Kansas City Barbeque Society

The Biggest BBQ Competition in Northeast Florida Returns January 6th

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is named for James Wray, affectionately called Jimmy Jam by his many friends.

Key Points: 
  • The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is named for James Wray, affectionately called Jimmy Jam by his many friends.
  • Every dollar raised by the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam continues his philanthropic work, helping members of the community who find themselves in need.
  • As seen on Food Network’s BBQ*USA, the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is the largest BBQ competition in Northeast Florida.
  • BBQ Teams will serve up barbequed chicken, ribs, pork and brisket; they can also present chicken wings, desserts and Bloody Marys.

New Partnership between Kansas City Barbeque Society and StateFoodSafety

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

OREM, Utah, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StateFoodSafety (SFS), a leader in food safety training, is partnering with the world's largest sanctioning organization for barbeque, The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), to deliver discounted training courses and food manager exams to all KCBS members.

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  • OREM, Utah, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StateFoodSafety (SFS), a leader in food safety training, is partnering with the world's largest sanctioning organization for barbeque, The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), to deliver discounted training courses and food manager exams to all KCBS members.
  • "In addition to competing or judging on the competition barbeque circuit throughout the year, many of our KCBS members also own or work in food businesses," stated Emily Detwiler Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
  • About the Kansas City Barbeque Society:
    The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, promoting and educating the public about barbeque as a distinctively American cuisine.
  • The Kansas City Barbeque Society partners with brands and organizations to create custom barbeque events for consumers, as well as employee engagement.

BEST Pump and Flow Makes Wounded Warrior Project The Real Winner From Their First Place Bar-B-Que Win, Thanks To Daniel Energy Partners

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Monday, December 13, 2021

The event was organized and hosted by Daniel Energy Partners and sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

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  • The event was organized and hosted by Daniel Energy Partners and sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
  • Included in the attendance were over 270 Oilfield Service/Capital Equipment Manufacturers/Midstream Companies and 56 Exploration and Production operators.
  • The Overall Grand Championship was won by BEST Pump and Flow and they selected the Wounded Warrior Project as their non-profit of choice.
  • www.bestpumpandflow.com
    Daniel Energy Partners (DEP) is known industry wide as the leading field research firm in the Oilfield Services Sector.

Janky Leg BBQ Crowned First-Ever Overall Winner Of The Smithfield Classic BBQ Competition

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Friday, September 10, 2021

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield congratulates Janky Leg BBQ on taking home the overall title at the Smithfield Classic at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. last weekend.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield congratulates Janky Leg BBQ on taking home the overall title at the Smithfield Classic at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. last weekend.
  • We couldn't be more honored to be named the first Smithfield Classic Nashville Grand Champion.
  • In addition to Janky Leg BBQ, Smithfield also congratulates Up from the Pits BBQ for taking home the brisket title, as well as Continental Barbecue Co. for the chicken title, Blue Chip BBQ for the pork ribs title and Rub My Rack BBQ for the pork title.
  • Indiana-based team Farmers Retreat BBQ took home this coveted prize and first Smithfield competition title of its kind.

'Que for You: 360 Vodka + Labor Day BBQ

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Friday, September 3, 2021

"As a lover of all things Kansas City, I was excited to experiment with 360 KC Barbeque.

Key Points: 
  • "As a lover of all things Kansas City, I was excited to experiment with 360 KC Barbeque.
  • 360 KC Barbeque Flavored Vodka was first introduced just over a year ago as a limited release available exclusively in the Kansas City Metro area.
  • Labor Day weekend is also a great time to impress your friends and family with a new brunch cocktail.
  • 360 Vodka is Kansas City's hometown vodka and is a premium brand of Holladay Distillery, the oldest business in the Kansas City area.

The Board of Directors of the Kansas City Barbeque Society is Pleased to Announce Emily Detwiler as Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, August 30, 2019

Emily Detwiler has been officially named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

Key Points: 
  • Emily Detwiler has been officially named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
  • "The Board of Directors of the Kansas City Barbeque Society recognizes that we need to make pivotal changes and decisions to re-energize the organization, build membership, and identify opportunities for growth into the future to continue promoting barbeque as a pastime," said Candy Weaver, president of the board of directors of the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
  • "I am truly honored to be selected as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society," states Emily Detwiler.
  • About the Kansas City Barbeque Society:
    The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) KCBS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, promoting and educating the public about barbeque as a distinctively American cuisine.