2026 Back Yard BBQ Bash! - Competitor Sign Up

Calling all backyard Pitmasters! We're back with our 6th Annual Burn Pit BBQ Backyard BBQ Competition! This year all funds raised will go to EGGin' 4 Heroes September 6th, 2026 at Explorium Brew Pub No experience necessary and we encourage all first timers to sign up. Hurry, there will only be 20 spots available! Details: Event Categories: There will be two (2) separate categories in this contest (Sausage and Pork Ribs). Special Event Category - Best Use of Jack Daniels Entry Fee: $175 - sorry NO REFUNDS (please do not use any discount codes as this is a fundraiser - all proceeds will go to the non-profit) ONCE ENTERED - Entry fee includes 10’ x 10’ cooking site, meat (provided by Explorium due to health code regulations). Meat included - 4 racks of baby back ribs & sausage wheel (possibly more!) Competitors will also receive Jack Daniels to incorporate in their cooks If power is needed, please email (gregfischer@burnpitbbq.com). Please note the following regarding the competition: There will be three categories that will be judged: Ribs (Pork) Sausage (Pork) Best Use of Jack Daniels Prizes: Best Ribs 1st Place - $250 & Trophy, 2nd Place - $150 & Trophy, 3rd Place - $100 & Ribbon Best Sausage 1st Place - $250 & Trophy, 2nd Place - $150 & Trophy, 3rd Place - $100 & Ribbon Best Overall - Burn Pit BBQ Championship Belt Community Favorite $100 and Cutting Board Trophy Best Use of Jack Prize - Entrants will get a sampling of Jack Daniels Whiskey to incorporate in their cooks! Set-Up Time: - Team check-in will begin at 8:00 AM on Sunday, September 6th, 2026. - Mandatory Cooks meeting will be held at 9:00 AM. First Fire Time 9:00 AM All meat must be cooked on grounds. Upon check in you will be provided with your containers for judging and community favorite tasting. Your containers for judging will indicate your number to keep your entry anonymous - allowing the judges to be completely unbiased in their scoring. Each team will be allotted a space of 10x10 feet. There will be 2 sets of three judges. Each judge will receive a small square container (12inx12in) with your meat sample, meaning you will have to fill 2 containers per category. You only need to provide 1 box per meat (2 total boxes which will be provided) The sizes for judging and plating are as follows: For Ribs: Three (3) Ribs on the bone in each container For Sausage: Three slices of Sausage cut to your liking (at least 2 inches) - NEW THIS YEAR - present your sausage however you want. Additional sides may be included (you bring it!) Best Use Of Jack will be judged separately by special judges walking around to see how it is incorporated in the cook All entries will need to be turned in at the turn in table by their designated time: For Sausage: 2pm For Ribs: 230pm Ready to serve the public by 230pm. Winners will be announced at approximately 4:30 pm. Electric source can be supplied free of charge - but all extension cords are the responsibility of the applicant. Health Department Requirements: All teams need a washing station (5 gallon water source and bucket to catch water). More information will be provided closer to the event. Please contact with questions: Greg Fischer - 414-839-6712 gregfischer@burnpitbbq.com Event Location: Explorium Brew Pub - Southridge 5300 S 76th St, Greendale WI 53219 More information will be sent to competitors in the weeks leading up to the competition. All payments made are non-refundable and non-transferable.