4th Annual Smoke on the Harbor Throwdown

WHO: 
KCBS- Kansas City Barbeque Society, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston Harbor Fish House

WHAT: 
4th Annual "Smoke on the Harbor BBQ  Throwdown"

WHEN: 
Friday, November 13th, 5 - 9pm
Saturday, November 14th, 11am - 5pm

WHERE: 
The Lookout Pavilion at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

PRICE:
General Admission: $10
Bring 5 Canned Goods for Food Drive- $5 Admission 
Sampling Tickets: $1 = 1 Ticket = 1oz. Sample

The 4th Annual “Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown” hosted by Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina will be a fully sanctioned national event with the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). This State Championship will feature two days of barbeque competition within a large competitor and vendor village centered around The Lookout Pavilion. Public sampling of chicken wings and pork butts will be available for purchase, along with numerous options for food and refreshments. Enjoy live music performances, a cocktail competition, and a Kids  Zone w/ "Drop Off" option, all within a family friendly, casual and fun atmosphere.  

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina will also host a Food Drive benefiting the East Cooper Meals on Wheels. Patrons will be encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and receive $5.00 off admission.
 

Competition Overview
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina has long been associated with special events since its opening in 1997.  This full service resort is host to events such as Charleston Race Week, Fishing for Miracles, Charleston Wine & Food Festival, Oyster Roasts, Bands, Burgers and Brews and Party At The Point which attracts an attendance of over 1500 guests. Having worked with so many great organizations, on so many wonderful events, Charleston Harbor Resort is now taking on the world of competition BBQ.

Competition categories include Chicken Wings, Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Beef Brisket.  The chicken wings contest will be held on the evening of Friday, November 13th.  Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Beef Brisket, entries will be turned in Saturday, November 14th.  Teams must compete in all of Saturday’s categories to be eligible for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion Awards.  

Teams are also required to compete in the People’s Choice Wings and KCBS Chicken Wings contests Friday night and the BBQ for the Public on Saturday.  

Cook sites and vendor village will be located at the Lookout Pavilion at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.


THE KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY (KCBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque, and is the world's largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts, with over 15,000 members worldwide.

KCBS sanctions over 400 barbeque contests coast-to-coast throughout America. From volunteering to actual event production, its members also offer assistance to civic and charitable organizations who organize events.

KCBS serves as a clearinghouse of barbeque information which provides:

· networking with related trade associations and other contest-sanctioning organizations
· tracking trends in barbeque related products and equipment
· teaming up with other food organizations and the media to promote barbeque

With KCBS’s library and extensive archive of barbeque related articles, they offer educational programs, consultation services, and civic organization presentations to help promote barbeque as America's Favorite Cuisine.