2026 Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival (Master Series)

Entry Deadline: 

July 24, 2026
Categories:
Cooking Competitions
2026 Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival (Master Series)

General Information

Competition – July 25-26, 2026

Presented annually at the Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival, the Bigger Than BBQ Award recognizes an individual within the BBQ community whose impact reaches far beyond competition results, trophies, or titles.

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Master Series Payout
Grand Champion – $1,250.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $750.00

Each Category (Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Brisket)
1st Place – $650.00
2nd Place – $350.00
3rd Place – $250.00
4th Place – $150.00
5th Place – $100.00

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Contact Information

Venue Location

1 Playground Alley
New Freedom, PA 17349

Entry Fees

$13.50

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