Big BBQ Bash

2025 Big BBQ Bash taking place at new location!

The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is excited to announce a new location for the 2025 Big BBQ Bash! This year, the event will be held June 20-21 at the Townsend Event Center (7930 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882).

This new venue offers expanded space for 60+ teams, with most sites situated on grass. Each site includes water access and 20AMP 125V, 30AMP 125V, and 50AMP 125V/250V electric service.

We look forward to an incredible event in this fantastic new location!

For out of town guests looking for accommodations, there are several options:
Tremont Lodge | Best Western | River Breeze Inn

About Big BBQ Bash

The Big BBQ Bash is a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition. KCBS sanctions barbecue and grilling competitions across the U.S. and promotes barbecue as America’s cuisine. In addition, KCBS has an extensive Certified Barbecue Judging program.  It is the largest society of barbecue enthusiasts in the world.

Cash and prizes totaling $10,000 will be awarded!
Categories include Pork, Chicken, Ribs and Beef Brisket.

KCBS Rules | The Big BBQ Bash Payout 2025 | Event Schedule

To sponsor or volunteer at the event, fill out the form below.

For more information, please contact Pamela Coleman at Pamela.Coleman@mcnabb.org

History of Big BBQ Bash

Former Governor Bill Haslam proclaimed the Blount County Big BBQ Bash as a state championship, making the competition a qualifier for the American Royal Barbecue Cook-Off and Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. Since its inception in 2007, the Big BBQ Bash has raised more than $150,000 for charitable causes in Blount County. All proceeds from the 2024 Big BBQ Bash will benefit the McNabb Center’s Military Services in Blount County.

Current Registered Teams

Roux BBQ, Hoggy Bottom Boys, Big Alz BBQ, Alpine Smoke Works, Music City Smokers, Bob’s Smoking Somethin, Smokin Skullies, Kith n’ Kin, The Tipton Law Firm, Hillbilly Hot Butts
*Last updated 3/25/25