2023 East Helena Smoke Show

Entry Deadline: August 5, 2023
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2023 East Helena Smoke Show
Venue / Location

451 Spencer Court
East Helena, MT 59635

General Information

Competition – August 5-6, 2023

The East Helena Smoke Show is Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th at the Missouri River Brewing Co in East Helena MT. This event came from the minds of Russ Radliff, Will Israel, and Adam Hutchinson as a way of bringing good people together to eat great BBQ and enjoy time together with families. 

This is the first annual KCBS sanctioned BBQ event in the greater Helena area and we look forward to seeing you there for the music, beer, and BBQ! 

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $250.00

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Over $6,000.00 in Cash Prizes

Grand Champion – $1,500.00/Award and free entry in 2024 Smoke Show BBQ Tournament! Grand Champion will be eligible to get into the American Royal and the Jack Daniels Invitational draws (if 25 teams register). $750 for reserve champion and free entry into 2024 Smoke Show BBQ Tournament.
3rd Place – $500.00
4th Place – $250.00
5th Place – $125.00
(Above prizes are based on the total score from the four main KCBS categories.)

Prizes For Each KCBS Main Category (Chicken/Pork Ribs/Pork)
1st Place – $500.00
2nd Place – $400.00
3rd Place – $300.00
4th Place – $200.00
5th Place – $100.00

Prizes For Brisket
1st Place – $500.00
2nd Place – $400.00
3rd Place – $300.00
4th Place – $200.00
5th Place – $100.00

Amounts and Awards are subject to change. Prizes and Payouts above the minimums are dependent on the amount of participation and sponsorships.

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