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TEAM REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Soon we will open registration for the Second Annual Meat & Tater BBQ Fest, a KCBS-sanctioned Master Series competition taking place Labor Day Weekend in Meridian, Idaho. This is your chance to be part of a first-year event that’s bringing Pitmasters together from across the region and beyond for a high-caliber cook-off and community celebration.
Teams will compete in the four official KCBS categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork, and Brisket, with an optional Idaho Potato Ancillary Category. We’re proud to offer a total prize purse of $16,000, with cash awards and recognition for top teams.
Key Dates and Details:
- Prize Money: $16,000
- Competitor Load-in Date: Friday September 5
- Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (additional time Thursday PM TBD)
- Location: Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park | 1900 N Records Ave, Meridian, Idaho
(Meridian is a suburb of Boise, Idaho)
Space Sizes & Assignments
Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis during Load-In. If you’d like to be placed next to a specific team, we recommend coordinating your arrival times to check in together.
Please note that all equipment, vehicles, and cookers must be contained in the space you are purchasing.
Power: No power is provided. Competitor’s must provide their own power.
Schedule:
- Mandatory Cook Meeting: (TBD) Friday, Sept 4
- KCBS Competition, Turn-Ins & Judging: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Saturday, September 5
- Awards Ceremony: 5:45 PM Saturday, September 5
Final Authority Statement
FWIW: KCBS Contest Representative decisions and interpretations of the KCBS Rules and Regulations are final (see Rule 1 in the attached Master Series Rule doc).