Welcome to the home of "Smokin' on Big Creek" BBQ Contest for the March of Dimes! We're glad you dropped by to learn more about our competition and we look forward to seeing you in April. Our goal is to make this event one that you'll look forward to coming back to every year. Thank you for your support in 2009! THE ENTRY FORM FOR 2010 is NOW ONLINE! Click on Entry Form button below!

BACK IN 2010... Smokin' on Big Creek will be one of the first stops on the Kansas City BBQ Store's "Barbeque's Most Wanted Tour" which will crown it's own Team of the Year based upon combined scores in the contests which are participating!




State Championship BBQ Contest!
April 2-3, 2010
Cass County Fairgrounds
Pleasant Hill, Missouri


The 2009 KCBS Rules and Regulations are here. Click HERE to download a copy in PDF format. 2010 Rules will be posted when adopted.

For 2010 Sponsorship opportunities, click here to download the information packet! (1 MB)
Smokin' on Big Creek...
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  • Attentive volunteers for your convenience
  • Payout is 100% of entry fees less KCBS sanctioning fees.
  • Unique, impressive awards through top ten in each category.
  • Larger than normal cook sites (30' x 30')
  • Entire area is on level ground - most sites on grass - some paved, some gravel)
  • Free eletricity
  • Breakfast served Saturday morning 7:00 to 8:30 AM (only $3 each)
  • Sheltered awards and entertainment area
  • Plenty of parking
  • People's Choice Wing and pulled pork contest on Friday evening with proceeds to benefit Pleasant Hill Meals on Wheels & March of Dimes. Expanded for 2010!
  • Canned / non-perishable food drive to benefit the Community Food Pantry (please bring a grocery bag with cans, dry goods, etc.)
  • Kids Q Competition Saturday morning
  • NEW! Dessert category!
  • M.I.L.K. Digital Child ID Kits (sponsored by Phil Kohler and Colby Yoder, Farmers Insurance) Click here for details
  • Silent auction with some great items!