Weekend Bum BBQ

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

All teams - here’s the stage for awards!
Middle barn on the South

09/30/2026

Home for the next five days

09/30/2026

BBQ Competitions aren't for the weak minded, you have to be disciplined...that said this hobby is no different than any other....that doesn't mean we're the most financially sound individuals!
I've had the support of some great people over the years that help make it all work. Thank you to my sponsors who continue to ride with a Bum:
Legacy Home Group
Matt Gorman Farm Bureau Financial Services
Sunflower Tow Service
Jeff Hocker Agency Inc. - American Family Insurance - Excelsior Springs, MO
The Upper Cut KC
Jdqbbq
SoFa King Awesome Products
Addicted to the Q
Crooked Que BBQ and Catering
King Louie's Meat Apostles
Hunsaker Smokers
Walker’s Laser Works

Also, those who support the Weekend Bum BBQ seasoning line - you can purchase online at any of these fine retailers or stop in to see everything they can hook you up with:
The Upper Cut KC
The Kansas City BBQ Store
American Fire BBQ
Helping U Barbeque
Smoke Ring BBQ Supply
Stockyard BBQ Supply
Owens BBQ
Prenger Foods & Extreme Hardware - Centralia, MO
Prenger Foods - Brunswick, MO
Prenger's Extreme Mart - Centralia, MO
Prenger Foods - Hallsville, MO
Prenger Foods - Sturgeon, MO
Prenger Foods - Macon, MO

09/30/2026

This one time at Band Camp.....I GOT SOME!

LET'S GO BBQ Family!


American Royal World Series of Barbecue

09/29/2026

On the American Royal World Series of Barbecue website under Team Map the first link is an overall view of the entire footprint for reference:
https://americanroyal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ARRBBQ_MAP_2026v3.pdf

Also, if you scroll down on that website is the link to the Team Packet that gives you ALL the info you desire:
https://americanroyal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Team-Registration-Packet-V3.pdf

See everyone tomorrow morning!

09/29/2026

The BBQ Compound is starting to take shape
Ready to get this going!
See everyone tomorrow morning!
American Royal World Series of Barbecue

09/29/2026

It’s American Royal World Series of Barbecue week - we have the largest # of international teams in many years attending this week.
11 countries will be represented - looking forward to seeing old friends and making new friends!
Push all your troubles to the side, this is what BBQ is about!