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McLouth Barbeque Blowout

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Event# 913-634-5267

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Get a dose of hometown goodness and family fun at the 29th Annual McLouth BBQ Blowout and Kansas State Championship where BBQ teams will compete for trophies, ribbons and $5400 in prize money. This is a family and cooker friendly BBQ contest.

There will be McLouth Band pie & ice cream, concessions, kid’s rides and vendors. The Kiwanis Club will have breakfast available for cookers. Samples will be available from cookers to the public during the a.m. (A free pork butt is given to cookers for give away samples for People's Choice Award).

McLouth Barbeque Blowout

Address : McLouth Prarie Park Baldwin City KS
Phone : 913-634-5267   (Always call and confirm events.)

Email Address : jcedc@ruralnet1.com

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Admission Fee : Free

Additional Notes : McLouth, KS is located 15 miles north of Lawrence, 25 miles west of Kansas City, 20 miles from Leavenworth and 35 miles from Topeka.

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