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NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION EXPANDS TURKEY SMOKE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (December 6,
2021) – The National Turkey Federation
(NTF) is pleased to continue its partner-
ship with the Kansas City Barbeque So-
ciety (KCBS) to kick off the third year of
the Turkey Smoke Series, which encour-
ages both professional and amateur pit-
masters to showcase the versatility and
creativity of using turkey on the smoker
or grill. The Turkey Smoke Series will
feature a turkey category in barbeque competitions across the United States during the 2022 barbeque season. Pit- masters and Contest Organizers love that the Turkey Smoke Series adds thousands of dollars in extra prize money, trophies and bragging rights at numerous KCBS- sanctioned barbeque contests. Certified Barbeque Judges appreciate the opportunity to judge another delicious cate- gory of protein! Winning entries will also be featured across KCBS and NTF digital platforms.
In addition to the Turkey Smoke Series, KCBS and NTF are pleased to announce the second annual Turkey Smoke Team of the Year program; allowing Turkey Smoke com- petitors to earn points for each of the Turkey Smoke Series events at KCBS-sanctioned contests in which they com- pete. Teams will accumulate points from their five highest scores from a Turkey Smoke Series contest. The highest points winner will be crowned the 2022 Turkey Smoke Se- ries Team of the Year! Chiles Cridlin, head cook of Wolf’s Revenge BBQ team from Henrico, Virginia, earned the in- augural title of Turkey Smoke Team of the Year champion in the 2021 barbeque season.
“We are delighted to build upon the successful Turkey Smoke Series showcasing the versatility and flavor of turkey through barbeque,” said Emily Detwiler, Chief Exec- utive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. “This has been a great way to drive additional value for Pitmasters, Contest Organizers, Judges, Turkey Producers, KCBS and the National Turkey Federation by including an additional protein into a KCBS barbeque competition, while allowing pitmasters the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity. The addition of the Turkey Smoke Team of the Year pro- gram encourages pitmasters to attend multiple contests within the season’s Turkey Smoke Series.”
“Turkey Smoke is a natural fit in com- petition barbeque, and we’ve seen real momentum growing around the cate- gory,” said Beth Breeding, Vice Presi- dent of Communications and Marketing for the National Turkey Federation. “We are delighted to continue this partner- ship between KCBS and America’s turkey industry to present the third year of the Turkey Smoke Series as
competitors highlight the versatility of turkey and bring some big flavor to the pit. We hope you’ll check out what everyone is gobbling about and look for a Turkey Smoke Series contest near you.”
As part of the Turkey Smoke Series, Turkey Smoke will be integrated into 25 competitions across the country, includ- ing the category’s fifth appearance at the American Royal World Series of BarbecueTM. It will culminate at the Kansas City Barbeque Society World Invitational Championship! To learn more about the Turkey Smoke Series and to check for updates on scheduled events and dates, please visit www.kcbs.us/turkey.php or TurkeySmoke.org.
About the Kansas City Barbeque Society:
The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, promoting and educating the public about barbeque as a distinctively American cuisine. KCBS is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts, with approximately 16,000 members in the U.S. and over 42 coun- tries. KCBS sanctions nearly 450 barbeque contests worldwide each year; including destination contests such as the American Royal World Series of Barbeque© and the Jack Daniel’s Invitational. The Kansas City Barbeque Society partners with brands and corporations to create custom barbeque events for consumers, as well as employee engagement. For more information, visit us online at www.KCBS.us, on Facebook at @KansasCityBarbequeSociety, on Instagram as @kcbbqsociety and on Twitter @KCBBQSociety.
About the National Turkey Federation:
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for America’s turkey farmers and producers, raising awareness for its members’ products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious food to consumers worldwide. For more information, visit TurkeySmoke.org or follow us on Instagram at @TurkeySmokeBBQ.
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