GLBBQA

2 Champions 1 Class

spydermike72 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:43:05 +0000

Join the 2009 American Royal Invitational Champion and the 2008 Jack Daniels Pork Champion for an event that is sure to change the way you cook. All aspects of competition cooking will be covered including chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, and brisket. Fast Eddy pellet smokers will be used in the class. Pitmasters David Bouska and Todd Johns will walk through setup, cook temps, timing, rack position, cleaning and maintenance for all cookers used in the class. Competition meat choice, prep, and presentation will be covered in detail by both team head cooks.
The class is geared for competition cooks, home cooks and caterers. There is something for everyone, but space is limited.

You can register here: 2 Champions 1 class

This event is being brought to you by The Great Lakes BBQ Association and The Great Lakes BBQ Supply Company.

2010 GLBBQA Team of the Year Program

spydermike72 — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:33:39 +0000

We are pleased to announce the 2010 GLBBQA Team of Year Program. There are a few changes from last years program. This year we have money!! We have also altered the program to take the top scores from your Top 3 contests. Application and rules can be downloaded here: 2010-toy

Sparta

spydermike72 — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:09:13 +0000

Sept 24th-25th Harvest on the Ridge (Sparta MI)

Silver Lake

spydermike72 — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:07:33 +0000

Sept 10th-11th Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival (Mears MI)

Mt Morris

spydermike72 — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:05:21 +0000

August 20th-21st Midwest BBQ Throwdown (Mt Morris MI)

MIS

spydermike72 — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:04:12 +0000

August 13th-14th Smoke on the water Michigan BBQ Championship (Brooklyn MI)

Michigan State Barbecue Championship

spydermike72 — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:34:33 +0000

$30,000 Guaranteed Prize Money Considered Largest in Michigan

Smoke on the Water Productions and Michigan International Speedway presents the inaugural Michigan State Barbeque Championship in Brooklyn, Michigan August 13-14, 2010.

Considered the largest contest in the state with a guaranteed purse of $30,000, the Michigan champion’s purse of $5,000 is one of the largest on the competition circuit. We’re also spreading the love by paying top five overall and through fourteen places in all four categories.

The Michigan State Barbecue Championship is held at Michigan International Speedway, home to America’s Best Racing Action! Cook teams and Certified Judges register today @ www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com/2010-events/michigan-international-speedway.html

The Entry Fee includes (2) tickets to the CARFAX 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday. Discount and group race tickets for all Registered Teams/Judges are on Sale Now.

For discount ticket purchase questions call 1-800-354-1010 or Online at www.mispeedway.com.
$30,000 prize money, two tickets to the CARFAX 400, 100% certified judges and great amenities. To be the best you have to beat the best. Does your team belong?

2010 Winter Thaw Out and Practice Cook

spydermike72 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:57:48 +0000

The GLBBQA is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Winter Thaw Out and Practice Cook on April 23rd-24th at Eagle Park in Eagle Michigan. Shake of the Winter Blues,tune up your pit and join us for our Winter Thaw/Practice Cook. Whether you want to cook,observe or judge, there is something for everyone!! Applications are below.

Cooks Application

Judges Application

GLBBQA Annual Meeting

spydermike72 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:45:45 +0000

The GLBBQA is pleased to announce our Annual Meeting will be held on March 20th at 1:00pm at the Quality Suites in Lansing MI: 901 Delta Commerce Drive, Lansing MI 48917.

We have procured discounted room rate of $79.00 for anyone that would like to stay the night, all rooms are Suites.

We will have a Board of Directors meeting, install 3 new Directors, and review the past year. We will also look forward to the next year. Come on out and join us!!

GLBBQA Celebrates Senior Q Month in October

spydermike72 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:47 +0000

On Saturday October 17, 2009 members of the Great Lakes Barbecue Association sponsored their first Senior “Q” event in Utica, MI.

Approximately 50 residents of the city’s Riverside 175 Senior Housing complex and members of the Utica Pioneers Club were served a great BBQ lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, Hog Apple Baked Beans, potato salad, coleslaw and dessert.

In September, the GLBBQA approached the Utica City Council requesting that October be declared Senior “Q” Month in Utica; and by unanimous vote the Council issued a proclamation deeming it so.

The morning of the event could not have started better. The weather was gorgeous, upper 40’s and sunny (remember we’re in Michigan), however, by mid morning that quickly changed to cloudy and windy. Members of the GLBBQA were on site by 8am and the smokers were fired up and started drawing some spectators soon afterwards. The weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the seniors who began showing up for the scheduled Noon lunch by 11:15am. The event started with me explaining to the folks exactly what Senior Q was all about and how it all began.

The meal was served buffet style and members of the Association assisted those seniors with special needs by fixing a plate for them. The event was also attended by the Mayor of Utica, Jacqueline Noonan and by Utica City Council Person, Russ Barthelmeh. By 2pm all the seniors had been fed some great BBQ and many had been through the line twice and I swear I saw two gentlemen go through a third time. Many left with doggie bags full of pulled pork and some great brownies. The folks loved the meal, many commenting that it was the best BBQ they had ever had and they expressed their hope this would be an annual event.

I want to thank Mayor Noonan and the Utica City Council for the Senior Q Proclamation and for her and Councilman Barthelmeh’s attendance at the event.

I also want to thank GLBBQA members Mike Terry, Pres., Bruce McEnroe, Treas., Steve Coddington, BoD, Tom Moog, and Chris Lewandowski for their efforts and abilities to turn a cold fall day into a warm, bright afternoon for some very deserving and appreciative seniors.

Bruce Bissonnette