Big BBQ Bash

When: June 23-24 2023

Where: Founder's Square, 2003 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804

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.

To sponsor, participate as a team, judge or volunteer at the event, fill out the form below.

For more information, please contact Rebecca McKnight at Rebecca.McKnight@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 2023 Big BBQ Bash will benefit the McNabb Center’s Military Services in Blount County.

Volunteer at Big BBQ Bash

It takes an awesome group of volunteers to ensure a successful event. We’d love to have you join us! Fill out the volunteer form below to sign up. If you’d like to learn more details about volunteering at Big BBQ Bash, click here for shift descriptions.

The event is a part of Maryville’s Summer on Broadway festival.

Admission is free to the public on Friday and Saturday!

Competing BBQ teams may charge a fee per plate to the public on Friday and Saturday; giving attendees the chance to taste some of the best barbecue in the south.

The 2022 Big BBQ Bash raised more than $65,000 for the

McNabb Center’s Military Services program.

Click here to view the 2022 Big BBQ Bash scores!

To view the picture album for the 2022 Big BBQ Bash, Click Here.

Register as a Big BBQ Bash Sponsor

Name*
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Phone*
Email*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Sponsor Name
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Pitmaster (Presenting Sponsor)
Price: $5,000.00
Pitmaster/Presenting Sponsors receive the following benefits: * Complimentary cooking booth * Additional cooking booth for team * Opportunity to provide goody bag items * 10 Tickets to Big BBQ Bash VIP event in Maryville on (Date TBD) Recognition: * Logo on banner in prime location * Speaking rights during award ceremony * Recognition during award ceremony * Logo on event signage * Logo on event T-shirt Media & Marketing: * Logo on event webpage * Social media mentions * Newsletter recognition * Email marketing promotion
Taster Sponsor
Price: $2,500.00
Taster Sponsors receive the following benefits: * Complimentary cooking booth * Additional coding booth for team * Opportunity to provide goody bag items * 6 Tickets to Big BBQ Bash VIP event in Maryville on (Date TBD) Recognition: * Recognition during award ceremony * Logo on event signage * Logo on event T-shirt Media & Marketing: * Logo on event webpage * Social media mentions * Newsletter recognition * Email marketing promotion
Saucy Sponsor
Price: $1,000.00
Saucy Sponsors receive the following benefits: * Complimentary cooking booth * Opportunity to provide goody bag items * 4 Tickets to Big BBQ Bash VIP event in Maryville on (Date TBD) Recognition: * Logo on banner in prime location * Speaking rights during award ceremony * Recognition during award ceremony * Logo on event signage * Logo on event T-shirt Media & Marketing: * Logo on event webpage * Social media mentions * Newsletter recognition * Email marketing promotion
Smokers Sponsors
Price: $500.00
Smokers Sponsors receive the following benefits: * Complimentary cooking booth * Opportunity to provide goody bag items * 2 Tickets to Big BBQ Bash VIP event in Maryville on (Date TBD) Recognition: * Recognition during award ceremony * Logo on event signage * Logo on event T-shirt Media & Marketing: * Logo on event webpage * Social media mentions * Newsletter recognition * Email marketing promotion
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Big BBQ Bash Team Registration

Registration is open for the 2023 Big BBQ Bash!

Team Name*
Chief Cook
Corporate Sponsor (if applicable)
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Competition Details
Beef Brisket Pork Ribs (Spare or Loin) Pork (Shoulder or Boston Butt) Chicken
Has your team competed in the Big BBQ Bash before?
- Yes
- No
Do you plan to sell?*
- Yes
- No
If you are selling, please also complete the vendor agreement form.
Please read and sign the following waiver:
The committee reserves the right to reject any application. If your application is not accepted, your money will be refunded. However, no refund will be made once you have been accepted into the contest. Any photo taken of your team onsite and your responses to questions in the application become the property of Big BBQ Bash and may be used for promotional purposes. Contestant agrees to indemnify and hold Big BBQ Bash and its employees and volunteers, harmless from any and all claims made against the cook-off, including, without limitation, all costs liabilities, judgments, expenses, damages or reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in connection with (I) any structure erected by contestant, (II) any apparatus, equipment or personal property used by contestant, (III) an act or omission to act of agents, and (IV) any claims made on account or resulting from contestant’s participation in the contest. I agree to abide by Big BBQ Bash and the Kansas City BBQ Society’s (KCBS) Rules and Regulations (as found on the Big BBQ Bash website www.blountbbqbash.com and KCBS website www.kcbs.us).
Chief Cook's Electronic Signature*
Date*
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If you have question, please contact:
Cook Team Questions: Mark Smith, (865) 806-5398 Event Questions: Rebecca McKnight, rebecca.mcknight@mcnabb.org Please select "Add to cart" to submit.
Registration
non-KCBS Member
Price: $325.00
KCBS Member
Price: $300.00
Space Size
Big BBQ Bash wants to make your team’s experience in Maryville enjoyable! We ask that you provide us with the most detailed information possible regarding your space and power needs. *Basic entry fees include 20x20 cook site, access to water connection, access to 110V electrical hookup - you may need up to 50ft of water hose and 50ft of heavy-duty outdoor electrical cords *Limited number of larger sites have 30A and 50A power in addition to the 110V available *All equipment must fit inside of allotted space or an additional space must be purchased *Teams may arrive in downtown Maryville after 5 p.m. on Thursday evening (June 22).
Additional Space 20x30
Price: $50.00
Additional Space 20x40
Price: $75.00
Additional Space 20x50
Price: $100.00
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Big BBQ Bash Judges Application

Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
KCBS Certification
KCBS Certification Number*
Certified Since*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Judging History
Number of Contests Judged*
Big BBQ Bash Judging History (List last 4)

Please include date and name of competition.
preferred Role
- Judge
- Table Captain
Military Services
The Big BBQ Bash benefits the McNabb Center’s Military Services. The Center’s focus of “Well Mind, Well Being” led the organization to create specialized services for military personnel and their loved ones. These services are confidential and free for individuals facing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, thoughts of suicide and other invisible wounds incurred from service. Please consider a gift of support in honor of those who have bravely served our country.
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Event Questions
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Big BBQ Bash

About Big BBQ Bash

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

History of Big BBQ Bash

Volunteer at Big BBQ Bash

The 2022 Big BBQ Bash raised more than $65,000 for the

McNabb Center’s Military Services program.

Click here to view the 2022 Big BBQ Bash scores!

To view the picture album for the 2022 Big BBQ Bash, Click Here.

Register as a Big BBQ Bash Sponsor

Big BBQ Bash Team Registration

Competition Details

Please read and sign the following waiver:

If you have question, please contact:

Registration

Big BBQ Bash Judges Application

KCBS Certification

Judging History

Military Services

Event Questions

Pitmaster Sponsors

Taster Sponsors

Saucy Sponsors

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