Planning for next year

Sawdustguy · 10-12-2005, 06:41 AM

I am starting to plan for next year. I know, I am a little anal about this stuff. I am trying to decide what events to cook in next year. Because we are a new team we were hoping that some of you would chime in with your recommendations on contests to cook in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachuetts area. We plan to cook 5 to 6 events or until our contest budget dry's up. We appreciate your input on contests good and bad.

parrothead · 10-12-2005, 07:38 AM

For starter's Phil will be able to Phil you in on those. go to the kcbs website for listings. Join the KCBS also. You will get their newsletter that has all of the sanctioned events listed as far in advance as they know them. Wait, you went to that judges class right? you should now be a member.

Try not to do 2 weekends in a row.

THat's all from me.

Jeff_in_KC · 10-12-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by parrothead

Try not to do 2 weekends in a row.

Can't imagine! Doing two of three weekends and we're a mess right now trying to re-organize from one and get to another! For sanity... at least for the first few times, I'd also go as far as saying don't do any closer than three weeks apart. So far, it's been a mess to get cleaned up frm one in time for the next. If you're like my family and very busy all the time, it compounds that.

spicewine · 10-12-2005, 07:59 AM

I like to fine tune during the off season. I will be cooking something at least every other week.

I can't do 2 contests in a row. Need some time to re-group

voodoobbqIL · 10-12-2005, 08:17 AM

I agree, 2 in a row is tough but something that will help you is start making up supplies that are for contest only. If you try to move stuff back and forth from the kitchen it will kill you.

Find a good restaurant supply and stock up on toys for the season, I use a place out of San Antonio called Ace Mart (Acemart.com). The only stuff I have share double duty is my knives, which have a travel case and of course rub and sauces. I even have a pack of spices for the road. I suggest ordering them at the season start as fresh spices only keep their spurs sharp about 6 months. I use an intenet based house to order those as well but now that I live in Chicago I go to their store (thespicehouse.com).

I would certainly give yourself at least a week in between because it gives you time to repair anything you learned from your scores at the prior contest.

Hope that helps.

Sawdustguy · 10-12-2005, 11:35 AM

Do you guys have any input on contests in the New England area. Maybe some of the NEBS (New England BBQ Society) contests.

chad · 10-12-2005, 03:29 PM

Check NEBS website - most of their events are KCBS.

http://www.nebs.org/

BBQchef33 · 10-12-2005, 03:41 PM

Plan on 2 definites.

Gillking at Belmont Racetrack and GuitarBQue in Asbury Park.

Then there is Podunk Bluegrass in Podunk CT, just east of Norwich and Ribfest in New Paltz, which needs work. Lowell Mass has good one highly rated, and theres a big one in Wildwood NJ which is clamined to be souths chance to spank the north. There are also a couple in PA, VA and MD. Problem is, they are all within 10 weeks of each other. Rob and I planned on going straight thru from July 8 to Sept 6, but back to back was too difficult. You need at least 2 weeks apart. Add in some family stuff, and we're limited to 3-4 events.

Sawdustguy · 10-12-2005, 04:42 PM

We were also considering the two Cape Cod events. The one at the beginning of the season and the one at the end of the season. Any inputs?

BrooklynQ · 10-12-2005, 09:35 PM

In the Northeast, from what I hear the absolute best, hands down contest is the Harppon Brewery Contest in Vermont.

The two other big draws are the Ocean City contest in NJ which is southern enough to attract the rebels and the Contest in Penn Dutch. Next year baby!

Chick'n Pig BBQ · 10-13-2005, 07:46 PM

We did three in a row!!!! Never again.!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are planning on doing 6 to 7 contest next year. We are going to try and go to some out of state.

10-12-2005, 06:41 AM	#1
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Planning for next year I am starting to plan for next year. I know, I am a little anal about this stuff. I am trying to decide what events to cook in next year. Because we are a new team we were hoping that some of you would chime in with your recommendations on contests to cook in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachuetts area. We plan to cook 5 to 6 events or until our contest budget dry's up. We appreciate your input on contests good and bad. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-12-2005, 07:38 AM	#2
parrothead somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For starter's Phil will be able to Phil you in on those. go to the kcbs website for listings. Join the KCBS also. You will get their newsletter that has all of the sanctioned events listed as far in advance as they know them. Wait, you went to that judges class right? you should now be a member. Try not to do 2 weekends in a row. THat's all from me. __________________ Greg American Picker Blog

10-12-2005, 07:59 AM	#4
spicewine Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-13-04 Location: Columbia Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like to fine tune during the off season. I will be cooking something at least every other week. I can't do 2 contests in a row. Need some time to re-group __________________ The "Sauce Whisperer" SPICEWINE IRONWORKS Award Winning Smokers, Sauces and Spices Columbia Missouri www.spicewineironworks.com PERFECT, PERFECT 180 CHICKEN 2011 1ST. PLACE PORK AMERICAN ROYAL (OPEN) 2012 BEST SAUCE IN THE WORLD ( BLUE COLLAR ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2009 BEST RUB IN THE WORLD ( HEFFER DUST ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2007 MOFO Chapter CISC Master BBQ Chef

10-12-2005, 08:17 AM	#5
voodoobbqIL Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-03-05 Location: Louisville, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree, 2 in a row is tough but something that will help you is start making up supplies that are for contest only. If you try to move stuff back and forth from the kitchen it will kill you. Find a good restaurant supply and stock up on toys for the season, I use a place out of San Antonio called Ace Mart (Acemart.com). The only stuff I have share double duty is my knives, which have a travel case and of course rub and sauces. I even have a pack of spices for the road. I suggest ordering them at the season start as fresh spices only keep their spurs sharp about 6 months. I use an intenet based house to order those as well but now that I live in Chicago I go to their store (thespicehouse.com). I would certainly give yourself at least a week in between because it gives you time to repair anything you learned from your scores at the prior contest. Hope that helps. __________________ Kevin a.k.a. Smokcrates, BBQ P[FONT=Arial]hilosopher[/FONT] Partners in Swine Comp. BBQ Team KCBS CBJ Ole' Hickory CTO / large BGE 2 x Weber 22.5 One Touch Silver (red , black) Weber Smokey Joe Char-Broil Gas Passer

10-12-2005, 11:35 AM	#6
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you guys have any input on contests in the New England area. Maybe some of the NEBS (New England BBQ Society) contests. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-12-2005, 03:29 PM	#7
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check NEBS website - most of their events are KCBS. http://www.nebs.org/ __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

10-12-2005, 03:41 PM	#8
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	Plan on 2 definites. Gillking at Belmont Racetrack and GuitarBQue in Asbury Park. Then there is Podunk Bluegrass in Podunk CT, just east of Norwich and Ribfest in New Paltz, which needs work. Lowell Mass has good one highly rated, and theres a big one in Wildwood NJ which is clamined to be souths chance to spank the north. There are also a couple in PA, VA and MD. Problem is, they are all within 10 weeks of each other. Rob and I planned on going straight thru from July 8 to Sept 6, but back to back was too difficult. You need at least 2 weeks apart. Add in some family stuff, and we're limited to 3-4 events. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

10-12-2005, 04:42 PM	#9
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We were also considering the two Cape Cod events. The one at the beginning of the season and the one at the end of the season. Any inputs? __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-12-2005, 09:35 PM	#10
BrooklynQ Banned Join Date: 07-18-04 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In the Northeast, from what I hear the absolute best, hands down contest is the Harppon Brewery Contest in Vermont. The two other big draws are the Ocean City contest in NJ which is southern enough to attract the rebels and the Contest in Penn Dutch. Next year baby!

10-13-2005, 07:46 PM	#11
Chick'n Pig BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-18-04 Location: Columbia, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We did three in a row!!!! Never again.!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are planning on doing 6 to 7 contest next year. We are going to try and go to some out of state. __________________ Skip Chick'n Pig BBQ Team (Home of my Son's Chicken) Custom Spicewine Thurmanator Custom Spicewine Smoker Trailer Spicewine medium Smoker Weber Blue Performance grill (Slammin Sammy's) Weber Ranch Kettle Grill

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