Contest Announcment Smoke on the Water - North Alabama

[gmfire21]

Originally Posted by twinsfan

Also, might be too late, but expand the Kids Que program. As a junior, I'm gonna skip it or enter the adults if it's something pointless like burgers. Add shortish cook items like ribs and chicken for kids, if you want that category to be taken seriously. Good luck though!

thanks. will look at that next year.

[gmfire21]

Originally Posted by hogzillas

You also might try going by Stokin the Fire at Sloss in Aug this year & speading the word to some of the teams there. You might pick up a few that don't know about your contest but there's bound to be a couple that already know about it & are considering it.

would love to go to this event, already have a bbq fundraiser that day in guntersville.

[Gowan]

Originally Posted by twinsfan

Also, might be too late, but expand the Kids Que program. As a junior, I'm gonna skip it or enter the adults if it's something pointless like burgers. Add shortish cook items like ribs and chicken for kids, if you want that category to be taken seriously. Good luck though!

I'm curious about this post. Why do you think burgers are "pointless" for Kids Que? I thought the motive behind Kids Que was to encourage youngsters to cook something on a grill that wasn't too intimidating, and burgers seem like they would be accessible to even the youngest kids.

I'm not busting on you here, just wondering why you think this way as an organizer considering adding Kids Que to an event next year.

[gmfire21]

Originally Posted by CivilWarBBQ

I'm curious about this post. Why do you think burgers are "pointless" for Kids Que? I thought the motive behind Kids Que was to encourage youngsters to cook something on a grill that wasn't too intimidating, and burgers seem like they would be accessible to even the youngest kids.

I'm not busting on you here, just wondering why you think this way as an organizer considering adding Kids Que to an event next year.

i agree, we thought burgers were good for the kids to get familiar with the cooking process.

[gmfire21]

team update : was at 20, now down to 16. boo

[gmfire21]

update : we now have room for RV or camper spots if needed. must be self sustaining, no power or water at rv sites.

[gmfire21]

hey all. we still have room for more teams. entry deadline is now october 1st. thanks

[big piggin bbq]

how much are the rv spots?

[VineyardSwinesBBQ]

Originally Posted by gmfire21

yeah i cant pull up alabama bbq trail either. we do have the event listed on facebook. it on
Friends of georgia mountain vol. fire/rescue page, or you can find it from my facebook page. (brandon brown) .

as far as locals running the event. well that would be me. i already have about 10 judges, looking for several more. we will have score sheets and make formal winner announcements on the stage before the free concert. right now we are accepting teams, but my question is, are we starting too early for an october event?

The Alabama BBQ Association website is www.alabamabbqassociation.com. I definitely think it would be worth your time to try and get Smoke on the River on the Trail. It will also probably bring in more backyard teams too since only the competitions on the trail contribute to teams' overall state standings.

[big piggin bbq]

anyone here going to this? i am

[powerpig]

Originally Posted by big piggin bbq

anyone here going to this? i am

Yep, we will be there. Just moved to Guntersville this past Jan. and we will spend the rest of our lives there. What a great place and great people!

I'm flying back from Vermont tomorrow just to get ready.

I was going to enter my Classic Ferrari in the car show that goes along with the comp, but it doesn't look like it will be ready in time.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!