Get ready for a smoky September night at this year's 41st American Royal Barbecue. We are excited to return to the Kansas Speedway for this year's Pork N Boots Smoke Out, a benefit for Be Head Strong. However, at this time, we've decided to limit attendance to our event sponsors, hosts, and their guests only. Health and safety are the American Royal's top priority. At this time, we anticipate a si
milar event to previous years, with modifications to ensure safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. Still wanna be a part of the smoky goodness? We are super excited to offer a few chances to attend this year's event via our Pork N Boots raffle. Plus, a chance to hang out with our chefs and pitmasters American Royal Competition turn-in tastings. Plus so many great prizes. Stay tuned coming soon. Enjoy 'cue, brew, live music, and much more. This year VIP tastings will be prepared by 10 top local chefs to raise money to help individuals and families affected by brain tumors.
2021 TOP CHEFS
Charles d”Ablaing - Chef/Owner of Brookside Poultry
Michael Foust - Executive Chef University of Pittsburgh --Jason Wiggin - Chef/Owner of The Suburban
Joe West - Chef/ Culinary Director of Jackson Hole Fine Dining group. Bryant Wigger-Executive Chef of The American Reserve at the Ambassador Hotel
Vaughn Good - Chef/Owner of Fox and Pearl and Night Goat BBQ
Todd Johns- Chef/Pitmaster of Plowboys
Ted Liberda- Chef/Pitmaster/Owner of Buck Tui BBQ
Tristan Wagner-Pastry Chef Chaz on the Plaza at the Raphael Hotel
Tia Throckmorton- Pastry Chef at the Hotel Kansas City
VIP guests will enjoy early access to the party! Your evening starts at 6 pm with local craft cocktail tastings followed by barbecue creations by our roster of star chefs. Then James Beard, award-winning writer, editor, and food consultant Jill Silva will guide you through the night's tastings. Then stick around for The Smoke Out, featuring award-winning BBQ from local legend Todd Johns owner of Plowboys. Then dance the night away to KC's favorite 80s and new wave band, the Zeros! Limited sponsorships are still available. Please go to our website www.porknboots.com or www.beheadstrong.org, for more info.
