American Royal

BBQ_Mayor · 04-22-2009, 12:37 PM

I know it's a little early to discuss the Royal but we have been thinking we might hit it this year.
Any advice as to when a team that has never cooked there should enter?
Thanks everybody.

KC_Bobby · 04-22-2009, 01:26 PM

ASAP - looks like the app is up.

https://forms.americanroyal.com/default.aspx?formID=248

musicmanryann · 04-22-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

ASAP - looks like the app is up.

https://forms.americanroyal.com/default.aspx?formID=248

We're planning on going this year for the first time as well. So you think if we wait til' the deadline to enter it will be too late?

If so, how do you decide some of the stuff they ask you on the application? Bales of straw, Porta john etc.? I've heard people talk about it on here before, but it might help to get the conversation going again.

Scottie · 04-22-2009, 01:53 PM

I'd for sure bring a lock for your smoker...

musicmanryann · 04-22-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottie

I'd for sure bring a lock for your smoker...

Hmmm...Since I am cookin' on WSM's maybe I'll chain them to myself, or do you mean to keep people from opening them and stealing the meat?

Scottie · 04-22-2009, 02:02 PM

Maybe a guard dog then... As idiots have been known to steal raw meat right off a smoker...

musicmanryann · 04-22-2009, 02:04 PM

Wow, that is amazing. Thanks for the heads up!

KC_Bobby · 04-22-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by musicmanryann

We're planning on going this year for the first time as well. So you think if we wait til' the deadline to enter it will be too late?

If so, how do you decide some of the stuff they ask you on the application? Bales of straw, Porta john etc.? I've heard people talk about it on here before, but it might help to get the conversation going again.

You can do an add on order later - if you know you are going to do it, don't wait til the deadline. I believe the last handful of years, they've had waiting lists and had to turn teams away. They only have room for so many teams and that number shifts a bit based on the size of spaces past competitors sign up for. Past competitors have first priority over new competitors if they sign up by X date.

musicmanryann · 04-22-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

You can do an add on order later - if you know you are going to do it, don't wait til the deadline. I believe the last handful of years, they've had waiting lists and had to turn teams away. They only have room for so many teams and that number shifts a bit based on the size of spaces past competitors sign up for. Past competitors have first priority over new competitors if they sign up by X date.

If that is the case, I will sign up this week! Thanks a lot!

BBQ_Mayor · 04-22-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by musicmanryann

If that is the case, I will sign up this week! Thanks a lot!

Hey don't sign up too quick. Maybe we can split a port-a-let if we're set up next to each other.
I'll talk with Shotgun and see when we will be putting in for it.

musicmanryann · 04-22-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ_Mayor

Hey don't sign up too quick. Maybe we can split a port-a-let if we're set up next to each other.
I'll talk with Shotgun and see when we will be putting in for it.

Good idea! Let me know when you're ready.

EarlyBird · 04-22-2009, 03:27 PM

Has anyone noticed the big price increase on the spots at the Royal? We always get a "B" sized spot (20 x 50) last year it was $350. This year its $450.

Thinking about just doing the invitational and skipping the open. I can understand a $20 -$30 increase, but a $100 come on. Think if they do this a couple years in a row.

how long until it hits $1000 to enter? Just venting.

Scottie · 04-22-2009, 03:45 PM

It's all about the money Chris. That is what the upper wonks have told me. It doesn't matter about the cooks, they will just go out and find more... That is the main reason they will never get any money from me... Although, I have given the Invitational some thought. But I would want to be able to pull my RV out and park it somewhere and come back for the Saturday night party!!! And not cook the Open...

Jorge · 04-22-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottie

It's all about the money Chris. That is what the upper wonks have told me. It doesn't matter about the cooks, they will just go out and find more... That is the main reason they will never get any money from me... Although, I have given the Invitational some thought. But I would want to be able to pull my RV out and park it somewhere and come back for the Saturday night party!!! And not cook the Open...

You know a security guy....that works cheap. Parking is an easy problem to solve. Next question?

Scottie · 04-22-2009, 04:21 PM

Jorge, do you really know a place to park an RV for AR weekend? I was going to look into the casino's down there. but if it's too much trouble, I'll go back to Gallatin or Kentucky....

As I really hate not seeing friends at this contest, because of the attitude of the upper wonks.

04-22-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
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04-22-2009, 01:26 PM	#2
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04-22-2009, 01:53 PM	#4
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04-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#12
EarlyBird On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Overland Park, Ks	Royal price increase Has anyone noticed the big price increase on the spots at the Royal? We always get a "B" sized spot (20 x 50) last year it was $350. This year its $450. Thinking about just doing the invitational and skipping the open. I can understand a $20 -$30 increase, but a $100 come on. Think if they do this a couple years in a row. how long until it hits $1000 to enter? Just venting. __________________ Chris -- Early Bird BBQ "I love the smell of hickory at sunrise"

04-22-2009, 03:45 PM	#13
Scottie Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town	It's all about the money Chris. That is what the upper wonks have told me. It doesn't matter about the cooks, they will just go out and find more... That is the main reason they will never get any money from me... Although, I have given the Invitational some thought. But I would want to be able to pull my RV out and park it somewhere and come back for the Saturday night party!!! And not cook the Open... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

04-22-2009, 04:21 PM	#15
Scottie Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town	Jorge, do you really know a place to park an RV for AR weekend? I was going to look into the casino's down there. but if it's too much trouble, I'll go back to Gallatin or Kentucky.... As I really hate not seeing friends at this contest, because of the attitude of the upper wonks. __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

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