Festivals & Competitions

Kansas City BBQ Festivals

The barbecue events worth planning a trip around — and where to eat the rest of the time.

American Royal World Series of Barbecue

Held each Novembernear Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS

The American Royal World Series of Barbecue is one of the largest barbecue competitions in the world, a Kansas City institution that has helped define the city's standing as a barb…

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