2023 Field, Fire, Fork BBQ Showdown

Entry Deadline: September 29, 2023
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2023 Field, Fire, Fork BBQ Showdown
Contact Information
Venue / Location

Los Banos Fairgrounds
403 F. St.
Los Banos, CA 93635

General Information

Competition – September 29-30, 2023

This is a New Contest and a State Championship.

Watermark Associates in conjunction with the Merced County Sheriff’s Operation Christmas Star Program are hosting California’s Central Valley’s premiere barbecue competition, Field Fire Fork BBQ Showdown, a KCBS Sanctioned Master Series event.

BBQ Teams from all over the country will descend on the Merced County Spring Fair Grounds to compete for cash, prizes, and points.

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $350.00 (Master Series Premium)
Per Entry Fee – $300.00 (Master Series Standard)
Per Entry Fee – $250.00 (Backyard Premium)
Per Entry Fee – $200.00 (Backyard Standard)
Per Entry Fee – $50.00 (People’s Choice Only)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Champion Circle – $1,000.00
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– Speaking Opportunity
– SWAG Bag inclusion
– Camp overnight with BBQ Teams
– Vendor booth opportunity

Masters – $750.00
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– SWAG Bag inclusion
– Vendor booth opportunity

People’s Choice – $500.00
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– Logo on emails
– SWAG Bag inclusion
– Vendor booth opportunity

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