The Road to Barbecue Country A Backyard BBQ Contest
DATE
09/26/2026
LOCATION
335 W-W Industrial Park, Washington, MO
FEE
Chicken and Ribs - $100
DETAILS
The Road to Barbecue Country
A Backyard BBQ Contest
Presented by: Blues Hog
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: Blues Hog HQ
Address: 335 W-W Industrial Park, Washington, MO
Contest Categories
Cook’s Choice Chicken
Spare Ribs
Contest Format: Bring your own meat and grill
Competition Space: 10' × 10'
Electricity: No power provided
Entry Information
Entry Fee: $100
Team Limit: First 40 teams
Team Requirement: One head cook per team
Eligibility: Open to cooks with lifetime competition earnings of $1,500 or less
Payouts
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100
The winner will earn a spot on Barbecue Country Season 2.
Schedule
7:00 AM: Set Up
8:30 AM: Cooks Meeting
3:00–3:30 PM: Turn-In
4:30 PM: Awards
Registration
Register at: https://www.ribcookoffassociation.com
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026
Contact
Questions may be emailed to: jheien@blueshog.com
Rep: Jody Harris and Dirk Mullins
Additional competition details will be provided upon registration.