Childers and Main
Demopolis, AL 36732
General Information
Event Dates – Dec 5-6, 2025
This is a State Championship.
The first Saturday of December explodes with festivities as Demopolis, Alabama, celebrates Christmas on the River.
Since its 1972 inception, COTR has captivated the hearts of those in and around West Alabama, growing into one of the Top 20 Tourist Attractions in the Southeastern United States and named an Ultimate Holiday Town by A&E TV.
Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of December!
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $275.00
Prize Money: $4,350.00
Grand Champion $1000.00
Reserve Grand $750.00
Each Category Payout
Chicken Pork Ribs Brisket
1st Place – $200.00
2nd Place – $150.00
3rd Place – $125.00
4th Place – $100.00
5th Place – $75.00
Sauce
1st Place – $50.00
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