Apple Blossom Barbecue Contest Apr. 30 & May 1 St. Joseph MO

[St. Joe Tom]

The 4th annual Apple Blossom Barbecue Contest returns April 30 and May 1 2010. $10,000 in guaranteed prize money. Giant parade Saturday morning and Navy Blue Angels air show. Teaming up with Excelsior Springs MO contest for the Northern Missouri Championship.
www.AppleBlossomBBQ.com (http://www.AppleBlossomBBQ.com) for more information and entry form.

[Diva]

What band is playing? TheSlabs.com will be there! May we have our usual spot, please?

[KC_Bobby]

Boondoggle has it on the schedule again. Hope to be fortunate again with pork. We'd be happy to have the same spot.

[clubjoe]

Tom, we'll be there. probably coming in Thursday night again.

[Nomanerz]

THREE BROTHERS (Different Mothers) will be there...Looking forward to seeing all of you!

[Rookie'48]

Yep - I'll be there! Friday evening I'll have the smoked cheese, wandering around visiting, Saturday morning judging, in the afternoon I'll be sitting there with y'all to cheer for those who get calls. See ya there.

[Nomanerz]

The Band is Under the Influence (http://www.jasonriley.com/under_the_influence.htm) . I don't know anything about them or their music.....sorry

[Jeff_in_KC]

Big Creek BBQ will be back this year. Was there in '08 but won an entry for another the same weekend for '09 so we missed the fun! I hear Thursday night is fun! Maybe I can make it this time.

[Balls Casten]

Mailed app in last week ... will be there without the wife this contest.
Anyone know where the hookers hang out in St Joe? :biggrin:

[BChawg]

I'll be working the Air Show out at Rosecrans or Clark Kent would be competing. I'll be looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday night again this year.

Clark

Clark Kent

[musicmanryann]

We have had this one on our calendar since last year. Looking forward to it!

[thenewguy]

I was gonna 'till Ryann said he was goin...Too much competition now!

[U2CANQUE]

It is part of my KS/MO tour this Spring, looking forward to it.....

[Jeff_in_KC]

Anyone know where the hookers hang out in St Joe? :biggrin:

Check with Randy! :shock: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[moocow]

We would like to go, it sounds great! The only problem is Belton is that same day and its less than 1/2 mile from the house. Have fun all, the only flyover we might have will be life-flight on its way down south.

[HoDeDo]

The hookers are usually all skin and bones Thurs night after the bars close lol At least the one knocking on the door of my camper was looking for some guy named "XXXXXXX"... needless to say, that was the trailer on the other side of the park :twisted:


We can't wait for St. Joe - We'll see you soon Tom!!!
Smoke on Wheels will be there!

[clubjoe]

Not sure about hookers but I hope Andy's brother doesn't show up again thursday night and drink all of our beer like last year.:lol:

[Balls Casten]

The hookers are usually all skin and bones Thurs night after the bars close lol At least the one knocking on the door of my camper was looking for some guy named "XXXXXXX"... needless to say, that was the trailer on the other side of the park :twisted:


I suppose if a guy is paying he has the right to be pickey huh?

[Jeff_in_KC]

Mailed our entry yesterday! Is it April yet?

[KC_Bobby]

We'll be mailing entries after Winterfest.

[clubjoe]

Bobby we're doing the same thing. I have about 4 entries filled out just hoping that I land a free entry into at least one of them. After Winterfest there are all in the mail.

[Jeff_in_KC]

I'm sure organizers would refund your check if you got the free entry. There are a couple I don't want to fill up early before I get to enter and I'm a little worried since I'm low on funds!

[KC_Bobby]

Tom, no People's Choice Pork (shoulder) this year? :cry:

If I'm reading the site right, Saturday will just be the main four categories and Friday evening will have a People's Choice Pork Loin entry. Is that correct?

[KC_Bobby]

entry form and check is in the mail!

[KC_Bobby]

bump

[Diva]

So, who's going to this thing??? I've got to get my potluck list going.....:rolleyes:

[Balls Casten]

We're working in KC all week and catching the contest on the way home.
Let us know what we can bring.

Sad change of events as well, my wife is coming ... no Hookers. :sad:

[BurntFinger_Jason]

Burnt Finger BBQ is hoping to be there. I have an email out to the organizer seeing if there are any spots left. *fingers crossed*

[The Pickled Pig]

The Pickled Pig will be there I think...at least they cashed my check. .

[worthsmokin]

Worth Smokin' BBQ will be there early on friday. Look forward to meeting you Paul. Kyle I am in for Potluck we were next to you at NKC. Can we bring something to help?

[KC_Bobby]

We're bringing a bottle for the Saturday morning shot. Not sure where they will be hosted, depends who's there.

[daedalus]

So, who's going to this thing??? I've got to get my potluck list going.....:rolleyes:
I will be there judging, but I would be happy to come Friday night and join in the potluck too! PM me and let me know what category (side,veg,dessert,etc.) you still need and I will bring something.

[Rookie'48]

Steph, I'll be there.

[The Pickled Pig]

Anyone know if this is a dog friendly contest?

[KC_Bobby]

Tom says the comp is up to 55 teams and he's expecting about 10-15 more.

[Diva]

Steph, I'll be there.

YOU know what to bring....:clap2:

[The Pickled Pig]

Are the teams on asphalt or grass?

[KC_Bobby]

grass - nice thick, flat as you'll ever find grass surface - with lots of sidewalks - think of a huge campus quad minus so many flower beds they get in the way.

http://www.appleblossombbq.com/sitebuilder/images/web_bbq_pic-421x170.jpg

Sorry, can't answer the dog question

[thenewguy]

I emailed last week about spots but haven't heard anything back.

[BurntFinger_Jason]

I emailed last week about spots but haven't heard anything back.

I didn't hear back either, so I just went ahead and sent my check in.

[KC_Bobby]

I emailed last week about spots but haven't heard anything back.

Based on my email from Tom today, I'd send in the check.

[BBQ_Mayor]

Dogs are fine. Last year there were people walking their dogs through the park and Buster Dog BBQ brought their dogs too.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Just don't get any dog hair in your competition meat - that's a foreign object DQ! :laugh:

[Balls Casten]

Anyone else getting in thur night?
I'm thinking of hittting Emerson Biggin's for dinner that night.
Any other suggestions for places to eat in St Joe?

[smknwhlswife]

Anyone know if this is a dog friendly contest?

We had Kate out there last year and she will be there again this year.

[smknwhlswife]

Anyone else getting in thur night?
I'm thinking of hittting Emerson Biggin's for dinner that night.
Any other suggestions for places to eat in St Joe?

Andy will probably be up there Thursday after work.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Anyone else getting in thur night?
I'm thinking of hittting Emerson Biggin's for dinner that night.
Any other suggestions for places to eat in St Joe?

I'll be in town before 5pm on Thursday because I have to pick up sponsor banner and sign. Randy (R Butts R Smokin) will be in later in the evening Thursday. We're planning to set up on Thursday evening and hit the golf course for a quick round Friday morning.:becky:

[KC_Bobby]

I hope to be up there Thursday night - depends when I get the Q'chen back from the shop.

[Balls Casten]

Well I'd offer to buy a round for anyone wanting to meet for dinner.
Emmerson's is a cool sports bar on the lines of Hooters except they have booze!

Golf! Now thats a good weekend ... golf and a bbq contest. All you're missing is the strip joint.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Well I'd offer to buy a round for anyone wanting to meet for dinner.
Emmerson's is a cool sports bar on the lines of Hooters except they have booze!

Golf! Now thats a good weekend ... golf and a bbq contest. All you're missing is the strip joint.

Yikes! Just looked at the updated weather forecast and I'm not sure how this golf idea is gonna pan out. By the way... when you said you'd buy a round for anyone meeting you for dinner, would that be 9 holes or 18? :becky:

[Balls Casten]

... when you said you'd buy a round for anyone meeting you for dinner, would that be 9 holes or 18? :becky:

:doh: I get myself in more trouble.

[Jeff_in_KC]

Weather... Ughh! :rain:

[smknwhlswife]

Bring your mud/rain boots!!!

[KC_Bobby]

stupid rain

[smknwhlswife]

Better start that "Sun" dance!!!

[Jeff_in_KC]

Better start that "Sun" dance!!!

I am convinced that just the simple act of Big Creek cooking barbecue makes it rain - here's my case:

Practice cook prior to North Kansas City - rained

North Kansas City, MO - rained pretty much all weekend

Little Rock, AR - rained (but not til awards)

Enid, OK - was sunny and 80 leading up to the contest - we show up and it is in the 50's and rains non-stop for two days.

Catering job this past weekend - rained for damned near three straight days.

St. Joseph, MO this coming weekend - forecast calls for rain both days

So every time I've fired up the Spicewine, regardless of for what reason or where we are on the midwest, it farkin' RAINS! I'm starting to believe I'm the new Rick Salmon! :doh:

[The Pickled Pig]

It's not going to rain. We bring sunshine with us wherever we go.

[KC_Bobby]

Sunshine - is that this year's new drink?

[moocow]

It's not going to rain. We bring sunshine with us wherever we go.
Pauls full of sunshine, as well as a few other things I can't mention here. :-P
Good luck up there brethren!

[Exe-que-tioner]

Good luck to all this weekend! Hope the weather takes a turn for the better!

[musicmanryann]

If I came Thursday night, would someone be available to help me get my cookers down the ramp so I can put my bed down to sleep in it? I will probably be there around 8.

[BurntFinger_Jason]

I won't be up there until Friday morning, but I'm bringing a fresh load of Iron City Brew with me! I just got back from the distributor's warehouse, so I'll have plenty on hand for anyone that wants to swing by the Burnt Finger BBQ camp and enjoy a cold one.

God bless beer sponsors!!!

[musicmanryann]

I won't be up there until Friday morning, but I'm bringing a fresh load of Iron City Brew with me! I just got back from the distributor's warehouse, so I'll have plenty on hand for anyone that wants to swing by the Burnt Finger BBQ camp and enjoy a cold one.

God bless beer sponsors!!!

How early are you guys going to be there Friday? I'll be there bright and early with an empty cooler waiting for ya's! Lmao!

Seriously though, looking forward to meeting you guys and trying some new brew! Cheers!

[KC_Bobby]

If I came Thursday night, would someone be available to help me get my cookers down the ramp so I can put my bed down to sleep in it? I will probably be there around 8.

I hope to get there about that time. We'll get a few hands to help out. I might need help with one too - depends if I get the same spot and the grass.

[smknwhlswife]

If I came Thursday night, would someone be available to help me get my cookers down the ramp so I can put my bed down to sleep in it? I will probably be there around 8.

Ryan - There will be people there to help you. No worries!

[Jeff_in_KC]

I may still be there tonight but it's kinda up in the air at this point. Trying to decide if being set up all day on Friday with damaging winds and large hail (from the KQTV - St. Joseph - Web site weather forecast) possible is in the best interests of a team with only two EZ Ups and no trailer! :shocked:

[KC_Bobby]

Jeff, get all your trimming done this afternoon at home and head up. Then you don't have to set anything up until tomorrow afternoon when you'd get there as if you didn't leave until tomorrow. Besides, the earlier you get there the better chance of getting a spot with some wind blockage.

[Balls Casten]

he he he, we're there now, would be glad to help
Did you know the more vodka you pour in your lemonaid, the faster the ice melts?

[BurntFinger_Jason]

Heading that way right now!

[Jeff_in_KC]

Fun contest and the weather ended up not being too bad. Big congrats to Randy, Jeff and Gene on the Grand Champion! We always have fun being next to you guys at comps! Can I please have a rib lesson? LOL

[Captain Caveman]

Congrats to R Butts R Smokin for the GC! Big Creek BBQ RGC!, and the Slabs.com for RRGC!

Congrats to everyone who got a call.

[VGuilford]

Congrats to R butts R smokin for the win and to all who got a call this weekend

[clubjoe]

Vern congrats go out to you and Shane too. Great to hear that MooCow won your first Grand at Belton...too cool:thumb:

[moocow]

Vern congrats go out to you and Shane too. Great to hear that MooCow won your first Grand at Belton...too cool:thumb:
Thanks Randy! Congrats to you guys and all of the other Brethren who got calls. Look forward to seeing most of you guys at the GAB!

[musicmanryann]

Congrats Randy and Jeff! You guys got something going there, keep it up! Congrats as well to all the other Brethren who were called. It was a great weekend.

[Balls Casten]

Congrats to everyone that recieved calls. And thanks to Tom for a great contest.
We're really liking this contest. Something about about parking and being told "take as much room as you need. This aint the Royal"

I am waiting to see the first pic of someone on thur night.

[smknwhlswife]

I am waiting to see the first pic of someone on thur night.

That wouldn't be my husband... would it? :shocked:

[The Pickled Pig]

Congrats to Randy and Jeff and everyone else who was called. And thanks to Slabs and Smoke On Wheels for the potlucks. We had a blast seeing everyone.

[Balls Casten]

That wouldn't be my husband... would it? :shocked:

I didnt know he was a drinkin' man. :becky:

[smknwhlswife]

I didnt know he was a drinkin' man. :becky:

:pound::pound::pound::pound: