Contest Announcment The BBQ Throwdown & Jam - Salem, Illinois

BanditBBQ · 08-25-2008, 11:32 AM

Hey BBQ Brethren,

We're a few weeks away from The BBQ Throwdown & Jam in Salem, Illinois and there is still room for teams. We capped (with a waiting list) at 50 teams in 2007.

Generally speaking, team counts have been down nationwide, so attendance is expected to be down...BUT PRIZE MONEY IS THE SAME! We're going to cap at 40 teams this year and will be paying out a $5,000 purse...not to mention the contest passes we will be giving away for 2009.

If you're not familiar with this contest, it is a KCBS sanctioned qualifier...is in it's 3rd year (though sporting a new name this year)...went from 15 teams the first year to 50 teams last year...and is tied with a 2 night music festival as well. It's located in Salem, Illinois...just 70 miles east of St. Louis, 4 hours from Chicago, 3 hours from Indianapolis and Nashville. The contest and music festival is being held as a fundraiser for a local school and the American Cancer Society.

We sure could use your support! More information can be found online at http://www.TheBBQThrowdown.com .

Divemaster · 08-25-2008, 11:43 AM

Wish I could make it but I can't... Bummer.... Good luck to all Brethren that go!!!

Scottie · 08-26-2008, 09:37 AM

I talked with Rhino last night. It doesn't look good for this contest if he doesn't get a few more teams in the next couple of days. He needs to get at least 25 teams and he doesn't have it yet. This is a great contest and Rhino really takes care of the cooks. Not sure if this contest i just suffering from the economy, but I can say it is a good one. Plus he also has that bald guy, that wears funny colored Crocs from Lynchburg as his rep.

This contest is about 75 miles maybe from St. Louis. So come on guys, help out a great contest. All the proceeds go to the American Cancer and to support locals schools.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Scottie

CaptTable · 08-26-2008, 10:18 AM

I even promise to lay off the "Yankee" jokes! Well . . . . . . .maybe I'll just cut back some! CAUSE YA'LL ARE SOOOOO EASY!!!

Seriously, I really hope it makes it 25 for a qualifier. we thoroughly enjoyed our visit last year. We don't get to many comps where the teams set their rigs on fire for entertainment!

Phillip

Scottie · 08-26-2008, 10:30 AM

So you have the special tape for there?

Man, that sure was a wake up call for Smokey Joel... We were just laughing about that this weekend, him trying to burn down his whole rig... While he was making memosa's..

Hope to see you there Phillip. I know a few teams that need to get their apps in, so hopefully it will be a go!!!

Scottie

CaptTable · 08-26-2008, 11:48 AM

I actually found an Alabama/Georgia version of the cd. Maybe I'll share it at the meeting.

Played it in Birmingham and was not well accepted by the Bama/Dawg fans!!

Phillip

Scottie · 08-26-2008, 11:59 AM

See, we are nice people up North... We didn't even threaten you, until you slowed it down...

08-25-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
BanditBBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-11-07 Location: Salem, Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The BBQ Throwdown & Jam - Salem, Illinois Hey BBQ Brethren, We're a few weeks away from The BBQ Throwdown & Jam in Salem, Illinois and there is still room for teams. We capped (with a waiting list) at 50 teams in 2007. Generally speaking, team counts have been down nationwide, so attendance is expected to be down...BUT PRIZE MONEY IS THE SAME! We're going to cap at 40 teams this year and will be paying out a $5,000 purse...not to mention the contest passes we will be giving away for 2009. If you're not familiar with this contest, it is a KCBS sanctioned qualifier...is in it's 3rd year (though sporting a new name this year)...went from 15 teams the first year to 50 teams last year...and is tied with a 2 night music festival as well. It's located in Salem, Illinois...just 70 miles east of St. Louis, 4 hours from Chicago, 3 hours from Indianapolis and Nashville. The contest and music festival is being held as a fundraiser for a local school and the American Cancer Society. We sure could use your support! More information can be found online at http://www.TheBBQThrowdown.com . __________________ Life is grand. Bring it on!

08-25-2008, 11:43 AM	#2
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wish I could make it but I can't... Bummer.... Good luck to all Brethren that go!!! __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

08-26-2008, 09:37 AM	#3
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I talked with Rhino last night. It doesn't look good for this contest if he doesn't get a few more teams in the next couple of days. He needs to get at least 25 teams and he doesn't have it yet. This is a great contest and Rhino really takes care of the cooks. Not sure if this contest i just suffering from the economy, but I can say it is a good one. Plus he also has that bald guy, that wears funny colored Crocs from Lynchburg as his rep. This contest is about 75 miles maybe from St. Louis. So come on guys, help out a great contest. All the proceeds go to the American Cancer and to support locals schools. Hope to see you all there!!! 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

08-26-2008, 10:30 AM	#5
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So you have the special tape for there? Man, that sure was a wake up call for Smokey Joel... We were just laughing about that this weekend, him trying to burn down his whole rig... While he was making memosa's.. Hope to see you there Phillip. I know a few teams that need to get their apps in, so hopefully it will be a go!!! 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

08-26-2008, 11:59 AM	#7
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	See, we are nice people up North... We didn't even threaten you, until you slowed it down... __________________ 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

08-26-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
CaptTable Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-08 Location: Lynchburg, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I even promise to lay off the "Yankee" jokes! Well . . . . . . .maybe I'll just cut back some! CAUSE YA'LL ARE SOOOOO EASY!!! Seriously, I really hope it makes it 25 for a qualifier. we thoroughly enjoyed our visit last year. We don't get to many comps where the teams set their rigs on fire for entertainment! Phillip

08-26-2008, 11:48 AM	#6
CaptTable Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-08 Location: Lynchburg, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I actually found an Alabama/Georgia version of the cd. Maybe I'll share it at the meeting. Played it in Birmingham and was not well accepted by the Bama/Dawg fans!! Phillip

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