American BBQ Championships
Clinton Square
Syracuse, NY
JULY 20 & 21, 2012
The American BBQ Championships competition is being held at Clinton Square in Syracuse, NY on July 20th & 21st, 2012 in conjunction with the Empire Brewfest. The Empire Brewfest is a longstanding favorite in Syracuse with Craft Beer sampling and music - now add to that some world class BBQ and this is a "can't miss" event!
We are looking for KCBS Certified Judges! If you are a KCBS Certified Judge interested in participating please go to the Judge's page.
If you're not into cooking but you still want to participate then go to our Volunteer page because we want you!
Friday 5:30p - 10p
Saturday 12p - 10p
Event Overview
Thursday, July 19th
Team check is between 12pm – 7pm
Friday, July 20th
Team check in is between 8am – 1pm
Cook’s meeting at 8pm
Empire Brewfest opens to the public at 5pm
Music and pouring begins at 5:30pm
Event ends at 10:00pm
Saturday, July 21st
Judges sign in - 9:30am
Judges meeting - 10:30am
Sauce turn-in – 11:30am
American Barbeque Championships opens to the public
and music begins at 12:00pm.
Chicken turn-in – 12:00pm
Pork Ribs turn-in – 12:30pm
Pork turn-in – 1:00pm
Beef Brisket turn-in – 1:30pm
Sides turn-in – 2:00pm
Dessert turn-in – 2:30pm
Awards Ceremony – 6:00pm
Event ends at 10:00pm
