[AzScott]

Well, with BBQ season upon us, where is everyone planning on cooking this year?  Havasu is on the 25th and 26th of February, AZ BBQ Festival is on the 25th and 26th of March, and there's some others in CA lined up currently.  There's also the big, potentially, competition in Vegas for 150k the third weekend in May.  Our goal this year is to do 6-8 contests and we're trying to plan a little into the future. 

Are there any BCS events that we could throw on the schedule (solid or tentative) and plan for?  All I know is that after being out at Rock Springs this coming weekend the urge to be competing again is going to be very, very strong.

[AZWildcat]

We are already paid up for scottsdale. After that we don't have any immediate plans. I'm waiting on more information from the BCS. Does anybody have a link to the competition in Vegas since I can't seem to find anything?

[glenntm]

Here's the information Dan....

It's official. The Orleans Casino will be hosting the $125,000 USA Barbecue Championship in Las Vegas May 21 - 22. The world's richest purse will pay $25,000 for Grand, top 20 overall and through 50 places in each category.
Our website www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com will be updated by end of next week with registration details. It will be a KCBS sanctioned event with certified judges.
Entry fee is $500 and includes 20 amp of electricity and water. Also, the casino is offering $50 in slot play, 3 buffets, show tickets, complimentary drinks, one pull on the million dollar slot machine ($150 value) and will cash winner's checks.
Teams will be checked in Friday with the contest on Saturday and judging on Sunday. There will be special low room rates for both judges and teams.
Smoke on the Water signed a long term deal with the casino with the goal of $500,000 purse within five years. The annual event will always be held third weekend in May along with a ribfest for the public to eat champion barbecue. Let the flames begin!!!

[AzScott]

There's a lot of exciting stuff going on in BBQ.  $500 is a bit much but man, $125,000!?!?!  If this goes off and I can swing it we'll be in.

[Jaybird]

There's a lot of exciting stuff going on in BBQ.  $500 is a bit much but man, $125,000!?!?!  If this goes off and I can swing it we'll be in.

We've paid $300 for a $5000 contest here in Az so..........well you do the math....and look how far down it pays!!

It's a no-brainer to me.  

[glenntm]

We've paid $300 for a $5000 contest here in Az so..........well you do the math....and look how far down it pays!!

It's a no-brainer to me.  

Great point Jay.  It's a no brainer for us too.  See ya there. 

[big daddy]

tom, do you have any contact info as of yet there is no note on the KCBS website and well local advertising is a little shady too! thanks!

[Mrs. McFrankenboo]

tom, do you have any contact info as of yet there is no note on the KCBS website and well local advertising is a little shady too! thanks!

It's a Ron Cates/Smoke on the Water event, which is all I know at this point, but they never seem to be an issue anywhere else.

Website will be updated by weeks end with all info according to Cates...www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com

[AzScott]

Does anyone know if they are still paying 70 places?  This event will be wild to cook in and should be a major draw for teams.  It would be really cool to have a massive event around here.  Regardless, the first half of this season is shaping up to be rather nice.

[brandon]

You are right it is a no brainier and should be fun. While it is in my busy season I am looking forward to a visit to Vegas if not working too far away. 

[glenntm]

Does anyone know if they are still paying 70 places?  This event will be wild to cook in and should be a major draw for teams.  It would be really cool to have a massive event around here.  Regardless, the first half of this season is shaping up to be rather nice.

The world's richest purse will pay $25,000 for Grand, top 20 overall and through 50 places in each category.
Our website www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com will be updated by end of next week with registration details. It will be a KCBS sanctioned event with certified judges.

[Thom Emery]

Katy graduates that day so good luck Boys in Vegas
I will be at Boulder City already have the entry (KCBS Annual Meeting Prize)
Add the Sams Club Tour and BBQ is Exploding in 2011

[Thom Emery]

It's official. The Orleans Casino will be hosting the $125,000 USA Barbecue Championship in Las Vegas May 21 - 22. The world's richest purse will pay $25,000 for Grand, top 20 overall and through 50 places in each category.

Our website www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com will be updated by end of next week with registration details. It will be a KCBS sanctioned event with certified judges.

Entry fee is $500 and includes 20 amp of electricity and water. Also, the casino is offering $50 in slot play, 3 buffets, show tickets, complimentary drinks, one pull on the million dollar slot machine ($150 value) and will cash winner's checks.

Teams will be checked in Friday with the contest starting on Saturday and judging on Sunday. Room  rates for both judges and teams is $36/night for Thursday and Sunday
$75/night for Friday and Saturday.
 
Smoke on the Water signed a long term deal with the casino with the goal of $500,000 purse within five years. The annual event will always be held third weekend in May along with a ribfest for the public to eat champion barbecue. Let the flames begin!!!
 
Please forward to any cook team or KCBS Certified Judge who might be interested in this information.  If you have any names with E Mail addresses that you could share with us, it would be appreciated if you could send those by E Mail to me (Betty Cates).
 
Ron Cates todays email

[Jaybird]

It's official. The Orleans Casino will be hosting the $125,000 USA Barbecue Championship in Las Vegas May 21 - 22. The world's richest purse will pay $25,000 for Grand, top 20 overall and through 50 places in each category.

Our website www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com will be updated by end of next week with registration details. It will be a KCBS sanctioned event with certified judges.

Entry fee is $500 and includes 20 amp of electricity and water. Also, the casino is offering $50 in slot play, 3 buffets, show tickets, complimentary drinks, one pull on the million dollar slot machine ($150 value) and will cash winner's checks.

Teams will be checked in Friday with the contest starting on Saturday and judging on Sunday. Room  rates for both judges and teams is $36/night for Thursday and Sunday
$75/night for Friday and Saturday.
 
Smoke on the Water signed a long term deal with the casino with the goal of $500,000 purse within five years. The annual event will always be held third weekend in May along with a ribfest for the public to eat champion barbecue. Let the flames begin!!!
 
Please forward to any cook team or KCBS Certified Judge who might be interested in this information.  If you have any names with E Mail addresses that you could share with us, it would be appreciated if you could send those by E Mail to me (Betty Cates).
 
Ron Cates todays email

WOW! It's deja vu all over again! 

[Thom Emery]

  You bet but looks like the real deal this time out