Oct
30
to Nov 3

American Royal

The American Royal World Series of Barbecue is the largest barbecue contest in the WORLD and the American Royal's largest fundraiser!  What they raise that weekend goes straight to our mission to be the nation's leader for food and agriculture education, events and engagement.  Join us in Kansas City for a BBQ experience like no other!

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Jun
21
to Jun 22

Great Lenexa BBQ Battle

Event schedule

Friday night (June 21)

Teams primarily host private parties, and free samples to the public are not required of teams.

  • 4:30 p.m.: Event gates open

  • 4:30–11:30 p.m.: Free parking shuttle (to and from the business lot at 95th Street and Lackman Road)

  • 5–9 p.m.: Free children’s activities (face painters, balloon artists, GaGa Ball and two bounce houses)

  • 7:30–10:30 p.m.: Super Star Mafia band performs

  • 11 p.m.: Event gates close

Saturday (June 22)

  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Free parking shuttle (the business lot at 95th Street and Lackman Road)

  • 9 a.m.: Event gates open

  • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: Free children’s activities (face painters, balloon artist, GaGa Ball and two bounce houses)

  • 11:55 a.m.: Competition judging begins

  • 12:00–2:00 p.m.: Super Star Mafia band performs

  • 3 p.m.: Event gates close

  • 4:30 p.m. (approximately): BBQ Battle contest winners announced

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