Thursday, July 31, 2008

Last Day for Early Registration for Little Blue BBQ

Aug. 1 is the last day to qualify for early registration rates for the Fourth Annual Little Blue BBQ 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 entry form and send it in today!

For more information, call Chad Lottman at 402-793-5820. The entry fee is $125 until Aug. 1 ($150 after Aug. 1).

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Famous Dave's Opens at 120 & L

The newest Famous Dave's 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!

"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."

Cutchall Management Company currently owns six Famous Dave's restaurants in Omaha, and one in Wichita.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Eagle Days BBQ Contest

The Eagle Days Barbeque Contest will be held on July 11-12.

The contest will be held as part of a whole weekend full of entertainment, according to barbeque contest organizer Jim Peterson.

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.

Judging for the BBQ contest begins at 11 a.m..

There will be a parade at 1:30 p.m., and when that concludes, the winners of the barbeque contest will be announced.

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.

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.

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.

For information about entering the BBQ contest, e-mail jimp@ellipse.net.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest


Mark your calendar for Aug. 8-9 for the Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest in Axtell, Kansas. The event, sponsored by the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department, is a KCBS Sanctioned State Championship Event.

Categories include ribs, chicken, pork, beef brisket, and beans. The entry form is available online -- fees are $150 if you register by July 15, or $175 after July 15.

For more information, call Roy Buessing at 785-736-2766 (home) or 785-799-4514 (cell).

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Little Blue BBQ Contest Set for Sept. 5-6

The Fourth Annual Little Blue BBQ 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 entry form and send it in today!

For more information, call Chad Lottman at 402-793-5820.


The entry fee is $125 until Aug. 1 ($150 after Aug. 1).

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Deadline to RSVP for Judging Class is Thursday

Want to learn how to judge great BBQ? Want to learn more about creating great BBQ? Then enroll in the Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Barbeque Judging Class that will take place Saturday, May 31st.

You must have completed a KCBS-certified judging class to judge KCBS-sanctioned events.

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 River City Roundup.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

BBQ Thought of the Day

Today's BBQ Thought of the Day is courtesy of Absolutely Fresh Seafood Market:
If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?
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