Great BBQ is an art and a science.
Founded in 1985, the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to competitive barbecue.
KCBS members will be hosting the annual State Championship, the All-American BBQ Throwdown, to see who the best grillmasters in Michigan are.
Teams are judged on:
- Chicken
- Pork ribs
- Pork
- Brisket
Judging is blind and based on:
- Appearance
- Taste
- Tenderness
Become a member of KCBS and test your skills.
What: KCBS State Championship: All-American BBQ Throwdown
When: July 31- August 01, 2026
Where: VFW Hall Post 9885 (6440 N. Hix rd, Westland, MI)
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