KCBS SANCTIONED CONTEST
BACKYARD COMPETITION
OCTOBER 2-4, 2026
Cass County Fairgrounds
Teams can check in and set up anytime on Friday Oct 2nd.
Protein is Chicken and Ribs
A free event for future Pitmasters under the age of 10
All kids Q contestants will have a backyard team sponsor/mentor.
Protein - Hot Dogs
Vendors check in Friday October 2, 2026
Set up and open to public by 5pm, events start at 6pm.
FOOD TRUCKS spots are open on Saturday from 9-7
Vendor business hours:
Friday Oct 2nd 6pm to 9pm
Saturday Oct 3rd are 9am to 5pm
Food Truck business hours:
Saturday Oct 3rd are 9am to 7pm