tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17994305478654429802024-03-05T21:19:49.819-06:00Greater Omaha Barbeque Society (GOBS)News and information about barbequing in Omaha, Nebraska. Affiliated with the Greater Omaha Barbeque Society (www.gobs.org)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-21053910419993524592008-09-09T13:08:00.005-05:002008-09-09T13:14:24.543-05:00Results of Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ ContestThe results are in of the <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/">Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ contest,</a> held on Aug. 8-9 in Axtell, Neb.<br /><br />OVERALL:<br />1. Parrothead Smokers<br />2. All American BBQ<br />3. Ponderosa BBQ<br />4. Farm Boy BBQ<br />5. Blake Frazee BBQ<br /><br />CHICKEN:<br />1. Blake Frazee BBQ<br />2. Parrothead Smokers<br />3. Farm Boy BBQ<br />4. Barnyard Bernie<br />5. Rubbin' It and Lovin' It<br /><br />RIBS<br />1. Parrothead Smokers<br />2. All American BBQ<br />3. Farm Boy BBQ<br />4. Mel's BBQ<br />5. Little Guys<br /><br />PORK<br />1. Parrothead Smokers<br />2. The Odd Couple<br />3. Mel's BBQ<br />4. Ponderosa BBQ<br />5. SpringCreek Smokehouse<br /><br />BRISKET<br />1. Parrothead Smokers<br />2. Blake Frazee BBQ<br />3. Ponderosa BBQ<br />4. All American BBQ<br />5. Farm Boy BBQ<br /><br />BEANS<br />1. Haymakers<br />2. Dead Animal Stink<br />3. Blake Frazee BBQ<br />4. Mel's BBQ<br />5. Moonswiners<br /><br />A total of 18 teams competed in the contest.<br /><br />Thanks to event organizer Roy Buessing for sharing these results.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-26314721259399198212008-08-21T12:56:00.003-05:002008-08-21T13:17:33.034-05:00New SmokeShack BBQ Will OpenKenny and Tammy Meyer, of Smokin' Tailgators fame, are opening "SmokeShack BBQ" at 2615 Chandler Road in Bellevue. Hours of operation will be Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. They will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.<br /><br />The menu will feature ribs, brisket, chicken, and pork, along with specials of featherbones and turkey drumsticks. Kenny says they will also feature different sandwiches -- "not strictly barbeque" -- plus chicken wings, chicken livers, and chicken gizzards. All items may not be available initially, but the menu will be expanded as they go.<br /><br />They will feature fresh sides - potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and garlic buttered potatoes -- in addition to french fries and onion rings.<br /><br />There is seating for 15-16 people in the restaurant, plus take-out and catering will be available. They will accept cash, Mastercard, and Visa for payment.<br /><br />The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29. The phone number is 598-0703.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-77486545032950808122008-08-01T08:01:00.001-05:002008-08-21T14:56:55.972-05:00Last Call for Axtell BBQ Contest<img src="http://www.axtellbbq.com/index.1.jpg" align="middle" border="0" height="179" hspace="110" width="548" /><br /><br />We're just a week away from the <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/">Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest</a> in Axtell, Kansas, on Aug. 8-9. The event, sponsored by the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department, is a KCBS Sanctioned State Championship Event.<br /><br />Categories include ribs, chicken, pork, beef brisket, and beans. The <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/form.htm">entry form is available online</a>. The early registration deadline has passed -- but you can still register for just $175 per team!<br /><br />For more information, call Roy Buessing at 785-736-2766 (home) or 785-799-4514 (cell).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-83661676326623975052008-07-31T08:01:00.002-05:002008-07-31T08:01:00.582-05:00Last Day for Early Registration for Little Blue BBQAug. 1 is the last day to qualify for early registration rates for the <a href="http://fairburychamber.org/littlebluebbq.htm">Fourth Annual Little Blue BBQ</a> contest in Fairbury, Nebraska. The contest will be held Sept. 5-6, 2008 at the Fairbury City Park. This is a KCBS sanctioned event with $1,750 in total prize money. Download an <a href="http://fairburychamber.org/entryform.htm">entry form</a> and send it in today!<br /><br />For more information, call Chad Lottman at 402-793-5820. The entry fee is $125 until Aug. 1 ($150 after Aug. 1).<p align="center"> <img src="http://fairburychamber.org/lbbbq.jpg" border="0" height="261" width="435" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-31514182114594850112008-07-29T12:29:00.002-05:002008-07-29T13:38:27.940-05:00Famous Dave's Opens at 120 & LThe newest <a href="http://www.famousdaves.com">Famous Dave's</a> restaurant is now open at 120h and L Street! Regular readers of the Drippings newspaper have noticed the "coming soon" banner on the Famous Dave's ad for the past couple of issues -- but the wait is now over!<br /><br />"We're excited to bring the Famous Dave's concept to Millard," said Greg Cutchall, President and CEO of Cutchall Management Company. "There is a lot of new development in the area, and we feel like Famous Dave's will be a great fit. We're also thrilled to have a location that is so easily accessed from the interstate."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cutchallmanagement.com/">Cutchall Management Company</a> currently owns six Famous Dave's restaurants in Omaha, and one in Wichita.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-59696677862627630692008-06-18T08:05:00.001-05:002008-06-18T08:15:38.381-05:00Eagle Days BBQ ContestThe Eagle Days Barbeque Contest will be held on July 11-12.<br /><br />The contest will be held as part of a whole weekend full of entertainment, according to barbeque contest organizer Jim Peterson.<br /><br />Friday night is "Family Night," featuring kids games and food on Main Street in Eagle. Saturday morning, the fire department will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser beginning at 7 a.m. More games for the kids will continue on Main Street on Saturday morning.<br /><br />Judging for the BBQ contest begins at 11 a.m..<br /><br />There will be a parade at 1:30 p.m., and when that concludes, the winners of the barbeque contest will be announced.<br /><br />Competition teams will also have the opportunity to compete in a People's Choice barbeque contest (turkey, chicken, pork). Individuals can purchase a People's Choice ballot for $5/ticket.<br /><br />Saturday evening, Oasis, a bluegrass band, will be the first to perform, with live music for a street dance/beer garden until 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Peterson said they also expect to have a local group catering and cooking food around the same time.<br /><br />The event will also feature motorcycle shows, car shows, St. Elizabeth Health Fair, a Department of Safety ATV rollover demonstration/prevention seminar, and "Donkey Polo" throughout the weekend.<br /><br />For information about entering the BBQ contest, e-mail jimp@ellipse.net.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-68717368448765286932008-06-17T10:56:00.004-05:002008-06-17T10:59:55.863-05:00Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest<img src="http://www.axtellbbq.com/index.1.jpg" align="middle" border="0" height="179" hspace="110" width="548" /><br />Mark your calendar for Aug. 8-9 for the <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/">Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest</a> in Axtell, Kansas. The event, sponsored by the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department, is a KCBS Sanctioned State Championship Event.<br /><br />Categories include ribs, chicken, pork, beef brisket, and beans. The <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/form.htm">entry form is available online</a> -- fees are $150 if you register by July 15, or $175 after July 15.<br /><br />For more information, call Roy Buessing at 785-736-2766 (home) or 785-799-4514 (cell).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-26412301355777521602008-05-15T20:05:00.000-05:002008-05-15T20:05:39.437-05:00Little Blue BBQ Contest Set for Sept. 5-6The <a href="http://fairburychamber.org/littlebluebbq.htm">Fourth Annual Little Blue BBQ</a> contest in Fairbury, Nebraska, is set for Sept. 5-6, 2008. The event will be held in the Fairbury City Park and is a KCBS sanctioned event with $1,750 in total prize money. Download an <a href="http://fairburychamber.org/entryform.htm">entry form</a> and send it in today!<br /><br />For more information, call Chad Lottman at 402-793-5820.<br /><p align="center"> <img src="http://fairburychamber.org/lbbbq.jpg" border="0" height="261" width="435" /></p><br />The entry fee is $125 until Aug. 1 ($150 after Aug. 1).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-34509461012921593772008-05-14T10:43:00.006-05:002008-05-14T11:14:47.725-05:00Deadline to RSVP for Judging Class is ThursdayWant to learn how to judge great BBQ? Want to learn more about creating great BBQ? Then enroll in the <a href="http://www.rivercityroundup.org/images/stories/kcbscbjapplication053108.pdf">Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Barbeque Judging Class</a> that will take place Saturday, May 31st.<br /><br />You must have completed a KCBS-certified judging class to judge KCBS-sanctioned events.<br /><br />For more information call 402.554.9600 x 104. The deadline to register is Thursday, May 14. The class is being held at the Blackstone Building, 302 S. 36 Street, Suite 800, and is being sponsored by <a href="http://www.rivercityroundup.org/">River City Roundup</a>.<br /><span style=""></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-73300898832435248532008-05-10T15:33:00.000-05:002008-05-14T11:13:05.649-05:00BBQ Thought of the DayToday's BBQ Thought of the Day is courtesy of <a href="http://www.absolutelyfresh.com/">Absolutely Fresh Seafood Market</a>:<br />If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-86137952749524394632008-05-07T09:01:00.000-05:002008-05-07T09:09:35.306-05:00Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup Barbeque ChallengeMore than $4,400 in prizes, special gifts, and awards will be given out at the Second Annual Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup Barbeque Challenge on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Qwest Center Omaha.<br /><br />This KCBS-Sanctioned contest will feature participation in chicken, pork ribs, pork butt/shoulder, and beef brisket categories. The early entry fee is $175 (before Aug. 11); it's $200 after Aug. 12. There will also be a sauce competition ($10 entry fee); sausage competition ($10 entry fee); and people's choice contest (free-meat will be provided). <a href="http://www.buildimage.com/RCREntryForm.pdf">Download an entry form</a>.<br /><br />Questions? Call Tom or Char Manhart (Contest Trail Boss and Co-Chairman) at 402-709-0152 or e-mail tommanhart@intlminutepress.com. Visit the <a href="http://www.rivercityroundup.org/index.php/bbq-contest">River City Roundup website</a> for more contest information.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-21342019266119764332008-05-05T10:30:00.000-05:002008-05-05T11:13:33.371-05:00Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ ContestThe KCBS-sanctioned <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/">Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest</a> will be held on Aug. 8-9, 2008 in Axtell, Kansas. Sponsored by the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department, the Grand Champion <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/prizes.htm">will take home $500.</a><br /><br />All four KCBS categories will be judged. For more information, <a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/">visit the contest's website</a> or call Roy Buessing at 785-736-2766 (home) or 785-799-4514 (cell).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-63784662762580131652008-05-03T11:09:00.004-05:002008-05-03T11:23:23.409-05:00First BBQ Contest of the SeasonJon and I made it out to <a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/04/cedar-creek-barbeque-contest-may-2-3.html">Cedar Creek's Fourth Annual Smoke-Out</a> last night.<br /><br />Despite the cold and light rain, there was a party going on in Cedar Creek's park, with a live band, 25 competition barbeque teams, and plenty of mud! The number of teams in attendance bodes well for this BBQ season, and I went around and handed out copies of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Drippings</span> newspaper. GOBS Past President Sonny Ashford had obviously been there earlier in the day, as several people had received copies already.<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces -- Leonard and Julie Hawkins of Baby Back BBQ, the Smokin' South Omaha Boys (Dave Earnest), Rogue Q Smokers of the Serengeti (John Schneider), and The Smokin' Heads (Ryan Headley) -- as well as meeting some teams I hadn't heard of yet ... Rollin' in the Rub (Greg Ryan), Blue Yummy Smokers (Rick Dolphens -- who tells me the name references a liking of Bud Light), Curbie's Brew & BBQ (Rick Curbie, a Shriner clown), and The Mandelbaugh's (Mike Spence, formerly of the Smokin' Elvises. The team name references the <a href="http://www.stanthecaddy.com/izzy-mandelbaum.html">Seinfeld character Izzy Mandelbaum</a>, although online it's spelled differently.)<br /><br />We'll post the results on the GOBS Blog as soon as we receive them from the Cedar Creek folks. I also worked on recruiting a couple of more teams to participate in the <a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/05/o-bbq-be-better-bbqer.html">O! BBQ! contest next Saturday at Canfield's Plaza</a> at 84th and Center in Omaha. Remember -- the deadline is Tuesday, May 6 to register!<br /><br />I'll post pictures from last night as soon as I find out if any of them came out!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-28360838669529848462008-05-02T11:28:00.003-05:002008-05-03T11:33:50.658-05:00GOBS in the News!The O! BBQ event made the <span style="font-style: italic;">Omaha World-Herald's</span> <a href="http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10324655">Dining Notes column today</a>. Although the <span style="font-style: italic;">World-Herald's</span> style guide insists on spelling barbeque as "barbecue," we are delighted by the coverage!<br /><br />They wrote:<br /><b style="font-style: italic;">Speaking of barbecue </b><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> If backyard barbecue is more your speed, Canfield Plaza and the Greater Omaha Barbeque Society will host a "BBQ How To" class from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Local barbecue society members will lead seminars throughout the day on preparing your grill and how to cook foods on grills and in smokers.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> The free event takes place in the west parking lot of Canfield Plaza, at 84th Street and West Center Road. It will include a minicompetition for up to 10 grillers. If you want to compete, register at </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.canfields.com/" target="_blank">www.canfields.com</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> by Tuesday.</span><br /><br />There was also a mention of the upcoming KCBS-sponsored Judges Training program on May 31 in Omaha. Here's the information from the Dining notes article:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Kansas City Barbecue Society </span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>[sic]<span style="font-style: italic;"> is offering a barbecue </span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>[sic] <span style="font-style: italic;">judging class in Omaha from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31, in conjunction with River City Roundup.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> All participants will become certified according to the society's rules, which means they get first crack at judging most society-sanctioned events.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Tom and Charlynn Manhart host the class, along with certified judge Merl Whitebook.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> The $70 cost includes a one-year barbecue </span>[sic]<span style="font-style: italic;"> society membership. For more information or to register, contact Charlynn at (402) 709-0153 or </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="mailto:charlynn.manhart@imswired.com">charlynn.manhart@imswired.com</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-40889007785894178712008-05-01T01:06:00.001-05:002008-05-01T01:10:40.147-05:00O! BBQ: Be a Better BBQer!Have you thought about competing in a BBQ contest but just don't feel you're ready yet?<br /><br />Come on out to Canfield's Plaza at 84th and West Center Road on Saturday, May 10 for a special event: O! BBQ: How to Be a Better BBQer! The event is sponsored by the Greater Omaha Barbeque Society and Canfield Plaza.<br /><br />Compete in our FREE BBQ How-To Mini Competition (limited to the first 10 teams) and win Canfield's gift certificates. Register to enter by Tuesday, May 6 by calling Bridget Brooks at 402-393-4600 or visit <a href="http://www.canfields.com/">Canfield's website</a> to download <a href="http://www.buildimage.com/barbequeentryform.pdf">an entry form</a> (click on the highlighted yellow text on the left hand side of the web page).<br /><br />Contestants will provide their own smoking equipment, fuel, meat, and ingredients. Electricity is supplied, if required. Celebrity judges will evaluate your ribs, chicken, and brisket.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-69052206276890282352008-04-30T12:49:00.005-05:002008-04-30T13:05:43.042-05:00Upcoming Barbeque ContestsWe are sending out a postcard to the competition teams we have on file (so watch your mailbox for the bright yellow GOBS postcard!) but here is a list of the upcoming BBQ contests in this area (as of 4/30/08):<br /><br />May 2-3<br /><a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/04/cedar-creek-barbeque-contest-may-2-3.html">Cedar Creek Fire Department Fourth Annual Smoke-Out</a><br />Cedar Creek, Nebraska<br />Contact Tiffany Peacock at 402-234-2901<br /><br />May 9-10<br /><a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/04/bbq-in-bluffs-set-for-may-9-10.html">BBQ in the Bluffs</a><br />Bayliss Park - Council Bluffs, Iowa<br />Contact Claudia Rodenburg at 712-328-4634<br /><br />May 9-10<br />North Platte Honky Tonk BBQ Festival<br />North Platte, Nebraska<br />Contact Rob Mandeville at 308-532-3344<br /><br />May 10<br />O! BBQ: How to Be a Better BBQer Mini Competition<br />Canfield Plaza, 84th & Center - Omaha, Nebraska<br />Contact Bridget Brooks at 402-393-4600<br />(Celebrity judges! Limited to 10 teams. No entry fee.)<br /><br />May 16-17<br />Dundee Days BBQ Contest<br />50th & Underwood - Omaha, Nebraska<br />Contact Jeff Royal - 402-598-0873<br /><br />June 6-7<br />Springfield Days BBQ Contest<br />Sarpy County Fairgrounds - Springfield, Nebraska<br />Contact Kelly Wills - 402-320-1708<br /><br />June 13-14<br />Papillion Days BBQ Contest<br />Zupan Soccer Field Parking Lot - Papillion, Nebraska<br />Contact Louise Greco - 402-597-2043<br /><br />June 19-20<br /><a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/04/extreme-bbqn-bull-2008-update.html">Extreme BBQ'n Bull 2008</a><br />Lancaster Event Center - Lincoln, Nebraska<br />Contact Rick Hinman - 402-441-6545<br /><br />June 27-28<br />Cortland Fest 125 Roasting Pig Competition<br />Cortland, Nebraska<br />Contact Rich Douglass - 402-499-6143<br /><br />July 11-12<br />Eagle Days BBQ Contest<br />Eagle, NE<br />Contact Jim Peterson at 402-781-9669<br /><br />July 18-19<br />Riverfest 2008: Red, White, & Que<br />Hayworth Park - Bellevue Nebraska<br />Contact Megan Lucas at 402-898-3000<br /><br />Aug. 8-9<br /><a href="http://www.axtellbbq.com/">Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest</a><br />Axtell, Kansas<br />Contact Roy Buessing at 785-736-2766<br /><br />Aug. 22-23<br />17th Annual State Barbeque Championship of Nebraska<br />LaPlatte, NE (Five miles south of Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, NE; off Hwy. 75)<br />Contact Sonny Ashford at 402-651-0149<br /><br />Sept. 5-6<br />Little Blue BBQ<br />In conjunction with Fairbury Days - Fairbury, Nebraska<br />Contact Chad Lottman at 402-793-5820<br /><br />Sept. 26-27<br />Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup Barbeque Challenge<br />In conjunction with River City Roundup - Omaha, Nebraska<br />Contact Meghan Spence at 402-554-9600 x 104<br /><br />We hope to see you at one or more of these events!<br />Compete. Judge. Enjoy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-85699571280025099492008-04-22T15:05:00.004-05:002008-04-22T15:39:48.432-05:00Extreme BBQ'n Bull 2008 Update<div id="Oobj171"> <img name="Ggeo135" src="http://www.lancastereventcenter.com/image/obj171geo135shd27pg18p9.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="150" width="320" /><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.lancastereventcenter.com/Special%20Events.html">website is up for the Extreme BBQ'n Bull 2008 event</a>, so if you are a competition cooking team looking for an event in Nebraska, this could be your thing! The event is June 19-21 at the Lancaster Event Center, 4100 North 84 Street in Lincoln and is sponsored by Fort Western and Anderson Ford.<br /><br />Event organizer Rick Hinman says they've already signed up 20 teams (including a team from Indiana and one coming from Bainbridge, Georgia) and have room for up to 40 total teams. The basic entry fee is $150 (electrical service and booth upgrades are available for an extra fee).<br /><br />"In year two, we hope to move up to 100 competitors," Hinman says. "We want to increase the prize money and are working hard to make (this first year) successful."<br /><br />The BBQ contest is being held in conjunction with the Extreme Bullriding Tour. Hinman says they have justed signed <a href="http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2005/03/06/news/local/news03.txt">Gary Leffew</a>, the 1970 PRCA World Champion Bullrider, to host a bullriding school on June 18 and sign autographs on June 20 at the event.<br /><br />Hinman is looking for judges for the event (KCBS certified judges preferred). Contact him at rhinman@lancastereventcenter.com if you are interested in judging.<br /><br />You can find out more details by reading our <a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/03/extreme-bbqn-bull-2008.html">earlier blog post </a>about this contest.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-72331679014398083012008-04-21T22:58:00.003-05:002008-04-21T23:19:52.095-05:00BBQ In the Bluffs Set for May 9-10<a href="http://www.celebratecb.org">BBQ in the Bluffs</a>, a KCBS-sanctioned event, will be held on May 9-10, 2008 at Bayliss Park in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa. The event will feature over $4600 in cash and prizes.<br /><br />The event is the second annual "Celebrate CB State Championship," as proclaimed by the governor of Iowa. The entry fee is $200. Grand champion will take home $1500, and the reserve champion will win $750. Cash prizes will be awarded for fist through fifth place in the Chicken, Pork, Ribs, and Brisket categories.<br /><br />As announced in today's Omaha World-Herald, Bayliss Park also has free wireless internet service!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buildimage.com/BBQEntryForm2008.doc">Download an entry form</a> or contact Claudia Rodenburg at 712-328-4634 for more information.<br /><br />If you are interested in judging, <a href="http://www.buildimage.com/judgesregistration.doc">download a judging entry form</a> or contact Tiffany Schmitt at 712-325-5774 or e-mail tiffany.schmitt@nonpareilonline.com. Judges must be KCBS certified.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-30040122380736697262008-04-18T09:12:00.005-05:002008-04-18T13:21:24.502-05:00Former Austin's Will Be Newest Famous Dave's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7BoI9YDlVUPg2YRdx8biWblMJPxaEPpTwjU8Wia4vGv1N6C8nm3g4AGXchGFLqZQ2JMSAS8wQr_4ztEk3WZkTjhei8r2UI1RvX5f1G9OUfYXD6lpOi93SVxtjuafxFmbB1uadNhgImNd/s1600-h/outsidee(2).jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7BoI9YDlVUPg2YRdx8biWblMJPxaEPpTwjU8Wia4vGv1N6C8nm3g4AGXchGFLqZQ2JMSAS8wQr_4ztEk3WZkTjhei8r2UI1RvX5f1G9OUfYXD6lpOi93SVxtjuafxFmbB1uadNhgImNd/s320/outsidee(2).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190590230462095858" border="0" /></a><br />The former <a href="http://www.austinssteakhouse.net/">Austin's Steakhouse</a> restaurant at 12020 Anne Street (120th & L) will become Omaha's newest Famous Dave's, according to Cutchall Management Company, which operates the restaurant.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.austinssteakhouse.net/about_cutchall.html">Cutchall</a> currently manages five Famous Dave's restaurants in Omaha. CMC's restaurants also include Sonic Drive-Ins, Paradise Cafe & Bakery, BurgerStar, Progressive Park, and Tin Star (in Dallas).<br /><br />Famous Dave's was named one of the top barbeque restaurants in the city in the <a href="http://barbeque-omaha.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-of-omaha-barbeque.html">"Best of Omaha"</a> awards in 2008.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-8073600881995989222008-04-17T11:40:00.002-05:002008-04-17T11:53:04.079-05:00Cedar Creek Barbeque Contest - May 2-3The Cedar Creek Fire Department is hosting its <a href="http://www.visitnebraska.org/index.php?option=com_myplanner&task=detail&cat=events&id=5020259&Itemid=1">Fourth Annual Smoke Out</a> on May 2-3, 2008 at the Cedar Creek Park in <a href="http://www.cedarcreeknebraska.com/">Cedar Creek, Nebraska</a>. Categories include Ribs, Chicken, Pork, and Brisket. The grand champion will win $400 and the reserve champion will take home $150. First through fifth place will also receive prize money; sixth through tenth place will receive ribbons.<br /><br />This is a non-sanctioned barbeque contest, judged by the Greater Omaha Barbeque Society. KCBS rules apply. The entry fee is $100 per team (plus an additional $25for electricity).<br /><br />The Cedar Creek Fire Department is a non-profit organization and all proceeds will benefit the CCVFD for their equipment purchase fund.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buildimage.com/SmokeOut_sign_up.pdf">Download an information form here</a>. Registrations are still being accepted, but the cutoff is coming soon! Want more information? Call Tiffany Peacock at (402) 234-2901.<br /><br />Want to join in the fun? The CCVFD Beer Garden runs from 5 p.m. to Midnight. The band "Scot Free" will perform from 8 p.m. until midnight.<br /><br />Saturday morning, there is a pancake feed in the park pavilion. Judging begins at noon, and the awards event begins at 3 p.m. The CCVFD is encouraging teams to hand out samples to the public on Saturday after the cook-off.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-12226865676996133962008-03-25T19:24:00.005-05:002008-04-23T19:04:55.827-05:00CateringIt's not too soon to start planning those graduation parties! May will be here before you know it.<br /><br />Check out the following catering options:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harkerts.com/">Harkert's BBQ</a> - 402-554-0102. Ribs (half-slabs and full slabs), chicken, brisket, feather bones, sliced pork, smoked turkey. Sides: baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, corn-on-the-cob, French Fries, spicy Q's, salad. Desserts too. Open seven days a week. Mastercard and Visa accepted. 4865 Center Street, <a href="http://www.harkerts.com">www.harkerts.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.famousdaves.com/">Famous Dave's</a> - Choose Famous Dave's for your next event! Offering appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, sides, desserts, and beverages. We are your last-minute catering specialists! Go to <a href="http://www.cateromaha.com/">www.cateromaha.com</a> or call 558-3333 for a customized quote.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uncleearnies.com/">Uncle Earnie's Beer, Bait & BBQ</a> - Let Nebraska's State BBQ Champions cater your next party or event! Starting at $8.50 per person for 1 meat, 2 sides, and bread. Hog roasts available. Visit <a href="http://www.uncleearnies.com">www.uncleearnies.com</a> or call 402-234-2311.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-90039780327290262622008-03-25T09:41:00.000-05:002008-03-25T09:41:38.992-05:00Doc and Eddie's BBQ Will Cater April MeetingThe April GOBS meeting will be held at Digz and will be catered by Doc & Eddie's BBQ.<br /><br />The meeting is Tuesday, April 9. The meal will be $15 per person and will include smoked sausage appetizers followed by St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, and smoked turkey. Sides include BBQ beans and potato salad.<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 51);"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif;font-size:180%;color:#ff9900;"> Come socialize at 6 p.m. </span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 51);"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif;font-size:180%;color:#ff9900;">Dinner will follow after a short 7 p.m. meeting.</span></span></strong></p></span><br /><br />This will be the first dinner meeting we've had catered by Doc & Eddies.<br /><br />For reservations, call 333-GOBS. The meeting is open to members and non-members.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-18869936413622176712008-03-24T13:36:00.005-05:002008-03-24T13:45:06.087-05:00"Best of Omaha" Barbeque<div align="left"> <img src="http://www.voteomaha.com/images/2007-Side-Logos.gif" alt="" border="0" height="400" width="144" /><br /><br />Omaha Magazine (in conjunction with Action 3 News and the City Weekly), has named its "Best of Omaha" for 2008.<br /><br />Tops in the "Bar-B-Que" category are:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.famousdaves.com/">Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que</a><br /><a href="http://www.mckennasbbb.com/">McKenna's Blues, Booze & BBQ</a><br />and Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge<br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-11132731024341336712008-03-10T21:40:00.000-05:002008-03-11T21:57:25.546-05:00World-Herald Reviews Hartland BBQ<div class="picture"><a href="javascript:enlargePhoto(246254)"><img src="http://www.omaha.com/neo-images/photos/medium/22808sqbbq2.jpg" style="border: 1px solid ; width: 182px; height: 112px;" alt="Click to Enlarge" align="left" hspace="0" vspace="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Omaha World-Herald</span> reviewer Nichole Aksamit has made up a new sound to describe her love of Hartland BBQ: "Ghrrmmmm."<br /></div><br />Her <a href="http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10270583">review of the restaurant</a> appeared in the Friday, Feb. 29 Living section. She favors the hickory-smoked pork and the brisket.<br /><br />Hartland Barbeque is located at 5402 Northwest Radial Highway. It is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Phone 397-5765.<br /><br /><br /><span class="byline"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799430547865442980.post-65312694552480812352008-03-04T16:46:00.004-06:002008-03-04T22:02:02.609-06:00Extreme BBQ'n Bull 2008The inaugural Extreme BBQ'n Bull 2008 contest is June 19-21, 2008 at the <a href="http://www.lancastereventcenter.com/">Lancaster Event Center</a> (4100 N. 84th Street) in Lincoln. The event offers more than $15,000 in prize money (sponsors include Fort Western and Anderson Ford) and this is a KCBS-sponsored event.<br /><br />According to event spokesman Rick Hinman, contestants are already lining up to compete. Categories include Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken, and Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt. A maximum of 40 teams will be accepted.<br /><br />The public will be invited to sample BBQ using special coupons which will be sold for $1.00 each. Sample sizes are determined by the team. The event sponsors encourage participation as a way for teams to earn back their entry fees. (Teams will be paid 80 cents per coupon turned in by 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.) Coupons must be used for all sampling -- teams found in violation of this policy will be disqualified.<br /><br />The People's Choice category will be awarded based on samples sold (using a coupon count). The cook-off will be judged by KCBS officials on Saturday, June 21 at Noon.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.rodeoattitude.com/dir_hd/extremebullriding/">Extreme Bullriding Tour</a> will also be a part of this event.<br /><br />Entry fees begin at $150 per team. For an entry form, or more information, call Rick Hinman at (402) 441-6545 or e-mail <span style="font-style: italic;">rhinman@lancastereventcenter.com. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Editor's Note: The facility's website does not yet have information about the contest up -- I will link to the form when it is available.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0