GAB Invitational Questions

Plowboy · 01-07-2008, 08:00 AM

Last night I signed us up for the 2008 Great American BBQ open contest. Will there be a separate invitational application? Is there a separate entry fee for that contest?

This is our first invitational, so we are a bit clueless.

Ford · 01-07-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Plowboy

Last night I signed us up for the 2008 Great American BBQ open contest. Will there be a separate invitational application? Is there a separate entry fee for that contest?

This is our first invitational, so we are a bit clueless.

The invitational is free. You should get an invitation from them and need to respond. You generally do both and use the same spot. Right now it's also on my calendar.

ique · 01-07-2008, 08:08 AM

The invitational is free. You may want to drop a note to the contest organizer to let them know you will also be cooking the invitational for whatever GC qualified you.

Wizards of 'Que · 01-07-2008, 08:13 AM

I think Ford means the invitational is free. In the past, there has been a separate sign up for the invitational. They should send you an invite in the spring.

Scottie · 01-07-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford

The invitational is free. You should get an invitation from them and need to respond. You generally do both and use the same spot. Right now it's also on my calendar.

Oh, so you won't be going to Westmont? Maybe you can take Dr. Porkenstein with you too?

Ford · 01-07-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottie

Oh, so you won't be going to Westmont? Maybe you can take Dr. Porkenstein with you too?

I think you should have the whole A Team at Westmount. I did enjoy it last year but after missing the Royal I want to do the GAB. Now if things change I could still go to Westmount. Probably won't send in money until early April.

Scottie · 01-07-2008, 12:28 PM

No, I'm going to get them to all go down to the GAB... I have to stay back in Westmont as it's my home contest. But as of now, they have not submitted anything. So I might be heading to the GAB as well. As I am pretty sure I won't be going back to the Royal, I need to get my KC fix...

Happy New Year to you and Carol.

Scottie

Dan - 3eyzbbq · 01-07-2008, 01:44 PM

Scottie-

Did your fire extinguishers ever get replaced?

Scottie · 01-07-2008, 01:52 PM

Yes, after months of chasing, I was just able to replace them. (It took over 2 months.) The experience from the people that run the Armerican Royal is another matter though. That is the reason I probably won't be going back. They care more about the bottom line, than any cookers they can get. As they told me, we are all replaceable, until of course, they run out of finding replacement cooks.

Dan - 3eyzbbq · 01-07-2008, 02:01 PM

I don't blame you for not wanting to go back! I think you'll like the GAB better anyway. I'd love to go back, but thats a log haul. Gonna stay closer to home this year.

thenewguy · 01-07-2008, 05:33 PM

So it sounds like the GAB would be a decent contest?
I'm thinkin' about entering this one. I'm gonna try to get my sis-in-law to enter the hot air balloon rallly too so the empress will have someone to talk to in between work schedules on the food.

SP · 01-07-2008, 07:26 PM

Definatly a good contest that is well run. It will be our third year.

Todd was there a site choice this year? I didn't see one? I like the lot that alot of the brethren were in.

Rub · 01-07-2008, 07:49 PM

How do you qualify for the GAB Invi?
How does it compare to the Royal Invi?

Plowboy · 01-07-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub

How do you qualify for the GAB Invi?
How does it compare to the Royal Invi?

Pretty much the same way: win a GC at a State Championship.

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Originally Posted by SP

Todd was there a site choice this year? I didn't see one? I like the lot that alot of the brethren were in.

No, but I did send an email tonight as suggested here letting them know that we are planning to cook the invitational. In that email, mentioned that we wanted the same spot back.

The GAB was a lot of fun for us last year even though we didn't finish all that great. Its a great value considering the space sizes, ease of getting in/out, and the level of competition. Half the price of the Royal and twice the space. Pretty nice that way.

Ulcer Acres · 01-08-2008, 07:45 AM

I know I will not be going to Westmont. I am not doing any of the Chicago contest. I may go to the GAB, but will have to wait and see.

01-07-2008, 08:00 AM	#1
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	GAB Invitational Questions Last night I signed us up for the 2008 Great American BBQ open contest. Will there be a separate invitational application? Is there a separate entry fee for that contest? This is our first invitational, so we are a bit clueless. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

01-07-2008, 08:13 AM	#4
Wizards of 'Que On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-06-08 Location: Hot Springs, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think Ford means the invitational is free. In the past, there has been a separate sign up for the invitational. They should send you an invite in the spring. __________________ Fred [URL="http://www.wizardsofque.com"]www.wizardsofque.com[/URL] Home of Big Red, "the Manly Man" cooker and Ole Hickory SDL-x, FE 100, Backwoods Fatboy

01-07-2008, 12:28 PM	#7
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No, I'm going to get them to all go down to the GAB... I have to stay back in Westmont as it's my home contest. But as of now, they have not submitted anything. So I might be heading to the GAB as well. As I am pretty sure I won't be going back to the Royal, I need to get my KC fix... Happy New Year to you and Carol. Scottie __________________ 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

01-07-2008, 01:44 PM	#8
Dan - 3eyzbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-10-07 Location: Owings Mills, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Scottie- Did your fire extinguishers ever get replaced? __________________ Dan Hixon - Pitmaster 3 Eyz BBQ www.3eyzbbq.com Cooking Class June 8-9 (details @ http://3eyzbbq.com/rubsales.htm) Extreme BBQ Trailer, Backwoods Competitor, Backwoods Party, WSM, Traegar 124, Yoder YS640 Thanks to our sponsors: The BBQ Guru, Grizzly Coolers, The Ingredients Store (FAB), Yoder Smokers, 1st Mariner Mortgage, Big Poppa Smokers (Elite Team)

01-07-2008, 01:52 PM	#9
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, after months of chasing, I was just able to replace them. (It took over 2 months.) The experience from the people that run the Armerican Royal is another matter though. That is the reason I probably won't be going back. They care more about the bottom line, than any cookers they can get. As they told me, we are all replaceable, until of course, they run out of finding replacement cooks. __________________ 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

01-07-2008, 08:08 AM	#3
ique is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-14-05 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The invitational is free. You may want to drop a note to the contest organizer to let them know you will also be cooking the invitational for whatever GC qualified you.

01-07-2008, 02:01 PM	#10
Dan - 3eyzbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-10-07 Location: Owings Mills, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't blame you for not wanting to go back! I think you'll like the GAB better anyway. I'd love to go back, but thats a log haul. Gonna stay closer to home this year. __________________ Dan Hixon - Pitmaster 3 Eyz BBQ www.3eyzbbq.com Cooking Class June 8-9 (details @ http://3eyzbbq.com/rubsales.htm) Extreme BBQ Trailer, Backwoods Competitor, Backwoods Party, WSM, Traegar 124, Yoder YS640 Thanks to our sponsors: The BBQ Guru, Grizzly Coolers, The Ingredients Store (FAB), Yoder Smokers, 1st Mariner Mortgage, Big Poppa Smokers (Elite Team)

01-07-2008, 05:33 PM	#11
thenewguy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-23-07 Location: Norwalk,Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So it sounds like the GAB would be a decent contest? I'm thinkin' about entering this one. I'm gonna try to get my sis-in-law to enter the hot air balloon rallly too so the empress will have someone to talk to in between work schedules on the food.

01-07-2008, 07:26 PM	#12
SP is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-20-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definatly a good contest that is well run. It will be our third year. Todd was there a site choice this year? I didn't see one? I like the lot that alot of the brethren were in. __________________ [COLOR=blue]Clay[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]The Original Sauced Pigs BBQ Team[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]2 Homemade Smokers (1 for Sale) [URL]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/123sauced/Smoker.jpg[/URL][/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Weber Kettle[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Brinkmann Smoke n Pitt[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Charbroil Gasser[/COLOR]

01-07-2008, 07:49 PM	#13
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How do you qualify for the GAB Invi? How does it compare to the Royal Invi? __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

01-08-2008, 07:45 AM	#15
Ulcer Acres Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-20-05 Location: Jacksonville,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know I will not be going to Westmont. I am not doing any of the Chicago contest. I may go to the GAB, but will have to wait and see. __________________ Randy Twyford Twyford BBQ & Catering Ole Hickory CTO Backwoods Fatboy Large Big Green Egg www.twyfordbbq.com

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