Smoke'N In The Cold

How it got started: In 2010 our dear friend and coworker Jennifer Kirby was nearing the end of her battle with pancreatic cancer. While still in relatively good health Jen wanted to visit her birthplace, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (A US Military Base). So we gathered together and with the help of Keith James and many others the idea for a good ole fashioned barbecue competition to raise money for her trip was born. The first year we raised nearly $4K for her trip. She was able to take her boyfriend and her two very best friends. This beautiful and gracious young woman touched so many hearts and was dearly loved by all who knew her. Our beautiful friend passed away in 2012 but the fundraiser goes on in her memory. In her honor we've decided to keep the fundraiser local and help those in need right here in Springfield. What to expect:
Amazing award winning BBQ
LIVE MUSIC Outside
Karaoke With Cross Entertainment Inside
Silent Auction
50/50 Raffle
Giveaways
All your Stepchild family and fun! RULES UPDATED 1/13/2023
We need teams! Want to join the cook-off?
>Backyard style barbeque cook-off
>You provide the smoker/grill and all necessary ingredients and supplies to produce your best meat.
>You may arrive to set up and start smoking as early as 5am.
>Meat entered for judging will only be accepted if cooked on premise the day of the event.
>$50 Entry fee per team. Entry money collected the day of the event.
>Beef, pork, and chicken category. You may enter one, two, or all three. The $50 entry fee covers all categories.
>You provide your own competition meat.
>Separate category for Restaurant/Catering Company
>>>NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED>21 + Only