Competition this weekend

[Okiejoebronco25]

Anyone attend any of these? I been to one years ago in Belaire Md. this ones only an hour away. Spectator obviously. Thinking about going tomorrow.

 

[Elf@shore]

Anyone attend any of these? I been to one years ago in Belaire Md. this ones only an hour away. Spectator obviously. Thinking about going tomorrow.

Hi! I went over 10 yrs ago.
Its was in my territory while working, figuring I could get a quick bit to eat?
Very disappointed, very high priced food! after a few minutes I quickly left.
And that was 10 yrs ago !
I can not even imagine what ridiculous prices are there today? due to high food costs now?
It remined me of a state fair/Circus atmosphere charging Disney world / Stadium prices ?
Alot of pre painted logos signs displays, ect.
I would not go to it?
Why?
Can make better food at a reasonable price @ home!
Not to meantion its a crap shoot of what food product yur buying?
If I am going to spend that kind of $? Go to a nice sitdown comfy restaurant ?
Just my 2C !
Again ? Not worth it ? Unless yur there to show off yur craft and make $?

 

[Smoke-Chem BBQ]

I've never been to one as a spectator, only as a competitor, and a lot of competitions don't allow for food sales, since many/most teams don't have a food service license. Still, they're interesting to wander around; you can get a lot of ideas for cooking at home just from seeing the setups the teams are using, and talking to the cooks. A lot of top teams are willing to share maybe 80% of their secrets...

I can't comment on the food pricing compared to your local BBQ restaurants, but depending on the quality of your local restaurants, the food might be better at the competition, and you'll almost certainly have a chance to try some things that won't show up on the restaurant menu.

 

[Elf@shore]

I've never been to one as a spectator, only as a competitor, and a lot of competitions don't allow for food sales, since many/most teams don't have a food service license. Still, they're interesting to wander around; you can get a lot of ideas for cooking at home just from seeing the setups the teams are using, and talking to the cooks. A lot of top teams are willing to share maybe 80% of their secrets...

I can't comment on the food pricing compared to your local BBQ restaurants, but depending on the quality of your local restaurants, the food might be better at the competition, and you'll almost certainly have a chance to try some things that won't show up on the restaurant menu.

 

[chopsaw]

Anyone attend any of these?

Thinking about going tomorrow.

Never a BBQ comp , but I'd go . Have some fun and try some stuff .
Last summer We went to a thing called " Makers of Missouri " . All kinds of things there . Pricey , yes . I paid 10 bucks for 5 beef and cheddar snack sticks . Lol . My Son bought some dry soup mixes , that he now orders online . Expensive , but that's OK now and then . Treat yourself to something different .
Support the people that made the effort .
If you go please report back . Have a great time !

 

[Elf@shore]

I've never been to one as a spectator, only as a competitor, and a lot of competitions don't allow for food sales, since many/most teams don't have a food service license. Still, they're interesting to wander around; you can get a lot of ideas for cooking at home just from seeing the setups the teams are using, and talking to the cooks. A lot of top teams are willing to share maybe 80% of their secrets...

I can't comment on the food pricing compared to your local BBQ restaurants, but depending on the quality of your local restaurants, the food might be better at the competition, and you'll almost certainly have a chance to try some things that won't show up on the restaurant menu.

Well? I can tell you this?
I Went to this exact BBQ event!
They sold typically BBQ menu.
Ribs
Brisket
Chicken
Usual sides: beans Mac ect .
I will leave it at that!?