Saturday, January 17, 2027
Pork / Boston Butt
Noon-5 PM
BBQ SHOWDOWN
RETURN OF THE SMOKE
BBQ Showdown
Three competitions. Three chances to bring your best to the fire.
Pitmasters and BBQ teams return to The Berry Farm for three independent competitions built around skill, execution and serious smoke.
Pitmasters and BBQ teams return to The Berry Farm for three independent competitions built around skill, execution and serious smoke.
Jan. 17 / Feb. 21 / Apr. 4
Noon-5 PM
THREE DATES. THREE SHOWDOWNS.
Three Chances to Bring the Heat.
Saturday, February 21, 2027
St. Louis Ribs
Noon-5 PM
Saturday, April 4, 2027
Brisket / Any Style
Noon-5 PM
Each competition stands on its own with $1,500 in cash prizes on the line at every event.
RETURN OF THE SMOKE
The Fire Is Back.
BBQ Showdown returns to The Berry Farm with three independent competitions built around one thing: bringing your best to the pit.
From pork to ribs to brisket, competitors face a different main category at each event while an official judging panel determines who takes home the win.
From pork to ribs to brisket, competitors face a different main category at each event while an official judging panel determines who takes home the win.
THE COMPETITION
Bring Your Best to the Fire.
JUDGES ONLY
BBQ Showdown is a judged competition. An official judging panel determines the winners of each event. There is no public voting.
THREE EVENTS
Each competition features one main category: Pork / Boston Butt, St. Louis Ribs or Brisket / Any Style.
$1,500 IN CASH PRIZES
Every competition awards: 1st Place - $1,000 2nd Place - $300 3rd Place - $200
$1,500 IN PRIZES AT EVERY SHOWDOWN
THREE EVENTS. THREE WINNERS' PODIUMS.
1ST PLACE
$1,000
2ND PLACE
$300
3RD PLACE
$200
READY TO COMPETE?
Bring Your Best to the Pit.
Pitmasters and BBQ teams can apply for one or multiple BBQ Showdown dates.
Each competition stands on its own, with $1,500 in cash prizes on the line at every event.
APPLY TO COMPETE ->Each competition stands on its own, with $1,500 in cash prizes on the line at every event.
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION
$200 Refundable Registration Deposit
A $200 refundable deposit secures your competition registration.
If you are competing in one event, the deposit is returned following completion of your registered competition.
Competing in multiple dates? The same deposit may roll forward through your registered events and be returned after completion of your final competition.
If you are competing in one event, the deposit is returned following completion of your registered competition.
Competing in multiple dates? The same deposit may roll forward through your registered events and be returned after completion of your final competition.
Additional participation details and competition requirements will be provided through the application process.
COME HUNGRY
BBQ Beyond the Competition.
BBQ may be available for purchase from participating teams throughout the event.
Offerings and availability vary by competitor, and not every competition team may offer food for sale.
Any food available for purchase is subject to availability and may sell out.
Offerings and availability vary by competitor, and not every competition team may offer food for sale.
Any food available for purchase is subject to availability and may sell out.
YOUR TICKET GETS YOU IN
One Admission. Full Access to the Day.
BBQ Showdown is included with admission for the corresponding operating day.
If a Showdown date falls during one of The Berry Farm's seasonal festivals, the applicable festival ticket includes access to the BBQ competition.
If it falls on a regular operating day, regular farm admission includes access.
No separate BBQ Showdown admission ticket is required. Food is not included with admission.
PLAN YOUR VISIT ->If a Showdown date falls during one of The Berry Farm's seasonal festivals, the applicable festival ticket includes access to the BBQ competition.
If it falls on a regular operating day, regular farm admission includes access.
No separate BBQ Showdown admission ticket is required. Food is not included with admission.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before the Smoke Rolls In.
JUDGED COMPETITION
Winners are selected by an official judging panel. There is no public voting.
BBQ FOR SALE
Some participating teams may offer BBQ for purchase. Availability varies.
THREE SEPARATE EVENTS
Each competition is independent and awards its own cash prizes.
COMPETITOR APPLICATIONS
Teams may apply for one or multiple competition dates.
JOIN US
Come for the Smoke. Stay for the Farm.
Spend the day at The Berry Farm and experience BBQ Showdown alongside everything happening across the farm.
SECURE YOUR TICKETS ->BRING THE HEAT
Ready to Take Your Shot?
Choose your date, bring your best and step up to the pit.
APPLY TO COMPETE ->