VacMaster Joins NBBQA at the 2025 American Royal
VacMaster Joins NBBQA at the 2025 American Royal
By Janet Cole Phelps, Managing Partner, National Barbecue & Grilling Association
We’re fired up to announce that VacMaster will be joining the National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA) at the 2025 American Royal World Series of Barbecue, held at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS!
This partnership brings together two names that share a deep love for the craft of barbecue. VacMaster has become a trusted brand for pitmasters, chefs, and home cooks alike — providing professional-grade vacuum sealers, sous-vide systems, and food preservation tools that keep flavor fresh and quality consistent. Together, we’ll showcase how innovation and tradition work hand in hand to keep the smoke rolling strong.
And here’s the best part — we’ll be handing out delicious samples of Prairie Fresh Pork, cooked to perfection on an Ole Hickory Pit. We’ll also be serving the American Royal VIP guests right inside the NBBQA Experience area as we celebrate Friday and Saturday with incredible barbecue, great company, and well-deserved recognition for the legends who helped shape our BBQ community.
📍 Event Details
Location: Kansas Speedway – Kansas City, KS
Event Days:
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Friday, November 7 (4 PM–10 PM)
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Saturday, November 8 (11 AM–5 PM)
🏆 BBQ Hall of Fame Impact Celebration
Join us Friday and Saturday as we honor the legacy of Frances & “Doc” Gillis and Carlene & Joe Phelps, pioneers who helped shape Barbecue News Magazine and the NBBQA.
This two-day celebration will be filled with stories, laughter, and memories that remind us why this community is so special.
Throughout the weekend, we’ll keep the fires burning with good food, good friends, and plenty of heart.
Y’all have been an intricate part of this journey, so please stop by and say hello to one of the OGs, Carlene Phelps, and the family of Doc Gillis, who will also be onsite.