The 2024 Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) Team of the Year points chase is well underway and this year we’re competing as a Professional team on the Master’s circuit. Follow along as Bourbon & Blues BBQ sets out on our inaugural journey, traversing the United States to compete in KCBS sanctioned contests. Our aim? To establish ourselves as formidable contenders among the nation’s renowned BBQ Pitmasters.
Keep an eye out for some non-KCBS events, too! Occasionally we’ll throw in a Champions Barbecue Alliance (CBS), Florida Barbecue Alliance (FBA) or other non-KCBS event to keep things fun!
Our 2024 Competition Schedule
Although we primarily compete in KCBS events that are in the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association (MABA), Southeast Barbecue Championship (SBC), and Mid-South Barbecue Association regions, you’ll also find us at events nationwide. Follow us on social media to see what we’re up to! Hope to see you out there.
- November 17-18: Atlanta BBQ Store Classic (KCBS) – Cumming, GA
- Dec 1-2: Holiday Havoc Robert Smith Invitational (CBA) – Buffalo, TX
- Dec 8-9: Texas BBQ Blowout (CBA) – Paris, TX
- Dec 30-31: Myron Mixon’s Invitational NYE Hog Drop (unsanctioned)– Unadilla, GA
- Jan 5-6: Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show (KCBS) – Elkton, FL
- Jan 20-21: Butts & Clucks Cook-off on the Bay – Apalachicola, FL
- Jan 26-27: Lakeland Pig Festival (KCBS) – Lakeland, FL
- Feb 16-17: Ribs on the Ridge Brews & BBQ (KCBS) – Haines City, FL
- Feb 23-24: Mission Farms King of the Farm (KCBS) – Iron Station, NC
- March 2-3: Sip and Swine (KCBS) – Lawrenceville, GABQ
- March 15-16: Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship – Lebanon, TN
- March 22-24: BBQ Gives Back (2 day) (+Turkey Smoke) (KCBS) – Urbanna, VA
- April 12-13: Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest (KCBS) – Apex, NC
- April 19-21: Revolutionary BBQ Brawl (2-day) (KCBS) – Williamsburg, VA
- April 26-27: Southaven Springfest (KCBS) – Southaven, MS
- May 3-5: Jiggy with the Piggy (2 day) (KCBS) – Kanapolis, NC
- May 9-10: Boss Hog State Championship (KCBS) – Waynesboro, GA
- May 15-18: Memphis in May – Memphis, TN
- May 24-25: Best Dam Barbeque (KCBS) – Boulder City, NV
- May 31-June 1: Horsetown Brew n’Que Festival (KCBS) – Norco, CA
- June 8: Original SD BBQ Bash (KCBS) – Huron, SD
- June 15-16: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash (+Turkey Smoke) (KCBS) – Buchannon, WV
- June 21-22: Giant National Capital BBQ Battle (KCBS) – Washington, DC
- July 5-6: Rhode Island BBQ Championship (CBA) – Warwick, RI
- July 12-13: Festival of Discovery (KCBS) – Greenwood, SC
- September 20-21: Pigmaster BBQ Challenge (KCBS) – Rutherford College, NC
- More to Come!!!
What Is the KCBS Team of the Year Points Chase?
The KCBS Team of the Year is chosen following a year-long points chase that runs from November 1 – October 31, each year. Teams earn points based on their rankings for every KCBS-sanctioned BBQ contest in which they compete. The team’s highest 10 scores overall as well as in individual categories of chicken, ribs, pork and brisket count for Team of the Year points.
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