Agricultural Hall Of Fame Backyard BBQ Contest

02/24/2026

Spring is coming soon and Summer nights are on the way.... sign up now to secure your spot at the AG Hall Backyard BBQ Contest

Ag Hall Backyard BBQ Contest on June 27, 2026, sanctioned by KC BBQ Society. Teams register now. Public may attend and enjoy family fun activities and food trucks.

02/07/2026

Chartered by Congress in 1960 (501c3) to educate about American agriculture and honor ag innovators.

02/01/2026

BBQ with a side of family fun! First Annual Ag Hall Backyard BBQ Contest, proudly sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. Open to the public, 10 AM – 4 PM. Watch the BBQ teams and enjoy the smells! Lots of family fun including train rides, games and crafts in the Family Fun zone. Food trucks, too, offering funnel cakes, ice cream and loaded BBQ potatoes. The Country Stampede, Kansas City's premier outdoor country music festival, will be happening right next door to us, so be sure to take in the BBQ contest before the concert begins. General admission is $10 for adults (ages 13+), $5 for youth (ages 3-12) and free for ages 2 and under.

BBQ TEAMS REGISTRATION:
Two team space sizes are available – 20x20 and 20x40. Deadline for registering your team is June 20. Get the details and register your team here.

Ag Hall Backyard BBQ Contest on June 27, 2026, sanctioned by KC BBQ Society. Teams register now. Public may attend and enjoy family fun activities and food trucks.

01/30/2026

It is almost that TIME !!! Two days until registration opens... Get fired up and start your grills!!!

01/30/2026

Head's up! 🚨 Now's the time to lock in those tickets at countrystampede.com! Pass prices are increasing on Feb. 9!

01/24/2026

I hope everyone will be safe and warm this weekend during the Winter storm. To my Lineman brothers braving the cold, wind, and long days and nights, safe travels, and Thank You for keeping the lights on. Just remember, there will be better BBQ days in our near future.

01/22/2026

1st Annual Ag Hall Backyard BBQ Contest - Proudly sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society! Get ready for a day filled with mouth-watering and friendly competition. Registration for BBQ teams opens on February 1, so mark your calendars and prepare to showcase your grilling skills. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

The Country Stampede, Kansas City's premier outdoor country music festival, will be happening right next door to us, so be sure to take in the BBQ contest before the concert begins.