Cheap Flights to Kansas City (MCI) from UK Airports

Cheap Flights to Kansas City (MCI) from UK Airports

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Useful Information about Kansas City

  • December is generally the best month for bargain hunters with fares averaging £512
  • The best fare found on Just the Flight departing from the UK was £453 leaving the week of 24 Apr 2011
  • We have found the cheapest prices are offered by KLM, Delta Airlines and US Airways
  • Kansas City's time zone is -6 hours difference from the UK
  • Monday is the most popular day to take a flight to Kansas City. The average stay is 12 days

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Kansas City gets grilling with the American Royal Barbecue

MCI, KansasKansas City hosts what claims to be the largest barbecue contest in the world.

The American Royal Barbecue is claimed by many to be the world's biggest barbecue contest but it is, by far, the largest in the nation. Started up in 1980, the event takes place in the historic stockyards of Kansas City. In total there are four contests and approximately 500 teams from around the globe compete in front crowds of up to 70,000. It is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.

The American Royal Barbecue, viewed any some as the 'World Series of Barbecue', does, in fact, open the American Royal as well as being the season end for the competitive circuit. However, it is a major Kansas City event in its own right. Carrying on from original rules laid out when it first began, each contestant has to cook at least 10 pounds of either lamb, beef or pork. Judges then award from one to 10 points and the prize for the winning chef is US $60,000.

This annual event, which takes place in the autumn, begins with Fantastic Friday in which each team starts to grill. As well as the main barbecue event, other competitions in this destination over the two days include creations for side-dishes and bone-art and the Rub and Baste Contest. There is also a variety of live music, parties, games and firework displays. Visitors can taste a range of barbecued foods, although only from approved stalls, and those staying longer in this destination can also visit the Barbecue Expo.

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