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October 2018
Delta Hot Tamale Festival
Contest Contact Information Contact: Daniel Boggs Address: 3038 East Reed Rd, Greenville MS 38704 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-378-3121 Contact's Phone (Night): 662-466-3889 Contact's Phone (Cell): Email: gretchen@greatergreenville.org Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Brian Street Address: 3038 East Reed Rd. Greenville, MS 38704 Judge's Phone (Day): 662-332-0962 Judge's Phone (Night): 662-820-4893 Judge's Phone (Cell): Email: brian.street@sfbcic.com Contest Dates: 2018-10-20 - 2018-10-20 Contest Venue: Downtown Greenville, MS 38704 Contest Reps: Elise Jenkins & Becky Palmer
Find out more »November 2018
Big Pig Jig
Contest Contact Information Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath Address: PO Box 308, Vienna GA 31092 Contact's Phone (Day): 229-268-8275 Contact's Phone (Night): 229-322-1596 Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Lilla Heath Address: PO Box 308 Vienna, GA 31092 Judge's Phone (Day): 229-268-7030 Judge's Phone (Night): 229+-947-1140 Judge's Phone (Cell): Email: lael.flinthumane@gmail.com Contest Dates: 2018-11-02 - 2018-11-03 Contest Address: 350 Pig Jig Blvd. Vienna, GA 31092 2018 MBN Rules Team Application
Find out more »Judge’s Training Class
Application Memphis Barbecue Network is proud to offer barbecue judging seminars for barbecue enthusiasts. The purpose of these seminars is to instruct judges in the mechanics of judging a Memphis Barbecue Network Sanctioned barbecue contest. All Network Sanctioned Contests are provided with lists of trained and certified judges for use in their contests. Barbecue teams prefer trained and/or certified judges and often inquire at a contest as to the number of trained and/or certified judges. Most sanctioned contests, including the…
Find out more »February 2019
2019 MBN QueBall
Join all your MBN friends and celebrate the beginning of the new contest season at the 2019 MBN QueBall Saturday, February 23rd at the HolidayInn Express 5090 Copper Creek Blvd., Millington, TN 38053 Wear your favorite BBQ casual attire. Awards for Top 20, Perfect Scores and Team of the Year will be presented. There will be a Silent Auction benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, Contest Entry Raffle and More! Dinner will be Catered by Coletta's. A Cash Bar…
Find out more »March 2019
Conquistador Challenge
Contest Contact Information Contact: Missi Norman Address: 3820 Complex Rd., Marion AR 72361 Contact's Phone (Day): 901-647-3391 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-647-3391 Contact's Phone (Cell): 901-647-3391 Email: MGNORMAN@CSPERMIT.COM Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Carol Burdison Address: 106 Evening Wind Marion, AL 72364 Judge's Phone (Day): 870-735-1735 Judge's Phone (Night): 901-488-7223 Judge's Phone (Cell): 901-488-7223 Email: CAROL.BURDISON@SBCGLOBAL.NET Contest Dates: 03/08/2018 to 03/09/2019 Contest Venue: Marion Sportsplex Contest Address: 3820 Complex Rd., Marion, AR 72361 MBN Standard Contest Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison…
Find out more »Hogs for the Cause
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Rene Louapre Address: PO Box 792300, New Orleans, LA 70179 Contact’s Phone (Day): 504-554-5123 Email: rene@hogsforthecause.org JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Melzie Wilson Address: PO Box 792300, New Orleans, LA 70179 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 901-493-4036 Email: melziewilson1@gmail.com Contest Dates: 03/29/2019 – 03/30/2019 Contest Venue: UNO Lakefront Areana Grounds Contest Address: 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 Contest Reps: Melzie Wilson Specialty Contest
Find out more »April 2019
Atoka BBQ Fest
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Cliff Evans Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave., Atoka TN 38004 Contact’s Phone (Day): 901-837-5300 Contact’s Phone (Night): 901-651-1105 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 901-651-1107 Email: cevans@townofatoka.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Penny Pace Address: 334 Atoka-Munford Ave Atoka, TN 38001 Judge’s Phone (Day): 901-837-5300 Judge’s Phone (Night): 901-837-5300 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 901-837-5300 Email: ppace@townofatoka.com Contest Dates: 04/05/2019 - 04/06/2019 Contest Venue: Nancy Lane Park Contest Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave. Atoka, TN 38004 Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison / Kelley & Henry Evans MBN Standard Contest Team Application Judge…
Find out more »Ham Jam BBQ Contest
Contest Contact Information Contact: Tony Gray Address: 256 W Beacon Street, Philadelphia MS 39350 Contact's Phone (Day): 601-562-6471 Contact's Phone (Night): 601-562-6471 Contact's Phone (Cell): 601-562-6471 Email: jgray10301@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Tony Gray Address: 10141 Rd 553 Philadelphia, MS 39350 Judge's Phone (Day): 601-562-6471 Judge's Phone (Night): 601-562-6471 Judge's Phone (Cell): 601-562-6471 Email: jgray10301@gmail.com Contest Dates: 2019-04-12 - 2019-04-13 Contest Venue: 256 West Beacon Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Contest Address: 256 W Beacon Street Philadelphia, MS 39350 Contest…
Find out more »Southaven Springfest
Contest Contact Information Contact: Kristi Faulkner Address: 8710 Northwest Dr., Southaven, MS 38671 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-393-6939 Contact's Phone (Cell): 901-461-1791 Email: kfaulkner@southaven.org BBQ Chair Contact Information Contact: Brenda Orozco Contact's Phone (Cell): 901-800-7907 Email: brendaorozco514@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Dana Alvarez Address: 2741 Rutherford Dr., Southaven, MS 38672 Judge's Phone (Cell): 901-254-4727 Email: msqueen1970@hotmail.com Contest Dates: 04/26/19 to 04/27/19 Contest Venue: Snowden Grove Park Contest Address: 6205 Old Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS MBN Standard Contest, Duel Event Team Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Belmont Bluegrass & BBQ Cookoff
THIS CONTEST WILL BE RESCHEDULED. ALL OTHER BELMONT FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Camille Collins Address: PO Box 2725, Wayside, MS 38780 Contact’s Phone (Day): na Contact’s Phone (Night): na Contact’s Phone (Cell): 901-652-1390 Email: belmontplantation.lcc@gmail.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Hank Burdine Address: PO Box 151, Chatham, MS 38731 Judge’s Phone (Day): na Judge’s Phone (Night): na Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-822-4007 Email: hankburdine@gmail.com Contest Dates: 2019-04-26 – 2019-04-27 Contest Venue: Belmont Plantation Contest Address: 6498 Highway 1 South, Greenville, MS 38701 Specialty Contest -…
Find out more »May 2019
Que on the Yazoo
Contest Contact Information Contact: Brantley Snipes Address: 100 Front Street, Greenwood MS 38930 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-458-0886 Contact's Phone (Night): Contact's Phone (Cell): Email: mainstreetgreenwood@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Becky Palmer / Ben Cox Address: P.O. Box 8236 Greenwood, MS 38930 Judge's Phone (Day): Judge's Phone (Night): Judge's Phone (Cell): 662-902-3612 / 662-299-0680 Email: queontheyazoojudges@gmail.com Contest Dates: 05/03/2019 to 05/04/2019 Contest Venue: Greenwood, MS Contest Address: 100 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 MBN Standard Contest, Patio Contest Part of…
Find out more »40th Annual Iris Festival, Smokin on the Square BBQ Cookoff
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Barry Wilkerson Address: 111 Pierce Rd., Dresden, TN 38225 Contact’s Phone: 731-358-2683 or 731-264-9924 Email: wilkerson11@frontier.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: James Spurgeon Address: 14125 Barren Field Dr., Milan, TN 38358 Judge’s Phone: 615-906-0411 Email: spurgjc@gmail.com Contest Venue: Court Square Downtown Dresden, TN 38225 Contest Reps: Tom & Barbara Anderson Specialty Contest (Pulled Pork, Ribs & Chicken) Judges Application Team Application
Find out more »Covington BBQ Festival
Contact: Karen Griffin Address: 100 West Washington Avenue, Covington TN 38019 Phone: 901-475-7139 or 901-485-3075 Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com Judge’s Contact: Karen Griffin Address: P O Box 768, Covington TN 38019 Phone: 901-476-9613 or 901-485-3075 Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com MBN Standard Contest May 31 – June 1 Cobb Park 700 Bert Johnson Ave Covington TN Judges Application Team Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »June 2019
Judges Class
MBN Judges TrainingJune 7-8, 2019 Ruleville, Mississippi Sponsored by the Delta BBQ Battle (Que on the Yazoo, DSU Pig Pickin’, The Great Ruleville Roast, MS Delta State BBQ Championship/Cleveland Octoberfest) To assure that all contests sanctioned by the MBN receive the best judges anywhere, the MBN offers judges training classes. Anyone who is enthusiastic about barbecue needs this training to become a certified judge. The six-hour class covers all aspects of barbecue judging and even provides the opportunity to taste…
Find out more »Thunder on the Water
Contest Contact Information Contact: Duan Willis Address: Grenada Lake, Grenada MS 38901 Contact's Phone (Day): na Contact's Phone (Night): na Contact's Phone (Cell): 662-703-0137 Email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Judge Contact Information Contact: Duan Willis Address: Grenada Lake, Grenada MS 38901 Contact's Phone (Day): na Contact's Phone (Night): na Contact's Phone (Cell): 662-703-0137 Email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 2019-06-14 - 2019-06-15 Contest Venue: Grenada, MS Contest Address: Grenada Lake, Grenada, MS 38901 Patio Contest Team Application Judges' Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Judges Class – Memphis, TN
Memphis Barbecue Network is proud to offer barbecue judging seminars for barbecue enthusiasts. The purpose of these seminars is to instruct judges in the mechanics of judging a Memphis Barbecue Network Sanctioned barbecue contest. All Network Sanctioned Contests are provided with lists of trained and certified judges for use in their contests. Barbecue teams prefer trained and/or certified judges and often inquire at a contest as to the number of trained and/or certified judges. Most sanctioned contests, including the Championship…
Find out more »July 2019
Judges Class – Water Valley, MS
Memphis Barbecue Network is proud to offer barbecue judging seminars for barbecue enthusiasts. The purpose of these seminars is to instruct judges in the mechanics of judging a Memphis Barbecue Network Sanctioned barbecue contest. All Network Sanctioned Contests are provided with lists of trained and certified judges for use in their contests. Barbecue teams prefer trained and/or certified judges and often inquire at a contest as to the number of trained and/or certified judges. Most sanctioned contests, including the Championship…
Find out more »Smoke on the Mountain, Virginia State BBQ Championship
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Dana Sworsy Address: 403 N. Main St., Suite 9, Galax, VA 24333 Contact’s Phone (Day): 276-233-3732 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 276-233-3732 Email: danalee27@hotmail.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Shannon Dalton Address: 484 Stonebrook Dr., Galax, VA 24333 Judge’s Phone (Day): 276-233-4205 Email: SHDALTON@GMAIL.COM Contest Dates: 07/19/19 to 07/20/2019 Contest Venue: Main St. Galax, VA Contest Address: 403 N. Main St., Galax, VA 24333 MBN Standard Contest Backyard Event Team Application Judge Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Judges Class Galax, VA
Memphis Barbecue Network is proud to offer barbecue judging seminars for barbecue enthusiasts. The purpose of these seminars is to instruct judges in the mechanics of judging a Memphis Barbecue Network Sanctioned barbecue contest. All Network Sanctioned Contests are provided with lists of trained and certified judges for use in their contests. Barbecue teams prefer trained and/or certified judges and often inquire at a contest as to the number of trained and/or certified judges. Most sanctioned contests, including the Championship…
Find out more »August 2019
WATER VALLEY WATERMELON CARNIVAL TRAIN TRACKS PORK ATTACK
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Hwy 7, Water Valley MS 38965 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Hwy 7 Water Valley, MS 38965 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Judges’s Phone (Fax): 662-234-0881 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net Contest Reps: Kyle & Lori Dixon Contest Dates: 2018-08-01 – 2018-08-03 Contest Venue: Downtown Water Valley Water Valley, MS 38965 MBN Standard Contest Team Application Judge Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »September 2019
Smokin on the White
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Organizer Contact: Donna Turner Address: 601 Flat Rock Road Cave City, AR 72521 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 870-613-1564 Email: smokinjudges@hotmail.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Donna Turner Address: 601 Flat Rock Road Cave City, AR 72521 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 870-613-1564 Email: smokinjudges@hotmail.com Contest Dates: 2019-09-06 – 2018-09-07 Contest Venue: Riverside Park Contest Address: 1850 Chaney Dr., Batesville AR Contest Reps: Kyle & Lori Dixon MBN Standard Contest Team Application Judge Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Praise the Lard
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Sammi Graff Address: PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62959 Contact’s Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 or 618-521-6957 Email: sammi@17bbq.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Laurie Neef Address: PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62959 Contact’s Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 Email: sammi@17bbq.com Contest Dates: 09/19/19 - 09/21/19 Contest Venue: 214 N 17th Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 MBN Standard Contest Duel Event Team Application Judge Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Delta State University 34th Annual Pig Pickin’
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: John Paul Gates Address: 1003 West Sunflower Rd, DSU Box 3104, Cleveland, MS 38733 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 662-588-9888 Email: johnpaulgates@gmail.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: 1003 West Sunflower Rd, DSU Box 3104, Cleveland, MS 38733 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 09/20/2019 to 09/21/2019 Contest Venue: Delta State University Address: 1003 West Sunflower Rd., Cleveland, MS 38733 MBN Standard Contest and Patio Division Part of the Delta BBQ Battle Contest Reps: Elise Jenkins/Tippi Jones Team Application Judges Application 2019…
Find out more »The Great Ruleville Roast
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Elise Jenkins Address: PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Contact’s Phone (Day): 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: PO Box 1828, Cleveland MS 38732 Contact’s Phone (Day): 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 2018-08-28 – 2018-08-29 Contest Venue: Rule Park, Ruleville, MS MBN Standard Contest, Patio Contest, SCA Contest Part of Delta BBQ Battle Contest Reps: Gary & Sharon Countz/Becky Palmer/Tippi Jones Team Application Judges Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Bartlett BBQ Fest
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: David Parsons Address: 2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett TN 38134 Contact's Phone (Day): 901-859-3381 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-833-6054 Email: dparsonsconstruction@comcast.net Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Colt Parsons Address: PO Box 392 Ellendale, TN 38029 Judge's Phone (Cell): 901-755-9444 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-833-6054 Email: cparsons@wirebond.com Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison Contest Dates: 2019-09-27 - 2018-09-28 Contest Venue: Contest Address: 2629 Bartlett Blvd Bartlett, TN 38134 Specialty Contest Team Application Judges Application
Find out more »October 2019
Cleveland Octoberfest / Ms Delta State BBQ Championship
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Elise Jenkins Address: PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Preferred Phone: 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: PO Box 1828, Cleveland MS 38732 Preferred Phone: 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 2019-10-09 – 2019-10-10 Contest Venue: Downtown Cleveland, MS Contest Address: 101 S. Bayou Ave., Cleveland, MS MBN Standard Contest Patio Contest Part of Delta BBQ Battle Contest Reps: TBD
Find out more »CLEVELAND OCTOBERFEST / MS DELTA STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Elise Jenkins Address: PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Contact’s Phone (Day): 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: PO Box 1828, Cleveland MS 38732 Contact’s Phone (Day): 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 2019-10-11 – 2019-10-12 Contest Venue: Downtown Cleveland, MS Contest Address: 101 S. Bayou Ave., Cleveland, MS MBN Standard Contest Patio Contest Part of Delta BBQ Battle Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison, Kyle & Lori Dixon, Chris & Stancy Curtis (Training) Team Application Judges Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Delta Hot Tamale Festival
Contest Contact Information Contact: Gretchen Giachelli Address: 504 Central St., Greenville MS 38701 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-378-3121 Email: gretchen@greatergreenville.org Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Brian Street Address: PO Box 4506. Greenville, MS 38701 Judge's Phone: 662-332-0962 Email: brian.street@sfbcic.com Contest Dates: 2019-10-17 - 2019-10-19 Contest Venue: Downtown Greenville, MS 38704 Team Application Judges Application
Find out more »Arlington BBQ Fallfest
Contest Contact Information Contact: Paige Eavenson Address: 5249 Summer Wind Ln., Arlington, TN 38002 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-488-7822 Email: teams_arlingtonBBQ@outlook.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Sarah Dickey Judge's Phone (Cell): 901-870-8196 Email: judges_arlingtonBBQ@outlook.com Contest Dates October 18 - 19, 2019 Contest Address: Douglass Park 11755 Douglass St. Arlington, TN 38002 Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison Team Registration Judge Registration 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »February 2020
Arlington BBQ FallFest
More Information Coming Soon! Dates Confirmed, pending completion of sanctioning requirements.
Find out more »QueBall
Join all your MBN friends at our 2020 QueBall on Saturday, Feb. 22 and celebrate the beginning of the new contest season! Wear your favorite BBQ casual attire. Awards for Top 20, Perfect Scores and Team of the Year will be presented. There will be a Contest Entry Raffle and More! Dinner will be Catered by Coletta's. A Cash Bar will be available. Doors Open at 6:45, Dinner begins at 7:15 Rooms in the newly renovated hotel may be reserved…
Find out more »March 2020
Conquistador Challenge a part of Esperanza Bonanza
Due to ongoing health concerns related to Covid-19, this event has been cancelled. Contest Contact Information Contact: Missi Norman Address: PO Box 1327, West Memphis, AR 72303 Contact's Phone (Day): 901-647-3391 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-647-3391 Contact's Phone (Cell): 901-647-3391 Email: esperanzabbq@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Missi Norman Address: PO Box 1327, West Memphis, AR 72303 Judge's Phone (Day): 901-647-3391 Judge's Phone (Night): 901-647-3391 Judge's Phone (Cell): 901-647-3391 Email: esperanzabbq@gmail.com Contest Dates: 03/20/2020 to 03/21/2020 Contest Venue: Marion Sportsplex Contest…
Find out more »Hogs for the Cause
Due to ongoing health concerns related to Covid-19, this event has been cancelled. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Rene Loupree Address: P.O. Box 792300, New Orleans, LA 70179 Contact’s Phone: 504-554-5123 Email: info@hogsforthecause.org JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Melzie Wilson Address: P.O. Box 792300, New Orleans, LA 70179 Contact’s Phone: 901-493-4036 Email: Saintsgal@outlook.com Contest Dates: 03/27/2020 – 03/28/2020 Contest Venue: Uno Lake Front Contest Address: 6901 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 Contest Reps: TBD Contest Type: Specialty Team Application Judge Application "Coming Soon"
Find out more »April 2020
Atoka BBQ Fest
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Dorothy Isbell Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave., Atoka TN 38004 Preferred Phone: 901-288-8596 Secondary Phone: 901-837-5300 Email: disbell@townofatoka.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Rachel Covarrubias Address: 334 Atoka-Munford Ave., Atoka, TN 38001 Preferred Phone: 901-837-5300 Email: covarrubias@townofatoka.com Contest Dates: 04/09/2020 - 04/10/2020 Contest Venue: Nancy Lane Park Contest Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave. Atoka, TN 38004 Contest Type: Standard Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison / Kelley & Henry Evans Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »Southaven Springfest
Due to ongoing health concerns related to Covid-19, this event has been cancelled. Contest Contact Information Contest Organizer: Kristi Faulkner Address: 8710 Northwest Dr., Southaven, MS 38671 Phone (Day): 662-393-6939 Phone (Cell): 901-461-1791 Email: kfaulkner@southaven.org Team Contact: Brenda Orozco Phone (Cell): 901-800-7907 Email: brendaorozco514@gmail.com Judge Contact: Dana Alvarez Address: 2741 Rutherford Dr., Southaven, MS 38672 Phone (Cell): 901-254-4727 Email: msqueen1970@hotmail.com Contest Dates: 2020-04-24 - 2020-04-25 Contest Venue: Snowden Grove Park Contest Address: 6205 Old Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS Contest Type: Standard Contest…
Find out more »May 2020
Que on the Yazoo
DUE TO ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Brantley Snipes, Main Street Greenwood Address: 401 Main Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 Contact’s Phone: 662-458-0886 Contact’s Phone: 662-453-7625 Email: mainstreetgreenwood@gmail.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Becky Palmer Address: 401 Main Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 Judge’s Phone: 662-902-3612 Email: Becky.palmer@cableone.net Contest Dates: 05/01/2020 - 05/02/2020 Contest Venue: Downtown Greenwood Contest Address: 100 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 Contest Type: Standard / Patio Contest Reps: TBD Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »Covington World’s Oldest BBQ Festival
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THE CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ANY TEAM REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE PROMPTLY REFUNDED. WE WILL BE RETURNING JUNE 3-5TH 2021. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Karen Griffin Address: 100 West Washington Ave., Covington, TN 38019 Contact’s Phone (Day): 901-475-7139 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 901-485-9075 Contact’s Fax: 901-475-0213-3391 Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Karen Griffin Address: 100 West Washington Ave., Covington, TN 38019 Judge’s Phone (Day): 901-475-7139 Judge’s Phone(Cell):901-485-9075 Judge’s Fax:901-475-0213-3391 Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com Contest Dates: 05/29/2020 - 05/30/2020 Contest Venue: Cobb Parr Memoria…
Find out more »June 2020
Thunder on the Water
Due to the COVID-19 Panademic, this event has been cancelled but will return June 9-13 2021.
Find out more »July 2020
Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL BE RETURNING IN 2021! CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Dana Sworsy, Twin County Chamber of Commerce Address: 403 N. Main St., Suite 9, Galax, VA 24333 Contact’s Phone (Day): 276-236-2184 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 276-236-2184 Email: smoke@twincountychamber.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Shannon Dalton Address: 484 Stone Brooke Dr., Galax, VA 24333 Judge’s Phone (Day): 276-233-4205 Email: galaxbbq@gmail.com Contest Dates: 07/16/20 to 07/18/2020 Contest Venue: Main St. Galax, VA Contest Address: 403 N. Main St., Suite 9,…
Find out more »WATER VALLEY WATERMELON CARNIVAL TRAIN TRACKS PORK ATTACK
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Hwy 7, Water Valley MS 38965 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Hwy 7 Water Valley, MS 38965 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Judges’s (Fax): 662-234-0881 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net Contest Reps: Tom & Barbara Anderson Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »August 2020
The South MS Boucherie
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED Contest Information Contact: Stephen Pigott Address: 121 Eli Pigott Road, Tylertown, MS 39667 Contact’s Phone: 601-303-1119 Email: swpigott@gmail.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Stephen Pigott Address: 121 Eli Pigott Road, Tylertown, MS 39667 Contact’s Phone: 601-303-1119 Email: swpigott@gmail.com Contest Dates: 08/28/2020 - 08/29/2020 Contest Venue: Southwest Events Center Contest Address: 29 MS-48 E, Tylertown, MS 39667 Venue Information: The professional sites are 40x40 with designated water and power hookups at each location. The…
Find out more »September 2020
Porkerfest BBQ Competition
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic the Contest has been cancelled. Look for our return in 2021. Contest Contact Information Contest Organizer: Andrew Stringfellow, Jr. Address: P.O. 960483, Riverdale GA Preferred Phone: 229-429-1507 Secondary Phone: 770-882-7789 Email: americussumterfair@gmail.com Judge Contact: Andrew Stringfellow, Jr. Address: P.O. 960483, Riverdale GA Preferred Phone: 229-429-1507 Secondary Phone: 770-882-7789 Email: americussumterfair@gmail.com Contest Dates: September 11th & 12th Contest Address: 903 Adderton Street, Americus, GA Contest Type: Standard Contest Reps: Tom & Barbara Anderson Porkerfest 2020 Judge's Application Porkerfest…
Find out more »Ham Jam
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Scottie Chunn Address: PO Box 152, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Contact’s Phone: 601-562-0143 Email: scottiechunn@yahoo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Scottie Chunn Address: PO Box 152, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Contact’s Phone: 601-562-0143 Email: scottiechunn@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 09/11/20-09/12/20 Contest Venue: Downtown Philadelphia Contest Address: 256 W. Beacon St., Philadelphia, MS Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison Contest Type: Standard Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »Praise the Lard
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL BE RETURNING IN 2021! CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Sammi Graff Address: PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62959 Contact’s Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 or 618-521-6957 Email: sammi@17bbq.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Laurie Neef Address: PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62959 Contact’s Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 Email: sammi@17bbq.com Contest Dates: 09/24/20 - 09/26/20 Contest Venue: 214 N 17th Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 Contest Type: Standard Contest Reps: TBD Team Application Judges Application MBN…
Find out more »The Great Ruleville Roast
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic the Contest has been cancelled. Look for our return in 2021. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Elise Jenkins Address: PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Preferred Phone: 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: PO Box 1828, Cleveland MS 38732 Preferred Phone: 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 2020-09-24 – 2020-09-26 Contest Venue: Rule Park, Ruleville, MS Contest Type: Standard / Patio Contest Reps: TBD Part of the Delta BBQ Battle Team Application (Coming Soon) Judge Application (Coming Soon) MBN Rules
Find out more »Bartlett BBQ Fest
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic the Contest has been cancelled. Look for our return in 2021. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION: David Parsons Address: 2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett TN 38134 Contact's Phone (Day): 901-859-3381 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-859-3381 Email: dparsonsconstruction@comcast.net Judge Contact Information: Colt Parsons Address: PO Box 392 Ellendale, TN 38029 Judge's Phone (Cell): 901-755-9444 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-833-6054 Email: cparsons@wirebond.com Contest Venue: Freeman Park Contest Address: 2629 Bartlett Blvd Bartlett, TN 38134 Specialty Contest with Multiple Ancillary contests Team…
Find out more »October 2020
MS Delta State BBQ Championship/Cleveland Octoberfest
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic the Contest has been cancelled. Look for our return in 2021. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Elise Jenkins Address: PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins2@techinfo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: PO Box 1828, Cleveland, MS 38732 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-497-2575 Judge’s Fax:662-756-2013 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 10/9/2020 – 10/10/2020 Contest Venue: Downtown Cleveland Contest Address: 101 S. Bayou Ave., Cleveland, MS 38732 Contest Type: Standard / Patio Contest Reps: TBD Team Application (Coming Soon) Judge Application (Coming Soon)…
Find out more »Delta Hot Tamale Festival
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED More Information Coming Soon! Dates Confirmed, pending completion of sanctioning requirements.
Find out more »November 2020
Big Pig Jig
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath Address: PO Box 308, Vienna GA 31092 Contact’s Phone (Day): 229-332-1596 Contact’s Phone (Night): 229-322-4157 Contact’s Phone (Fax/Cell): 229-268-8200 Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath Address: PO Box 308 Vienna, GA 31092 Judge’s Phone (Day): 229-322-1596 Judge’s Phone (Night): 229-322-1596 Judge’s Phone (Fax/Cell): 229-268-8200 Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com Contest Reps: Tom & Barb Anderson / Adam & Maggie Adkison Contest Dates: 2020-11-06 – 2020-11-07 Contest Address:…
Find out more »Delta State University 35th Annual Pig Pickin
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED NOTICE: DATES CHANGED TO NOVEMBER 13TH & 14TH Team & Judge Applications Coming Soon
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