BBQ - Cook Team Registration

from $175.00

This isn’t your typical BBQ showdown—it’s a FUNraiser! Our cook-off is all about laid-back vibes, good eats, and great people. While it’s a real competition with bragging rights and prize money on the line, this non-KCBS sanctioned event puts fun first. Blind judging keeps things fair, and the People's Choice adds a community twist.

CLICK HERE 2025 BBQ Registration Form to fill out the informational form, then choose size of space & add to cart to pay registration entry.

See below for registration information. Once you sign up you will receive and email with more information.

Cook Space:

This isn’t your typical BBQ showdown—it’s a FUNraiser! Our cook-off is all about laid-back vibes, good eats, and great people. While it’s a real competition with bragging rights and prize money on the line, this non-KCBS sanctioned event puts fun first. Blind judging keeps things fair, and the People's Choice adds a community twist.

CLICK HERE 2025 BBQ Registration Form to fill out the informational form, then choose size of space & add to cart to pay registration entry.

See below for registration information. Once you sign up you will receive and email with more information.

 

Each team is expected to serve their BBQ to attendees with a Tasting Ticket (tickets and 2 oz. serving cups, provided by FVDA). Just punch the ticket, serve the sample, and enjoy connecting with the crowd to gain People’s Choice votes as well as help raise funds for a great cause.

Once you register you will receive more detailed information/instructions about the event

BBQ Cook-Off Essentials (Non-KCBS Sanctioned)

  • Final Registration Deadline: Oct 20, 2025

  • Early Bird Deadline: Sept 8, 2025

  • Fees:

    • 20×20 space: $175 | Early Bird Rate $125

    • 20×40 space: $250 | Early Bird Rate $200

First-come, first-served. No refunds.

Cook Site Setup

  • Arrival & Check-in: Friday, Nov 7 (3–6 PM)

  • Team Meeting: Friday- attendance required

  • Cooking Starts: After check-in Friday

  • No power provided — bring generators

  • Tent required over serving table

  • Bring all supplies — meat, water, fire extinguisher, cooking gear, utensils, etc.

Contest Rules

  • Meat: Teams are to provide their own meat for the contest. 10 – 10lb Boston Butts or 1 – 150lb whole hog

  • Sauces: Homemade only; not judged

  • Submission: Clam-shell container provided for judging

  • Judging starts: Saturday, 12:30 PM

  • Prize Money:

    • 1st: $1000

    • 2nd: $500

    • 3rd: $300

    • People’s Choice: $200 in Downtown Dollars

  • Awards announced at 3:30pm

Health & Safety

  • Teams must read and abide by all NC health department regulations as set forth in RULES GOVERNING THE FOOD PROTECTION AND SANITATION OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Specifically, Temporary Food Establishment Rules .2665 to .2669.  Public Health Regulations