PRO/BACKYARD ContestSProfessional Contest
The Professional Contest is a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned contest and Georgia State Championship event. Cook teams must compete in the four KCBS meat categories: chicken, pork ribs, pork and beef brisket. Total prize money: $10,000 One Grand Champion: $2,500 cash + artisan trophy One Grand Reserve Champion: $1,500 cash + artisan trophy 1st Place in each category: $500 cash + artisan trophy 2nd Place in each category: $400 cash + artisan trophy 3rd Place in each category: $300 cash + artisan trophy 4th Place in each category: $200 cash + artisan trophy 5th Place in each category: $100 cash + artisan trophy Backyard BBQ Contest - The Backyard BBQ Contest is an amateur cook-off for individuals or teams, families, corporate teams or whoever – strictly for fun and BBQ braggin' rights. Cook teams must compete in three meat categories: chicken, pork ribs and pork. Total prize money: $1,550 One Grand Prize: $500 cash + artisan trophy 1st Place in each category $200 cash + artisan trophy 2nd Place in each category: $100 cash + artisan trophy 3rd Place in each category: $50 cash + artisan trophy |
ANCILLARY CONTESTS*Anything Butt Contest*
This is your chance to show off your cooking creativity. Contest organizers will provide each cook team with one meat item. Cook teams may add any ingredient(s) to create the most delicious of dishes, such as a stew, soup, main course or side dish. KCBS garnish and sauce rules do not apply. Winner: $200 cash + artisan trophy Runner-up: $100 cash + artisan trophy Peach Dessert Contest Creativity is in order for this contest. Simply put, each cook team's recipe must include peaches. Winner: $200 cash + artisan trophy Runner-up: $100 cash + artisan trophy *Ancillary contests are only available to cook teams in the Professional Contest or Backyard BBQ Contest. BBQ JUDGESThank you for your interest in becoming a competition judge at the 2021 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival! Every year we receive numerous applications. Please be patient with us as we try to respond to each and every one.
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entry forms & docs
Professional Contest - NOW AVAILABLE BELOW FOR 2021!
Entry Form Layout of Proposed Cooking Space (required to submit) Cook Teams Info (required reading) KCBS Rules & Regulations (required reading) Backyard BBQ Contest - NOW AVAILABLE BELOW FOR 2021! Entry Form Cook Teams Info (required reading) KCBS Rules & Regulations (required reading) Past Grand Champions2019 - Quenut BBQ
2018 - Swine Dining GA 2017 - The Bald Hawg BBQ 2016 - Moyers Competition Bar-B-Q 2015 - Swine & Shine BBQ 2014 - Moyers Competition Bar-B-Q 2013 - Southern Thunder BBQ 2012 - Que'n Stew'n & Brew'n 2011 - Blue Sky BBQ 2010 - The Right Stuff BBQ 2009 - Chatham Artillary BBQ 2008 - Bill & The Dixie Chicks BBQ 2007 - Jack's Old South BBQ View contest results from 2019: Professional Contest Backyard BBQ Contest Anything Butt Contest Peach Dessert Contest |