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!