The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle took place at Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park, featuring over 150 entrants from the KC metro area. The contest, which started in 1984, is one of Kansas’ longest-running barbecue competitions and serves as the official state championship for pit masters.
Winners Announced
This year’s Grand Champion was Gettin’ Basted from Nixa, Missouri, led by chef Brad Leighninger. The Reserve Grand Champion was Dr. Squealgood BBQ from Olathe, led by Nicholas Galligan, and Third Place was given to JDQ BBQ of Lenexa, led by Josh DeWitt.
The event, which took place over two days, included free barbecue samples, live music, and family-friendly activities such as bounce houses and face painting. The Oscar Mayer WienerMobile also made an appearance.
Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.