2023 Kings of Q – BBQ Cook-Off

Entry Deadline: May 19, 2023
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2023 Kings of Q - BBQ Cook-Off
Venue / Location

462 Second St
Ayden, NC 28513

General Information

Competition – May 19-20. 2023

Completed entry forms are due by May 1st, limited to 40 teams.

Cook TeamA cook team shall consist of 1 head cook and as many assistants as the head cook deems necessary. A team may cook several pieces of meat per category, but may only turn in one entry per category. The turn in quantities will be a minimum of six (6) portions as stated in the KCBS rules. Any violation of the contest rules by any team member will disqualify the team from the contest. The head cook is responsible for the actions of the team and for each team member and for the actions of any guest of the team

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $250.00 20’ x 20’ space, 20amp power (Duplex outlet)
Per Entry Fee – $275 20’ x 40’ space, 20amp power
Per Entry Fee – $300 20’ x 40’ space, 30amp RV service (NEMA TT30)
Per Entry Fee – $350 22’ x 50’ space, 30amp RV service (Grass lot, will have to cross a street for turn-in)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

KCBS Prize Purse – $10,000.00
Grand Champion – $2,000.00/Custom made chopping block/Pair of engraved Cleavers/A free entry into the 2023 “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-off.

Reserve Grand – $1,000.00Custom made chopping block/Pair of engraved Cleavers/A free entry into the 2023 “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-off.

Each KCBS Category – Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Brisket
1 st Place – $500.00/A cutting board/Engraved Dexter Cleaver.

2 nd Place – $400.00/A cutting board.

3 rd Place – $300.00/A cutting board.

4 th Place – $200, and a cutting board.

5 th Place: $100.00/A cutting board.

6 th – 10 th Place – $50.00/A bread board.

People’s Choice:
1 st Place – $300.00/A cutting board/Engraved Dexter Cleaver.

2 nd Place: $100.00/A cutting board.

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