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I just seen this intodays paper, and there is Belly Bro and Solid Kick in the background. This was from last years comp.
http://www.columbiatribune.com/2005/BooneCountyFair/20050713Fair020.asp
Boone County Fair When the Fair is just the pits
Barbecue pits, that is.
By BILL BOOK of the Tribune’s staff
Published Wednesday, July 13, 2005
The Boone County Fair will host the Boone’s Lick Trail BBQ Contest on Saturday, July 23. The contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, which means some mighty competent barbecue aficionados from all over the Midwest will roll into town the day before to do some serious cooking.
Tribune file photo
It’s safe to guess that most fairgoers enjoy good barbecue, and many of us try to smoke a chunk of brisket or slab of ribs on our own every now and then. The barbecue contest is an ideal place to get a few pointers from the people who do it best.
"The best time for the public to come out is on Friday after 4 p.m.," said contest coordinator Mike McMillen. "That’s when the cookers have the most free time. The atmosphere is relaxed, and people are feeling talkative."
McMillen said he hopes for 30 teams to enter this year’s competition. Several teams from Boone County are among the early entries.
The KCBS contest’s Grand Champion will receive cash, a trophy and an invitation to the American Royal Barbecue Contest in Kansas City, Mo., perhaps the most prestigious barbecue competition anywhere.
Last year, the Grand Champion award went to a team representing Boone County’s 63 Diner.
The Reserve Grand Champion earns cash and a trophy. Third place also gets cash, and the fourth-place winner will receive a gift certificate.
Contestants placing in the top 10 in each of the four individual categories of the KCBS-santioned event — chicken, pork shoulder, pork ribs and beef brisket — will also earn cash prizes.
McMillen said he will accept entries right up until Friday,July 22. The entry fee is $125 per team. Electrical hookups and extra space are also available.
Back Yard BBQ Contest
For people who don’t want to bother with cooking all night, there will be a separate "Back Yard BBQ Contest." The entry fee is $25. Competitors may set up on Saturday morning and cook in two categories: chicken and pork ribs. There will be cash awards for the top three in each category.
There will also be another "Kid’s ‘Q" cookoff this year, McMillen said. Children in two age categories, 10 and under, and 11-15, may cook ground meats such as sausage or hamburger under the supervision of their parents.
Wanted: The best Q’r in Boone County
As a special incentive to get teams from Boone County to participate in the KCBS-sanctioned contest, there will be special awards for the best overall teams from Boone County, McMillen said.
The top three local finishers will each receive a cash award. The highest finisher will receive the title of "Best Q’r in Boone County " as well.
You can register online at
www.boonecountyfairgrounds.com. Or call McMillen at 443-0743.