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JUDGE INFO

Metropolis Super City Blues & Ques
October 7 & 8, 2011

Thank you for your interest in judging our KCBS Contest.  If you decide you want to judge, fill out and return the next page, and we will consider that your confirmation. 

Our contest is two days, with the "anything but" categories on Friday evening, October 8.  Saturday, October 9, it's all about the BBQ!  Both days we'll have live bands playing on stage, vendors selling their wares, and a beer garden for those who are interested.  Metropolis is the home of Superman, with a huge statue and museum in his honor, and Harrah's Casino is located one block from the BBQ contest site.  At the edge of town is Fort Massac State Park, the oldest State Park in Illinois. There's a lot to do, here!

Directions from I-24

Take exit 37, head west toward Metropolis.  You are on US-45.  Stay on highway until you come to Ferry Street.  Turn left, go one block, and you will be in BBQ'ville!


Contacts:

Melissa Ohlemacher - Judges: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (618)645-0831
Pris Abell - Teams:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   (618)638-4354

Lodging Info

 

The Elk's Lodge, located at 104 W. 4th Street (around the corner from the contest), will be the judge's headquarters.  Be sure and stop in when you arrive to let us know you've made it, and to collect your City of Metropolis goodies! We'll see you at the Super City Blues & Ques!

                                                                                                           

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City of Metropolis , BBQ Judges

PO Box 682, Metropolis, IL  62960

Or fax to:  618-524-2582   Att:  Pris

For additional information on Metropolis area:

http://metropolistourism.com/

http://www.cityofmetropolis.com/

http://www.metropolischamber.com/

http://www.harrahsmetropolis.com/

 

Superman Celebration

This one-of-a-kind event honors Metropolis’ favorite son, Superman, and is held the second weekend of June each year.  Complete with entertainment, celebrity appearances and even a $1000 Superhero Costume Contest this celebration is a must see event!

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ASA Archery Tournament

For over a decade the city of Metropolis has hosted the ASA Illinois Pro/Am Championship at Mermet Lake - State Fish and Wildlife Area.  Archers from all over North America visit Metropolis for one week in June to compete for cash and prizes and the title of Illinois Champion.

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Ft. Massac Encampment

This popular event is held the third weekend in October each year and draws over 160,000 visitors.  History comes to life with re-enactors, period arts and crafts, delicious food and mock battles.

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