KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY BRINGS BACK CONTEST SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. SOY
KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY BRINGS BACK CONTEST SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. SOY
Best in Show U.S. Soy Combine Award returns for the 2024 barbeque competition season
Kansas City, MO (May, 13 2024) —The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) today announced the second-annual contest series with U.S. Soy. Bringing the #FarmtoFlame, this series features the return of the “Best in Show”
U.S. Soy Combine Award at five select KCBS Masters Series events across the U.S. for highest combined scoring across pork, chicken and ribs – all soyfed proteins.
The event series will add thousands of dollars in prize money, trophies and bragging rights for pitmasters at select KCBS-sanctioned events over the 2024 season. Winning teams will be featured across KCBS’ digital platforms. As with all KCBS contests, meats will be judged on appearance, taste and tenderness.
U.S. Soy is the preferred protein and nutrient source for animal proteins popularly used in barbeque, like chickens, pigs and turkeys.
“As the premier protein source for pigs and chicken, we like to say that good BBQ starts with U.S. Soy,” said U.S. soybean farmer Steve Reinhard, Chair, United Soybean Board (and KCBS Certified Barbeque Judge). “For the second year, we’re thrilled U.S. Soy is partnering with Kansas City Barbeque Society on five events during this year’s KCBS Master Series Tour. Soy provides vital nutrition to the protein sources we enjoy in barbeque. We are excited to connect with pitmasters over top shelf competition BBQ.”
Top pitmasters will compete for
$1,500 in total prize purse for the U.S. Soy Combine Award provided by U.S. Soy:
Contest Payout:
1st Place - $750 plus a custom
U.S. Soy Combine Award trophy
2nd Place - $500 plus a custom
U.S. Soy Combine Award trophy
3rd Place - $250 plus a custom
U.S. Soy Combine Award trophy
U.S. Soy Combine Award Events:
- Minnesota in May; May 10-11; St. Peter, MN
- KCBS World Invitational; May 24-26; Lebanon, TN
- Horsetown Brew n' Que Festival; May 31-June 1; Norco, CA
- Giant National Capital BBQ Battle; June 22-23; Washington D.C.
- New Jersey State BBQ Championship; July 13-14; North Wildwood, NJ
“Barbeque is an important part of American culture, and it wouldn’t be possible without the farmers who grow the food that feeds the meat we eat,” said Rod Gray, Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. “We are proud to once again partner with U.S. Soy to bring farmers and cooks together over excellent protein.”