Contest Results Excelsior Springs, MO--BBQ on the River Fly-In

BBQ_Mayor · 07-22-2009, 12:39 PM

I didn't find a roll call for this so I posted one. Sorry if it's already done.

Anybody going to this? We're thinking about it but need a little more info on it. Like, is it on pavement? Grass? Hows the electricity?

Anybody have any thoughts about this contest?

Thanks.

Lion Bout The Q · 07-22-2009, 03:27 PM

We signed up for it.Never been there before.I emailed and tried calling and haven't recieved a response yet.They had 60 plus teams last year, somebody here had to cook it..

DocStl · 07-22-2009, 03:29 PM

Ques Your Daddy will be there, I think its on grass

KC_Bobby · 07-22-2009, 03:51 PM

Smokehouse trying for the NorthWest Mo bonus? We're 30+ back, it would be hard to make up. What's the date?

The Pickled Pig · 07-22-2009, 04:52 PM

We did this contest last year. I thought it was a little unorganized and was disappointed they spent so much on a fireworks show and so little on the prize money.

The teams are set up on the street and in a few parking lots around a couple of city blocks. I think all of the spaces were on pavement. They pack the teams in tightly so get there extra early. We showed up a little after noon and had to disconnect the trailer and push it in.

It has a very festive atmosphere and the party goers are reveling until 3 AM. It reminds me of the dark side at the Royal. That part was fun for us but a lot of other cooks complained.

clubjoe · 07-22-2009, 06:04 PM

We'll be there. Just like Paul said they do cram you in and the party goers are out until 3 a.m. Last year we were about 100 feet from a bar. They said quite hours began at 11 but when you have a bar business that is open until 1 or so there really wasn't any quite hours for us. A couple of fights even broke out. Other than that it was a decent comp.

Neal · 07-22-2009, 08:49 PM

This will be the first time in 5 years that we are not going to be there. It was our second KCBS contest back then and has been a constant for us ever since. It won't work with the schedule for this year though.

Paul pretty much nailed it as far as the set up goes. I like cooking on the city streets and down town Ex. Spr. has a certain charm about it.

This is a really good event in my opinion and the event and overall quality of it have grown exponentially over tha past few years. No, it doesn't have huge payouts or cater to a cook's every want or need - but thing to remember is that it is a community festival with a BBQ contest as a component. The organizer (Jim McCullogh) does his best to accomodate every team's need and put on a good event for the town to attend. He is a cook as well, so he "get's it."

Here are a few pics from some of the past year's in the Ex.

BBQ_Mayor · 07-22-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

Smokehouse trying for the NorthWest Mo bonus? We're 30+ back, it would be hard to make up. What's the date?

Yep. We were thinking of it but don't want to haul the whole unit down that way. Just take the cooker and a tent or something.

Exe-que-tioner · 07-23-2009, 12:18 PM

We will be there as judges. Judged this one last year as well. Had a great time. Sometimes it's nice being on the other side. Good luck to all!

BBQ_Mayor · 07-24-2009, 06:37 AM

Been trying to get a hold of somebody about this contest but have had no replies. Is it still on?

Neal · 07-24-2009, 09:41 PM

I am sure it still is.
You might try calling Wabash BBQ in Excelsior...Jim and Cheri McCullough own the restaurant and organize the contest. Their cell numbers are listed on the entry form. If you can't get a hold of them on their cell, try the restaurant.

Entry form:
http://www.wabashbbq.com/pdf/BBQ%20Entry%20Form.pdf

BBQ_Mayor · 07-28-2009, 10:04 AM

OK. We are in.

Like Bobby says, goin for the Bonus. Being only 5 out, we almost have to try it.

musicmanryann · 07-28-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ_Mayor

OK. We are in.

Like Bobby says, goin for the Bonus. Being only 5 out, we almost have to try it.

Good luck! If I wasn't going to be in St. Louis that weekend for a little R&R with my wife (watching the Cardinals kick the crap out of the Padres), I would probably come down there to help you guys out/cheer you on.

KC_Bobby · 07-28-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQ_Mayor

OK. We are in.

Like Bobby says, goin for the Bonus. Being only 5 out, we almost have to try it.

If ya need some extra cheering, I might be up for hanging out friday evening/night.

Shotgun · 07-28-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

If ya need some extra cheering, I might be up for hanging out friday evening/night.

Come on down and hang out, maybe we can get some chicken secrets from ya.

07-22-2009, 12:39 PM	#1
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia	Excelsior Springs, MO--BBQ on the River Fly-In I didn't find a roll call for this so I posted one. Sorry if it's already done. Anybody going to this? We're thinking about it but need a little more info on it. Like, is it on pavement? Grass? Hows the electricity? Anybody have any thoughts about this contest? Thanks. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM, Whole Hog Lousianna pellet Smoker IPT pellet Smoker and Gateway Drum CBJ #4643

07-22-2009, 03:29 PM	#3
DocStl On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-30-09 Location: Worden IL	Ques Your Daddy will be there, I think its on grass __________________ Doc Ques Your Daddy BBQ Team (quesyourdaddy.com)

07-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Olathe KS	Smokehouse trying for the NorthWest Mo bonus? We're 30+ back, it would be hard to make up. What's the date? __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

07-22-2009, 04:52 PM	#5
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS	We did this contest last year. I thought it was a little unorganized and was disappointed they spent so much on a fireworks show and so little on the prize money. The teams are set up on the street and in a few parking lots around a couple of city blocks. I think all of the spaces were on pavement. They pack the teams in tightly so get there extra early. We showed up a little after noon and had to disconnect the trailer and push it in. It has a very festive atmosphere and the party goers are reveling until 3 AM. It reminds me of the dark side at the Royal. That part was fun for us but a lot of other cooks complained. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

07-22-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
clubjoe On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-19-07 Location: Lees Summit	We'll be there. Just like Paul said they do cram you in and the party goers are out until 3 a.m. Last year we were about 100 feet from a bar. They said quite hours began at 11 but when you have a bar business that is open until 1 or so there really wasn't any quite hours for us. A couple of fights even broke out. Other than that it was a decent comp. __________________ Randy [FONT=Arial Black]R Butts R Smokin[/FONT] Wicked Good Charcoal Retail Dealer in KC Lang 60 Ole Hickory CTO UDS twin pipe [URL="http://www.rbuttsrsmokin.com"]www.rbuttsrsmokin.com[/URL]

07-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#2
Lion Bout The Q Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-02-08 Location: Pittsfield Il	We signed up for it.Never been there before.I emailed and tried calling and haven't recieved a response yet.They had 60 plus teams last year, somebody here had to cook it..

07-22-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
Neal Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-06 Location: Kansas City	This will be the first time in 5 years that we are not going to be there. It was our second KCBS contest back then and has been a constant for us ever since. It won't work with the schedule for this year though. Paul pretty much nailed it as far as the set up goes. I like cooking on the city streets and down town Ex. Spr. has a certain charm about it. This is a really good event in my opinion and the event and overall quality of it have grown exponentially over tha past few years. No, it doesn't have huge payouts or cater to a cook's every want or need - but thing to remember is that it is a community festival with a BBQ contest as a component. The organizer (Jim McCullogh) does his best to accomodate every team's need and put on a good event for the town to attend. He is a cook as well, so he "get's it." Here are a few pics from some of the past year's in the Ex. __________________ Neal [B][I]Dodge County Smokers[/I][/B] [SIZE=1]KCBS CBJ[/SIZE] [URL="http://www.dodgecountysmokers.com"][SIZE=1][B][I]www.dodgecountysmokers.com[/I][/B][/SIZE][/URL] [I][SIZE=1]Custom Built Cooker / [/SIZE][/I][I][SIZE=1]Weber Kettle /[/SIZE][/I][I][SIZE=1]old New Braunfels offset in the backyard[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE=1][/SIZE][/I]

07-23-2009, 12:18 PM	#9
Exe-que-tioner On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Buckner, Mo.	We will be there as judges. Judged this one last year as well. Had a great time. Sometimes it's nice being on the other side. Good luck to all!

07-24-2009, 06:37 AM	#10
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia	Been trying to get a hold of somebody about this contest but have had no replies. Is it still on? __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM, Whole Hog Lousianna pellet Smoker IPT pellet Smoker and Gateway Drum CBJ #4643

07-24-2009, 09:41 PM	#11
Neal Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-06 Location: Kansas City	I am sure it still is. You might try calling Wabash BBQ in Excelsior...Jim and Cheri McCullough own the restaurant and organize the contest. Their cell numbers are listed on the entry form. If you can't get a hold of them on their cell, try the restaurant. Entry form: http://www.wabashbbq.com/pdf/BBQ%20Entry%20Form.pdf __________________ Neal [B][I]Dodge County Smokers[/I][/B] [SIZE=1]KCBS CBJ[/SIZE] [URL="http://www.dodgecountysmokers.com"][SIZE=1][B][I]www.dodgecountysmokers.com[/I][/B][/SIZE][/URL] [I][SIZE=1]Custom Built Cooker / [/SIZE][/I][I][SIZE=1]Weber Kettle /[/SIZE][/I][I][SIZE=1]old New Braunfels offset in the backyard[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE=1][/SIZE][/I]

07-28-2009, 10:04 AM	#12
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia	OK. We are in. Like Bobby says, goin for the Bonus. Being only 5 out, we almost have to try it. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM, Whole Hog Lousianna pellet Smoker IPT pellet Smoker and Gateway Drum CBJ #4643

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