Various BBQ'd meats for sampling and judging
**PLEASE NOTE: You MUST register as a member of the Kansas City Barbeque Society before registering for this class. If you need to register as a member, please follow this LINK. Class Description: Become a KCBS Certified BBQ Judge! This certification class will qualify you to judge Kansas City Barbeque Society barbecue competitions. Students will participate in a class which will teach the rules and regulations for KCBS BBQ contest judging. This class will be taught by a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society Judge Instructor. The KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society) Certified BBQ Judge Class is an essential training sessions for anyone interested in becoming involved in competitive barbecue judging. The BBQ Judge Class teaches participants the basics of evaluating barbecue, focusing on the critical aspects like appearance, taste, texture, and tenderness. After completing this class, attendees can become KCBS-certified judges, enabling them to evaluate BBQ in official competitions. Optional Add-On: Right after this class, we will run the KCBS Table Captain Course, which is aimed at individuals who want to manage judging tables during competitions. This course will also be taught by a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society Judge Instructor. A Table Captain oversees the judging process, ensures the smooth operation of the table, and assists the judges in interpreting rules. Both classes offer a hands-on learning experience, preparing individuals to actively contribute to the fair and accurate evaluation of barbecue while immersing them in the world of competitive BBQ. Interested in also taking the Table Captain Course? Register HERE. About The Kansas City Barbeque Society The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque, is the world's largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 16,000 members worldwide. Recognizing barbeque as America's Cuisine, the mission of the Kansas City Barbeque Society is to celebrate, teach, preserve and promote barbeque as a culinary technique, sport and art form. KCBS sanctions over 400 barbeque contests world-wide. From volunteering to actual event production, our members also offer assistance to civic and charitable organizations who organize events. KCBS serves as a clearinghouse of barbeque information which provides: - Networking with related trade associations and other contest-sanctioning organizations. Tracking trends in barbeque related products and equipment. Teaming up with other food organizations, and the media to promote barbeque. With our library, and extensive archive of barbeque related articles, KCBS offer educational programs, consultation services, and civic organization presentations to help promote barbeque as America's Favorite Cuisine.
