"Ticklin' Ribs" Fundraiser

As a fundraiser for the ----------------------------------------------, the -------- is offering local teams, who are not yet members of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, an opportunity to see how they compare to some of the more “seasoned” professional BBQ teams in the region.  The public is open to judge in this contest and will purchase ballots from the --------------------------------------------------. (See Ticklin’ Ribs Contest official entry form and rules for more details)
Ticklin’ Ribs– Official Rules

The Ticklin’ Ribs contest is for non-KCBS individuals and teams but is open to KCBS teams.  This is NOT a KCBS sanctioned contest.  

To enter into this event, fill out the Ticklin’ Ribs contest entry form and send it in to the --------------------------------.
  • Teams not competing in Saturday’s SWMO Light My Fire BBQ Competition will pay an entry fee of $75 (non-refundable) to compete in the Ticklin’ Ribs event. 
  • KCBS participants in Saturday's SWMO Light My Fire BBQ Competition will not pay an extra entry fee for the Ticklin’ Ribs cook off. 
  • Judging will begin at 6:00 pm –and end at 8:00 pm sharp.  Ballots will not be accepted after 8:10 pm.  Winner of the Ticklin’ Ribs contest will be announced at 9:00 pm, Friday, September 10th.

    Each team will receive 2 slabs of ribs for the event courtesy of ---------------------, Nevada, MO. If a team wishes to cook more ribs, that team will have to provide them.  This event is limited to 25 teams.  Sign up is first come; first served for both KCBS and non-KCBS teams.  

    To judge in Ticklin’ Ribs, a public judge will pay for the opportunity to sample ribs from various teams. 

    Sample tickets are priced 6 for $5 or 12 for $10.  No matter how many sample tickets are purchased, only one ballot will be given to a participating BBQ judge. 

    Each judge will be given a number of tickets based on the sample package purchased.  (6 for $5 or 12 for $10)

    The judge will then present the ticket to the BBQ Team(s) in order to receive and sample that team’s ribs.  (Only one rib per ticket).  

    The judge will then mark down the number of the team which offered the best rib from all sampled by the judge and return the ballot to the Chamber of Commerce for tallying.  



    In the event of a tie, a “taste off” will be administered with a tie-breaker judge chosen at the discretion of the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.