Entry Forms and Rules


Official Team Entry Form - all teams required to fill out, sign, and turn in this form by the final registration deadline. Form due April 28th (early bird April 11th)
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Vendor Form and Regulations Sheet - if you plan to sell anything at the event, review the regulations, fill out and sign the vendor form. All competitors are welcome to sell their delicious BBQ & fixin's to the public on Saturday. Form due by April 28th.
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Official Rules
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Competitors
If you've ever won a sanctioned event (such as KCBS or NBBQA), you may not enter the same classification. This event is sanctioned by the PWLBIBC (People Who Like BBQ in Blount County!)

Official Judges
An amateur team of judges will be trained and assembled to judge which amateur chef has the best barbecue. 

Prizes
Prize money will be awarded totalling $21,000

First place in each category:  $3,000

  •    Winning team: $1,500
  •    Winning team’s Charity of choice: $1,500


Second place in each category:  $1,500

  •    Second place team: $750
  •    Second place team’s Charity of choice: $750


Third place in each category:  $750

  •    Third place team: $375
  •    Third place team’s Charity of choice: $375


All winners receive a Big BBQ Bash trophy!


Early Bird Registration Deadline
April 11, 2008

Registration Deadline
April 28, 2008


Special Note
This is a charity fund raiser, no refunds will be given. Electricity and water are available on site.