Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026
DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2025 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm
LOCATION: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Wylie Hospitality & Culinary Academy, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
DINNER FEE PAID AT THE DOOR (Cash or Venmo): Chefs & Others $15 | Students $5
TO REGISTER: Coming Soon!
Local chefs will be competing in a small plates competition featuring Summer Grilling & Smoking Menus in memory of our friend and colleague, Karen Putman. Check out what the next generation of chefs are creating with mocktails and other foods sponsored by JCCC.
Vendors who are interested in donating, please email Robert Honeychurch.
Chefs that would like to compete, please contact Russ Muehlberger at (913) 375-3913.
Proceeds of the event go to the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund to support a Student Chef at JCCC.
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