The Jones sisters, Mary and Deborah, from Jones Bar-B-Q at 67th and Kaw Drive in Kansas City, Kansas, are featured in a new state tourism video promoting barbecue spots in the state.
The new video, “The Smoke Show: A Story of Kansas BBQ,” features barbecue by Kansans throughout the state. It was released by Kansas Tourism.
Also featured in the video are Alex Hudson, Luther’s BBQ, Fort Scott; Desiree Amidon, Billy Sims BBQ, Hays; Ryan Collum, Roy’s Hickory Pit BBQ, Hutchinson; Katie Wise, Bite Me Barbecue, Marysville; and Stan Englert, The Ole Cook Shack BBQ, Syracuse.
“Kansas is known worldwide for our BBQ and the pit masters in ‘The Smoke Show’ highlight some of the best our state has to offer,” said Lt. Gov. and Commerce Secretary David Toland, in a news release. “In towns of all sizes, all across our state, there are great places to visit and delicious eats to be had. The Story Series is a unique and exciting way to lift up those stories and let people know that if they aren’t exploring Kansas, they are missing out.”
“The Story Series is about showing the faces and places that make Kansas special. BBQ is in our veins and on our fingers,” Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe said. “We’re telling the story of Kansas one chapter at a time, and we think everyone in the country should discover a new favorite BBQ spot in Kansas.”
Kansas Tourism launched the “To the Stories” campaign in May of 2021. The campaign evolved from a desire to share the fascinating faces and places across the state. The videos give an inside look at attractions, locations and people that help make Kansas a great place to live, work and explore.
The BBQ video is online at https://vimeo.com/709668549/e6c436b931.
One caveat, however: “Viewers are advised not to watch the video hungry.”