Kamadettes: Viva Las Vegas!

For our first "Flashback" post, I thought we would go back to November 2003 when we joined Kim & David's "Smokin' away again in Porkaritaville" BBQ Team in Las Vegas for the BBQ Competition at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.

Since Kim & David were coming from Richmond, VA it was not feasible to drive all the way towing their three Kamado's, so Richard, Richelle, and I rented a U-Haul trailer and drove down with a #9, #7, and #5 along with about 30 boxes of our Kamado Coconut Extruded Charcoal.

We also had several of our fabulous customers come down to join in all of the fun: Jason C. (who is lucky enough to live in Vegas), Jeff R., Mark M., Glenn B., and Scott S.
The first night, Kim, David, Jeff, Scott, Jason, Richard, Richelle and I all went sightseeing down the strip and out to dinner.

The following day the Competition started, and it was packed! Not only was the BBQ Competition going on, but there was also the Annual Chile Competition going on next to us and the Pro Bull Riders event.

We had people coming up to us left & right with questions about what the Kamado was. We had such a great time. It was our first time ever attending an official BBQ Competition and we were extremely impressed. Everyone was so friendly and fun.

Here is Richard, trying to sneak some of the Ribs off of the gorgeous Green #7.

Here are some of the entries from Kim & David.

Chicken

Brisket

Pulled Pork

Ribs

Mark M's Lobster-Go-Round

Kim's beautiful Cherry Cheese Cake Tarts

Smokin' Away Again in Porkaritaville finished 16th overall and took 6th place in Ribs! They did a fanstatic job!!! And they got to meet Robin Leach from the "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous".

We had a good time the last evening after all of the awards were presented and all of the rush of cooking had calmed down, everyone got a chance to relax and enjoy each others company. We also were able to sell all three of the Kamado's we brought down along with all of the charcoal that was not used. The #7 we sold to Rue J. in Nebraska (who has later gone on to purchase 3 more!), the #5 Jason C. took home, and the #9 went a really nice person, who's name has slipped my mind. :)

Here is a picture of our whole group the last night!
Good times everyone! We look forward to next event we all get to go to together. :)