2026 Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic

Entry Deadline: May 6, 2026
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2026 Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic
Venue / Location

2785 US-50
Grand Junction, CO 81503

General Information

Welcome to the Inaugural Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic in beautiful Grand Junction, CO! May 7–9, 2026 — three days of smoke, flavor, and fierce competition as we crown the Rocky Mountain Master of ’Que and give away $50,000 in cash prizes!

This is a New Contest and a State Championship.

Categories – Chicken-Pork Butt-Brisket-Ribs

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $350.00

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Over $50,000 in total prize money

Grand Champion – $10,000/Cash

Payouts awarded:
– 1st–10th place in each category
– Overall placements through 10th place

Garlic Bulbs

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