CLEVELAND, Ga., Sept. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabbage Patch Kids® love to combine fun and education. They are excited that they can sponsor the Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown-Kids Q on the grounds of BabyLand General Hospital, Cleveland, Ga., on Saturday, October 27th in conjunction with the fully sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society two-day competition.
"Creating a barbeque recipe is like a chemistry experiment," said event coordinator Heather Sinyard, who also is a trained culinary chef. Passionate about barbeque, since she got her first taste of this type of competition as a fund raiser for the small town of Cleveland, Georgia, Sinyard went on to explain every ingredient that is used from spices to liquids, the weather, the meats, the fire, must all interact to develop the ultimate, Award Winning Barbeque.
The professional competition, now part of the competitive Georgia State Championship, is serious business. Pro Teams from across the Southeast cook thousands of pounds of meat to perfection, hoping to create a consistent level of quality. Having a balance of certified master judges, having judged over 30 contests, mixed with less experienced judges is key for good results. They understand the pressure of time to produce a delicious, mouthwatering barbeque that must stimulate so many senses from sight presentation, aroma, taste and texture. This event is one of the last to earn qualifying points for the Georgia State Championship and National Kansas City Barbeque Society Competition.
The Backyard Barbeque Contest is for the less serious contenders, who simply enjoy the camaraderie, the competition and lifestyle of the weekend barbeques. A special event area for spectators on the grounds will include vendors, music and activities with a $5 admission with proceeds going to United Way.
For updated event details and entry forms visit www.cabbagepatchkids.com • Cabbage Patch Kids Fan Page• @cpkusa
| Total Event Prize Purse: $10,100 | |
| Kansas City Barbeque Society – Professional Competition---- $200 Entry Fee | |
| Prize | Total Prize Money |
| Grand Champion | $1,500.00 |
| Reserve Grand Champion | $1,000.00 |
| First Place Ribs/Brisket/Pork/Chicken | $500 each $2,000.00 |
| Second Place Ribs/Brisket/Pork/Chicken | $400 each $1,600.00 |
| Third Place Ribs/Brisket/Pork/Chicken | $300 each $1,200.00 |
| Fourth Place Ribs/Brisket/Pork/Chicken | $200 each $800.00 |
| Fifth Place Ribs/Brisket/Pork/Chicken | $100 each $400.00 |
| Sixth through Tenth Ribs/Brisket/Pork/Chicken | Trophies Trophies Only |
| Total Kansas City Barbeque Society Pro-Competition Prizes | $8,500.00 |
| Ancillary Sauce Contest -- $25 Entry Fee | |
| Total Prize Money | |
| First Place | $75.00 |
| Second Place | $50.00 |
| Third Place | $25.00 |
| Total Ancillary Sauce Prizes: | $150.00 |
| Backyard BBQ Contest -- $50 per category Entry Fee | |
| Total Prize Money | |
| Grand Prize Chicken/Ribs | $500.00 |
| First Place Chicken/Ribs | $200 Each & Trophy $400.00 |
| Second Place Chicken/Ribs | $100 Each & Trophy $200.00 |
| Third Place Chicken/Ribs | $50 Each & Trophy $100.00 |
| Fourth through Tenth Chicken/Ribs | Trophy for Each Trophies Only |
| Backyard BBQ Contest: $150.00 | |
| Kids Q - Entry Fee is FREE (Limited Space) | |
| Total Prize Money | |
| Ages 6-10 | |
| First Place Chicken Provided | $50 $50.00 |
| Second Place Chicken Provided | $25 $25.00 |
| Ages 11-15 | |
| First Place Chicken Provided | $50 $50.00 |
| Second Place Chicken Provided | $25 $25.00 |
| Backyard BBQ Contest: | $150.00 |
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