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Smoke On The Bricks 2023
Get ready for the 5th annual Smoke on the Bricks BBQ contest and Taste of Baldwin City in 2023, powered by Rice Precision Manufacturing! Mark your calendars for August 25th-26th for a weekend you won’t forget. This Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition is a qualifying event for the American Royal World Series of Barbecue and the Jack Daniels World Championship for 2024.
Smoke on the Bricks in 2023 is a Smokin' With Smithfield grant recipient for the 2nd time in 3 years. In addition, get ready for one of the best Def Leppard tribute bands in the country taking the stage Friday night! Come hungry and ready to party for the 5th Anniversary of Smoke on the Bricks! Can Slaps BBQ become the first ever repeat champion? Will Smokin' Timbers or Gettin' Basted, reserve grand champs and third place finishers from 2022, take the title? Will a new team be crowned Smoke on the Bricks Champion? Be here to find out!
Schedule of Events: Taste of Baldwin City,Friday, August 25
- 4:00PM: Beer Garden Opens/BBQ Bucks sold at Dance Academy
- 6:00PM-8:00PM: BBQ Vendors will begin selling
- 6:00PM: Nick Nave Music
- 8:00PM-10:00PM: Pyromaniacs takes the stage
Schedule of Events: Smoke on the Bricks BBQ Contest, Saturday, August 26
- 10:00-10:30AM: Judge Check In
- 11:30AM: Sausage Turn In
- 12:00PM: Chicken Turn In
- 12:30PM: Ribs Turn In
- 1:00PM: Pork Turn In
- 1:30PM: Brisket Turn In
- 2:00PM: Dessert Turn In
- 3:30PM: Awards at Baldwin City Beer Co.
2023 Results
Grand Champions
- 2019 Fat & Dumb BBQ
- 2020 Heavy Smoke BBQ
- 2021 Dirt Road BBQ
- 2022 Slaps BBQ
Reserve Grand:
- 2019 High I Que
- 2020 Happy Grillmore
- 2021 Pirates of Bar-B-Que Bay
- 2022 Smokin’ Timbers BBQ
Chicken Champions:
- 2019 Skunk River BBQ
- 2020 Gettin’ Basted
- 2021 Dirt Road BBQ
- 2022 Triple H BBQ
Rib Champions:
- 2019 Parts R Smokin
- 2020 Bull Creek BBQ
- 2021 Barking Dog BBQ
- 2022 Smokin’ Timbers BBQ
Pork Champions
- 2019 M.T. Pockets
- 2020 Heavy Smoke BBQ
- 2021 Fat & Dumb BBQ
- 2022 Janky Leg BBQ
Brisket Champions:
- 2019 Grinders BBQ
- 2020 Meat Rushmore BBQ
- 2021 Dirt Road BBQ
- 2022 Slaps BBQ
2023 TEAMS
TEAM NAME | CITY | STATE | TASTE OF BC |
---|---|---|---|
Fat and Dumb | Kansas City | KS | Y |
This Butts For You | Olathe | KS | N |
M2 Smokin Q | Topeka | KS | N |
Pirates of Bar B Que Bay | Olathe | KS | N |
Dusty Road BBQ | Leavenworth | KS | Y |
Tornado BBQ | Raytown | MO | N |
Texpat BBQ | Lees Summit | MO | N |
Big D & The Briquettes | Baldwin City | KS | N |
Three Legs and a Pig | Lenexa | KS | N |
Smokeng Good BBQ | Lenexa | KS | Y |
Whimpys | Wellsville | KS | N |
Winged Swine | Leawood | KS | N |
Smokesdidier | Overland Park | KS | N |
Lazy J Smoke Show | Olathe | KS | Y |
Finger Leikam Good | Wamego | KS | N |
Brew "N" Bar-B-Que | Shawnee | KS | N |
Smokin' Beaver BBQ | Lenexa | KS | N |
Family Tradition | New Caney | TX | Y |
Big Blue BBQ | Lawrence | KS | Y |
Pine Tar BBQ | Olathe | KS | N |
Mad Mutt's BBQ | Overland Park | KS | Y |
Man Meat BBQ | Stilwell | KS | N |
Who's Cookin | Topeka | KS | Y |
Blaz'n Weazel BBQ | Rossville | KS | Y |
Cafe Cue | Holton | KS | T |
Smokin' Toad's BBQ | Kansas City | MO | N |
Topeka BBQ Shop | Lawrence | KS | Y |
High I Que | Gardner | KS | N |
KC Fine Swine | Bonner Springs | KS | N |
Barking Dog BBQ | Shawnee | KS | N |
Sitt 'n Smoke | Elkhorn | NE | Y |
Smoke Wurx BBQ | Sioux Falls | SD | N |
KC Meat Sweats | Overland Park | KS | Y |
Slaps BBQ | Kansas City | KS | N |
Smokin Ass BBQ | Shawnee | KS | Y |
Redemption Bible Church | Baldwin City | KS | Y |
Split Borders BBQ | Oak | MO | Y |
Mom's Rub N Dad's Meat | Spring Hill | KS | Y |
Meat Rushmore BBQ | Independence | KS | N |
Triple Aces BBQ | Overland Park | KS | N |
Janky Leg BBQ | Benton | IL | N |
Smoke Dat Hawg | McLouth | KS | N |
Happy Grillmore | Edgerton | KS | N |
Love 2 Que | DeSoto | KS | N |
Ambition Que BBQ | Springfield | MO | N |
Dirty Dawg BBQ | Baldwin City | KS | N |
Parts R Smokin | Harrisonville | MO | N |
Squealin N Dealin BBQ | Independence | MO | N |
Fergolicious BBQ | Gardner | KS | N |
Flying W BBQ | Paola | KS | N |
Team Entry
$200
Check In
BBQ teams can check in Friday morning beginning at 9:00AM, teams will be placed in zones in the downtown area. W9 is required at check in. If you would like to email it ahead of arrival please send it to kristin@baldwinrec.org
Taste of Baldwin City
Teams that register for Smoke on the Bricks have the option to participate in the Taste of Baldwin City. This event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday night. The general public comes out in droves to purchase BBQ Bucks and sample anything teams are willing to sell. Teams may set their own menu and set their own pricing. The only requirement is that teams only take BBQ Bucks for payment. The general public will purchase BBQ Bucks from the Baldwin City Recreation Commission and then in turn, purchase food from participating teams. All BBQ Bucks will be turned in on Saturday morning, August 26th, counted and the winner of the Taste of Baldwin City will be announced at the awards ceremony Saturday afternoon. Teams will receive a check for 90% of the BBQ Bucks they collect and portion of the remaining 10% will be donated and some will be put back into Smoke on the Bricks.
Judging
Formal BBQ judging will begin on Saturday in the categories of chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. We will also be offering sausage and dessert categories again as well. Top 10 overall as well as top 10 in each category will win prize money, top 3 for each sausage and dessert. Total purse currently sits at $13,000.
Juding will begin at TBD
Additional Information:
- Electricity available is 20 amp. It will not run your A/C
- Water is available at 8th and High and 7th and High
- Teams that participate in the Taste of Baldwin City receive 90% of everything they bring in
- Trash is collected throughout the event
- Ice will be available for purchase
The community is invited on Friday, August 25 to the Smoke on the Bricks: Taste of Baldwin City Event!!!
How this works
- Purchase BBQ Bucks
- Vendors will sell BBQ from 6:00PM-8:00PM OR until SOLD OUT
- You must use BBQ bucks! Vendors will not take cash!
- Leftover BBQ Bucks from 2022? Use them in 2023!
All there is to know about BBQ Bucks
BBQ Bucks will go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, August 21st through Friday, August 25th at the Baldwin City Recreation Commission Office (705 High Street). Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Friday beginning at 4:00 p.m. BBQ Bucks will be sold at the Dance Academy (711 High Street) in downtown Baldwin. Vendors will not take cash for BBQ, they will only take BBQ Bucks, so be sure to pick yours up! Vendors will sell BBQ between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. BBQ Bucks will be sold until the food runs out. A portion of the 2023 revenues will be donated to the Baldwin Education Foundation.
Frequently asked Questions:
- How many BBQ Bucks should I purchase?! Every vendor will have different pricing for different items. I would suggest $10 per person. If you run out of BBQ bucks you can purchase more on site.
- Can I get a refund if I don't use all my BBQ Bucks? No, refunds will not be given. If you save them you will be able to use your BBQ Bucks the following year.
Nick Nave
Get ready to groove with Nick Nave and his band as they take the stage at 6:00PM! The Nick Nave Band is the perfect blend of upbeat dance music and laid back vibes. Frontman Nick Nave's charismatic presence is sure to put a smile on your face, while the band's rock solid rhythm section and melodic guitars will keep you moving all night long. Don't miss out on the fun!
Pyromaniacs
Get ready for an explosive performance that will rock your world! Pyromaniacs, the premier Def Leppard tribute band, is taking the stage after Nick Nave during the Smoke on the Bricks Taste of Baldwin City event from 8:00pm-10:00pm. This talented group of musicians from St. Louis, Missouri, is the most talked about tribute band in the Midwest and for good reason. They deliver an experience of sight and sound unmatched by any other Def Leppard tribute band. With their looks, screaming guitar solos, and impeccable vocal harmonies, Pyromaniacs will transport you back to the 80s and have you singing along to all your favorite hits.
Pyromaniacs is made up of stellar musicians who have all derived from successful bands. They've traveled extensively and have performed at some of the most incredible venues and festivals, including the world-famous Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis at the annual bike rally and the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. The true Def Leppard experience that they bring to the stage will rock you into hysteria and have you begging for more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to see Pyromaniacs perform live and experience the ultimate Def Leppard tribute!
Overall Purse Breakdown
Place | Purse Amount |
---|---|
1st | $1,750 |
2nd | $1,250 |
3rd | $1,000 |
4th | $800 |
5th | $700 |
6th | $500 |
7th | $400 |
8th | $300 |
9th | $200 |
10th | $100 |
Individual Meat Category Purse Breakdown
Place | Purse Amount |
---|---|
1st | $250 |
2nd | $225 |
3rd | $200 |
4th | $170 |
5th | $135 |
6th | $110 |
7th | $90 |
8th | $80 |
9th | $70 |
10th | $60 |
Sausage & Dessert Purse Breakdown
Place | Purse Amount |
---|---|
1st | $100 |
2nd | $70 |
3rd | $50 |