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THE GREAT AMERICAN BARBECUE FESTIVAL
Culinary festival and contest

Dates
Memorial Day Weekend, 05/23,24,25

Location
Woodlands Race Track
9700 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109

Contact Information
www.thinkbbq.com
913.422.9599
guest.services@thinkbbq.com or tracy@thinkbbq.com

Admission
$15 weekend pass, $10 single day pass, children 12 & under are free

Gates Open to the Public
Fri, 05/23, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat, 05/24, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sun, 05/25, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Description
One of the largest barbecue contests in the country, The Great American Barbecue Festival kicks off the official BBQ season with FOOD, FUN and PHILANTHROPY in a family-oriented atmosphere. The 2008 festival will feature the Oklahoma Joe's Open World Brisket Championship and the Famous Dave's Invitational and Open Smoking Contests. Activities include a carnival, Kids Zone, Kidz Que Barbecue Contest, live music, hot air balloons and much more. In the past three years, The Great American Barbecue Festival has raised over $100,000 for charity.