I've competed in the KCBS comp. in Cresskill each of the last two years, took 2nd in ribs there in 2013. It's a full blown KCBS event with several top tier teams and is run by the guys from 3 Men and a Baby Back. Not sure I would recommend for a first timer. I don't think they had the rib cook off in 2014 but they did for sure in 2013. I got an email saying they were looking for participants for a steak grill off for the first day.