KCBS Masters Series Competition

Join us for MN in May 2025

May 9 - 10

St. Peter, MN - Nicollet Co. Fairgrounds

MN TOY 2025 Qualifier

$11,500 Prize purse

ENTRY FEE: $300

Standard 4-meat format for the main KCBS event on Saturday.

See below for Prize Payouts

KCBS_MASTER_Rules-2024-BOD_Approved.pdf

Electric not Included in the registration fee, must select electric needs  as an add-on to hook up to power Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Power is somewhat limited and will be assigned as first come/first serve.

Add-On Competitions:

Turkey Smoke - $0   Turkey Smoke is no longer part of KCBS. We have not officially been approved for this event as of 12/31/24. We are, however, moving forward with registrations as if we are approved. 

KCBS Rib Challenge - $100

Kid's Que Challenge - $0   More details on proteins coming soon.

Beans - $0   We are very excited to partner with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association for this event. We will be running this as a people's choice contest. See below for the amazing prize payouts!   Northarvest Bean Rules - Peoples choice.pdf

Add-on Electricity:

$55 for the event

Prize Payout for KCBS Master's Series

Masters Series

Grand Champion:  $1,300

Reserve Champion: $650

3^rd place Overall $350

4^th place Overall $275

5^th place Overall $200

6^th place Overall $125

7^th place Overall $125

8^th place Overall $125

9^th place Overall $125

10^th place Overall $125

KCBS Categories

Chicken, ribs, pork and brisket :

1^st place:  $500

2^nd place:  $400

3^rd place:  $300

4^th place:  $200

5^th place:  $125

6^th place:  $100

7^th place:  $100

8^th place: $100

9^th place: $100

10^th place:  $100

Prize Payout for Turkey Smoke

Rib Challenge

Beans - People's Choice

1st $750

2nd $500

3rd $250