In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in April 2020.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
First one ever
Bone Yard BBQ Wins Its First, on the 5th Try
A first Grand Championship at Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League, after 5 contests in the record.
WASHINGTON, Mo. — Bone Yard BBQ won their first Grand Championship at Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League, in their 5th contest in the data.
Across April 2020, 1 sanctioned contest was scored, in one state or province, drawing 109 teams to the turn-in table. 25 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 1 in all.
Best debut
First Time Out, Bbqsizzle Takes 5th
Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League is the first contest they appear in anywhere in the record.
5th in their very first contest
WASHINGTON, Mo. — Bbqsizzle finished 5th at Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League — the first contest they appear in anywhere in the data.
Biggest field
109 Teams Roll Into washington
Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League drew the month’s biggest field, and Bone Yard BBQ won it.
109 teams at one contest
WASHINGTON, Mo. — Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League drew 109 teams, and Bone Yard BBQ won it.
New on the calendar
A New Contest Opens in washington
Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League ran for the first time on record, and Bone Yard BBQ won it.
109 teams at a brand-new contest
WASHINGTON, Mo. — Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League ran for the first time on record, drawing 109 teams, and Bone Yard BBQ won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 5th Bbqsizzle Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 15th Keepin It Smokin Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 27th Francois-Thomas Blais Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 28th STX Smokers Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 38th Smokey Red's Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 45th Robe Honke Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 46th Bulu BBQ Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 52nd Justin Enders Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 58th Beeporken Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 68th All Up In My Grill - Tim Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 71st Bobby Stanfiel Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 72nd BaumBQ Squad Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 74th West of Texas BBQ Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 75th Justin Enerson Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 79th Jeff Bradley Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 80th Crash & Burns BBQ Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 82nd Shawn Surber Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
- 85th Smokin N The Bandits BBQ Co. Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League
What a first season usually looks like → · 1 contest also ran for the first time on record: Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Yard BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BJ'S BLUE SMOKE BBQ | 1 | — | 2 |
| OINKERZ BBQ | 1 | — | 3 |
| SMOKIN' VOLTS BBQ | 1 | — | 4 |
| Bbqsizzle | 1 | — | 5 |
| WHO CARES BBQ | 1 | — | 6 |
| Smokin' Tinman | 1 | — | 7 |
| SMOKIN HOOSIERS | 1 | — | 8 |
| BOGGS HOG BBQ | 1 | — | 9 |
| GIRLS CAN GRILL | 1 | — | 10 |
| PORKRASTINATORS | 1 | — | 11 |
| GRILLBUSTERS BBQ | 1 | — | 12 |
| 2 CASE BBQ | 1 | — | 13 |
| Top Gun Barbecue | 1 | — | 14 |
| Keepin It Smokin | 1 | — | 15 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Jones | 1 | 1 |
| Ian Schmidt | 1 | 1 |
| Julie Poe | 1 | 1 |
| Robert McKee | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | 109 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 1 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Grand Champion | High score |
|---|---|---|
| Socially Distanced Smoking - Brisket presented by The BBQ League April 6 · washington, Mo. · 109 teams |
Bone Yard BBQ | 180 |
Contests Advertised
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 1) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- VPD Back the Blue BBQ Competition — Friday, Oct. 23. Vidalia, La. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Rock Lane Presents Grills Gone Wild — Friday, Oct. 23. Branson, Mo. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- The Butcher's Smoke & Flames Barbeque Cookoff (BACKYARD ONLY) — Friday, Oct. 23. Cullman, Ala. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Foothills Smoke-Off Challenge — Friday, Oct. 23. Lenoir, N.C. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 2) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
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