KCBS Master Series Team Registration

Set up

ONE vehicle per team will be allowed in the competition area. All other vehicles must park in the designated parking area.
Register early, for early bird registration discount.
Space will be allocated at Derby’s High Park by Smoke on the Plains BBQ staff.
Derby Public Works staff will park each contestant on Friday, June 13 beginning at 8 a.m. All teams will be parked in a pre-determined manner to expedite electricity hook-ups. There will be no saving spots. Thursday arrival can be arranged but there will be no power available until Friday.
120v (30 AMP) power supply is available. Bring your own extension cords.
Free ice and water are provided near contestant spaces.
A designated area will be provided for trash and ash disposal.
Tear Down – Most teams want to leave directly after awards. PLEASE DISCONNECT ALL POWER AND WATER SOURCES BEFORE GOING TO AWARDS. Staff will disconnect water and power beginning at 3 pm. We do have live music, food trucks and adult beverages available on Saturday night. You are welcome to stay but will not have access to power.

Turn-Ins

Meat will be inspected upon arrival at the park. No preparation may begin prior to meat inspection.
Teams will be given an approved KCBS numbered container for each meat by our KCBS reps at the Cook’s Meeting at 5:30 pm, Friday, June 13, at the judging tent.
Entries should be brought to the Judging Tent at the following turn-in times on Saturday, June 14:
– Chicken: noon
– Ribs: 12:30 pm
– Pork: 1 pm
– Brisket: 1:30 pm

Prizes

A total of $18,400 will be paid out in prize money for all the competitions at the BBQ Festival.
Top cash prizes in this contest will be awarded to a Grand Champion ($1,500) and a Reserve Grand Champion ($1,000) for best execution of all four meats.
This contest will pay down to 10th place in all four categories; ribbons will be awarded from 1st to 10th place in all four categories.

KCBS Master Series Team Registration: KCBS BBQ Cook-Off: This is a KCBS sanctioned competition. Four meats will be judged in this contest: Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Brisket. KCBS 2025 Official Rules and Regulations & Judging Procedures will be used. The People’s Choice competition will be held Friday night. Meat may be prepared prior to arrival (three pork butts per team.) Each participating team will be given three pork butts to replace the ones you prepared) A discounted fee will be given for participating. Payout for People’s Choice pays to 5th place. ONE car per team will be allowed in the competition area, all others will need to be parked in the designated parking lot.

I am registering for KCBS Master Series BBQ Cook-Off 2025.

Team Name *

KCBS Member Number (If Applicable)

Chief Cook Name *

First

Last

Contact Phone Number *

Email *

Cooking Assistant Name

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Entry Fee *

Early Bird Pricing through April 1, 2025. After April 1, prices increase. Please note the option to participate in People's Choice Competition.

Payment *

Card

Name on Card

Arrival Date *

Rig/Trailer

Size of trailer/rig for team placement purposes.

Rig/Trailer Photo Upload

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

We'd love to see your rig/trailer or set up.

Will you need water?

Attending Saturday Breakfast *

T-Shirt #1 *

T-Shirt #2

T-Shirt #3

to be in

If you are requesting to be next to another BBQ team, please let us know here. We will do our best to accomodate if possible.

Waiver of Liability *

I have read and understand the waiver of liability

The City of Derby, sponsor Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest, including its officers, sponsors and/or associates and the contestants, including parents, and/or legal representatives, agree that the City of Derby will in no case be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury regardless of how much loss, damage, or injury is occasioned, and indemnify and save harmless the City of Derby from any and all claims, suits, and/or judgments including the cost for defense of and such claim and/or suit by the City of Derby brought by anyone as a result of any loss, damage or injury to any person or property, occasioned by any action or inaction of contestant, either solely or in conjunction with the City of Derby. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the City of Derby and/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs or video recordings of this team at the event for any legitimate purposes.

Refunds: I understand no refunds will be allowed if unable to attend. Fee will be applied to next year's entry fee. *

I read and agree to the refund policy.