Do you people of Miles City think something like Absarokee is doing on July 1st would work here. Is there enough interest here for some competive BBQ to see who has the best BBQ in the County. Post something if you guys are into it. Thanks! Kerry a friend of the Kansas City BBQ Society

It could be fun (and tasty). Are there any other events that it could run in conjunction with......doesn't MC (or did they) have a bluegrass festival?!?

Sounds fun to me!

lets do it!!!

not sure if he would want to judge,but my brother went to BBQ judging school in MO in April. if this goes I'll ask him.

I think it would go over quite well. I had a conversation with some friends recently about how much fun that would be.

i think it would be great for our town! There are actually quite a few people interested in bbq and it would just be a great activity for all the familys

Great idea Kerry. It might get more attendance if it was combined with something else going on like a concert,rodeo or something.

WE LOVE BBQ!!!!!

Attended the Absarokee BBQ Cookoff yesterday.....good food, great music. It was well organized and they had a good attendance. For such a small town they really did great. I agree that it would probably be easiest to organize if it ran as part of another event.

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Let's get the Tongue River BBQ Cookoff started or what ever sounds good. Need a challenge for the welders out there to build the ultimate Smoker.I think we could all make this work to benefit MC if we all put our hearts into it.How about having a BBQ on Labor Day Weekend over at water plant park whichis a nice setting for music ,beer & BBQ. Hey if anyone has ideas give me a call at 951-0193 or just wants to come out and BBQ.Let's get this party started! Kerry

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What about tying this in with the Misquito Festival in June? There's usually a street dance and ranch rodeo that weekend...this might add some good fun to that as well.

Just a thought...

I think it would be a good time . Lets do it ! Anyone else in? Kerry

Kerry - the Montana Pork Producers Council office is in your backyard here in Jordan, MT. While we might not immediately be able to sign on as a largescale sponsor, we heavily participate in other events throughout the state and serve as a major sponsor of the Montana State BBQ in Stevensville in early August. MPPC would commit several prize items if the ball gets rolling in 2012 as well as serve as manual labor (ie, myself as the Exec Dir.) There are many interested teams in Eastern Montana that are unable to travel to the Western side to compete due to time and money. An Eastern competition would be well received. Please let me know if I would be able to assist you.

Anne and anyone else interested in getting this going here in Miles City Give me a call 406-951-0193 or get together somewhere and talk about it. Thanks Kerry it could be lots of fun

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I would help with whatever to get this going, remember Gary and I were judges with you in Absarokee. Ya know local vendors with wares could sell at the same time. Music would have to be donated. Anyway until we hit the road we are available. Sheila 853-5180

I think this would be awesome to get going in miles city ! Lets get some names of people that could help make this happen . I could use another good BBQ Brews and Music . Kerry

Hi Anne, Give me a call when you get the chance 406-951-0193 Kerry

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Not sure if this is still in the works - but if it is I'd be interested in helping. The Absarokee BBQ Cookoff is scheduled for July 7 this year and their website might give good ideas as far as contestant and vendor rules, etc. http://www.montanabbqcookoff.com

Would like to get this going ! Let's pick a date and have a meeting of the BBQ Kings of Eastern Montana. Kerry 406-951-0193

I would like to do this also make it a all day event, or even all weekend, if we can get alot of people in on this I think it would be an amazing event.I know my whole family (5) would be all for it we love good BBQ BBQ,BEER, good friends, good times.

On June 14, 2014, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm plan to attend the Miles City First Annual Cowtown Cookoff. It will coincide with the Miles City Mosquito Festival, the Ranch Rodeo, and the MT Livestock Growers mid-year convention. This will be a fun, family friendly event with lots of BBQ sampling and local talent entertaining, followed by a street dance at 9:00 pm.

This is a Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned event. We are listed on the KCBS calendar of events at http://www.kcbs.us/events.php. Being a sanctioned event will bring regional competitors, and could attract national teams; HOWEVER, we are looking for as many local teams and certified judges as possible.

If you would like to sponsor, compete, volunteer, judge, vend or have a concession, please call 406 439-0491. Additional information and application forms can be found on the chamber website at http://www.milescitychamber.com.

All proceeds will benefit the Custer County Community Table (Miles City Soup Kitchen) a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. Please Plan to Support us!

Oh yeah. I think you can count on my support.

Thanks Mikeh.

I am so looking forward to cottonwood-smoked steer ribs. Bring it on!

We'll keep that option in mind for next years event. This year will only be the main 4 sanctioned meats - Pork (shoulder/butt), Pork Ribs, Chicken & Beef Brisket. Gunnar - get your team together.

Hi Trudy, I would be interested in Judging the competition! If there is any way I could Help let me know. There is a few Judges in Miles City & Cohagen that would probably help too. Phone # is still 951-0193.Thanks Kerry

Kerry I'll be in touch. Thanks so much for the support.

We will be there!!

Spread the word. We want a huge turnout.

Ok Miles City i think some people need to step and get a BBQ Team together for the Cookoff.Lets bring out the best BBQ We got. Serious i think the Event would be fun if it stayed a KCBS event.

We're ready! We have enough teams this year to be a sanctioned event. Our hope is that it will only continue to grow!

Events for Cowtown Cook-off & Judges Class
June 12-14, 2014

Thursday, June 12
• Judges Class - 5:30 pm -9:30 pm. Montana Bar Banquet Room -612 Main St

Friday, June 13
Teams Arrive – Set-up on N 6th St. Event organizers and volunteers will be on-site to direct contestants to their assigned areas and assist with any issues.
• 8:00 am – Meat Inspection Begins
• 5:00 pm – Cook’s Meeting w/ KCBS Rep. Judging and vending containers distributed.
• 11:00 pm – Quiet Time. Contestant set-up must be completed. Quiet time will be enforced from 11:00 pm Friday to 6:00 am Saturday.

Saturday, June 14
• 8:00 am: Sign-up for Cowtown Poker Run – Explicit Chopper 408 N 7th
• 10:00 am: Judges and Table Captains meeting – Trails Inn/Mama Stellas
• 12:00 Noon: Miles City Soup Kitchen Concession opens – hotdogs/polish dogs
• 12:00 noon: Turn-in will begin.
Turn-in times will be as follows:
Chicken 12:00
Pork Ribs 12:30
Pork Shoulder 1:00 pm
Brisket 1:30 pm
• 3:30 pm: Awards ceremony –Trails Inn/Mama Stellas
• 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Public Tasting Begins and Concessions/Vendors Open
• 4:00 pm: Poke Run – Last Bike In
• 4:00 pm: Street Bike and Classic Car Staging – 500 Block Main St
• 4:00 pm: Silent Auction Opens – Montana Bar Banquet Room – 612 Main St
• 4:30 pm: Milestown Bluegrass Band
• 6:30 pm: Caledonia Dancers
• 7:00 pm-Midnight: Street Dance 600 Block Main Street
• 8:00 pm: Silent Auction Closes – All Items Must be Picked Up By 9:00 pm
• 9:00 pm: Vendor & Concesssions close down and clean-up