The Troy Pig Out will welcome professional BBQ teams from across the United States for this two day competition which includes a People's Choice St. Louis Rib competition on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday.
The Troy Pig Out is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Association and the office of the Governor as the New York State BBQ Championship, qualifying the winner for the National Championship.
Barbeque vendors and live music are the main attractions for guests to the festival, filling Riverfront Park on both Saturday and Sunday, and a special fireworks show on Saturday night over the Hudson River.
1. Good Smoke BBQ
2. Big Belly
3. Yanni's BBQ Circus
FAQ’s About the Kansas
City BBQ Society
What is KCBS?
KCBS sanctions and judges BBQ competitions across the U.S. and promotes barbeque
as America's cuisine. It is the largest society of barbeque enthusiasts in the world.
How does KCBS sanction a BBQ competition?
By providing the most respected form of judging and scoring in the world of BBQ.
KCBS provides a representative for each contest and an appropriate number of certified
BBQ judges who have been trained in how to judge world-class barbeque, all
while using a blind judging process that is fair and void of personal knowledge of
teams being judged.
How many competitions does KCBS sanction?
KCBS sanctions 300 events across the country and sanctions contests in 44 states.
Does KCBS only judge Kansas City style BBQ?
No. KCBS judges are trained in a manner that allows them to appropriately judge ALL
types of barbeque, from St. Louis and Texas styles to Memphis and Carolina styles.
Our contests are held in every region of the country, and as a result receive the same
fair, unbiased, trained judging process.
How many members does KCBS have?
KCBS has more than 8,500 professional members throughout the world.
How does one become a KCBS member?
An individual membership to KCBS costs $35, and includes a subscription to The Bullsheet,
the society’s monthly magazine, as well as inclusion in numerous discounts and
special offers. A family membership costs $50.
How does one become a KCBS Certified Barbeque Judge?
By attending one of the numerous official judging classes conducted by KCBS each year
throughout the country. Each class has an enrollment fee (which is discounted for members),
and instructs students on how to judge world-class BBQ. An updated list of judging
classes are listed on the KCBS official website.
What are the qualities that a KCBS Certified Barbeque Judge looks for as he or she judges?
A KCBS judge evaluates barbeque in three different criteria: taste, appearance and
texture.
Where is KCBS located?
The KCBS home office is located at 11514 Hickman Mills Drive,
Kansas City, MO 64134.
Saturday July 17th 11AM-10PM
Sunday July 18th 11AM-4PM
Competitor Application Vendor Application
Where to find us:
Troy Downtown Collaborative
274 River Street
Troy, New York 12180
