2027 Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship

Judges Application

We will begin the selection process soon and attempt to confirm as many judges as possible. Selection confirmations will be sent to the email address you provide.

Contact information

First name (required)Last name (required)

Email (required)Cell phone (required)

KCBS judging informationKCBS membership number (required)Number of contests judged (required)How many KCBS Comps have you participated in the last 12 months? (required)Are you JCUP certified? (required)Have you judged Smoke on the Shores before? (required)When are you available? (required)I would prefer to participate as (required)Complementary T-Shirt size (required)

Additional merchandise

Optional selections are saved with your judge application.

Additional T-shirts — $25 each

SmallMediumLargeXL2X3X4X

Hats — $20 each

Navy with White Mesh

Black with White Mesh

Grey with White Mesh

Merchandise total$0

Agreements and digital signature

Judge Assignment (required)

Thank you for registering to be a part of the judging process which includes serving as a judge (pro or backyard), table captain, assisting with the turn-in/number changing area, left over/grazing table, or in any other volunteer role the reps may assign you to.

Please leave your cooler at home. This is a no leftover / take home contest. Judges will be confirmed no later than January 15, 2027.

I understand.

General Release (required)

The applicant (“Judge”) releases and forever discharges the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Kansas City Barbecue Society, Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship, and any authorized third-party media and production companies, including their respective sponsors, employees, owners, executives, agents, contractors, photographers, videographers, representatives, volunteers, assignees, and successors (collectively “SOTS”), from any and all actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands, in law or equity, arising from any loss, damage, or injury, including, but not limited to, those caused by SOTS’ negligent acts or omissions, that relate in any manner to his, her, or its participation in or attendance at the Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship. To be clear, the Judge is waiving all rights against SOTS in consideration for being allowed to attend and/or participate in the Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship.

Judge acknowledges and agrees that SOTS may photograph, film, record, or otherwise capture the event. Judge grants full permission to SOTS to use Judge's name, image, likeness, voice, and appearance as captured in photographs, video recordings, motion pictures, audio recordings, or any other media from the Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship for any purpose, including promotional, commercial, editorial, and marketing use. This grant of permission is perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, and royalty-free.

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. Judge understands and agrees that this waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law.

Judge (i) acknowledges that he, she, or it has read and agrees to comply with all rules of the Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship application, and (iii) assumes full responsibility for his, her, or its conduct and compliance.

I have read, understand, and accept the General Release.

Full legal name — digital signature (required)Typing your full legal name constitutes your electronic signature.