American Royal BBQ Kansas City 2012 - KC BBQ Contest

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The American Royal BBQ - Kansas City BBQ Contest
bbq contest info -sign up - contest rules - entertainment
October 4th, 5th, 6th 2012
The American Royal Complex 1701 American Royal Ct Kansas City, MO 64102-1097 (816) 221-9800

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The American Royal Parade

American Royal Entertainment Announced!

The American Royal BBQ Contest in Kansas City, Missouri announced it's entertainment line-up today. The American Royal BBQ main stage will feature the following Kansas City bands and other entertainment:

Headline Act - Liverpool
A Tribute to The Beatles

Main Stage Entertainment

Headline Act - The KC All Stars
Main Stage - 8pm - 10pm

This year the party will be ON at The American Royal BBQ Main Stage with the addition of Kansas City's hottest new party band "The KC All Stars". Voted "Best Band in Kansas City" by KMBC-TV, The KC All Stars deliver hot dance moves and fresh party grooves with their stellar horn section, award-winning vocalists and the region's most electrifying stage show.

The KC All Stars are the only band in Kansas City that combines the newest dance songs on the charts with the most popular party songs of the decades.

The KC All Stars are the official band of The Kansas City Chiefs and give back to the Kansas City community by donating shows to local charities such as The Red Cross, The Dream Factory, The Make a Wish Foundation, The American Cancer Society and Children's Mercy Hospital. The KC All Stars have performed on the main stage at The Sprint Center twice, opening for The Temptations the first time and then the following year opening for Gloria Gaynor. They have headlined Jazzoo, New Year's Eve at Union Station, Arrowhead Stadium, The Uptown Theater, Bartle Hall and countless other major Kansas City venues.

2010 Entertainment

2009 Entertainment

Fireworks! - Main Stage - 10pm

That's right folks - while Liverpool is taking a break from the action, The American Royal will be presenting a spectacular fireworks show!

Starting around 10pm the fireworks will light up the sky at The American Royal BBQ - be sure and get to the main stage for the best view!

Opening Act - The Brody Buster Band
Main Stage - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Get ready for some great grass roots music from one of Kansas City's most decorated artists, Brody Buster.

Brody has toured all over the world, including a guest appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, a performance at The White House, appearances on The Today Show and countless national blues festivals including the ever-popular Lawrence based "Wakarusa".

Brody Buster brings a unique style of classic blues mixed with modern rock.

Opening Act (2009) - Jupiter Two
Main Stage - 3pm - 5pm

Don't you wish that the local Kansas City radio stations would play something ELSE by your favorite bands? Well search no more oh whoaful Kansas Citians, the answer has arrived in the form of a great classic rock band called Jupiter Two.

Jupiter Two has played on many shows in the Kansas City area including The Kansas City LIVE! Stage at The Kansas City Power and Light District.

Samples from the Jupiter Two songbook include:

The Beatles, The Kinks, The Police, Arctic Monkeys, Snow Patrol, U2, The Who, R.E.M., Jet, The Clash, Kaiser Chiefs, The Ramones, Cheap Trick, Talking Heads

How to Enter The American Royal BBQ Contest

How To Enter

Rules and Regulations

1. APPLICATION
One hundred (100) percent of entry costs must accompany application. All admissions must be received on or before 5:00 p.m., August 7, 2009. Entries received after August 7 will incur a $30.00 late fee. All entries are subject to space availability.

2. CONTESTANT CANCELLATION
The cancellation of Contest Space by the Contestant must be in writing, not by telephone, and received by the American Royal Barbecue (Hereafter “the Royal”) at least 30 days prior to the first day of the contest. In such event, the Royal shall refund the Rental Fee paid by the Contestant less the Non-Refundable Deposit. The Non-Refundable deposit will a 25% fee based upon the cost of the Contestants space. A refund minus the Non-Refundable Deposit will be granted if, and only if, the Royal rents the Contest Space to another Contestant for the sum equivalent to or greater than the Rental Fee. Occupancy of the Contest Space is the essence of this Agreement. If the Contestant does not occupy the Contest Space by 10:00 am Saturday, and has not given the Royal the required written notice of cancellation, the Royal shall have the right to use the Contest Space in such manner as it may deem in the contest’s best interest. Should the Royal rent the Contest Space to another Contestant, it shall make a prorated refund to the Contestant of the rental proceeds, the rental fees less the Non-Refundable Deposit paid by the Contestant.

3. FORCE MAJEURE
In case of cancellation of the contest or unavailability of the Contest Space for the specified due to war, governmental action or order, act of God, fire, strike, labor disputes, or any other cause beyond the Royal’s control, this Agreement shall terminate, and the Contestant shall be entitled to the return of the Rental Fee for the Contest Space, less the prorated share allocable to the Contest Space of the expenses incurred by the Royal in connection with the contest. In case of cancellation by the Royal for any other reason, or a change in the place or date of the contest which is unsatisfactory to the Contestant, the Contestant shall be entitled to return of sums paid for the Contest Space. Refund of the Rental Fees as provided in this section shall be the exclusive remedy of the Contestant against the Royal in case the contest is cancelled or rescheduled or the Contest Space is unavailable to use in case of damage to the contestant space through war, governmental action or order, acts of God, fire, strike, labor disputes, or any other cause beyond the Royal of and from all claims for damage and agrees that the Royal shall have no obligation except the above stated refund.

4. SUCCESSORS INTEREST
This Agreement shall bind the respective parties and their successors in interest.

6. RULES AND REGULATIONS
If a Contestant does not follow the Rules and Regulations set by the Royal and then this contract may be terminated. In the event of a default by the Contestant, the Contestant shall forfeit as liquidated damages the amount paid by him in connection with his application, regardless of whether or not the Royal enters into a further lease of the Contest Space involved.

7. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS
Contest Space assignments will be made by the Royal in keeping with the preferences as to location requested by the Contestant. The Royal reserves the right to make the final determination of all Contest Space assignments in the best interest of the contest. Space assignments on the map provided may vary according to size depending upon permanent obstacles and emergency requirements within the American Royal Complex. The Royal reserves the right to adjust this space to meet any of these needs.

9. ASSIGNMENT, SUBLETTING OF CONTEST SPACE
No Contestant shall assign, sublet or share the Contest Space allotted without the knowledge and consent of the Royal. No firm or organization not assigned Contest Space will be permitted to solicit business within the contest areas. No merchandise can be distributed or sold without the authority and permission of the Royal. Violation of this may result in forfeiture of merchandise and eviction from the event.

10. USE OF SPACE
This Agreement allows the Contestant to occupy Contest Space on October 1 – 4, 2009. The Royal reserves the right to restrict contestant spaces which, because of the noise, method of operation, materials, or for any contestant space which, in the opinion of the American Royal, may detract from the general character of the contest as a whole. All demonstrations or promotional activities must be confined within the limits of the Contest Space. Demonstrations or activities that cause annoyance to neighboring contestants such as flashing lights or noise or result in obstruction of walk space or prevent ready access to a nearby Contest Space will not be allowed. There will be QUIET TIME on Saturday from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. in Lots A, C, D and the North Lot. A QUIET TIME of midnight until 7:00 a.m. will be enforced in Lot B. Use of stereos, live music or amplifying equipment will not be allowed during this QUIET TIME period. Each barbecue team is responsible to see that QUIET TIME is enforced. All teams are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the contest. Non-permitted activities include damage to fences, moving of fences, changing of boundary markers, unauthorized entry onto the grounds, operating a vehicle by a team member or team guest on the grounds during an unauthorized time, parking of a vehicle by a team member or team guest on the grounds in an unauthorized area. All Seasons Party and Tent Rental is the official supplier to the Royal and the only commercial tent company allowed on the grounds. Contestants may bring and set up personal tents without the aid of a different commercial tent company. Johnny on the Spot is the official supplier to the Royal and the only private toilet company allowed on the grounds. Violation of these rules is grounds for disqualification and could result in disqualification in future contests. Interpretation of these rules are the responsibility of the Royal and are not appealable. The Royal reserves the right to prohibit the display of any article that, in its opinion, is not in keeping with the nature and character of the contest, or the American Royal Association.

11. ORDINANCES
The Agreement shall in all respect be governed by the laws of the state of Missouri and the municipal ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
To ensure the safety of all participants, fire regulations, health and other applicable ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri must be followed.

12. AUTHORIZED AGENTS
All Contestants/Teams will have an appointed agent or Chief Cook with full authority to represent the Contestant/Team in its business with the Royal.

13. FAILURE TO SUBMIT
Teams not submitting at least one meat entry to Open Contest Judging will be denied participation in the American Royal Barbecue Contest the following year at the discretion of the American Royal.

14. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Neither the Royal or Kansas City, Missouri, nor the representatives, will be responsible for any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the Contestant or the Contestant’s employees or property from any cause whatsoever. It is the Contestant’s responsibility to protect machinery and contestant space so that no injury will result to the public, visitors, guests, or persons or property. All property of the Contestant is understood to remain in the Contestant’s care, custody and control in transit to, from, or within the confines of the contest Area subject to the Rules and Regulations. The Contestant, upon signing the Agreement, expressly releases, holds, keeps and saves harmless and indemnifies the forgoing names, organizations and committees and individuals from all claims for such loss, damage, or injury. Contestants are advised to carry insurance to cover any of the above.

15. SECURITY
The Royal will provide security on the contest grounds during the hours the contest is open and closed. Any additional security must be provided by the Contestant. The Royal does not in any way insure the safety of said contestant space and disclaims any and all liability for damage to contestant spaces or contestants through any means not within its control.

16. ACCEPTANCE
All applications are subject to review and acceptance by the Royal. Decisions made by the Royal are final and not appealable.

17. MEAT CATEGORIES
Competition will be held in the following categories for the Grand Championship:

1. Chicken, 2. Pork Ribs, 3. Beef Brisket, 4. Pork (pork shoulder or Boston Butt). The following category is optional and will not count toward the Grand Championship scores: Sausage. A Contestant may enter any number of categories of meat by designating those categories on the application. Only one entry per team per category is allowed. In order to be eligible for the award of overall Grand Champion of the American Royal Barbecue, a contestant must enter all categories except sausage.

18. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Excessive use of alcoholic beverages may be grounds for disqualification. Under no circumstances shall alcoholic beverages be distributed to the general public by Contestants.

19. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
The Royal reserves the right to make changes to these rules. Any matters not specifically covered herein are subject to decision by the Royal. The Royal reserves the right to make such changes, amendments and additions to these rules as considered advisable for the proper conduct of the contest with the provision that all Contestants will be advised of any such changes in writing.

How Good is YOUR Meat?

Here's a Little Info About The Contest...

Grand Champion:
Trophy, Kingfisher Kooker & $12,500!
Automatic Invitation to the 2010 Jack Daniel's Barbecue Championship and the 2010 American Royal Invitational Contest

Reserve Grand Champion:
Trophy & $6500

Second Runner-Up
Trophy & $4000

Third Runner-Up
$1500

Fourth Runner-Up
$1000

For each of four categories:
1st Place.......................................Trophy, Ribbon & $1250
2nd Place...................................................Ribbon & $900
3rd Place....................................................Ribbon & $750
4th Place....................................................Ribbon & $500
5th Place....................................................Ribbon & $350
6th - 10th Place..........................................Ribbon & $200
11th - 15th Place........................................Ribbon & $150
16th - 20th Place........................................Ribbon & $125

Contestants may select from four categories::
Brisket, Pork Ribs, Pork (Shoulder or Boston Butt), Chicken or select all four. The Grand Champion must excel by barbecuing all four categories of meat. Prizes are also awarded in individual categories as well. Only one entry per team per category allowed in meat division. Visit the KCBS website for rules on meat preparation, www.kcbs.us

Sausage Contest

Sausage is an extra meat category, and its score will not count towards Grand Championship. You must turn in six (6) separate and identifiable portions. Your entry must fit into the Styrofoam container provided with the lid closed. The label with your team number must be on the top of the container. While the meat can be ground and/or seasoned off site, all entries must be cooked on site and within your team’s assigned space. No pre-cooked product will be allowed. KCBS garnish requirements apply. KCBS heat source requirements apply. www.kcbs.us

Side Dish Contest - Saturday, October 2

Grand Champion .................................. Ribbon & $500
Reserve Champion ................................ Ribbon & $400
Second Runner up ................................. Ribbon & $300
In each of three categories:
1st Place ............................................... Ribbon & $250
2nd Place .............................................. Ribbon & $200
3rd Place ............................................... Ribbon & $150
4th Place ............................................... Ribbon & $100
5th Place ............................................... Ribbon & $75
6th - 10th place ..................................... Ribbon & $50

The side dish categories are baked beans, potatoes and vegetables and must be prepared on site. No side dish will contain more than 7.5% meat or fish products. The combined total of scores from each category will determine the overall champion. All safe handling of food and sanitation regulations required by KCBS apply to the Side Dish Contest. Refer to rule #15 of the KCBS Rules and Regulations, www.kcbs.us. Each team may have only one entry per category. Six judges will judge your entry. You may turn in either six (6) separate portions or one large portion with enough for six judges. Your entry must fit into the Styrofoam container provided with the lid closed. The label with your team number must be on the top of the container. All entries must be prepared on site and within your team’s assigned space. You may use any heat source to cook your entry at any time after your team has checked in. KCBS garnish requirements do not apply to this contest. Garnish is optional; however, the lid must close on your container. Do not do anything to your entry that identifies that it came from your team. The scores for the Side Dish Contest will not be included in your regular American Royal Barbecue Contest scores. This is a separate competition.

Dessert Contest - Saturday, October 2

1st Place ................................................Ribbon & $1000
2nd Place .............................................. Ribbon & $750
3rd Place .............................................. Ribbon & $500
4th Place ............................................... Ribbon & $250
5th Place ............................................... Ribbon & $150
6th - 10th place ..................................... Ribbon & $50

Dessert may be prepared off-premises but cannot be “store-bought.” Only one entry per team is allowed, and enough dessert must be prepared for six (6) judges. You may turn in either six separate portions or one large portion. Garnish rules are waived. You are not required to present dessert in the Styrofoam container, but we are not responsible for returning trays, bowls, decorations, etc. You must affix the number from the Styrofoam container to a visible area of your entry. The scores for the Dessert Contest will not be included in your regular American Royal Barbecue Contest scores. This is a separate competition.

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