"Pierre" > wrote in message
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> 2fatbbq wrote:
>>
>> No kcbs contests are open garnish for the 4 main meats! In fact garnish
>> is
>> NOT required! One friend did earn an entry to the JD last year and
>> usually
>> doesn't use garnish @ KCBS contest--but it is a disadvantage I feel..
>> One
>> thing to "member is that scores are weighted--IIRC about 25% is for
>> appearance
>>
>>
>> --
>> Buzz
>> 2fat Bikers bbq
>
> Buz, thanks for clarifying. The open garnish categories are usually
> for grilling events or chefs choice type events, which are sometimes
> held during the period of a KCBS sanctioned bbq contest.
>
thats right--dessert catagories are usually the same
Buzz