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Oct. 13-14: 3rd annual Smoke and Ale Festival looking for BBQ contestants

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Monica Monsma for the information in this story.)

Calling all BBQ contestants who would like to compete for $4,000 in prize money.

The third annual Smoke and Ale Festival presented by Lehman and Scheffler Real Estate Services and Smokehouse 52 BBQ on Oct. 13-14 is a Master Series Sanctioned Contest by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). KCBS sanctions BBQ and Grilling competitions across the U.S. and promotes barbecue as America’s cuisine. It is the largest society of barbecue enthusiasts in the world.

The sanctioned judging from KCBS will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14. In addition, there are all kinds of fun family events taking place. Please click here for a full list of sponsors and events that include 25 craft beers, live music, a kid’s area and a cornhole tournament. This is a Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce fundraiser that will take place rain or shine and there is a $5 admission fee but parking is free.

Registration is now open for contestants and the application and rules are below.

Click here for this year’s contest rules.

You can return the application by mail, fax or email to:
Smoke and Ale Contest
c/o Chelsea Chamber of Commerce
222 S. Main St., Ste B
Chelsea, MI 48118
Fax: 734-475-6102
Email:[email protected]
If you’d like to register online, please use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-ale-fall-festival-oct-13-14-2017-bbq-contest-registration-tickets-36163369612?aff=eac2

Contact the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or (734) 475-1145 for more information.

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