most contest you have large numbers of guests visit the tent. This is a contest and a party. We will feed 150 to 200 people. Each of our members pays $250. If you wish to join us I will hold a space for you. Your wife of course would be your guest. You can pm me if you are interested. Anyone else who reads this and wishes to join may pm me also.
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