Hundreds of pitmasters compete in the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle each year. The battle is the state’s largest barbeque competition. In 1984 Governor John Carlin declared it the official Kansas State Championship.
Lenexa Parks & Recreation hosts and organizes the event. It is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 teams, 12 judges and no prize money. It now attracts 150-200 teams and the grand champion wins $3,000.
