Team Info & Registration
ARE YOU READY TO BRING THE HEAT?
One of BBQ’s most sought-after events is back. With a $100,000 purse and two full days of competition, top pitmasters will compete in Eisenhower Park for BBQ’s ultimate crown.
Fri, June 13
SCA Double Steak & Ancillaries
Fire up the grills and compete in our Friday SCA events
Double Steak
Wings
Meatballs
Long island
Iced Tea
SCA Double Steak and Ancillaries are open to individuals, not teams.
Must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Long Island Iced Tea category.
Sat, June 14
National BBQ Festival Competition
Showcase your BBQ expertise in your choice of three main categories
Chicken
Pork
Brisket
Ribs
Whole Hog
National BBQ Festival (NBF) rules have been established since 2002, developed with input from leaders of BBQ sanctioning bodies across the country. From 2002 to 2011, the National BBQ Festival event was produced by Kell and Janet Phelps in partnership with Barbecue News Magazine and the National Barbecue & Grilling Association.
As a true national competition, the NBF rules are designed to create a fair and level playing field for competitors from all BBQ associations. To ensure the highest standards in judging, all NBF judges must either have prior experience in a sanctioned BBQ competition or complete an NBF judges’ school. Our goal is to recruit judges with credentials from respected sanctioning bodies such as KCBS, MBN, FBA, WFC, SCA, NEBS, and other renowned organizations
If you have any questions, contact Kell at Kell@barbecuenews.com or teams@nationalbbqfest.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
SCA Double Steak & Ancillary Payouts
Steak 1 & Steak 2
1st Place: $1,000 + Bell Trophy + SCA Golden Ticket
2nd Place: $500 + Bell Trophy
3rd Place: $300 + Bell Trophy
4th Place: $250
5th Place: $200
6th - 10th Place: $50
Wings, Meatballs & Long Island Iced Tea
1st Place: $125
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
4th & 5th Place: $25
$100,000 Purse
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
National BBQ Festival Payouts
Grand Prize
$20,000 + Grand Bell Trophy
Reserve Prize
$5,000 + Reserve Bell Trophy
Whole Hog, Chicken, Ribs, Pork & Brisket
1st Place: $5,000 + Bell Trophy + Free Entry in 2026
2nd Place: $3,500 + Bell Trophy
3rd Place: $2,500 + Bell Trophy
4th Place: $1,000
5th Place: $550
6th-10th Place: $250
Entry Fees &
Add-Ons
SCA Double Steak & Ancillaries
The SCA steak entry fee is $160 and double steak is $320; all other ancillary entry fees are $50 each. Your entry includes a 10’x15’ space.
Deadline: May 15, 2025, or until sold out.
National BBQ Festival
Booth Area Size Options (Required)
20'x20': $1,550
20'x40': $2,000
Space fee includes entry into the NBF competition for up to three (3) categories, six(6) 24-hour wristbands, up to (2) 20-amp electrical drops, and access to communal restrooms and handwashing stations.
Deadline: April 15, 2025, or until sold out.
Questions? Email teams@nationalbbqfest.com
Need Add-Ons?
After completing your registration, we’ll be in touch with additional information on how to reserve and purchase:
Discounted tickets for teams, partners, friends, and family
Tents, tables, chairs, and other essentials
Proteins
Potable water
Additional Electrical
Tent permits
Team jerseys, hats, aprons, and apparel
Local hotel accommodations
Important: Tent permit, fire code requirements and associated fees will be outlined in the Team Handbook coming at a later date.
Team Handbook: Coming Soon
Don’t miss this epic BBQ showdown! Register your team and secure your space at the National BBQ Festival.
Space is limited. Secure your spot today.
