# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Fire up the smokers and get ready for one of the premier BBQ cook-offs on the KCBS circuit! The East Central Kansas State BBQ Championship returns August 28th & 29th, 2026 during the Paola Roots Festival!

Now in its 31st consecutive year as a KCBS-sanctioned event, this long-standing tradition brings together up to 70 elite BBQ teams from across the region to battle for championship honors in Chicken, Ribs, Pork Butt, Beef Brisket, and Sausage.

The Paola Recreation Commission is excited and honored to organize and lead this prestigious event for the first time in 2026 and looks forward to working alongside the Paola Roots Festival Committee to continue the storied tradition of hosting an outstanding BBQ competition during the festival.

? EVENT DETAILS
? August 28th & 29th, 2026
? Paola Roots Festival | Paola, KS
? KCBS Master Series State Championship
? Categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork Butt, Beef Brisket & Sausage
⏰ Team Check-In: Friday, August 28 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
⏰ Championship Judging: Saturday, August 29

Along with incredible BBQ, festival-goers can enjoy live music, kids activities, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment, and great food throughout the Paola Roots Festival weekend.

Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or a BBQ fan looking for a fun-filled weekend, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

? Teams — spots are limited! For more information and to register your team, visit ? www.paolarec.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/2026-east-central-ks-state-bbq-championship/200030132864941
- **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, kids, music, live-music, art, entertainment, music-festivals, contests, food-truck-festivals, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 130

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Paola
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Paola Square Park
- **lat**: 38.572397702832
- **long**: -94.878167453023
- **full address**: Paola Square Park, 1 E Peoria St,Paola, Kansas, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9ff5a1ab8ca03221b9151452a3840c47fe232d9b46f9f4af35ed2d892b3855c3-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc080808-gmir?v=1787801731

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship being held?
  - **A:** 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Paola Square Park, 1 E Peoria St,Paola, Kansas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship?
  - **A:** 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship is organized by Paola Recreation Commission.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paola, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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