It is with deep regret that we announce that the 2012 Lakeside Que-topia KCBS Barbeque Competition has been cancelled.

While we were working to make this year's contest larger and friendlier to both the public and the contestants, there were barriers that we could not overcome to ensure this event would be a success. Our original intent for the contest was to be one of the area's best annual barbeque events that offered a place for both the professional as well as the novice to enjoy the art and taste of KCBS barbeque.

We did not start this contest with any intention of it being a short term commitment. This event may return in a different venue after some significant changes and retooling to ensure the long term success of the event

The KCBS Judging and Table Captain's classes scheduled for July will continue as planned. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thank you,

Brian

Judge Class

KCBS teams are known for cooking some of the best barbeque in the world, but it takes a dedicated team of judges to decide which is truly the best-of-the-best. Being a Certified Barbeque Judge (CBJ) means more than just getting to taste award-winning barbeque - and deciding which barbeque wins those awards. It's about representing and spreading the message of KCBS, which is to promote America's cuisine - barbeque.

Lakeside Que-topia will be sponsoring a Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judge Class.  This class will be held July 7th, 2012 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the St. Peters Senior Center at 108 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, Missouri.  This class will be taught by Ed Roith.  Ed Roith founded and leads the Certified Barbecue Judging ("CBJ") program of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)

By the time you're finished, you'll be ready to sign up for the next competition in your area! And remember: your CBJ fee also includes one year's membership to KCBS. It's a win-win!

The class size is limited to 50 people, so sign up early.  You can download an application here, or if you wish to sign up and pay online, you can do so here.

Table Captain Class

Lakeside Que-topia will be also sponsoring a Kansas City Barbeque Society Table Captain Class.  This class will be held July 6th, 2012 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the St. Peters Senior Center at 108 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, Missouri.

The class size is limited to 50 people, so sign up early.  You can download an application here, or if you wish to sign up and pay online, you can do so here.