About the Festival
The Moore Chamber of Commerce along with many supporters invite you to Buck Thomas Park for a day of fun, food and music. There will be plenty of activities to entertain those of all ages.
The BBQ competition is a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event. Come enjoy the smells, watch the teams put their best foot (or meats) forward and test your judging skills at the People’s Choice (purchase required).
Entertainment on Center Stage
Center Stage will host a vast array talent. Live Music, Dance and other performances are in the works. Visit the Center Stage page for details.
BBQ Competition
The only sanctioned BBQ Competition in the Metro Area. Visit our BBQ Competition page for registration and details about the competition.
Marketplace
Within Marketplace, you will be able to visit with vendors, order from food trucks and even partake in the Beer Garden.
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Event Schedule
The schedule is subject to change.
Friday night is our Kick Off night for our sponsors and competitors. It is not open to the public.
Competitor Setup/Registration 8:00am to 5:00pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm Cooks Meeting
4:00pm Kids Q Cooks Meeting
6:30pm Kids Q Turn In
5:00pm-8:00pm VIP Night
7:00pm Kids Q Awards
7:00pm – 11:00pm Cornhole Tournament
Come join in the fun all day! New items will be added when available. Click here for Center Stage schedule
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10:00am Event Opens to the Public – Marketplace, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Live Entertainment
10:00am People’s Choice Turn Ins (BBQ & Chili)
11:00am to 1:00pm People’s Choice Tastings
12:00pm to 2:30pm BBQ Competitors Meat Turn Ins
4:00pm BBQ Competitors Awards