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Big Poppa

Big Poppa

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King of the Smoker

Big Poppa Smokers is producing the one of a iind event with the most concentrated number of world class legends.....Nobody has ever done this kind of comp and there are information sessions every 15-20 minutes with the likes of Chris Lilly Johnny Trigg Our Own Andy from sow Rod Gray Jack winner Pig Skin and more!!!!!

Tickets are limited...super limited It is at the world famous La Quinta resort and they have a room package....

but Tix - Ticket Sales, Box Office Software and Online Ticketing Services tickets $15. but there is a vip with a commentorative poster, huge country breakfast and a private tour of the cook off before the public is invited $30.00

Music by Andy Mc Kee and some more surprises! Benefits the Casey Lee Ball Foundation

Tell you friends Use frequent flier miles this is going to be off the hook!
 
scooter

scooter

Moderator
I can't imagine an event that's more of a CBJ dream gig than this one!! Can't wait! What a lineup you've got going!
 
scooter

scooter

Moderator
Reservations made. Looks like the package has the rooms half off which includes the waiving of the resort fees. The place looks beautiful and is a steal at $129/night for teams/vendors/judges!
There is a second package that includes tickets to the event. I didn't ask how much that was.
 
scooter

scooter

Moderator
Here ya go Tom, from Wikipedia. While not the closest, John Wayne (SNA) in Orange County reportedly has the cheapest fares according to HoDeDo who is flying in with his family for the KOS event.

La Quinta is a city in California.

La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, about 30 minutes southeast of Palm Springs. La Quinta is one of the nation's leading golf destinations, having 28 golf courses within the city limits. Tourism is centered primarily on golf, hiking in the surrounding mountains, relaxing at the historic La Quinta Resort, and shopping and dining in the Village.

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Palm Springs International Airport (IATA: PSP), [1]. Located in the nearby city of Palm Springs. Daily flight connections with most major cities throughout the United States and Canada are available by most major US and Canadian airlines. Some airlines serving Palm Springs Airport are seasonal and operate only during the busier winter season. One-way taxis from Palm Springs Airport to the La Quinta Resort and the La Quinta Village take 30 minutes and cost about $50. SunLine bus transit's Line 24 stops at Tahquitz Canyon Way and Civic Drive in front of City Hall (across the street from the airport) roughly every 30 minutes from 7am to 9pm, which connects to Line 111 going to La Quinta[2].

El Centro/Imperial County Airport (IATA: IPL), is the second closest commercial airport to La Quinta with regularly scheduled passenger flights. It is located about 70 miles south of La Quinta and has two daily flights on United Airlines[3]. Imperial County's small airport has free parking and a motel on-site, but there are no public transportation connections to La Quinta.

LA/Ontario International Airport (IATA: ONT) [4] in Ontario, about 70 miles to the west of Palm Springs, is also served by most major airlines and is the third closest commercial airport to La Quinta. There is no public transportation to La Quinta from Ontario Airport.

Bermuda Dunes Airport [5] is just a few miles from La Quinta and is one of two nearby general aviation airports. This airport is accessed by private aircraft. Private jet charter services are provided at this airport by Desert Jet [6].
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scooter

scooter

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King of the Smoker
Lovers of barbecue are in for an unprecedented experience on December 8, 2012, when La Quinta Resort & Club will host the first King of the Smoker invitational barbecue championship. Featuring the world’s top pit-masters vying for $50,000 in prize money, the event represents the single most prestigious concentrated assemblage of past, present and future barbecue masters ever. La Quinta Resort & Club has introduced a limited-availability VIP package for this special culinary weekend. Priced from $279 per room, the package includes:

  • Resort accommodations,
  • Two all-day Saturday admissions to the King of the Smoker Event
  • A country breakfast buffet
  • A tour of the competing team areas.

Click here for terms and conditions

Special Offers Hotels In Palm Springs | Hotel Deals & Package Offers La Quinta Resort & Club
 
Big Poppa

Big Poppa

Administrator
Rod Gray Pellet Envy (check his bio out on the kos site) has agreed to give a breakout speech on all things brisket...This is a contest a party and a master class of information from the best cooks ever.
 
scooter

scooter

Moderator
BP, will there be a schedule posted for all the events or should I just contact the individuals directly to find out their schedules for presentations?

  • Pellet Envy Booth: Competition Brisket Q&A with Rod Gray of Pellet Envy
  • Smoke on Wheels BBQ Booth: Smoke on Wheels Marinade with Andy Groenman of Smoke On Wheels
  • Plowboys BBQ Booth: Rubs & Sauces with Todd Johns of Plowboys BBQ
  • Pigskin BBQ Booth: BPS Rubs with Scott Nelson of Pigskin BBQ
  • Left Coast Q Booth: California Competition BBQ with Matt Dalton of Left Coast Q
  • Johnny Trigg Booth: Knife Skills Q&A at the Johnny Trigg booth with Messermeister Knives
  • Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ Booth: Competition BBQ for the Backyard with Harry Soo of Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ
  • The Chris Lilly / Big Bob Gibson BBQ Booth: Barbecue Q&A with Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson BBQ
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scooter

scooter

Moderator
This is going to be a BBQ contest and a BBQ clinic, with some of the nations best, all rolled into one! One not to miss!
 
H

HoDeDo

New member
Definitely going to be one for the record books! Lots of good sessions, perspectives, etc. Will be a very interactive environment, that has not really been experienced before in a contest such as this. We're excited to be there, and to be lucky enough to talk about BBQ and Smoke on Wheels!

We'll have our birthday girls with us, and they are just as excited as we are. It's going to be AWESOME!
 
Jables

Jables

New member
Wish I didn't already spend my vacation budget. Hopefully if all goes well this will be an annual event.
 
Thom Emery

Thom Emery

New member
ONT would be closer than John Wayne if you wanted to fly Southwest
PSP is close but not as many airlines and generally (not always) more $$

Got my ticket, 3 EYZ will be using some of our equipment
 
scooter

scooter

Moderator
Andy, I'm particularly interested in your presentation. What will you be covering and do you know your schedule? Is it all Saturday or some on Friday?
 
Big Poppa

Big Poppa

Administrator
scooter all of the clinics will be on saturday....As I topld you we are finalizing them daily...the website will know before andy...

Hmmm thom arent you borrowing from iab30 and others?
 
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