Jim 'Rhino' Reincke, Co-Chair of the Southern Illinois Bluegrass & BBQ Festival sent me a quick note regarding the Southern Illinois Bluegrass & BBQ Festival this evening. The organizers have been in 'gear-up' mode for a couple of months now for the 2007 event.
In only it's second year of KCBS sanctioning, the event has been designated as a State Championship.
The 2007 prize pool:
- $1,500 for Grand Champion (and a winner's banner)
- $800 for Reserve Grand (and a winner's banner)
- Top 5 places in each category receive cash
- Top 3 in each category receive banners
- Top 10 receive plaques
Jim invites all the BBQ Blog readers to "come on down to Salem, Illinois (4 hours south of Chicago) the weekend after Labor Day (September 7th & 8th) to discover the hospitality experienced by Dr. Chuckie, Shig's-N-Pit, Bar-B-Quau, Ulcer Acres, Dr. Porkenstein, and others!"
If you'd like additional information regarding the contest, please visit the contest web site for all the details and an online application.
Looking for BBQ'ers interested in vending and competing at the 3rd Annual Abe's BBQ. Event presented by Main Street Lincoln on June 30th. All interested in competing and vending should contact Lisa LaForge, chairperson at 217-870-1034.
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