January 19, 2009 Hello BBQ Gang! Welcome to the unpredictable, wild and mildly remunerative world of the Illinois BBQ Society's Weekly(ish) eNewsletter. Thanks to your double-opt-in subscription; you'll now be receiving regular to semi-regular emails from ILBBQS. Perhaps even a random delivery or two to keep you on your toes. You might want to alert your spam nanny so that valuable information and critical news release information are not unduly delayed. Now to the good stuff. Here's what's going on the world of the Illinois BBQ Society... ~ King City BBQ Showdown...Bigger, Better, New Dates... ~ BBQ411.com Radio Show Gaining Listeners... ~ Speaking of Radio Shows... ~ Rib Class with Dr. Porkenstein... ~ Upcoming Non-Sanctioned/Backyard Contests... ~ Upcoming KCBS Contests... ~ Upcoming MBN Contests... ~ Upcoming Classes... For additional information on these stories, and more, be sure to visit the Illinois BBQ Society online at http://www.ILBBQS.com . x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x This eNewsletter brought to you by: The BBQ Kings - ACS' Relay For Life Team Cancer is a NASTY beast! Three Southern Illinois BBQ teams have joined forces to help raise awareness, and money, for the American Cancer Society by participating in community events, vending opportunities, and catering jobs to benefit ACS' Relay For Life. Find out how you can help by visiting http://www.QKings.com ... or http://www.SmokinForCure.com . x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x King City BBQ Showdown...Bigger, Better, New Dates... The rumor mill had been churning for a few weeks and now the scuttle has been confirmed... The King City BBQ Showdown (Mt. Vernon, Illinois) is coming back bigger than ever! ...and with new dates and location. Mark your calendars for October 16th & 17th, as this once summertime jewel is becoming the new Fall Classic of Southern Illinois. Veteran organizer Troy Heitmeyer (Smokin' T's BBQ) has confirmed the move via email, stating that, “We have been given permission from KCBS to move the date to Oct. 16th and 17th and we are finalizing the paperwork with KCBS." The move will now combine this classic cook-off with the Annual Southern Illinois Fall Festival and is sure to draw even more interest as teams from a multi-state area descend upon Mt. Vernon for what is sure to be another great contest. For additional information, check out the Contests/Events page at http://www.ILBBQS.com or visit their website at http://harvestfest.mvn.net . *************************************** BBQ411.com Radio Show Gaining Listeners... Anyone who has visited the ILBBQS BBQ Forum is sure to recognize the handle Burnt Food Dude (a.k.a. Steve Abrams)...he's the well liked moderator of the forum; not to mention an award winning cook, law enforcement officer and radio talk show host. If you haven't had the opportunity to check out his show, BBQ411 takes time to present "Talk, tips, recipes and interviews about low and slow barbecue and hot and fast grilling. My thoughts, comments and ideas from the Barbecue Competition Circuit. With a bit of music thrown in to barbecue by." In his latest episode, Steve laments, "OK, so its the middle of January, how can I think about summer now? Now is the time to think about your summer family picnic or barbecue. Some easy foods that don't take a lot of time. Of course the usual news and some music." For more information, check out Steve's website at http://www.BBQ411.info . *************************************** Speaking of Radio Shows... Jim Rhino is staring down the barrel of a new radio show called BBQEmergency.com. Currently in pre-production for its inaugural show this week, the show is shaping up to be a fun little show designed for 'backyard gourmets' to learn a few tips, tricks, and recipes to wow their family and friends during their next outdoor cooking adventure. In addition to the radio show on BlogTalkRadio.com, a website has been launched to support the show so that listeners can see what is coming up on future shows and, more importantly, communicate with other listeners via the BBQEmergency.com Listener Forum. Show segments are currently listed as Que-News & Scuttle; Guests & Hot Topics; Tips, Tricks & Recipes; and Contests, Events, & Festivals. Callers are welcome to join in the show and ideas for future show are always welcomed. The show will be available for RSS News Feed to your computer and in Podcast format as well. To find out more, visit http://www.BBQEmergency.com . *************************************** Rib Class with Dr. Porkenstein... Our friends at the Backyard Barbecue Store will be hosting a RIB CLASS on January 31st with the infamous Dr. Porkenstein (Alex Cothell) of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Alex is a very successful competition cook and owner/operator of The Barbeque Factory in Kenosha. Cost for the class is only $50 and is likely to fill up, so be sure to contact Dan Marguerite at info@backyardbbqstore.com (or Online @ www.BackyardBBQStore.com. *************************************** Upcoming 2009 Non-Sanctioned/Backyard Contests... (All info & web addresses are posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> Contests/Events) ~ February 15th - 2009 Winter Burn-Off - Contact: Keith Engstrom, 915 Second Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Phone: (847) 312-4053 - E-mail: rekengstr@ameritech.net ~ June 12 & 13 - 5th Annual Smokin' in the Park - Contact: Hap & Becky Zook at 309-397-1815 - E-mail: bjzook@verizon.net ~ Please check http://www.ILBBQS.com for current updates. *************************************** Upcoming 2009 KCBS Contests... (All info & web addresses are posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> Contests/Events) ~ May 1 & 2 - Southwestern Illinois Spring Festival - Contact: Shane Swartzlander - Phone: (618) 533-5703 - E-mail: 2chubby@sbcglobal.net ~ May 15 & 16 - The Randolph County Pig Party - Contact: Jason Vallett, 402 E. Broadway, Steeleville, IL 62288 - Phone: 618-965-3414 ~ Fax: 618-965-3177 - Email: jason@gregvallettautosales.com ~ May 22 & 23 - The Bonifest Rib Cook-Off - Contact: Ryan Hentz, 110 N. Buchanan, Edwardsville, IL 62025 - Phone: 618-656-6450. Fax: 618-656-7669 - Email: bonifestbbq@yahoo.com ~ May 23 & 24 - Red, White & Bar-B-Q - Contact: Jim Addington, 337 E. Traube Street, Westmont, IL 60559 - Phone: 630-443-2013 Fax: 630.443-2017 - E-mail: jaddington@ambankqc.com ~ May 29 & 30 - Anything Goes Fair, Barbecue and Blues - Contact: Paul Mizeur, 108 W Market / PO Box 350, Taylorville, IL 62568 - Phone: 217-287-1876 Fax: 217-287-1876 - Email: paul.mizeur@usbank.com ~ June 5 & 6 - Flat Branch Bar-B-Q in the Park - Contact: Al Long, 2602 East 1800 North Road, Moweaqua, IL 62550 - Phone: 217-768-4663 - E-mail: BABBQ@shelbywb.coop ~ June 12 & 13 - 5th Annual Smokin' in the Park - Contact: Hap & Becky Zook at 309-397-1815 - E-mail: bjzook@verizon.net ~ June 19 & 20 - Elk Grove Rotary Ribfest - Contact: Ron Nunes, 701 E. Irving Park Rd, Ste. 200, Roselle, IL 60172 - Phone: 630-307-8744 ~ Fax: 630-307-8755 - E-mail: rnunes9457@aol.com ~ July 10 & 11 - Illinois State Championship & Butt to Butt Pork Invitational - Contact: Connie Smith, 301 E. Sunrise Drive, Shannon, IL 61078 - Phone: 816-864-2542 ~ Fax: 815-864-2825 - E-mail: rrribs@frontiernet.net ~ September 24 to 26 - Murphysboro Barbeque Cook-Off - Contact: Gary Strothmann, PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62966 - Phone: 618-684-8902, Fax: 618-687-4311 - Email: catering17@egyptian.com ~ October 9 & 10 - Super City Blues & Ques - Contact: Priscilla Abell, 106 W. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 - Phone: 618-524-1696 Fax: 618-524-2582 - Email: metropolisparks@verizon.net ~ October 16 & 17 - King City BBQ Showdown - Contact: Troy Heitmeyer, 104 N. 9th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 - Phone: 618-242-4020 x 15 ~ Fax: 618-242-3383 - E-mail: troy@cmacsoft.com ~ October 16 & 17 - Barn Burner BarBQ at Lamb's Farm - Contact: Claudia Stevens, 14245 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Phone: 847-990-3750 ~ Fax: 847-362-0742 - E-mail: crs@lambsfarm.org ~ Please check http://www.ILBBQS.com for current updates. *************************************** Upcoming 2009 Memphis BBQ Network Contests... (All info & web addresses are posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> Contests/Events) ~ September 11 & 12 - Wabash Ribberfest State Barbecue Championship, Contact: Chuck Johnson, 5 Lambert Place, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863, Phone: 618-262-6822, Email: cjohnson@shawneelink.net ~ September 24 to 26 - Murphysboro Barbeque Cook-Off - Contact: Gary Strothmann, PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62966 - Phone: 618-684-8902, Fax: 618-687-4311 - Email: catering17@egyptian.com ~ Please check http://www.ILBBQS.com for current updates. *************************************** Upcoming Certified BBQ Judge's and Certified Table Captain's Classes... (All info posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> BBQ Classes) ~ Shannon, Illinois ~ 2/21/09 ~ Instructors: Mike & Theresa Lake ~ Contact Information: Theresa Lake ~ Phone: 815-864-2679 ~ Email: rrribs@frontiernet.net *************************************** Upcoming BBQ Cooking Classes... (All info posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> BBQ Classes) ~ January 31 ~ Rib Class with Dr. Porkenstein (aka Alex Cothell); Cost: $50; Instructor: Dr. Porkenstein (aka Alex Cothell); Location: Backyard Barbecue Store, 1147 Greenleaf Ave. , Wilmette, IL 60091 Contact: Dan Marguerite; Email: info@backyardbbqstore.com; Online: www.BackyardBBQStore.com ~ April 2 & 3 ~ Shannon, Illinois ~ Old School versus High Tech Competition Cooking Class; Instructors: Rod Gray (Pellet Envy) & Johnny Trigg (Smokin' Triggers); Contact: Rod Gray; Email: rod@pelletenvy.com *************************************** These stories, and more, can be found online at http://www.ILBBQS.com . Most of the stories online have active links for ease of finding more information...be sure to visit the website for your full ILBBQS experience! If you have a BBQ related news item you would like to share with the group, be sure to send it in! There is an easy-to-use 'Submit News' button on our website at http://www.ILBBQS.com ...use it often! As always, if you have any pictures, stories, news items, comments, suggestions, questions, or ideas, let me know! Carpe 'Que, Jim Rhino