On 21 Aug 2005 09:28:28 -0700, "Skookum" > wrote:

>Hi,
>
>This is my first post after months of lurking. I live in British
>Columbia, Canada and am in the beginning stages of establishing a
>business, travelling the festival/rodeo circuit up here offering
>southern barbecue.
>
>As one of my starting points I plan to attend the American Royal
>competition in late September in KC. I checked out older threats on
>this newsgroup and saw advice that to get the most out of it you really
>need to be with a competing team. First question is whether some of the
>teams might be happy to get some volunteer help and, if so, how best to
>connect with entrants.
>
>I am also wondering about other strategies for learning as much as
>possible about all aspects of having a concession - equipment, sourcing
>meat, techniques, etc. Any thoughts and advice on learning strategies
>for the would-be barbecue travelling concessionaire would be great. I'd
>love to find a willing mentor!
>
>Thanks
>Norman

Good luck in your venture. You might try contacting Sharon Brown
with the American Royal at 816-569-4030 or email
.