BBQ CONTESTS ......... YOU WIN!

Every BBQ contest has different rules, depending on the sanctioning body governing the event. The two most prominent such organizations are the Kansas City Barbecue Society and the Memphis Barbecue Network. Every contest is a party. The atmosphere is filled with food,drink and friendly competition. These events often carry into the night with sponsors flooding the grounds with promotions, swag and entertainment for all ages. 

The American Royal BBQ contest (often referred to as the World Series of BBQ) is held each October in Kansas City. It is a 4 day event. This "party" often attracts over 500 competitors. The World Championship BBQ Cooking contest is held annually in Memphis during the Memphis in May Festival. According to the Guinness Book of World Records it is the largest pork BBQ contest in the world. 

Barbecue competitions are held in every state in the United States during the warmer months, usually beginning in April and going through September. These events feature competitions between teams of cooks and are divided into separate competitions for the best pork, beef and poultry barbecue and for the best barbecue sauces. At Dickeys we compete every day. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best BBQ in the world!