# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: On behalf of the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association, we would like to invite you to attend the annual KAREN PUTMAN Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition. This will take place on SEPTEMBER 15th, 2026, at the Culinary Arts Center at Johnson County Community College.

Local chefs will be competing in a small plates competition featuring Summer Grilling & Smoking Menus in memory of our friend and colleague, Karen Putman.

We are asking you to lend us a hand by donating items of merchandise, gift baskets, gift certificates/cards, etc. All money raised will be used towards the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund here in Kansas City to support a Student Chef at JCCC. Your tax-deductible gift would greatly be appreciated. You can find out more about the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association by visiting our website: acf.kcchefs.org.

Please join us for the next Greater Kansas City Chefs Association Meeting for "The Flower of the Flames" Karen Putman Memorial Grilling & Smoking Small Plates Competition 2026!

DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Wylie Hospitality & Culinary Academy, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
REGISTER: https://acf.kcchefs.org/event/karen-putman-smoking-grilling-small-plates-bbq-competition-2026/

DINNER FEE PAID AT THE DOOR (Cash or Venmo): Chefs & Others $15 | Students $5

Vendors who are interested in donating, please fill out this form and email Robert Honeychurch: https://acf.kcchefs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KP.2026.pdf

Chefs that would like to compete, please contact Russ Muehlberger at (913) 375-3913.

Proceeds of the event go to the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund to support a Student Chef at JCCC.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/overland-park/karen-putman-smoking-and-grilling-small-plates-bbq-competition-2026/200030325019319
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals, meetups, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Overland Park
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Johnson County Community College
- **lat**: 38.924253810715
- **long**: -94.729419386699
- **full address**: Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026 takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026?
  - **A:** Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026 is organized by ACF - Greater Kansas City Chef's Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Overland Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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