Illinois Amish Country

Every October 45 or more competition BBQ teams from all over gathered in Arthur to compete for the Bragging Rights of Central Illinois BBQ.  Teams from as far away as Florida, North Dakota, and Michigan made the trek for this high level competition. Included were a good number of the Kansas City Barbeque Society's (KCBS)top ten teams.

So it goes with out saying that the competition was smokin' last year. An early Friday dessert and side dish competition amazed the judges who admittedly were expecting less exotic entries. But the cooks showed their stuff with entries that would impress any food critic.

With only minor problems, the Saturday contest evolved as thousands of spectators gathered to smell the smoke and eat the ribs and 'Q offered by the vendors. Bluegrass music on stage kept every body entertained.  And a lot of happy, well fed Central Illinoisians went home with a greasy smile on their faces. 

See our 2008 CIBR-BBQ website for information on the 2008 event already in planning. We're  KCBS certified, doing all four standard categories and looking at cash prizes in excess of $9000 and a whole lot more fun. If you want to try your hand at competition BBQ or just want to scoop up some bragging rights, cash prizes and trophies, mark your calendars for October 10-11, 2008 in Arthur!