"Jeff Russell" wrote in message
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Anyone in the group have experience entering or judging in a BBQ contest?
What's it like? Fun? Any stories?

If you like barbecue as much as most of us, then you need to come out and
judge a contest. I'm an FBA Judge, Rep and retired cook team (The Boca Boys)
and an MIM judge. You will eat a lot of very good barbecue. Some of it will
be the best you have ever eaten and some will be the worst. Cooking a
contest is an expensive proposition. You've got to remember you are cooking
for at least 6 judges who have different tastes and ideas of what barbecue
should be. I figure it cost me around $500 a contest to cook. I did win some
stuff occasionally but it's really just a lot of fun after the hard work is
over.

Here's a link the Florida BBQ Association - http://www.flbbq.org

Good starting place!