Gather your bearings, because I’m about to blow your mind. Summer is big on festivals, and this food fest is guaranteed to sate your hunger for Kansas’ favorite pastime. Is anyone getting hungry yet?

In scenic Lenexa Kansas, there's a food fest all about something Kansans know best. Something we do much better than Tennessee or Texas, never mind the Coasts.
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The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle is a festival all about just how well we know our BBQ, and also a competition to see who does it best.
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The winner of the competition is named Grand Champion! Prizes and ribbons will be given to the top 10 contestants in eight mouthwatering categories (sausage, chicken, steak, brisket, pork, ribs, , baked beans and miscellaneous) as well as the top 3 winners overall.
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When it started in 1982 with 12 contestants, it instantly became a hit, now with 185 teams competing this year to win the spot as best barbecue!
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You can find out more about this event here, including dates, times, and location. Or check out one of our other great festivals from this small-town list here!

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