Contests of barbecues started as informal events held in communities and have become very reputable food festivals and one of the key factors that contribute to this success is the inclusion of judges who are qualified to judge the event. Such contests […]

Another barbecue contest favorite, ribs are a favorite among both competitors and spectators due to their unresistible blend of smokiness, tenderness, and flavor. Pitmasters can either use baby back ribs that are leaner and lighter in taste or spared ribs that are […]

To the delight of these contests are the vendors and food stalls that line contest areas providing a wide array of local flavors and products. On top of the core competition dishes, visitors to the event usually enjoy artisan sauces, home brew […]

Barbecue contests attract so much attention, as they unite three potent factors, loved by practically every person, delicious food, celebratory fun, and true friendship. These are all, at their most basic, of taste and culture, and the finest pitmasters display not only […]

Passion and professionalism come together in global barbecue competitions. In this case, the flavors introduced by the pitmasters reflect their cultural and regional roots, such as Texas brisket with its smoky bark, Carolina pulled pork with its vinegar sauces, or Memphis ribs […]

To make a barbecue contest a fair and meaningful contest, there are certain judging standards that each competitor must fulfill. Flavor is the most significant element and the spirit of barbecue, and the final challenge to a pitmaster. The judges anticipate a […]

There is hardly anything that brings the community together as much as a barbecue contest does. Such fun events are not a mere cooking contest, but a tradition, creativity and age-old love of food that brings people together. During a barbecue competition, […]

BBQ Contest Guide For beginners, the best way to go is to start small and focus more on getting a grip of a single category of meat than trying to learn about all at once. It can get overwhelming when competing in […]

Besides the cooking areas, booth upon booth of vendors line up in the festival grounds. These stalls will be selling various barbecue-related items such as specialty sauces, rubs, cooking utensils, custom clothing, and even memorabilia. This is a chance for barbeque-loving individuals […]

Many competitions, while enforcing traditional norms, do not hesitate to recognize creativity, particularly in non-sanctioned or specialty categories. This is where teams can set themselves apart with distinctive rub blends, innovative sauces or fusion dishes that merge barbecue with other culinary traditions. […]