Optional Site Add-Ons — Select the appropriate options to add to Cart

Registration closes September 1 and space will be assigned on a first-come basis — the sooner teams register and pay, the closer their site will be to the turn-in location.

Exclusive VIP Experiences — Entry fee discounts

Teams can reduce their Grand Am entry fees by participating in public BBQ Experiences. These Experiences offer unique opportunities for Festival-goers to connect with barbecue teams and learn more about the sport. Our goal is to generate interest for more teams and judges. DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED AFTER EXPERIENCES ARE FINALIZED.

1. BBQ Cooking Demos [LIMIT: 8 teams] — Saturday, September 18, 11:30am - 2:00pm — $100 discount off Sunday Open entry fee: Teams that are NOT competing in the Saturday Invitational can choose to host a cooking demo followed by sampling. The team site would be placed closer to the main festival space. We will take a maximum of 8 teams to conduct smoking or grilling demos for chicken (thighs, drums, wings), ribs, pork butt, brisket, steaks, etc. We hope to get meat donations but may lean on the team to provide the product.

2. PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINGS CONTEST [LIMIT: 10 teams] — Saturday, September 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm — $1,000 cash prize plus trophy, winner take all: Teams will be provided 200 chicken wings plus (2) separate spices provided by sponsors; each spice must be used for a specific round. At 6:00pm Saturday, teams will submit the First Round of (10) boxes of 10 wings each for Spice #1, which will be judged by public attendees in a blind taste test; entries will be judged solely on overall taste — not appearance — on a 1 to 10 scale. At 6:30pm, teams will submit their Second Round of (10) boxes of 10 wings each for Spice #2. Scores from all attendees will be totaled over both rounds; in case of a tie, winners will split prize equally and a coin flip will determine trophy recipient. Festival will cover sampling cost and paperwork with county health department. Winner will be announced at Sunday Awards.

3. Honorary BBQ Team Member — Sunday, September 19, 4:00am - 5:00pm — $50 discount PER PERSON off Sunday Open entry fee PLUS (6) drink coupons from the bar: Teams are asked to allow a maximum number of (2) public VIP attendees to join their team for a day. These individuals will get a first-hand look at what it takes to produce championship barbecue by joining teams at 4:00am Sunday morning and supporting them as they prepare their contest entries. Tasks may include mixing and tasting ingredients, cutting, cleaning, lifting boxes/meat/supplies, fire management, changing the music, gofer, and even running boxes to the turn-in location. Afterward, these VIPs are asked to stick around and walk with their team if they get a call from the Main Stage.

Optional Contest Add-ons — Each option must be individually added to cart

• RV Site with dedicated 50-amp electric hookup, water & sewer ($175) — Choose from either 24’ or less, or 24’ to 50’

• RV Site with dedicated 30-amp electric hookup & water ($125) — Choose from either 24’ or less, or 24’ to 50’

• 30-amp Electrical Upgrade ($100) — Teams may bring their own generator

• Individual Porta Potty in Your Site ($225)

• Wild Child Entry for Saturday & Sunday ($20 per day)