Smokin Ribs For the Kids

05/31/2026

After a beautiful weekend of competitions everywhere let's take a look at those results whether you got the call or got to dial in your process it's always a fantastic day for some incredible barbecue.

05/25/2026

Alright everyone let's see those weekend cooks weather you were giving it your all at a competition or amazing your friends and family let's see your weekend results

05/22/2026

Hey Everyone — We Are Just 99 Days Away!
The countdown is on and we still have room for MORE teams to join us this year! With a total prize purse of $5,900, you definitely want to come grab your piece of the pie!

This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever featuring

Friday Night • Kids Q Competition

• Rib Burn Competition

Saturday • DOUBLE Backyard BBQ Competitions

Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or looking to test your skills against some great competition, this is your chance to fire up the smoker and show everyone what you can do!
Bring the smoke, bring the flavor, and come compete with us for an unforgettable weekend of barbecue, fun, and great people.
Spots are still open — get signed up before they’re gone

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IUa0tPqR6a1Dwld8jJynTo_0ekx6Fen1qfYXfkMH1KQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

05/17/2026

Alright, now that the smoke has cleared and the results are in… how did everyone do this weekend?
Hope your cook turned out exactly the way you were aiming for and that the judges treated you right. Whether you walked, took a call, or just learned something new for the next one — that’s what keeps this sport rolling.
Drop your finishes, favorite moments, pictures, and lessons learned from the weekend below let's see you turn in boxes

05/16/2026

Happy competition day to all the pitmasters out there rolling smoke from coast to coast! May your fires burn clean, your meat hit perfect tenderness, and your boxes turn heads at every table. Wishing safe travels, steady temps, and that sweet sound of your name being called last at awards this afternoon. Good luck to every team chasing that walk today! Don’t forget to get signed Smokin' Ribs For The Kids

05/01/2026

You don’t want to miss this one—two full days of incredible barbecue, high-stakes turn-ins, and nonstop action. Check out the full schedule and come be part of one of the fastest-growing competitions in the Midwest.

Official Event Schedule – Friday
Alright teams, here’s how we’re kicking things off!
12:00 PM – Team Check-In Opens
Get settled in, set up your cook sites, and get ready for a great weekend.
Kids Q Competition
6:00 PM – Younger Division Turn-In
Category: Anything Ground Pork (meat provided)
6:30 PM – Older Division Turn-In
Category: Pork Chops (meat provided)
7:00 PM – Friday Night Rib Competition Turn-In
Single meat category – bring your best ribs!

We’ll wrap up the night by recognizing our winners.
Official Event Schedule – Saturday
Time to turn up the heat for our Double KCBS Backyard Competition!
6:00 AM – Load-In Begins
Get your sites set and smokers rolling early.
7:00 AM – Cooks Meeting
Important info, rules, and final details for all teams.
Competition #1 Turn-Ins
1:00 PM – Chicken Turn-In
1:30 PM – Ribs Turn-In
Competition #2 Turn-Ins
3:00 PM – Chicken Turn-In
3:30 PM – Ribs Turn-In
Awards Ceremony – 430 PM (or earlier if possible)
We’ll wrap up the day by crowning our winners!

04/26/2026

Happy Sunday congratulations to all the teams that got a call yesterday.

04/23/2026

Smokin’ Ribs for the Kids
We’re just 127 days away from one of the most exciting grassroots BBQ events around August 28th and 29th Baumann Park Cherry Valley Il —and this year, we’re going bigger than ever.
This two-day charity competition brings together passionate pitmasters, families, and the community, all in support of a great cause.

Event Highlights:

🍖 Friday Night: Rib Competition + Kids Q
🏆 Saturday: Two KCBS Backyard Competitions in one day
Flexible Competition Format:
Compete your way—join us Friday night, cook one Saturday competition, or go all-in for the full weekend. It’s completely up to you.
💰 $5,000 Total Prize Pool – come claim your share.
🔥 Featuring amazing barbecue brought to you by Baseball Tap, serving up incredible food for attendees all weekend long.
We’re currently looking for more teams to join the action—and we’d especially love to grow our Kids Q and support the next generation of pitmasters.
👉 Sign up, spread the word, and be part of something special.

Smokin’ Ribs For The Kids ​KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition ​DATES: Friday, August 28 – Saturday, August 29, 2026 LOCATION: Baumann Park, Cherry Valley, IL ​1. TEAM INFORMATION ​Team Name: _______________________________________________________ Head Cook: __________________________ KCBS M...

04/13/2026

You won't want to miss this year's competition; it's going to be a two-day event packed with action, bigger prizes, and more. Get signed up today.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IUa0tPqR6a1Dwld8jJynTo_0ekx6Fen1qfYXfkMH1KQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

04/06/2026

Alright for those who were curious about our kids que. Here are the official KCBS rules to the kids que.

Youth_BBQ_Rules_2024_FINAL_1_1.pdf https://share.google/Xh2n3Rh220qWI1xTi