Where is American Royal BBQ?

Kansas City, MO
Located (inside): 1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO 64102.

What is the most prestigious BBQ competition?

Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Dubbed “America’s most prestigious barbecue cooking competition”, Memphis In May’s brings in the best of the best pitmasters and teams from across the country.

How do you get invited to the American Royal?

Submitting an Invitation, making application and paying for the Open Contest before all spaces are filled is the only way to ensure a spot at the 2021 American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Invitational Contest. ∎ Invitations will be extended to the qualified team name/head cook combination.

Where is the American Royal BBQ held?

Kansas City
Kansas City BBQ Home Page The 2021 American Royal World Series of Barbecue is Thursday through Sunday, September 16-19, 2021 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.

How do you get into a BBQ competition?

Here’s how to get into the competitive BBQ circuit.

1. Attend a Contest. Find a BBQ contest in your area by checking out KBCS, then do a little research about the competition to find out what day competitors turn their meats in.
2. Become a Judge. Many competition cooks start their career as a BBQ judge.
3. Bite the Bullet.

Where is the American Royal?

Hale Arena at the American Royal Center is located in the historic West Bottoms of Kansas City, MO which has recently achieved the status of the next big up and coming area in Kansas City.

Is the American Royal moving to Kansas?

NEW LOOK: After 120 years in Missouri, the American Royal is heading west to Kansas. This architectural rendering shows what the new facility will look like. A groundbreaking for a new 115-acre facility in Wyandotte County, Kan., is scheduled for the spring of 2020.

Who won Memphis in May 2021?

The awards ceremony to celebrate the winners was held Saturday evening. Missouri-based Blues Hog was named grand champion of the festival, winning $25,600 in cash prizes plus another $7,000 for winning first place in the Whole Hog category.

Can you eat at Memphis in May?

Food and beverage items may not be brought in select Memphis in May events, particularly the Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Persons with special dietary needs may bring small amounts of food, for personal use only, into the venue if accompanied by a doctor’s note.

What do BBQ judges look for?

Judges look for ribs that are properly prepared, not undercooked, not dried out and overcooked. Ribs shouldn’t be too smoky and should be correctly seasoned. “For a rib to be really perfect, the meat should fall off the bone when you eat it, but not when you pick it up,” Zeman said.

What meats are in a BBQ competition?

Beef that’s graded Choice, Certified Angus Choice, and Prime….Our Competition Meats

• Chicken. Our chicken is the freshest, highest quality chicken available and has won two state titles to prove it.
• Ribs.
• Pork.
• Brisket.