The BBQ Mavens

A Competition BBQ Team based out of Kansas City, MO competing in KCBS sponsored events.

10/12/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 American Royal BBQ competition. A solid result thanks to a perfect weather weekend (for a change) and the new American Royal facility in KCK. No calls but one of our better overall results at the royal.

Cheers to 9 years competing and all the teams who got to hear their names called!
Overall: 212th out of 360 teams
Chicken: 161st
Ribs: 195th
Pork: 241st
Brisket: 176th
Sausage: 95th
Beans: 172nd

09/22/2026

The BBQ Mavens are just over a week away from the 2026 American Royal BBQ competition! If you’ll be competing, stop by spot 504 in the North lot and say hi!

10/04/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Gladfest Smokefest in . Got a 3rd place in beans, and 4th overall.

Next up, the in a few weeks!

09/09/2025

Did a trial run on some steak on our this weekend before a steak competition in a few weeks. Even had to try a sous vide steak while we were at it!

03/08/2025

It’s always a good day when you get a Z-Man!

11/02/2024

All ready for this storm. Hoping it stays away as long as possible! And good luck to all the other teams competing this weekend at the bbq!

10/13/2024

Had our annual pre practice run today. The pork and always delivers!

10/01/2023

That’s a wrap on the 2023 bbq competition. Year 6 brought a lot of heat and a lot of good food. Best of luck to all the teams who competed today and already prepping for next year!

09/29/2023

Hot and windy at the for the 2023 BBQ Competition! Stop by spot 145 and say hi!

09/26/2023

2023 prep officially begins! All the prime pork acquired as we get ready to set up on Thursday! always hooks us up!
Drop a comment if you’ll be there or stop by spot 145 and say hi!

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