Competitors
How do I enter? Go to the Forms page and download everything you need for the 2009 competition.
- You fill out a Registration Form and sign the Waiver.
- You purchase space for the 2 day event by estimating your space requirements
Spaces Available (early bird prices are listed below, add $50 after March 20th, 2009)
15’ x 20’ - $200
20’ x 40’ - $500
30’ x 60’ - $800
Anything larger? Contact Melissa Copelan by email or phone for additional space.
(melissacopelan@copelanpr.com or 865-206-7645)
Spaces are based on size of Smoker/Grill, Prep Area, and Seating Area for the required friends and family to cheer you on. You provide your own tent.
Corporate spaces are available. For more information on corporate sponsorship, contact Melissa Copelan at 865-206-7645 or email melissacopelan@copelanpr.com or email Chris Flynn at flynn@josephconst.com
Can we Sell BBQ? Yes, SATURDAY ONLY!!
… and the money raised may be used in one of the following ways:
- As a fund raiser for the team’s charity of choice
- To off-set the team’s cooking cost
- As a donation to the official charity of the Big BBQ Bash – the Blount County Community Campus
Note: No sales tax permit is required for a one day sale of goods.
What else do I need to know?
- Set up and Check in: Check in is between the delightful hours of 8 am to 4 pm, Friday May 8th.
- A refundable clean-up deposit of $50 is required and due at check-in.
- The grounds will open to the masses on Friday at 5pm, so all cooks are asked to have all cookers in place by 4pm, and all trucks, cars, etc. clear of the site.
- Each BBQ team must completely fit inside the space assigned.
- Electricity and water are available.
- Bring at least a 50ft. extension cord and a bucket and you will be set.
- No four wheelers or golf carts
- Bring your own trash bags. Don’t dump ashes, coals or grease on the grounds, no group fires allowed.
- Click here for the 2008 Official Rules (2009 Rules available soon)
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Admission to Friday’s and Saturday’s events is Free!