March 6, 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... ~ 1st Annual SPP Heavenly Smokers Backyard BBQ Cook-Off ~ Flat Branch BBQ In The Park - “Picnics Never Tasted So Good!” ~ 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 1st Annual SPP Heavenly Smokers Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Friday & Saturday June 5th & 6th, 2009 This BBQ event is a fund raiser for the Ursuline Sisters Convent in Alton, IL and the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School in Alton, IL. This contest is Illinois BBQ Society Recognized and follows the Kansas City inspired rules and regulations for cooking, judging and garnish. Although a non-sanctioned event, this fun experience is for all teams, regardless of experience. This is a great launching pad for ‘local’ and ‘new’ teams to cook in a fantastic learning environment for honing their BBQ skills, as well as a great opportunity for ‘seasoned’ teams to try out new recipes and techniques. BBQ EVENT INFORMATION WHERE: Alton/Wood River Sportsman Club, 3109 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035 CATEGORIES: Chicken, Ribs (spare), Pork (butt), Beef Brisket (packers) WHAT TO BRING: Charcoal/Wood Cookers, seasonings & sauces, garnish (based on rules) ALL MEATS WILL BE FURNISHED BY SPONSORS (Saints Peter & Paul) COOK-OFF INFO: First, NO PROPANE or ELECTRIC HEAT COOKERS ALLOWED. All meats must be cooked on site with charcoal/wood cookers. Again, all meats will be provided by the sponsor. PRIZES: Cash prizes – Grand Champion - $350, Reserve Grand Champion - $250, cash prizes for the top 3 places in each categories ($100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd); Total Prizes of $1,500 ENTRY FEE: $175 entry fee (before 5/4/09, $200 after 5/4/09). This entry fee includes the entry into the contest and all meats. BBQ CONTACT: Pete Williams, Saints Peter & Paul, Phone – 618-407-6018 (cell), 618-466-1475; E-mail – pbkoas@charter.com THANK YOU AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!!! *************************************** Flat Branch BBQ In The Park - “Picnics Never Tasted So Good!” (Moweaqua, Illinois) On our weekend the Flat Branch in the Park committee would like to give you information of events that will be taking place also. Each year we have a carnival that comes to town with rides & games to the delight of young and old. Our local beauty pageant will be held this weekend along with the parade on Saturday morning. You can enjoy the kiddy tractor pulls which can be absolutely delightful to watch. Numerous local talents will be on stage along with the Decatur Park Singers who have performed nationally. A car show will be held on Sunday and in the past has had strong support with several makes and models in attendance. In all it will be a weekend of family and fun along with some of the BEST BBQ that can be found. I hope you enjoy yourself and good luck in the competition! Thanks Again, Big Al Long Editor's note: This contest is featuring both a KCBS 'Pro' Contest AND a 'Backyard' Contest for Amateurs. While the 'Pro' Contest will cook all four KCBS categories, the 'Backyard' event will only cook chicken. This is a Saturday/Sunday Contest Event. **Visit www.ILBBQS.com to download the application for this contest** *************************************** Upcoming 2009 Non-Sanctioned/Backyard Contests... (All info & web addresses are posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> Contests/Events) ~ May 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 30 - Harvard, IL - 4th Annual Harvard Milk Days Outdoor Grilling Competition - Contact: Doug Hawthorne, Phone: 815-403-1266 - E-mail: Foodman52@aol.com ~ June 5 & 6 - Alton/Godfrey, IL - SPP Heavenly Smokers Backyard BBQ Cook-Off; Contact: Pete Williams, Phone: 618-407-6018, Email: pbkoas@charter.com ~ June 12 & 13 - LeRoy, IL - 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) ~ April 24 & 25 - Hazelwood, Missouri - 2009 Kick-Off Cookoff Classic, Contact: Greg Wilkinson, Phone: 314-955-1104, E-Mail: gawilk@swbell.net ~ May 1 & 2 - Southwestern Illinois Spring Festival - Contact: Shane Swartzlander - Phone: (618) 533-5703 - E-mail: 2chubby@sbcglobal.net ~ May 8 & 9 - Edwardsville BBQ Challenge, Contact: Susan & Doc Richardson, Location: 1325 Schiller Avenue, Edwardsville, Illinois, 62025, Winston Brown Recreation Complex, Lower Hoppe Park, Phone: 618-696-9578 or 618-656-4300, Email: nick1059@aol.com ~ 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 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 6 & 7 - 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 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) ~ None currently scheduled. (That I know of...if you know of any, let me know!) *************************************** Upcoming BBQ Cooking Classes... (All info posted on http://www.ILBBQS.com -> BBQ Classes) ~ 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