Smoke on the Seaway - In Support of Maison Baldwin House - KCBS Contest $5000 Prize Purse
Schedule
Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Cornwall Civic Complex | Cornwall, ON
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Kansas City BBQ Society - Professional BBQ CompetitionHosted by @Mat BBQwithDREW Drouin
In Support of @Maison Baldwin House
Attracting professional and backyard BBQ teams across Eastern Canada and the United States to win a chance to compete at the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue. As a border-town (between Ontario, Quebec, and the USA), the competition aspires to be the one of the largest KCBS competitions in Canada. The event will be held along the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence River.
The event is in support of Maison Baldwin House - A woman's shelter located in the city. The event will accompany a Mother's Day market, food vendors, and live entertainment, as well as fundraising initiatives throughout the weekend.
*** This event becomes a Jack Daniel's Invitation Qualifier as long as there are more than 10 teams competing ***
KCBS Itinerary:
KCBS ONE MEAT RIBS
Saturday May 9th, 2026
4:00 PM turn in
KCBS Certified Judges Class / Table Captain Class
9:00 AM
KCBS MASTER'S SERIES BBQ COMPETITION
Sunday May 10th, 2026
12:00 PM - Chicken
12:30 PM - Ribs
1:00 PM - Pork
1:30 PM - Brisket
For teams:
*** The venue includes water, power, and showers ***
*** Standard 20 x 20 lots for each team ***
*** If you require larget lot, please specify in your email ***
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FESTIVAL DETAILS:
IN SUPPORT OF MAISON BALDWIN HOUSE
Saturday May 9th, 2026
The Kids MEATBALL Challenge
MEATBALLS
Starts at 11:00 AM
Turn in at 1:00PM
(non-sanctioned)
Open Presentation | ALL cookers allowed
People's Choice Fundraiser
CHICKEN WINGS
2:00 PM
(KCBS TEAMS COOK)
Awards to follow
Live Music
Mother's Day Vendors
BBQ Food Trucks
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
-Saturday KCBS One Meat - $100
-Saturday People's Choice Chicken Wings - $25
-Saturday Kids BBQ Competition Meatballs - $50
-Sunday KCBS Masters Series - $350
-KCBS Judges Certification - $150
-KCBS Table Captain Class - $100
***(Special for both, $200)
Step 1
Email [email protected] to register
Please provide the following in your email:
Team Name:
Head Chef / Team Captain:
KCBS Number: (if you have one)
Phone Number:
Secondary Phone Number:
Contests and events you would like to enter:
*** The venue includes water, power, and showers ***
*** Standard 20 x 20 lots for each team ***
*** If you require larger lot, please specify in your email ***
Step 2
Once your details are confirmed, you will send e-transfer to [email protected]
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE JUDGES:
Cost $100 per spot
Saturday May 9th, 2026
Start time 11:00AM
Turn-in to judges 1:00PM
Open presentation
Meat Provided by (insert your name here sponsor).
Registration fee goes directly to Maison Baldwin House
Secure a seat to judge:
1. Kids' Meatball Challenge
2. People's Choice Chicken Wings
*** ALL DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ORGANZIER'S DISCRETION ***
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