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Riverfest

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Jaycee Courtney Tomberlin checks the beer at Riverfest 2009. Riverfest attracts BBQ teams from as far away as California.

Competition Rules
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2010 Riverfest
Sept. 17-18
Ingalls Harbor in Decatur, AL


KCBS Rules and Regulations

The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctions the competition and all KCBS Rules will apply. Once we have received your entry form, you will receive a list of the Kansas City Barbeque Society Rules and Regulations. Visit the KCBS website to download a copy of the 2010 KCBS Rules and Regulations.

Important: Fire must be of wood, wood pellets, or charcoal. No electric or gas.

KCBS Judging Procedures

  • Judging will be done by a team of 6 persons per table, who are at least 16 years of age.
  • Each judge will rate the sample for TENDERNESS, TASTE AND APPEARANCE and score from 9 to 1 point for EACH.
  • Results will be tallied. If there is a tie, it will be broken per KCBS procedure.

KCBS Instructions for Submitting Samples for Judging
Judging will start at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday afternoon and will be done on a category basis in the following order:

  • Sauce......11:30 a.m.
  • Chicken....12:00 p.m.
  • Ribs.......12:30 p.m.
  • Pork........1:00 p.m.
  • Brisket.....1:30 p.m.
  • Dessert.....2:00 p.m.

Other instructions:

  • Turn in your sample on time.
  • Submit enough of your entry to feed 6 judges and place in container.
  • Remember, APPEARANCE is one of the judging criteria.
  • If you cover your meat with sauce, it will be judged THAT way.
  • Garnish is limited to green leaf (no red tipped) lettuce and common curly parsley only. Any embellishments will be removed and your entry will be given only 1 point for Appearance. This means NO aluminum foil.