08/08/2026
Two months ago I posted about the lack of enthusiasm, discussion and participation in Wisconsin BBQ comps.
Since then Social Media has been pretty much "crickets"! The same few people still post but that's about it.
As far as signing up for comps, we've had 4 teams sign up, 3 from out of state. And in the last 2 weeks we have had a KCBS and RCOA comp cancel. The KCBS will never return! Sloppy Hog should have been a 30 team qualifier for MIM but fell short at the last minute.
We have a comp in Green Bay in 2 weeks. Already heavily advertised on tv and radio with several celebrities and a V.I.P. feeding, we still haven't hit 30 teams, and the ribs are provided.
We have a great comp weekend planned in October on hold. And Ken Perkins and I are discussing a Thanksgiving Day weekend event.
We understand some can't pay till later, but at least confirm you will be attending. There are constant posts about cooks doing "test cooks" and posting pics, but I have to wonder what they're testing for since they don't show up to compete.
Unless things change, Green Bay, Hero Support and Appleton Bugfoot will be my final participation in Wisconsin BBQ.