Russell Chamber of Commerce: Russell, KS
Celebrating Over 60 Years of Service!
Welcome to the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce!
Russell is located in Russell County in Western Kansas. It encompasses the communities of Paradise, Waldo, Lucas, Luray, Fairport, Gorham, Bunker Hill, Milberger, Dorrance, Wilson, and Russell, which is the county seat.
If you are visiting the area and looking for services, or fun things to see and do, check out Travel and Tourism. If you are relocating to the area, we can help you find job, a rental, or a realtor under Relocation Aid. All businesses listed are Members of the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce so you can be assured of good service and a friendly attitude when patronizing their businesses. By giving them your business you are allowing them to continue to improve their services and community through events and opportunities hosted by the Russell Area Chamber.
If you would like more information about our beautiful communities feel free to call or e-mail us! Just visit the Contact Us.
Russell Main Street's "Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ" October 8th and 9th, 2010!
- 4 Categories-Pork Ribs, Pork Shoulder or Butt, Beef Brisket, Chicken
- Cash prizes awarded for Grand Champion
- Beer Garden
- Reserve Grand Champion, and 1st through 5th place in each category
- Check-in on Friday, October 8th starting at 2 pm until 7 pm
- Judging will begin at 12 pm on October 9th and winners will be announced at 3 pm
- Cruise Night Friday, Car Show Saturday 9am-3pm (785-483-3771 for details)
- No RV hookups downtown, but RV's are welcome
Following is a Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 8:
KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition
8am-7pm - Team Arrival & Check-In (815 N. Main)
9am-7pm - Meat Inspections Available
5pm - Cruise Night at A & W (304 S. Fossil)
7pm - Cook's Meeting (815 N. Main)
11pm - Quite time begins
Saturday, October 9:
9am-12pm - Flatland Car Show Registration (Main Street
10am - Judges Meeting (815 N. Main)
10am - Kids Carnival at 8th & Main (RHS Music Boosters)
10am - Various Vendors on Main Street open
11am - "People's Choice Chili" Judging begins
11:55am - Judging of Chicken begins
12:25pm - Judging of Pork Ribs begins
12:55pm - Judging of Pork begins
1:25pm - Judging of Brisket begins
3pm - Awards Ceremony
5pm-11:30pm - Beer Garden at Cecil Bricker Park (sponsored by Coors)
5pm - Russell Main Street Inc. BBQ Dinner at 8th & Main
7pm-11pm - Bands Shades of Gray & Downfall perform (sponsored by Russell Arts Council)
