Question for you all

LMAJ · 07-16-2007, 07:57 PM

Where is the best place to find out about competitions? I have no desire to compete but think it would be great to go. Are there good websites, any rules for visitors?
Thanks,
L-M

MilitantSquatter · 07-16-2007, 08:00 PM

visit New Holland Summerfest in late August... one of the biggest contests in the Northeast.

http://www.nhsummerfest.org/forms.html

Here's a link to the KCBS calendar

http://www.kcbs.us/search.jsp

and the Mid Atlantic BBQ Association that has a lot of events somewhat close to PA or in PA.. most if not all are KCBS events so you will see duplication

http://www.mabbqa.com/news.html

Only rules for visitors, talk to the teams a bit, are to have a good time but try not to disturb the teams between 10AM and 1:30 as turn in times approach.

LMAJ · 07-16-2007, 08:08 PM

Vinny - thanks for the info!

KC_Bobby · 07-16-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

Here's a link to the KCBS calendar
http://www.kcbs.us/search.jsp

Here's another view
http://www.kcbs.us/user_contest_calendar.jsp

bbqbull · 07-16-2007, 08:14 PM

LMAJ going the nite before turn ins is the best time to visit IMHO.
The morning of turn ins isnt the best time to come and visit me.
Im not trying to avoid folks who want to learn the art of Q.
Im usually trying to get my greens washed, sorted ect.
Im trying to get my game presence up and running and really dont want anybody other than my team talking to me.
Not trying to be mean here at all. Just the facts on how I/we think. Everybody does things a little bit different I guess.

Lakeside Smoker · 07-16-2007, 08:21 PM

http://www.nebs.org

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 07-16-2007, 08:22 PM

It is a lot of fun to see all the teams - especially Brethren teams, their cooking equipment and their set-ups, but KCBS competitions are not really a spectator sport.

The trick is to figure out when the teams are not too busy to be friendly. Turn in day, is not a good time, for example.

Others in here can give you better advice than I can as to what times might be best to not be in the way.

This is not to discourage you. It is a real blast to see a competition in high gear. The camaraderie among the teams is really a fun thing to witness.

Jeff_in_KC · 07-16-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

The camaraderie among the teams is really a fun thing to witness.

My sponsor came to pick up the meat from turn-in leftovers right before awards Saturday and decided to go in and watch the awards with us. We hadn't made it through one category when she leaned over and commented about just this. And she had never seen a BBQ contest before. Took her all of 15 minutes to have it make an impression on her.

ZBQ · 07-16-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbqbull

LMAJ going the nite before turn ins is the best time to visit IMHO.
The morning of turn ins isnt the best time to come and visit me.
Im not trying to avoid folks who want to learn the art of Q.
Im usually trying to get my greens washed, sorted ect.
Im trying to get my game presence up and running and really dont want anybody other than my team talking to me.
Not trying to be mean here at all. Just the facts on how I/we think. Everybody does things a little bit different I guess.

I agree. The nite before turn ins is the best time for visiting.

This was my first comp last weekend and I actually had a guy ask if we wanted to do a radio interview as I am standing there with lettuce in my hands building the turn in box. I politely told him that I was working on getting my boxes ready for the judges and only had about 7 minutes till turn in time. He said "it will only take about 5 minutes......."

I finally had to just say I'm sorry I just can't, I'm too busy.

LMAJ · 07-17-2007, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the feedback - don't want to kill the mojo at a critical point, you work too hard for that. Now I can be a well behaved visitor!

Tinybud · 07-17-2007, 08:01 PM

LMAJ, I agree with what was said,, 10:30 till 1:30, very busy time for teams on turn in day. But anytime before or after that, not usually a problem. If ya show up at new holland feel free to stop by we'll be competing.

lunchlady · 07-17-2007, 08:19 PM

I think it kinda depends on the team. we are ok with people standing nearby, watching what we do, as long as they aren't right up our collective butts. we actually LIKE to describe what we are doing to inquiring minds. POLITE, inquiring minds.

that's just us... others can have their say...

07-16-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
LMAJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa	Question for you all Where is the best place to find out about competitions? I have no desire to compete but think it would be great to go. Are there good websites, any rules for visitors? Thanks, L-M __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1300 Timberline 5/26/17 1 18.5 WSM Super Fast BLUE and REDThermopen 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

07-16-2007, 08:00 PM	#2
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	visit New Holland Summerfest in late August... one of the biggest contests in the Northeast. http://www.nhsummerfest.org/forms.html Here's a link to the KCBS calendar http://www.kcbs.us/search.jsp and the Mid Atlantic BBQ Association that has a lot of events somewhat close to PA or in PA.. most if not all are KCBS events so you will see duplication http://www.mabbqa.com/news.html Only rules for visitors, talk to the teams a bit, are to have a good time but try not to disturb the teams between 10AM and 1:30 as turn in times approach. __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

07-16-2007, 08:08 PM	#3
LMAJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa	Vinny - thanks for the info! __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1300 Timberline 5/26/17 1 18.5 WSM Super Fast BLUE and REDThermopen 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

07-16-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	LMAJ going the nite before turn ins is the best time to visit IMHO. The morning of turn ins isnt the best time to come and visit me. Im not trying to avoid folks who want to learn the art of Q. Im usually trying to get my greens washed, sorted ect. Im trying to get my game presence up and running and really dont want anybody other than my team talking to me. Not trying to be mean here at all. Just the facts on how I/we think. Everybody does things a little bit different I guess. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

07-16-2007, 08:21 PM	#6
Lakeside Smoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-17-07 Location: Methuen, MA	http://www.nebs.org __________________ Blog In polite society, we have an unspoken agreement to call our obsessions hobbies. - Stephen King

07-16-2007, 08:22 PM	#7
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	It is a lot of fun to see all the teams - especially Brethren teams, their cooking equipment and their set-ups, but KCBS competitions are not really a spectator sport. The trick is to figure out when the teams are not too busy to be friendly. Turn in day, is not a good time, for example. Others in here can give you better advice than I can as to what times might be best to not be in the way. This is not to discourage you. It is a real blast to see a competition in high gear. The camaraderie among the teams is really a fun thing to witness. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

07-17-2007, 04:42 PM	#10
LMAJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa	Thanks for the feedback - don't want to kill the mojo at a critical point, you work too hard for that. Now I can be a well behaved visitor! __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1300 Timberline 5/26/17 1 18.5 WSM Super Fast BLUE and REDThermopen 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

07-17-2007, 08:01 PM	#11
Tinybud Take a breath! Join Date: 10-24-06 Location: Beech Creek, PA	LMAJ, I agree with what was said,, 10:30 till 1:30, very busy time for teams on turn in day. But anytime before or after that, not usually a problem. If ya show up at new holland feel free to stop by we'll be competing. __________________ The Redneck PitKrew (comp. team) Tiny's Bar-b-que Catering Char-griller superpro w/side firebox 6ft. Southern Yankee Meadow Creek Caterer's Delight 108 Caldera Tallboy

07-17-2007, 08:19 PM	#12
lunchlady is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-05-06 Location: Rockland, MA	I think it kinda depends on the team. we are ok with people standing nearby, watching what we do, as long as they aren't right up our collective butts. we actually LIKE to describe what we are doing to inquiring minds. POLITE, inquiring minds. that's just us... others can have their say... __________________ [I][FONT=Century Gothic]michelle[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Century Gothic]lunchmeat BBQ team[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Century Gothic]President - New England BBQ Society[/FONT][/I] [URL="http://www.nebs.org"][I][FONT=Century Gothic]www.nebs.org[/FONT][/I][/URL] [I][FONT=Century Gothic]2 Backwoods Partys [/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Century Gothic]WSM, 2 Weber kettles, Weber Performer[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Century Gothic]Large BGE[/FONT][/I]

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