Competitors, input please....

jbrink01 · Sep 10, 2008

We are working on the 2009 Washington Missouri contest. Please see my notes to the committe below about booth space and advise yor thoughts....is 16 x 20 and 16 x 24 reasonable?

I just went by the Borgia lot (across from Bleckmann's). There are 8 spaces on the north measuring 16' x 24' (conservatively), with one space measuring 24' x 24'. The south side will accommodate 12 spaces at 16' x 20'. This give you 20 huge spaces total. I think we should use those 20 spots, and then have 4 more large spots on the street. Now, all we need is 4 or 5 more big ones for motor homes (Pine Street?) and you got it covered.

The Pickled Pig · Sep 10, 2008

Our canopy is 20 x 20 so it would pose a problem for us.

jbrink01 · Sep 10, 2008

The Pickled Pig said:
Our canopy is 20 x 20 so it would pose a problem for us.

We are thinking that these are basic sizes, and someone could always upgrade to a double site. It is on asphalt with electric and water.

The Pickled Pig · Sep 10, 2008

The option to double size would work and 16x20 would probably accomodate most teams.

We've done a couple of contests this year that I would not repeat because of cramped conditions. Those of us with trailers (pit, cargo, or concession) struggle to get into and out of contests that stack teams up nut to butt and a late arrival becomes a nightmare to deal with.

Sledneck · Sep 10, 2008

The Pickled Pig said:
The option to double size would work and 16x20 would probably accomodate most teams.

We've done a couple of contests this year that I would not repeat because of cramped conditions. Those of us with trailers (pit, cargo, or concession) struggle to get into and out of contests that stack teams up nut to butt and a late arrival becomes a nightmare to deal with.

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Podge · Sep 10, 2008

KCBS rules states 20'x20' minimum to be provided. Ya got that at least to back you up.

Roo-B-Q'N · Sep 10, 2008

20x30 is standard around here. Much smaller and you run into the problems Paul describes above. We have a 22 foot trailer so while a 16 x 24 would work it is cramped. We also charge $15. for an additional 10' of space or 20x40.

Sticks-n-chicks · Sep 10, 2008

20x20 or 20x40 is what I have seen.

Bbq Bubba · Sep 10, 2008

I would think 20x20 minimum.

Bigmista · Sep 10, 2008

he said "nut to butt" heh heh-heh heh

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KC_Bobby · Sep 10, 2008

16x20 would be too small for us. Not enough room to get the 6 x 12 trailer and 2 ez ups up - and that's not counting space for the cookers. Our space last weekend was 18x27 (3 parking spaces) and I think that's about as small as any team would want to go - at least us. We were not cramped, but we used the entire space.

Lion Bout The Q · Sep 10, 2008

At Quincy last weekend we had 2 parking spaces wide and pretty deep.It wasn't wide enough for the camper (with slide) and easy up..pretty cramped

River City Smokehouse · Sep 10, 2008

I agree. 20x20 should be the minimum. I couldn't do anything smaller.

spicewine · Sep 10, 2008

We bring atleast a 32' camper. The sites seem quite small!! We always pay for extra space at contests. My camper is 35'

Bunny · Sep 10, 2008

Space

20 x 20 is usually the recommended space for KCBS comps. Less than that is cramping teams too much.
Bunny

Plowboy · Sep 10, 2008

Roo-B-Q'N said:
20x30 is standard around here. Much smaller and you run into the problems Paul describes above. We have a 22 foot trailer so while a 16 x 24 would work it is cramped. We also charge $15. for an additional 10' of space or 20x40.

Don't forget, you have a tongue on that 22' trailer. You probably need 25'. Since I have a generator mounted on front, I usually figure 26' for mine.

Jeff_in_KC · Sep 10, 2008

What I appreciate most at comps (besides quiet hours enforcement!) is generous sized spaces. We gave 30x30 spaces here at Pleasant Hill. I love to have plenty of room and a 16x20 would not work for us with a 10x20 canopy and a van that's about 18 feet long and 7 feet wide. There would be no room for the smoker, even with the 24 foot spaces.

The Pickled Pig · Sep 10, 2008

We did a 29 team contest in Leavenworth last weekend that had no assigned spaces. You staked out a claim when you arrived...where you wanted and as big as you wanted. I felt like a Sooner.

I thought it worked well. Of course, we had a big flat space under trees but from what I could tell walking around, everyone seemed happy. And the teams didn't use more space than they needed.

I realize that wouldn't work for larger contests or smaller contest sites but I can think of a few contests on our schedule that would benefit from that type of process.

ThomEmery · Sep 10, 2008

We have so many guys running RVs here 20X50 is what I offer

TOPS BBQ · Sep 11, 2008

Wow! Most comps I have been to have a 15x20 site as standard. Larger sites are granted when requested and/or paid for. We just barely fit, without the camper.

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