Mark your calendars for the 43rd annual Kennett Jaycees BBQ Cookoff on May 10th, 2025! The Kennett Jaycees are excited to sponsor this family-friendly event that promises to be fun for all ages.

This event will feature a purse ranging from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00, depending on the number of teams competing. The prize breakdown is as follows:

For 29 teams or less: For 30-39 teams: For 40 or more teams:

Total: $5,000 Total: $7,500 Total: $10,000

Grand Champion: $1,200 Grand Champion: $1,800 Grand Champion: $2,500

Reserve Champion: $700     Reserve Champion: $1,000 Reserve Champion: $1,300

Categories: Categories: Categories:

1st Place: $250 1st Place: $400 1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $175 2nd Place: $250 2nd Place: $350

3rd Place: $100 3rd Place: $150 3rd Place: $200

4th Place: $75 4th Place: $100 4th Place: $150

5th Place: $50 5th Place: $75 5th Place: $100

6th through 10th Place: $25 6th through 10th Place: $40 6th through 10th Place: $50

The Kennett Jaycees BBQ Cookoff is a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event, and it will feature competitions in chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket categories. The top 5 placements in each category will be awarded cash prizes, so you can expect fierce competition among some of the best pitmasters in the country.

The event will also feature a carnival, demolition derby, and live entertainment on both Friday and Saturday nights, making it the perfect way to spend a weekend with family and friends.

The sign-up fee for the competition is $250. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this exciting event and experience the best of barbecue culture!

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