2025 Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle

Entry Deadline: June 21, 2025
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2025 Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
Contact Information
Venue / Location

Historic Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006

General Information

Competition – June 21-22, 2025

Get ready to witness some serious feats of flavor. Watch live as pitmasters from all over the country compete for glory and prizes in the ultimate test of BBQ mastery.

While you can watch the teams cooking for certified judges throughout the weekend, DC Health Code doesn’t permit them to sell or sample to attendees.

But some of the best BBQ restaurants in the country will be selling at the event, including some who are also competing!

Categories: Chicken, Pork Rib, Pork Shoulder, and Beef Brisket

Entry Fees

Per Team Entry Fee – $1,350.00 (20×50)
Per Team Entry Fee – $1,350.00 (20×40)
Per Team Entry Fee – $1,200.00 (20×30)
Per Team Entry Fee – $750.00 (20×20)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Each Category (Chicken, Pork Rib, Pork Shoulder, Beef Brisket)
1st Place – $1,500.00
2nd Place – $1,000.00
3rd Place – $500.00
4th Place – $250.00
5th Place – $100.00

America’s Best Sauce
1st Place – $1,000.00
2nd Place – $500.00
3rd Place – $250.00

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