Washington County Fairgrounds
922 Front Street
Marietta, OH 45750
General Information
Competition – April 24-25, 2026
This is a State Championship.
Marietta River City BBQ is a KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society – www.kcbs.us) Master Series Sanctioned BBQ competition in SE Ohio.
Master Series Sanctioned Contests are eligible for the American Royal and the Jack Daniels World Championship.
In addition, all KCBS team members who participate in a Master Series Sanctioned Contest earn points towards the KCBS Team of the Year awards held each year at our annual banquet.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $330.00
Prize Money: $3,300.00
The award payout includes Grand / Reserve / Each KCBS categories (Chicken, Ribs, Brisket and Pork) 1st to 5th place.
Each meat category (tentative): 1st $250; 2nd $200; 3rd $175; 4th $150; 5th $125.
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