May 11, 2009 Happy Howdy 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... ~ NOTES FROM A MEMBER: ~ 1st Annual SSPP Heavenly Smokers Backyard BBQ Cook-Off ~ 5th ANNUAL SMOKIN' IN THE PARK ~ 3rd annual Elk Grove Rotary Rib Fest ~ Upcoming Non-Sanctioned/Backyard Contests... **NEW LISTINGS!!** ~ 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: Randolph County Pig Party ~ May 15th and 16th, 2009 3rd annual event in Downtown Steeleville. It Is again hosted by the Steeleville Improvement Association. As of this posting we have 30 verbal commitments and we are cutting it off at 40 teams this year. We will be giving an additional $2000 dollars in prize money if we hit 40 teams! Additional contest added on Friday night this year..."The Friday night Wing Ding!!"; additional prize money for this event. Call for more details or directions. Curt Jeffers 618-965-9615 Co-chairman curtislo@egyptian.net Jason Vallett 618-965-3414 Co-chairman jason@gregvallettautosales.com This event has grown every year and seems to be continuing this trend. We do our best to take great care of our participating teams and judges. Free ice, electric and water.  Campers and RV's are welcome but space is limited.....we will do our best to make this an annual stop for each and every team! Please call if you have any questions about this event. --> Illinois BBQ Society Online @ http://www.ILBBQS.com x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x NOTES FROM A MEMBER: Come and cook against World Champion Lottabull at Taylorville, IL on May 29-30th!!!! ;-) http://www.downtowntaylorville.com I am not being compensated for this, I just know that they are needing a handful of teams for this event. So come on guys, it's a week after Westmont and all your stuff will still be out! It's only 3+ hours south of us. I will actually be working a half a day and then cruising down, that's how close it is. So come on out and support these Illinois contests!  It might be the only opportunity for you to cook against Mike and Debbie Davis!!! They also have a great rep in Kathy Brazier and I am sure she will bring along her sidekick...Ole Whatshisname... I know some of you are signed up, I just wanted everyone to know where it stands as a qualifier. Hope to see you there! And if I don't hope to see you at Westmont!!! Scottie http://www.CancerSucksChicago.com *************************************** 1st Annual SSPP Heavenly Smokers Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Friday & Saturday June 5th & 6th, 2009 This BBQ event is a celebration event to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Ursuline Sisters Convent in Alton, IL and to kick off the 100th anniversary of the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School at 801 State Street 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 Sportsmans Club, 3109 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035 CATEGORIES: Chicken, Ribs (spare), Pork (butt), Beef Brisket (packers) ALL MEAT WILL BE PROVIDED BY CONTEST SPONSORS 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 - Online at www.ssppaltonfundraiser.com THANK YOU AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!!! *************************************** CONTEST UPDATE... 5th ANNUAL SMOKIN' IN THE PARK COME SEE HOW WE'VE GROWN SATURDAY, JUNE 13th, 2009 DOWNTOWN LEROY 4 CATEGORIES; PORK RIBS (no country), PORK (shoulder, butt, or picnic), BEEF BRISKET, CHICKEN TROPHY - 1st - 5th place each category Cash Prize - 1st place per category........$100                    2nd place per category......$ 75                    3rd place per category.......$ 50 GRAND CHAMPION................Trophy & $175 (must enter all 4 categories for grand champion CONTACT: Hap & Becky Zook bjzook@verizon.net FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY American Legion Sat. morning breakfast...6AM - 10AM BBQ Vendors ~ Portrait painting ~ Face painting ~ Bounce House *************************************** CONTEST UPDATE... 3rd annual Elk Grove Rotary Rib Fest This news in from Ron Nunes, Contest Organizer... "June 19th-20th will mark the junior year for the popular Lions Park in Elk Grove Village contest. This year we hope to attract 50 teams, and have over $7,500 in cash, plus other prizes. Ribbons will go out for 4th -10th place in all categories and for top overall. 1-3 will receive trophies. Contrary to rumors the Elk Grove Rotary Rib Fest will be bigger and better than ever for 2009." For additional information, visit their website at http://www.ElkGroveRotary.com . *************************************** 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 ~ July 4th - Big Dick's BBQ Cook-Off At The Lake - Contact: Richard "Dick" O'Dell, 6339 Marshall Creek Rd, Odin, IL. 62870 - Phone: 618-780-8847 - E-mail: K9Dozer@gmail.com ~ July 18th - Shooter's Sports Bar Bar-B-Que Cook-Off - Contact: Diana Jacobs, 1829 South Pine, Centralia, Illinois 62801 - Phone: 618-532-9931 - E-mail: lovethedew3@yahoo.com ~ August 1 - Alma/Salem, IL - 3rd Annual Holy Smoke Backyard BBQ Cook-Off - Contact: Jim Reincke at 618-407-3300 - Online: http://www.gosalem.com/holysmoke - E-mail: rhino@banditbbq.com ~ August 22-23 - St. Peter, IL - 3rd Annual Holy Smoke Backyard BBQ Cook-Off - Contact: Jim Reincke at 618-407-3300 - Online: http://www.gosalem.com/holysmoke - E-mail: rhino@banditbbq.com ~ 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 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) ~ None currently scheduled. (That I know of...if you know of any, let me know!) *************************************** 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