The King of the Smoker’s Competition is a St. Louis BBQ Society Pro-Series sanctioned event. This event is a two day contest beginning on Friday, May 10, 2023 and concluding on Saturday, May 11, 2023. It involves 4 meats (chicken, ribs, pork, brisket) which require overnight preparation and cooking, and is the centerpiece of the Bonne Terre Downtown Spring Fling.
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Rules and Regulations
Below are the rules and regulations put forth by the St. Louis BBQ Society for this event.
King of the Smoker’s Prize Money Distribution Table
Grand Champion – $2,000.00
Reserve Champion – $1,000.00
3rd – $500.00
| Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket | ||||
| 1st | $250.00 | 1st | $250.00 | 1st | $250.00 | 1st | $250.00 |
| 2nd | $200.00 | 2nd | $200.00 | 2nd | $200.00 | 2nd | $200.00 |
| 3rd | $150.00 | 3rd | $150.00 | 3rd | $150.00 | 3rd | $150.00 |
| 4th | $100.00 | 4th | $100.00 | 4th | $100.00 | 4th | $100.00 |
| 5th | $50.00 | 5th | $50.00 | 5th | $50.00 | 5th | $50.00 |
| 6th | $25.00 | 6th | $25.00 | 6th | $25.00 | 6th | $25.00 |
| 7th | $25.00 | 7th | $25.00 | 7th | $25.00 | 7th | $25.00 |
| 8th | $25.00 | 8th | $25.00 | 8th | $25.00 | 8th | $25.00 |
| 9th | $25.00 | 9th | $25.00 | 9th | $25.00 | 9th | $25.00 |
| 10th | $25.00 | 10th | $25.00 | 10th | $25.00 | 10th | $25.00 |
| $875.00 | $875.00 | $875.00 | $875.00 | ||||
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