AR Cutting thru BBQ Expo Building

Rick Hamilton · 09-06-2012, 09:22 AM

Anyone know if it is possible to cut thru the BBQ Expo during turn ins? I am in spot 186 and looks like a fantastic spot if I can cut straight thru the building to turn in.

Slamdunkpro · 09-06-2012, 09:43 AM

At the cook's meeting last year we were told that we could not cut through the buildings and that only one door would be open leading to turn ins.

carlyle · 09-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Last year I was an Ambassador and was assigned to the area you will be in.
The question came up then. We were told that cutting through was OK.

When I stood to the side and watched turn ins ( if you have not seen that , it is quite a sight especially in the open), multiple doors were open, and teams approached from all directions.

Judging area is totally screened off, so no matter which way you came, there were no sight lines back and forth to the judges.

Good luck.

Will be an Ambassador again this year - hope to see you and lots of other Brethren there.

Brew-B-Q · 09-06-2012, 10:49 AM

Is there just one turn-in location, or multiple? Looking at the map, where are they?

carlyle · 09-06-2012, 10:58 AM

One turn in location.

It is in the main AR building, just beside the arena marked "awards" on the map.
It is a square area marked off as judging.

Scope it out. Ask your Ambassador to help you when they go thru your registration packet with you. Also ask your neighbors.

Time it out. Some locations are quite a hike.

Brew-B-Q · 09-06-2012, 11:13 AM

Thanks - I can't go this year but will be there next year and was confused by the map.

Rich Parker · 09-06-2012, 11:17 AM

Can you enter that building through the East and West entrances?

Curling Q · 09-06-2012, 11:25 AM

I was there with Carlyle last year, yes you can pretty much enter the building though just about any enterance.

Rick Hamilton · 09-06-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the info!

mobow · 09-06-2012, 01:28 PM

I might add that on Sunday the Expo building will be a ghost town but on Saturday it can be fairly congested and could prove to be obstacle course for you. keith

carlyle · 09-06-2012, 09:29 PM

No matter where you are, you may need to do the flying wedge thing with a few of your friends to part the crowds.

Or if you are Tuffy, just sprint with the camera and sound crew struggling to keep up in your wake! That was a sight to see!

09-06-2012, 09:22 AM	#1
Rick Hamilton On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Yorktown, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	AR Cutting thru BBQ Expo Building Anyone know if it is possible to cut thru the BBQ Expo during turn ins? I am in spot 186 and looks like a fantastic spot if I can cut straight thru the building to turn in. __________________ Hambones by the Fire, Jambo J5, WSM (stoked), 27.5 Weber OTG

09-06-2012, 09:43 AM	#2
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At the cook's meeting last year we were told that we could not cut through the buildings and that only one door would be open leading to turn ins. __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

09-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Last year I was an Ambassador and was assigned to the area you will be in. The question came up then. We were told that cutting through was OK. When I stood to the side and watched turn ins ( if you have not seen that , it is quite a sight especially in the open), multiple doors were open, and teams approached from all directions. Judging area is totally screened off, so no matter which way you came, there were no sight lines back and forth to the judges. Good luck. Will be an Ambassador again this year - hope to see you and lots of other Brethren there. __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

09-06-2012, 10:58 AM	#5
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One turn in location. It is in the main AR building, just beside the arena marked "awards" on the map. It is a square area marked off as judging. Scope it out. Ask your Ambassador to help you when they go thru your registration packet with you. Also ask your neighbors. Time it out. Some locations are quite a hike. __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

09-06-2012, 11:17 AM	#7
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you enter that building through the East and West entrances? __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

09-06-2012, 10:49 AM	#4
Brew-B-Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Round Lake IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is there just one turn-in location, or multiple? Looking at the map, where are they?

09-06-2012, 11:13 AM	#6
Brew-B-Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Round Lake IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks - I can't go this year but will be there next year and was confused by the map.

09-06-2012, 11:25 AM	#8
Curling Q Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-06-12 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was there with Carlyle last year, yes you can pretty much enter the building though just about any enterance.

09-06-2012, 11:55 AM	#9
Rick Hamilton On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Yorktown, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the info! __________________ Hambones by the Fire, Jambo J5, WSM (stoked), 27.5 Weber OTG

09-06-2012, 01:28 PM	#10
mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I might add that on Sunday the Expo building will be a ghost town but on Saturday it can be fairly congested and could prove to be obstacle course for you. keith __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que

09-06-2012, 09:29 PM	#11
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No matter where you are, you may need to do the flying wedge thing with a few of your friends to part the crowds. Or if you are Tuffy, just sprint with the camera and sound crew struggling to keep up in your wake! That was a sight to see! __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)