The inaugural BBQ on the Elbow at the Calgary Stampede was held July 7-9, 2017. 23 teams competed for total prize money of $10,000. Rocky Mountain Smokers received their first Grand Champion and BBQ Team NAIT was Reserve Grand Champion. Category winners were: Baked Beans Challenge – BBQ Team NAIT, Chef’s Challenge “Midway Food on a Stick” – BBQ Team NAIT, Chicken – BBQ Team NAIT, Pork Ribs – Elbow Grease, Pork – Red Boar BBQ, Brisket – SmellaQue. Full results can be found at https://www.kcbs.us/event/7253/bbq-on-the-elbow-at-the-calgary-stampede. We would like to thank our sponsors: Bush’s Baked Beans and Heinz, as well as our volunteers and judges, our KCBS Representatives Kelly and Kathleen MacIntosh and our partners at the Calgary Stampede.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: July 7 – 9, 2017
Location: Community Park South / Calgary Stampede
Activities:
KCBS BBQ Competition (to enter as a competitor the online registration must be complete and $250 entry fee is required prior to the event. (Click here for more information)
Food Demonstrations
o A variety of local food vendors/ bbq competitors will be teaching their secret recipes
Interact with BBQ Competitors
o Learn more about the craft
o Get tips and advice
Marketplace
o A variety of companies will be on site selling merchandise