Where pitmaster pride meets the plate.
The smoke isn’t the only thing rising at the festival—the stakes are high, too! Bragging rights, trophies, and serious culinary glory are on the line. Throughout the weekend, our expert vendors will step away from their serving windows to go head-to-head in a series of friendly but fierce BBQ competitions.
The Ultimate Culinary Showdown:
An elite panel of judges will blind-taste their way through the festival, ultimately crowning the weekend’s champions in specific categories: Best BBQ, Best Ribs, Best Sauce, Best Side Dish, and Best Dessert. * Your Vote Counts: The judges don’t get all the power! Every attendee has a say in the most coveted award of the weekend: the People’s Choice BBQ Award. Be sure to grab a ballot, taste as much as you can, and vote for your absolute favorite vendor. Join us at the main stage on Sunday to see who takes home the hardware!
