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Join us for Up in Smoke on the Square - the biggest event of the year!

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


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Friday Night 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- 6:30-7:00 p.m. 


Schedule:

4:00 p.m. - Teams arrive, check-in, and set up

6:00 p.m. - Cooks Meeting (Lottery Pick Steaks)

6:30-7:00 p.m. - Judge's Check-in

7:00 p.m. - Judge's Meeting

7:30 p.m. - Turn In

8:30 p.m. - Awards


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- 10:30-11:00 a.m.


Schedule:

6:00 a.m. - Begin check-in, set up, and meat inspections.

8:00 a.m. - Cooks Meeting

10:30-11:00 a.m. - Judge's Check-in

11:00 a.m. - Judge's Meeting

12:00 p.m. - Turn in Chicken

12:30 p.m. - Turn in Ribs

3:00 p.m. - Awards

 

This contest weekend is held in conjunction with Balloons Over 66 Weekend! 35 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

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