Our story
Twenty-four years ago this past January, our community lost three good friends in a fatal car accident. Among them was Kelley Wilson, an alumnus of Rockhurst High School ’92. The Kelley Wilson Memorial BBQ Competition (KWBBQ) was created to memorialize Kelley’s life, have FUN, and raise funds for his scholarship fund which is granted to a young man in financial need, who otherwise could not afford to attend Rockhurst High School. Our 2022 marks the 11th annual Kelley Wilson Memorial BBQ Competition.
Fast Facts
- More than 4,000 people visit the Kelley Wilson BBQ each year
- More than 115 teams participated in last year’s event
- Social Media: Facebook and Instagram publicity
- KWBBQ is a Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned and State Championship event
Event Sponsor: $10,000 (1 available)
- Banner on Website
- Main Sponsor on media: Radio, billboards, KCBS Bullsheet, emails, social media and direct mail
- Sponsor name on KWBBQ T-Shirts
- Headline Sponsor of event map and other print collateral
- Sponsor acknowledgement on Grand Champion Trophy and Ribbons
- One (1) team entry with double lot and electricity.
- Ten (10) VIP passes
- Meet and greet with the band
- 10×20 space for company booth
- To be the Event Sponsor, click here
Platinum Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available)
- Logo on Website
- Media: KCBS Bullsheet, emails, social media and direct mail
- Sponsor name on KWBBQ T-Shirts
- Logo on event map and other print collateral
- Sponsor acknowledgement on Reserve Champion Trophy
- One (1) team entry with double lot and electricity.
- Ten (10) VIP passes
- Meet and greet with the band
- 10×20 space for company booth
- To be the Platinum Sponsor, click here
Stage/Music Tent Sponsor: $3,000 (1 available)
- Logo on Website and Event Map
- Logo on Stage and Tent signage
- One (1) team entry with double lot and electricity.
- Ten (10) VIP passes
- Meet and greet with the band
- 10×20 space for company booth
- To be the Stage/Music Tent Sponsor, contact Jenn@leislux.com
Gold Sponsor: $2,500
- Team entry with a double lot and electricity
- Logo on all banners, website, t-shirt, map and mailer
- Ten (10) additional passes
- Ten (10) VIP meet and greet entries
- To be a Gold Sponsor, click here
Silver Sponsor: $1,000
- Team entry with double lot and electricity
- Logo on all banners and name on t-shirt
- Ten (10) additional passes
- To be a Silver Sponsor, click here
Bronze: $500
- Team entry
- Logo on main banner and name t-shirt
- Five (5) additional passes
- To be a Bronze Sponsor, click here
Additional Sponsor Options:
Koozie Sponsor: $3,000 (1 available)
- Company Logo on the Official KWBBQ Koozie distributed to all teams
- One (1) team entry with double lot and electricity.
- Ten (10) VIP passes
- Meet and greet with band
- To be the Koozie Sponsor, contact Jenn@leislux.com
Cup Sponsor: $3,000 (1 available)
- Company Logo on the Official KWBBQ Cups distributed to all teams
- One (1) team entry with double lot and electricity.
- Ten (10) VIP passes
- Meet and greet with band
- To be the Cup Sponsor, contact Jenn@leislux.com
Apron Sponsor: $3,000 (1 available)
- Company Logo on the Official KWBBQ Apron’s distributed to all teams
- One (1) team entry with double lot and electricity.
- Ten (10) VIP passes
- Meet and greet with band
- To be the Apron Sponsor, contact Jenn@leislux.com
Sponsorship questions? Please contact Jenn@leislux.com