San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, SJCHS, is hosting a Kansas City Barbecue Society, KCBS, Contest at the Swanner House Event Center in the SJC Northwest Open Space on October 7, 2023. This is the 2nd annual Reata Round Up BBQ Contest; we will host up to fifty teams from the western United States competing for one of the richest prize payouts on the California barbecue circuit.
Recent family events in San Juan Capistrano have attracted hundreds of visitors. We will host:
- 50 Teams and Certified KCBS Judges and their families attending the event
- People’s Choice samples contest entries from award winning teams
- BBQ and other food vendors will be available for the public to enjoy
- Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
We are adding a new and unique attraction for a BBQ contest, will be hosting a singing talent show for young aspiring entertainers from our local High Schools.
this is a KCBS Sanctioned event
Located at the Swanner House in San Juan Capistrano
29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
KCBS Representatives: Kelly and Kathleen McIntosh
Organizer: Jim Palmer 1-714-319-1782
jpee@sbcglobal.net
Generous prize pool of at least $15,000 with payouts 10 places deep.
Registration fees:
$350.00 20′ x 30′ space with 110 power
$400 20’ x 60’ space with 110 power
Ancillary Dessert catagory $30.00 registration fee.
Payouts to 5th place , total $600
Peoples Choice with 100% payout.
Vending opportunities available. Please contact the organizer with inquiries.
Visit https://reataroundupbbq.com for more information, and to download a registration form.
