2023 American Royal World Series of Barbecue® (Backyard Contest)

Entry Deadline: March 15, 2023
Categories: BBQ Competitions
American Royal World Series of Barbecue® (Backyard Contest)
Venue / Location

1701 American Royal Court
Kansas City, MO 64102

General Information

Competition – March 24-25, 2023

Schedule of Events – March 24, 2023
 – BBQ Team Loadin 12:00 PM

 – Public gates open for guests 5:00 PM

 – Meat inspection 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

 – BY BBQ Cooks Meeting 4:00 PM Friday

 – Quiet Hours 10:00 PM 7:00 AM Friday

Schedule of Events – March 25, 2023
 – Steak Cooks Meeting 9:00 AM Saturday 3/25

*Steak draw will take place here

 – Judges Arrive 11:30 AM

 – Steak Turnin 1:00 PM

 – Chicken Turnin 1:30 PM

 – Pork Ribs Turnin 2:00 PM

 – Awards Ceremony 3:00 PM

 – Load Out *immediately following awards

*All times subject to change

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $375.00 (20’ x 40’ team space – includes entry into chicken and pork ribs)
Per Entry Fee – $200.00 (20’ x 20’ team space – includes entry into chicken and pork ribs)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Payout – $7,300.00

Overall
Grand Champion – $1,500.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $1,000.00
3rd Place – $500.00
4th Place – $250.00
5th Place – $100.00

1st Place – $500.00/Each (Chicken and Pork Ribs)
2nd Place – $250.00/Each (Chicken and Pork Ribs)
3rd Place – $100.00/Each (Chicken and Pork Ribs)
4th Place – $75.00/Each (Chicken and Pork Ribs)
5th Place – $50.00/Each (Chicken and Pork Ribs)

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