2026 BBQ Expo Master’s Challenge

Entry Deadline: April 9, 2026
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2026 BBQ Expo Master's Challenge
Venue / Location

Viale delle Esposizioni, 393a
PARMA, 43126

General Information

Competition – April 11-12, 2026

This is a New Contest.

The competition will be held according to KCBS regulations.

Friday, April 10
13:00 – 18:00 Team arrivals | Team setup

Saturday, April 11
07:00 – 08:00 Team arrivals | Team setup*
Dalle 12:00 Meat Inspection
17:00 Cooks meeting

Sunday, April 12
Dalle 09:30 Judges Sign-in
Dalle 10:30 Judges meeting
12:00 Turn-in Chicken
12:30 Turn-in Ribs
13:00 Turn-in Pork
13:30 Turn-in Brisket
Dalle 15:30 Awards Ceremony

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – 280 €

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: 12.500 €

Prizes for each category (Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Brisket)
1st place: 1.000 €
2nd place: 600 €
3rd place: 400 €
4th place: 300 €
5th place: 200 €

GRAND CHAMPION PRIZE
1500 € + Golden Ticket for free registration to “THE WAR OF BARBECUE” JUNE 20-21, 2026 – PESCHIERA DEL GARDA, BRESCIA, ITALY

RESERVE CHAMPION PRIZE
1.000 €

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