Thursday, March 19, 2026

2:00pm                                Early Team Arrivals*

Friday, March 20, 2026

8:00am             Team Arrivals
8:00am             Meat Inspection Starts
4:00pm                                KCBS Cook’s Meeting
5:45pm                                Judge Check-In Begins
6:30pm                                Judge Check-In Ends
6:30pm                                Judge Meeting
7:00pm                                Allegiance Rib Challenge Turn In
7:30pm                                Turkey Smoke Turn In
8:30pm                                Awards
11:00pm                               Quiet Time begins

Saturday, March 21, 2026

7:00am                                Team Breakfast
9:00am                                KCBS Judge Check-In Begins
10:00am                               KCBS Judge Check-In Ends
10:45am                                KCBS Judges Meeting
12:00pm                               Chicken Turn-in (Pro & Backyard)
12:30pm                               Ribs Turn-in (Pro & Backyard)
1:00pm                                 Pork Turn-in (Pro & Backyard)
1:30pm                                 Brisket Turn-in (Pro Only)
2:30pm                               Dessert Turn-in (Pro & Backyard)
5:00pm                                Awards

Afternoon/Evening              Team Departures*

*The entry fee covers both Friday and Saturday night stays. Teams wishing to arrive early will incur an additional fee per night. All teams are welcome to stay on Saturday night and depart on Sunday morning.