Yes, this is a BBQ contest show stretched out over 8 days. However, I found it to be much more than that. In these contestants we saw class, quality of character, respect, admiration, and teamwork. This is a group of people who reminded me if what Americans used to be - good people. These folks truly rejoiced in each others success and shed tears at failures and departures. Watch this for the quality people, getting hungry is just a bonus.