Moundridge Lions Club Smokin' Showdown Bbq

06/08/2026

Here are the final standings from this past weekend's BBQ competition. We would like to congratulate all the teams that heard their names called, and thank every team for competing in our 4th Annual BBQ Competition.

A big congratulations to Good News BBQ for earning Grand Champion and Half Fast BBQ for earning Reserve Grand Champion!

We would also like to thank the community for all the love and support shown during the People's Choice. We are still catching our breath from an incredible weekend, but we are already excited for the 2027 competition! 🔥🏆🍖

06/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to every competitor, sponsor, and supporter who came to Moundridge this weekend and helped make our festival such a success.
To our competitorsthank you for believing in our vision and choosing to spend your weekend with us. We know that competing means time away from family, friends, and home, and we don't take that sacrifice lightly. Your passion, talent, and dedication are what make this event special, and we're honored that you continue to make Moundridge a stop on your BBQ journey.
To our sponsors thank you for your generosity and support. Events like this simply wouldn't happen without businesses and individuals willing to invest in our community. Your partnership helps create something that brings people together and makes a lasting impact.
We also want to thank everyone for the respect and kindness you've shown to our community and its residents. Seeing competitors, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors come together reminds us why we do this. There's something special about great BBQ, good people, and a small-town community gathering to celebrate together.
Whether this was your first trip to Moundridge or one of many, we truly appreciate you being here. Thank you for helping make our little festival shine a little brighter. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

06/04/2026

We've got your breakfast covered at the Moundridge Senior Center during the Black Kettle Festival and Car Show on June 6th! Open from 7a-930a, free will donation!
We will be serving Biscuits and Gravy as well as homemade cinnamon rolls!
Come support and great cause!

06/04/2026

05/21/2026

You be the judge! Noon till 2 pm Saturday June 6th!!

05/18/2026

Sponsorship shout out!! Thank you Secure Gates and S7 safety!! Keep your crew safe with S7 Safety Products — hard hats, fall protection, gas detectors, respirators, eye protection and first aid kits, plus lockout/tagout, vests and hand cleaners. Quality gear ready for worksites now, shop today.

05/18/2026

Sponsor shout out! Thank you Mid Kansas Credit Union for all your support! Thank you for your continued commitment and support for the Moundridge community!

05/17/2026

Sponsor shout out. Thank you to Mr. Brisket for sponsoring our high school barbecue teams!
They are providing all of the meat for them to complete at the

02/01/2026

What a fun day for backyard barbecue and our local barbecue community! With the help of three outstanding BBQ teams, we successfully hosted a backyard barbecue judging class right here in Moundridge, welcoming 28 attendees who were willing to learn, ask questions, and help raise the standard of backyard barbecue judging.
First and foremost, thank you to every judge who took the time to attend. Your willingness to learn and improve is exactly what keeps our events strong. Education like this is essential to what we do because we are fully committed to consistency, integrity, and fairness at every backyard barbecue competition we host.
Putting on a judging class isn’t about making things complicated it’s about making things clear. We want teams to know exactly how their food is scored and to trust that each entry is judged on the same criteria. Our goal is to create an environment where teams can focus on cooking great BBQ, not worrying about inconsistent scoring or unclear expectations. When everyone understands the process, the playing field stays level.

Our competitions are meant to be competitive but also welcoming, educational, and fun. Backyard BBQ should be a place where new teams feel encouraged to step in, seasoned teams feel challenged, and everyone leaves knowing they were treated fairly.
One of the most meaningful parts of the day was the opportunity to give back, because BBQ is about more than trophies. We were proud to present the Inman, Kansas High School BBQ team with a $300 check to help them purchase supplies as they prepare for the upcoming BBQ season. Supporting young cooks and helping them chase bigger goals is what this community is all about and so much more.
We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our sponsors and supporters. Your belief in what we’re building allows us to invest in education, consistency, and opportunities that make our events better for everyone involved.
If you’re a backyard BBQ team looking for competitions that value fair judging, clear expectations, and community, we invite you to cook with us. Show up prepared, cook with pride, treat others with respect, and know that we are doing everything possible to give every team a fair and honest chance to win and have fun!
That’s the standard we hold ourselves to!