KCBS Judges Info

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*SATURDAY BACKYARD JUDGES NEEDED!

(FRIDAY STEAK JUDGE SIGN UP IS CLOSED)

For any judging questions, please call Frank at 217-671-9338

JUDGES SIGN UP FORM: SIGN UP HERE!

Scroll down to see the judge's map with parking!

This contest weekend is held in conjunction with Balloons Over 66 Weekend! 34 hot air balloons will fly over Lincoln, while multiple events take place on our Downtown Square. From live music, the art fair, vendor show, and antique auto show, there's something for everyone this weekend.

We can't wait to see you there! Balloons Over 66 Event Schedule

Friday evening KCBS Steak Ancillary contest:

Parking- Use the parking lot on the corner of Clinton St. and S. McLean St.

Check-in: 601 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, IL 62656 (Denoted by a yellow star on the map)

Check-in Times: Friday- 6:30-7:00PM 

Saturday KCBS Backyard contest:

Parking- Use the parking lot next to the Judge's Building. Turn down the alley off Clinton St. to enter the parking lot.

Check-in: 601 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, IL 62656 (Denoted by a yellow star on the map)
Check-in Times: Saturday- 10:30-11:00AM

Friday Night Schedule:

4:00PM – Teams arrive, check-in, and set up

6:00PM- Cooks Meeting (lottery pick steaks)

6:30-7:00PM- Judge's Check-in

7:00PM- Judge's Meeting

7:30PM- Turn In

8:30PM- Awards

Saturday Schedule:

6:00AM- begin check-in, set up, and meat inspections.

8:00AM- Cooks Meeting

10:30-11:00AM- Judge's Check-in

11:00AM- Judge's Meeting

12:00PM- Turn in Chicken

12:30PM- Turn in Ribs

3:00PM- Awards