2026 Byhalia BBQ Battle
DATE
05/02/2026
LOCATION
120 Lowry Dr., Byhalia, MS 38611
FEE
Baby Back Ribs - $100, St. Louis Ribs - $100, Both Ribs - $200
DETAILS
🔥 Byhalia BBQ Battle
📅 Date: May 2, 2026
📍 Location:
120 Lowry Dr
Byhalia, MS 38611
🏆 Contest Format
Double Rib Contest
Baby Back Ribs
St. Louis Style Ribs
Kids Q
Ancillary: Anything Tortilla
Kids Q Entry: FREE
❤️ Benefiting
Faith & Fires Ministry
📖 Ephesians 6:10
📱 Instagram: @faithfiresministry
💰 Entry Fees
Ribs: $100 each
Categories:
Baby Back
St. Louis Spares
Kids Q: Free
Anything Tortilla: Included / Ancillary
💵 Payouts
Ribs (Each Category)
🥇 1st – $800 + Medal
🥈 2nd – $500 + Medal
🥉 3rd – $300 + Medal
4th–10th – Medal
Kids Q
🥇 1st – $150
🥈 2nd – $100
🥉 3rd – $50
⏰ Event Timeline
Move-In: 6:30 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 1:00 PM
Kids Q Turn-In: 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Baby Back Ribs Turn-In: 3:00 – 3:30 PM
St. Louis Ribs Turn-In: 4:00 – 4:30 PM
Awards: 5:30 PM
👥 Event Contacts
Promoter
Mark Lambert
📞 901-831-1451
📧 mark@ssomd.com
Rib Cookoff Association Rep
Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928
📧 support@ribcookoffassociation.com
🚚 Additional Info
Trailers: Welcome
Electricity: ❌ Not Provided