Zarda BBQ is hosting a burnt ends eating competition

If going out in a glorious blaze of burnt ends is on your bucket list, listen up. Zarda BBQ in Lenexa (11931 W. 87th St.) is hosting a burnt ends eating challenge Thursday, September 20, at 7 p.m.
You pony up $10 as your entry free and then attempt to plow through 2 pounds of burnt ends. You also hope that Randy Santel doesn’t show up that day. Those with the fastest 10 times at this challenge will qualify for the finals, which are being held at the American Royal. Those eaters will compete on the barbecue competition’s main stage, Saturday, October 6, at noon in the KC Burnt Ends Battle for burping rights and a $1,000 purse.