Reynolds Wrap, Royal Oak Charcoal, Blue Rhino Propane, Cabo Wabo Tequila, BBQ Guru, McCormicks Grillmates and spices, French's, Franks Hot Sauce, Lawry's Compart Duroc Pork, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's and so many more household names. Certified Barbeque Judges As the sanctioning body of competitive barbeque, the Kansas City Barbeque Society employs a blind judging process at all official contests. In order to become a Certified Barbeque Judge, one must be at least 16 years of age and attend one of the hundreds of Certified Barbeque Judge classes held each year. A Certified Barbeque Judge attains the status of Master Certified Barbeque Judge after participating in 30 contests, cooking with a competition team, and passing an online exam. Judges at all sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions take a judges' oath authored by renowned judge Ardie Davis. Judge's Oath: Civil suit and member issues KCBS was found to have breached a contract with their Marketing Company. See also American Royal References External links Organizations based in Kansas City, Missouri Barbecue Cuisine of the Midwestern United States Culture of Kansas City, Missouri Smoked meat 1985 establishments in Missouri