[WestX Western Festival]

Hey everyone,

Good tidings and a hardy YeeeeHawww from the Great State of Utah!!!

We would like to invite Ya'll up to Southern Utah for our IBCA State Championship BBQ Contest ~ May 13th & 14th, 2011.

My name is James and I will be your personal contact here on the Arizona Barbecue site.

We will have $10,000 in prizes paid 10 deep on all three items. This is sure to be one of Southern Utah's premier events and an opportunity to have one heckofa time...

BBQ'ers will compete on Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, & Chicken.

Entry fee is $250 & we have plenty of room and power to boot... ($200 if you sign up by April 30th)

While your here you can enjoy our Mounted Cowboy Shooters competition, Antique Tractor Pull, PBR Bull Ride, Ton's of Country Music and a few misspelled words here an thar...

Check us out at www.westx.org and download our simple entry form here www.westx.org/bbq_entry_packet.pdf

If you are on facebook be sure to follow us at either www.facebook.com/western.festival
or www.facebook.com/old.west.festival

Teams so far with checks in are below...

Fatty's (Cedar City)
Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)

We have 4 teams that have indicated they are sending paperwork and another 2 from Texas and one from California that are also considering...

We are also extending the early sign up entry fee reduction to $200 Until April 30th. Those that have paid the full $250 will get a $50.00 refund upon arrival to the cook-off...

All we need is 15 teams to ensure a draw for the Jack Daniels and we have no intention of canceling this contest. So we hope you will consider making this one of your stops along the BBQ trail this year!! Several have indicated they want to make sure we are going to have 15 cookers so we qualify for the draw, something we are confident will happen but we need everyone to get signed on!!!

You can check out the TV Commercials we are running to promote this event on YouTube (Utah State-Wide Spot) www.youtube.com/watch?v=81YRzRLzgXI

This one promotes the IBCA State championship BBQ Contest! www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2kliBPN2BA

Call me with any questions anytime at 435-632-7719

Hope to see ya'll here in Southern Utah for the weekend!

James...

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Welcome to the site James, great to have you here.  Thanks for posting this. Sounds like a great event and Utah is not a bad place to be in Mid May.

I know there are a few other events that same weekend, but hopefully some of our members will sign up and enjoy Southern Utah that weekend.

Hope to meet you soon out on the BBQ Trail.

Mike

[Thom Emery]

James stopped by our Palm Springs Rodeo event
Seemed like a good feller
Aint never been to Utah, seems like a good time to go

[WestX Western Festival]

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More details....

Here is our link to all the "details" on check-in etc... http://westx.org/bbqx_gen_info.pdf

Teams so far are:

Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Fatty's (Cedar City, UT)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)
Rockin C BBQ (Ogden, UT)
R & R BBQ (Alpine, UT)

I have received calls from:
2 teams from Texas making arrangements/considering (stopping in on their way to Vegas for the big one)
4 teams from California considering
2 teams from AZ considering
1 more team from Nevada considering

Several teams have expressed that they want to make sure we are a qualifier.
If all of these teams come in we will more than qualify for the Draw. Lets get this done! If you pull the trigger, others will follow!!! 

We want you all to know that we are extremely committed to making this a successful competition, don't miss out on all the fun!!

Hope to see you at WestX!!!

[WestX Western Festival]

Someone recommended I post this as text instead of a link... You can download this from our website as well...
http://westx.org/bbqx_gen_info.pdf 

Check In:                May 13, 2pm to 7pm ~ All cook sites should be setup before dark unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Meat Inspection:       Once your site is setup.

Cooks Meeting:         Friday May 13th, 7:30pm

Competition Meat:     Brisket / Pork Spare Ribs (no baby backs) St. Lois cut accepted / Chicken

People

[WestX Western Festival]

Hey all , I just purchased Lynn's tickets to come to Southern Utah and Judge our BBQ Contest!!! No cancelling this one folks!!!

We just need four more cookers!!

I'm making some phone calls tomorrow to get all of my last minute confirmations and will update our team list tomorrow evening...

You won't want to miss this one folks! It's time to get your Q on.....!

[WestX Western Festival]

Team list update...

Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Fatty's (Cedar City, UT)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)
Rockin C BBQ (Ogden, UT)
R & R BBQ (Alpine, UT)
Lost Gonzo BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Lost Gonzo Too BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Hoochie-Que Professional BBQ Team (Park City, UT)

That's 11 teams with two from California and at least one more from Utah that we are expecting to come in.
That would be 14 teams and two teams have indicated they would be willing to split to ensure that we qualify for the draw.
Three others have called and said "I'll come if it's a qualifier!" Well boys... IF YOU COME THEN IT'S A QUALIFIER!!!! (funny how that works...)

15 Teams - $10,000 in prize money? Each item pays 10 deep! What are your chances of going home with at least $650? Each team has a 1 in 30 chance of taking home a prize!!

We are just about 12 days away!!! Lets geter done!!!!

[WestX Western Festival]

Team list update...
Itsa Qualifier By Golly!!!

Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Fatty's (Cedar City, UT)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)
Rockin C BBQ (Ogden, UT)
R & R BBQ (Alpine, UT)
Lost Gonzo BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Lost Gonzo Too BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Hoochie-Que (Park City, UT)
Slap Yo' Daddy (Diamond Bar, CA)

Waiting for paperwork!
Wild Cat Willies (Springdale, UT)
The Sinder Pit (Cedar City, UT)
Thom Emery (Somewhere in California)  Be sure to bring us some of those famous fruits & nuts now ya hear!!!

[Thom Emery]

Team list update...
Itsa Qualifier By Golly!!!

Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Fatty's (Cedar City, UT)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)
Rockin C BBQ (Ogden, UT)
R & R BBQ (Alpine, UT)
Lost Gonzo BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Lost Gonzo Too BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Hoochie-Que (Park City, UT)
Slap Yo' Daddy (Diamond Bar, CA)
BBQThom.com (Indio Ca)

Waiting for paperwork!
Wild Cat Willies (Springdale, UT)
The Sinder Pit (Cedar City, UT)

[WestX Western Festival]

Attention Teams: Call me for download instructions for your parking pass and how/where to enter venue! James @ 435-632-7719

Great to have ya coming Thom!! Just one last entry form coming in. There's still plenty of room though if anyone out there is still hanging on the fence!!!

Team list update...
Itsa Qualifier By Golly!!!

Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Fatty's (Cedar City, UT)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)
Rockin C BBQ (Ogden, UT)
R & R BBQ (Alpine, UT)
Lost Gonzo BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Lost Gonzo Too BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Hoochie-Que (Park City, UT)
Slap Yo' Daddy (Diamond Bar, CA)
BBQThom.com (Indio Ca)
Wild Cat Willies (Springdale, UT)

Waiting for paperwork!
The Sinder Pit (Cedar City, UT)

[WestX Western Festival]

Smokin in Mesquite (Mesquite, NV)
Great Basin (Logandale, NV)
Smokin' up the River (NV)
Fatty's (Cedar City, UT)
Pork U (St. George, UT)
D.U.B.S BBQ (St. George, UT)
Rockin C BBQ (Ogden, UT)
R & R BBQ (Alpine, UT)
Lost Gonzo BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Lost Gonzo Too BBQ (Ft. Worth, TX)
Hoochie-Que (Park City, UT)
Slap Yo' Daddy (Diamond Bar, CA)
BBQThom.com (Indio Ca)
Wild Cat Willies (Springdale, UT)
The Sinder Pit (Cedar City, UT)
Thrill of the Grill (Springville, UT)

Possible
Route 66 BBQ (Nevada)

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Good luck to all the teams going, sounds like it's shaping up to be a great event.

Hope to make it out there for the next one..

[Thom Emery]

Congratulations to all that had their names called.

Winners are:
Brisket
1   Roger Livingston, R & R BBQ
2   Mike Knight, Hoochie Que
3   Barbie Strein, Lost Gonzo Too
4   Tom Moore, T & J Backyard BBQ
5   Harry Soo, Slap YO Daddy BBQ
6   Waldo Strein, Lost Gonzo
7   Wayne Hoppal, Pork U BBQ
8   Larry Smith, Smokin' Up the River
9   Thom Emery, BBQTHOM.com
10   Rik Eide, Great Basin BBQ

Pork Spare Ribs
1   Barbie Strein, Lost Gonzo Too
2   Stan Jacobs, Fatty's BBQ
3   Waldo Strein, Lost Gonzo
4   Roger Livingston, R & R BBQ
5   Bert Mitchell, The Sinder Pit
6   Larry Smith, Smokin' Up the River
7   Thom Emery, BBQTHOM.com
8   Harry Soo, Slap YO Daddy BBQ
9   Mike Knight, Hoochie Que
10   Cameron Devy, "DUB'S Smokin Red Rock

Chicken   
1   Harry Soo, Slap Yo Daddy BBQ   
2   Tom Moore, T & J Backyard BBQ   
3   Roger Livingston, R & R BBQ   
4   Mike Knight, Hoochie Que   
5   Larry Smith, Smokin' Up the River   
6   Waldo Strein, Lost Gonzo   
7   Henry Hernandez, Thrill of the Grill   
8   Barbie Strein, Lost Gonzo Too   
9   Wayne Hoppal, Pork U BBQ   
10   Bruce Landvik, Smokin' in Mesquite   

Overall Standings - WESTX BBQ Utah   
1   Roger Livingston, R & R BBQ    25
2   Barbie Strein, Lost Gonzo Too    23
3   Harry Soo, Slap YO Daddy BBQ    19
4   Mike Knight, Hoochie Que    18
5   Waldo Strein, Lost Gonzo    18
6   Tom Moore, T & J Backyard BBQ    16
7   Larry Smith, Smokin' up the River 14
8   Stan Jacobs, Fatty's BBQ    9
9   Wayne Hoppal, Pork U BBQ    6
10   Thom Emery, BBQTHOM.com    6
Bert Mitchell, The Sinder Pit    6