Keystone Classic Barbeque State Championship

Keystone Classic Barbeque State Championship Keystone Classic Barbeque State Championship
Harrisburg, PA

More than $8,200 in prize money

We are making plans for our 2026 events that will be held October 2-4.  Any feedback, changes, or suggestions can be sen...
02/15/2026

We are making plans for our 2026 events that will be held October 2-4. Any feedback, changes, or suggestions can be sent to our organizer Brian 'Norm' McAllister.

11/24/2025

🌟KILE has earned recognition from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)!
📸The Agricultural Awards contest received 568 entries, showcasing many sponsorship opportunities and recognition. KILE received second place honors with this photograph snapped at the 2024 event.
🥈"Young competitors proudly display their ribbons tucked into their back pockets, a quiet but powerful symbol of dedication, determination, and success in the show ring."

In other news, our organizer Norm was invited to the Open Fire Meat Up.  He was a member on Team Quail Crossing Ranch an...
11/15/2025

In other news, our organizer Norm was invited to the Open Fire Meat Up. He was a member on Team Quail Crossing Ranch and the whole steer cook. It was a great weekend full of new perspectives and ideas for him.

Congratulations to Old Virginia Smoke on their RGC at the American Royal Open! With over 400 teams and challenging weath...
11/13/2025

Congratulations to Old Virginia Smoke on their RGC at the American Royal Open! With over 400 teams and challenging weather, they cooked through. We're glad they include our contest on their fall schedule and the insight they provide. Well done Luke and Kim!

Congratulations to Heath Bletzacker of Lil Bear BBQ on his recent win at KC!  We're glad he makes our contest a stop on ...
11/11/2025

Congratulations to Heath Bletzacker of Lil Bear BBQ on his recent win at KC! We're glad he makes our contest a stop on his fall tour, keep rocking Heath!

Congratulations to Dal for having a great day in Pennsylvania!  We had a fantastic time, full photo album is here: https...
10/07/2025

Congratulations to Dal for having a great day in Pennsylvania! We had a fantastic time, full photo album is here: 199193993@N05/albums/72177720329518612" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/199193993@N05/albums/72177720329518612

Photo album from Saturday's The Kansas City Barbeque Society contest are now posted!  Feel free to download and use wher...
10/06/2025

Photo album from Saturday's The Kansas City Barbeque Society contest are now posted! Feel free to download and use wherever - there are candid's, judging, and awards all in one album here: 199193993@N05/albums/72177720329488340/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/199193993@N05/albums/72177720329488340/

We've completed our judges meeting for today's event.  We recognized John and Cindy for judging their 100th and 200th co...
10/05/2025

We've completed our judges meeting for today's event. We recognized John and Cindy for judging their 100th and 200th contest respectively. Thanks for your continued dedication to the Steak Cookoffs!

Steak selections are happening soon!
10/05/2025

Steak selections are happening soon!

We're honored to be the final contest for Louise Weidner to rep on behalf of the The Kansas City Barbeque Society   We a...
10/04/2025

We're honored to be the final contest for Louise Weidner to rep on behalf of the The Kansas City Barbeque Society We appreciate her support over the years of our contest. There was a small reception at cook's meeting, thanks to Chunky BBQ for the cake!

Address

PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA
17110

Opening Hours

Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17177872905

Website

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