General Information
Competition – June 23-24, 2023
Former Governor Bill Haslam proclaimed the Blount County Big BBQ Bash as a state championship, making the competition a qualifier for the American Royal Barbecue Cook-Off and Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue.
Since its inception in 2007, the Big BBQ Bash has raised more than $150,000 for charitable causes in Blount County. All proceeds from the 2023 Big BBQ Bash will benefit the McNabb Center’s Military Services in Blount County.
The Big BBQ Bash is a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition. KCBS sanctions barbecue and grilling competitions across the U.S. and promotes barbecue as America’s cuisine. In addition, KCBS has an extensive Certified Barbecue Judging program. It is the largest society of barbecue enthusiasts in the world.
Categories
Pork
Chicken
Ribs
Beef Brisket
Competing BBQ teams may charge a fee per plate to the public on Friday and Saturday; giving attendees the chance to taste some of the best barbecue in the south.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $325.00 (Non – KCBS Member)
Per Entry Fee – $300.00 (KCBS Member)
Grand Champion – $2,000.00
Reserve Champion – $1,000.00
Third Overall – $500.00
First Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $550.00
Second Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $350.00
Third Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket– $225.00
Fourth Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $150.00
Fifth Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $100.00
Sixth Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $50.00
Seventh Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $50.00
Eighth Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $50.00
Ninth Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $50.00
Tenth Place Ribs/Pork/Chicken/Brisket – $50.00
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