I'm pretty sure this is the 3rd year. We went last year and it was well run. 2 gyms. People need to ask while at the the tournament if/when the results will be posted.
If you've never been beaten, you've never been far away enough from home.
Our first year to attend the Emporia tournament was 1995, so they have been doing it quite a while. They may have had an off year or so where they didn't do it, but I know this tournament has been around quite a while. I remember because it was my son's first year and his first medal was won there. It's always been a good tournament when we've gone.