The 2025 dates and schedule haven’t been decided yet. Below is the schedule from 2024.

Friday

7 a.m. – Load-in for Teams

9 a.m. – KCBS Meat Inspection Begins

5 p.m. – KCBS Cook’s Meeting (Inside Bass Pro Shops)

Saturday

9:30 a.m. – Judges’ Check In (Hyatt Place, East Lot)

10:45 a.m. – Judges’ Meeting (Hyatt Place)

12 p.m. – Chicken Turn In

12:30 p.m. – Ribs Turn In

1 p.m. – Pork Turn In

1:30 p.m. – Brisket Turn In

2:15 p.m. – Dessert Turn In

5:30 p.m. – Awards (In front of Bass Pro Shops)

Meeting times and awards are subject to change based on KCBS rep requirements.