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 – $1,200.00 (20×40)
Per Team Entry Fee – $1,000.00 (20×30)
Per Team Entry Fee – $750.00 (20×20)
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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