I thought I would post this here early so if anyone wanted to compete they could get there practice in.
This event is a nonsactioned event that is run like a KCBS comp.It is not as expensive of an entry, but the payout is smaller too. It is alot of fun , and a great way to shake off the winter cob webs and get prepaired for the comp season in the great lakes region.
It is April 24th, in the little town of Eagle, Michigan. Its about halfway between Grand Rapids and Lansing. Last year was my first time going there and it was also my first time competing in any type of cooking event. First time also meeting Richtee, his brother Mark, and flying Illini. Rich, Mark and myself were the original team, and Glen stopped by on turn in day(sat) to give us a hand. It was a good thing he did, we needed it. We were deffinately the rookies of the field by a long shot. Everyone elses team had been to comps before.We didn't have a clue about presentation or the rules, but with help from Tonto, BBQ Bubba, crewdog, and Mike from GLBBQA. We managed to turn in 3 of the 4 meats and actually placed 2nd in ribs.
Every team there made us feel at home and offered help in many ways.The weather was the biggest issue as we started out on friday with warm 70-75 degrees and even 65 degrees into the night,but about 2 am a strong cold front came through and blew some stuff around, temps dropped, and the winds never let up until saturday aftrnoon about time to leave.
When I get some of the important info, I'll post it here, or Bubba/Tonto could. They will know bout it before me.
This year, Rich, Mark, myself, and our new team mate smokin Lee will be competing in this event again. We feel alot better about understanding the rules and how to manage time and present our food.Hopefully we can have as much fun or more than we had last year. I know we did show the teams that we were good at..........partying!
Here are a few pics from last years event, just to get my team fired up!
Our humble camp.Richtee and his buddy Jim.!
Meat has been inspected and prepared, in the cooler waiting for nightime. I think Rich is lookin for his lucky rabbits foot!
a few pics of other teams.
my buddy Ford Allison in his rig, pretty much a 1 man show.
my pal Crewdog and Dr. Chucky checkin for rogaine.
Can't remeber their names, husband /wife team, good folks.
the smokers all ready to rock, ECB, SnP, and the Lang, and Rich.
If anyone in the mid Michigan area wants to attend this event, you'll have a blast.I hope we get a good batch of teams again this year! I will definately take a few more pics!
This event is a nonsactioned event that is run like a KCBS comp.It is not as expensive of an entry, but the payout is smaller too. It is alot of fun , and a great way to shake off the winter cob webs and get prepaired for the comp season in the great lakes region.
It is April 24th, in the little town of Eagle, Michigan. Its about halfway between Grand Rapids and Lansing. Last year was my first time going there and it was also my first time competing in any type of cooking event. First time also meeting Richtee, his brother Mark, and flying Illini. Rich, Mark and myself were the original team, and Glen stopped by on turn in day(sat) to give us a hand. It was a good thing he did, we needed it. We were deffinately the rookies of the field by a long shot. Everyone elses team had been to comps before.We didn't have a clue about presentation or the rules, but with help from Tonto, BBQ Bubba, crewdog, and Mike from GLBBQA. We managed to turn in 3 of the 4 meats and actually placed 2nd in ribs.
Every team there made us feel at home and offered help in many ways.The weather was the biggest issue as we started out on friday with warm 70-75 degrees and even 65 degrees into the night,but about 2 am a strong cold front came through and blew some stuff around, temps dropped, and the winds never let up until saturday aftrnoon about time to leave.
When I get some of the important info, I'll post it here, or Bubba/Tonto could. They will know bout it before me.
This year, Rich, Mark, myself, and our new team mate smokin Lee will be competing in this event again. We feel alot better about understanding the rules and how to manage time and present our food.Hopefully we can have as much fun or more than we had last year. I know we did show the teams that we were good at..........partying!
Here are a few pics from last years event, just to get my team fired up!
Our humble camp.Richtee and his buddy Jim.!
Meat has been inspected and prepared, in the cooler waiting for nightime. I think Rich is lookin for his lucky rabbits foot!
a few pics of other teams.
my buddy Ford Allison in his rig, pretty much a 1 man show.
my pal Crewdog and Dr. Chucky checkin for rogaine.
Can't remeber their names, husband /wife team, good folks.
the smokers all ready to rock, ECB, SnP, and the Lang, and Rich.
If anyone in the mid Michigan area wants to attend this event, you'll have a blast.I hope we get a good batch of teams again this year! I will definately take a few more pics!
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