Mark your calendars for the 41st annual Kennett Jaycees BBQ Cookoff on May 5th and 6th, 2023! 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:
Total: $5,000
Grand Champion: $1,200
Reserve Champion: $700
Categories:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $175
3rd Place: $100
4th Place: $75
5th Place: $50
6th through 10th Place: $25
For 30-39 teams:
Total: $7,500
Grand Champion: $1,800
Reserve Champion: $1,000
Categories:
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $150
4th Place: $100
5th Place: $75
6th through 10th Place: $40
For 40 or more teams:
Total: $10,000
Grand Champion: $2,500
Reserve Champion: $1,300
Categories:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $350
3rd Place: $200
4th Place: $150
5th Place: $100
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!
