The third annual Drayton Kinsmen Smoke ‘n Sounds Festival has been set for June 9 to 11.
Club officials state the event is “getting bigger and better every year.”
The weekend features music, a wide range of activities and great cooking, featuring world class barbecue experts. The Drayton event is sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) and consisting of as many as 25 teams doing a four-meat cook-off.
On the Friday night of Smoke ‘n Sounds, the Kinsmen are hosting a pub night with chicken wings on the menu. Attendees can vote for their favorites, and the wings champ will be announced at the end of the night. Live music entertainment will be provided.
The competition teams will have their smokers warming up on Friday night, and visitors may watch the action and ask questions – and possibly even pick up a few tips.
Judging for the Whole Hog competition will take place on Saturday from 3 to 5pm. Attendees can judge pork samples and enter a vote for their favorite.
The best hog meat champ will be announced at 5:30pm on Saturday.
On 6pm Saturday, a pulled pork dinner will be available until 8:30pm hosted by the Drayton Kin family. The cost is $15.
A Kinsmen Dance will follow after the pork dinner, from 9pm to 1am.
On Sunday the KCBS competition heats up with the grand champion to be declared at 4pm.
