Ever been a judge at a BBQ championship?

[Vaison]

There is one at Dover Downs (10 mins from my house) in October.  While I do not have the KCBS judging certification, I was chosen to be a judge.  I think I will attempt to gain the certificate the next time they are in town.  Has anyone else judged before?  If so, what can you share about the experience? 

[NePaSmoKer]

Hey Vaison

Check this link and ask about certs. They know "Q".  The folks there do all the major BBQ events. Good luck to ya in judging
http://www.rbjb.com/rbjb/rbjbboard/


I go to Killens pond alot down that way.

nepas

[Habanero Smoker]

I plan on getting certified in April, like you I missed last time certification classes that were given to judge the Ribfest in my area. I'm told even if certified I may not be selected to judge.

Let me know how it goes.

[Oldman]

Judging by that pic of you and your lady you got it all going your way anyway... have fun!

[Vaison]

 :D Oldman, I will let her know that one.

Habanero - I suppose since I don't exactly live in a hotbed for BBQ, they are struggling for judges and will take me even though I am not certified.  Hershel Walker is a judge at mine, maybe I will get to sit next to him and rag on the Cowboys a little bit.

NePaSmoKer - Ya know, I live about 20 mins from Killens Pond and I have never been to it.  Thanks for the link.

[KyNola]

Vaison,
Gots to love the Monster Mile!  One of my favorite tracks to watch a race on TV.  Would love to go in person but Atlanta and Bristol are much closer for me.

Good luck and I know you will have fun!

KyNola

[Tiny Tim]

Vaison,
Gots to love the Monster Mile!  One of my favorite tracks to watch a race on TV.  Would love to go in person but Atlanta and Bristol are much closer for me.

Good luck and I know you will have fun!

KyNola

Dude, I live in Iowa, and the first 3 races I went to were in Atlanta.  Hop on one of them things with wings (no, not a can of red bull, lol), and go.  Would love to be in Kansas this weekend, but couldn't swing it...I'm only 4 hours from the track.

[IKnowWood]

Vaison

They been promoting that BBQ Comp along the Road in Maryland, Figured it was going to be a real big deal.  Sounds like a blast, I am a few miles southwest of you in Centreville.  This sounds like a great place.  I won't be around for the event, if not might have tried to get up there.  Have a fun time.

BTW, My son has been to Killens Pond and loved it.

[Vaison]

IKnowWood - I've been past your area quite a few times...hell, I know how to get to Wye Mills with my crabbing license in hand.  I may be there this Thursday. 

To the others - I am not a NASCAR fan so I cannot quite relate to your thoughts on the various race tracks.  But, since I am in the Security field, I have connections at Dover Downs and I have been around the track in a Security vehicle for a few laps.   ;)

[manxman]

Now I hope you don't have an experience like this novice judge!!  ;) :D

Good luck.

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