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Saturday features our main events - the KCBS Backyard and Mas- ters series barbeque contests. Last year was a sold out competi- tion with 100 teams competing for $14,000 in cash prizes.
Come join us for another amazing weekend. With on-site camp- ing, raffles and prizes, and awesome barbeque, there’s fun for all!
Smokin in Steele - June 3 - 4, 2022 Owatonna, MN
This event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus who are raising funds for our local Special Olympics. Both the Backyard and Mas- ter series are KCBS sanctioned this year, and let’s not forget about the Kids Q. Master series purse is $10k!
BBQ isn’t the only thing happening here. This event is also a blues festival with a stellar line-up of bands and a large beer hall. There is a 5k run planned if you’d like to work off some of that beer. There are also some rumblings about a possible SCA contest, but the details aren’t finalized just yet.
Keep your eyes on our website: www.smokininsteele.com for info and updates.
Bring'n Home the Bacon I - June 10 -12, 2022 West Salem, WI
This KCBS double Backyard and double Master series event is once again being held at the beautiful and spacious Neshonoc Lakeside Camp Resort in West Salem WI. The campground is lo- cated on Lake Neshonoc and has two swimming pools, multiple playgrounds, showers, bathrooms, laundry facilities, partial and full hookups, and much more.
Friday night is the Kids Q and Anything Bacon Ancillary competi- tions. Both the Backyard and Masters teams get to compete on both Saturday and Sunday. Backyard purse is $3,000 each day and the Master series is $8,500 each day. Wow! This is going to be one fun filled weekend at the campgrounds.
Backyard teams! If you can’t make it to Bring’n Home the Bacon I in June don’t fret! You will have a second chance October 14 - 16, You heard that right. There is a Bring’n Home the Bacon II double Backyard series being held again this year. The BBQ never stops at Lake Neshonoc.
For more information on this event please reach out to Laurie Tweten at fortheluvofbbq@gmail.com or visit https://www.bringnhomethebacon.com/
KTD Smokin' Gobbler - July 15 - 16, 2022 Worthington, MN
On Friday night there is a one meat rib contest and a turkey smoke contest. Saturday will be the full KCBS Master series con-
test. This is a fun event held in a fun southern Minnesota town.
Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off - July 23, 2022 Preston, MN
The 2nd annual Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off is a Backyard event being held in conjunction with the Fillmore County Fair. Come on Friday night to enjoy the rodeo and stay on Saturday night to take in the demolition derby!
Saturday morning, start your smokers as you get ready to prepare Chicken & Ribs for the judges (in 2021 they were 100% KCBS cer- tified judges). After turn-ins, stop in at the Malt Stand to cool down.
Entry is limited to the first 15 teams. For more information, please visit: https://www.fillmorecountyfair.com/bbq-cookoff/
B-Dale - August 6, 2022 Roseville, MN
This contest is the only KCBS Backyard contest in the twin cities. This year is the 10th anniversary which means one great get to- gether to look forward to. All money raised at this event goes to non-profits in the city of Roseville and Ramsey county. Besides being a really well run contest they always strive to bring in as many KCBS master judges as they can. Last year, I believe they hit nearly 100%.
This contest is a fun event for the entire family. B-dale’s motto is a place for family, friends, and fun. Please visit https://b- dale.com/bbq-contest.html for the most up to date information and registration.
Boomer Backyard BBQ Cook Off - August 20, 2022 Canton, MN
The Cook Off is held in conjunction with Canton’s town celebra- tion, Canton Day Off. Spend the entire weekend in Canton to learn what southeast Minnesota hospitality is all about.
Plans are in place for a Friday evening chicken wing People’s Choice contest. There’ll be BINGO, live music, raffles, and beer sales all weekend long. The Boomer Backyard BBQ Cook Off is a KCBS sanctioned Backyard contest with payouts of over $2,500.
Entry is limited to the first 18 teams. For more information, please visit: https://www.cantondayoff.com/bbq-cook-off/
Beyond the icicles, frozen ponds, and yellow snow here in Min- nesota we have many things to be looking forward to once the white stuff melts. Come one, come all. Join us here for another great summer filled with blue smoke and the taste of great Que.
Minnesota Upcoming BBQ Events
Apr. 2, 2022: Spring Training, Jess Pryles, Guest Speaker. FMI: mnbbqsociety.com
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