I was bummed as well to see the Cherokee Pignic event canceled since I wanted to compete there as well. We started competing last year and we kept our schedule relatively small and didn't compete there, but it was my first KCBS judging experience and it was really fun and the event looked to be top notch.
That being said............I did Swine and Dandy last year and it was a great event. Stewart Cink and his wife Lisa along with all the contest organizers/volunteers put on an awesome first year event. Didn't seem like their first time to me. We were well taken care of and the location was nice. Good hookups for water/electric. The fajita dinner on Friday was pretty sweet :grin:. The organizers/volunteers always seemed around checking to see if we needed anything. We've signed up already for this year. Hope to see ya there. I definitely say give this one a whirl.
I didn't do Atlantic Station last year, but am signed up for this year. Heard it was a good event from others. Not much else I know there.
The National BBQ Cup is in November in Cumming and was another great event we are doing again. There is also the Hillbilly Hog Throwdown in Cleveland at the end of Oct. Didn't do that one, but another to choose from. Hope this helps.
