Here you will find a barbeque supplies checklist for the first time competitor. I strongly recommend if your team is made up of a few cooks that this list is for the team and not each member of the team. Keep in mind that you have to pack every thing back up after a long weekend, so make it easy have a great time and good luck

•  Cutting boards
• Sharp knives 2 or 3
• Brushes for sauce
• Forks and Spoons
• Paper Plates and Cups
• Paper Towels
• Meat Thermometer
• Tin Foil
• Foil Pans
• Large Bags for Meats
• Rubber Gloves
• Leather Gloves (for hot stuff)
• Meats for Competition
• Rubs and Sauces
• Smoker and Grills
• Charcoal/Wood
• Lighter and/or Matches
• Coolers (one for holding meat hot and cold)
• Water Jug (for clean water)
• Bus Tub for Cleaning
• Dish Soap
• Trash Bags
• Tables and Chairs
• EZ-UP for Shelter
• Lights and Flash Lights
• Extension Cords
• First Aid Kit
• Fire Extinguisher
• ICE
• Cold Drinks
• Food to Eat

This BBQ contest began back in 1982 and a couple years later it became recognized as the official state championship BBQ competition for Kansas.  The contest has continued to grow over the years and has almost 200 competitors and around 240 judges.  BBQ teams from all all over the country show up to participate at this big event to try to become the Kansas State Champion.

The BBQ competition this year begins on Friday, June 26th and the judging starts on Saturday.  There are seven different categories for the competition: brisket, chicken, pork, sausage, ribs, whole animal and miscellaneous.