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October 2019
CLEVELAND OCTOBERFEST / MS DELTA STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Elise Jenkins Address: PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Contact’s Phone (Day): 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: PO Box 1828, Cleveland MS 38732 Contact’s Phone (Day): 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 2019-10-11 – 2019-10-12 Contest Venue: Downtown Cleveland, MS Contest Address: 101 S. Bayou Ave., Cleveland, MS MBN Standard Contest Patio Contest Part of Delta BBQ Battle Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison, Kyle & Lori Dixon, Chris & Stancy Curtis (Training) Team Application Judges Application 2019 MBN Rules
Find out more »Delta Hot Tamale Festival
Contest Contact Information Contact: Gretchen Giachelli Address: 504 Central St., Greenville MS 38701 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-378-3121 Email: gretchen@greatergreenville.org Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Brian Street Address: PO Box 4506. Greenville, MS 38701 Judge's Phone: 662-332-0962 Email: brian.street@sfbcic.com Contest Dates: 2019-10-17 - 2019-10-19 Contest Venue: Downtown Greenville, MS 38704 Team Application Judges Application
Find out more »February 2020
QueBall
Join all your MBN friends at our 2020 QueBall on Saturday, Feb. 22 and celebrate the beginning of the new contest season! Wear your favorite BBQ casual attire. Awards for Top 20, Perfect Scores and Team of the Year will be presented. There will be a Contest Entry Raffle and More! Dinner will be Catered by Coletta's. A Cash Bar will be available. Doors Open at 6:45, Dinner begins at 7:15 Rooms in the newly renovated hotel may be reserved…
Find out more »April 2020
Atoka BBQ Fest
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Dorothy Isbell Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave., Atoka TN 38004 Preferred Phone: 901-288-8596 Secondary Phone: 901-837-5300 Email: disbell@townofatoka.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Rachel Covarrubias Address: 334 Atoka-Munford Ave., Atoka, TN 38001 Preferred Phone: 901-837-5300 Email: covarrubias@townofatoka.com Contest Dates: 04/09/2020 - 04/10/2020 Contest Venue: Nancy Lane Park Contest Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave. Atoka, TN 38004 Contest Type: Standard Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison / Kelley & Henry Evans Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »May 2020
Covington World’s Oldest BBQ Festival
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THE CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ANY TEAM REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE PROMPTLY REFUNDED. WE WILL BE RETURNING JUNE 3-5TH 2021. CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Karen Griffin Address: 100 West Washington Ave., Covington, TN 38019 Contact’s Phone (Day): 901-475-7139 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 901-485-9075 Contact’s Fax: 901-475-0213-3391 Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Karen Griffin Address: 100 West Washington Ave., Covington, TN 38019 Judge’s Phone (Day): 901-475-7139 Judge’s Phone(Cell):901-485-9075 Judge’s Fax:901-475-0213-3391 Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com Contest Dates: 05/29/2020 - 05/30/2020 Contest Venue: Cobb Parr Memoria…
Find out more »June 2020
Thunder on the Water
Due to the COVID-19 Panademic, this event has been cancelled but will return June 9-13 2021.
Find out more »July 2020
Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL BE RETURNING IN 2021! CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Dana Sworsy, Twin County Chamber of Commerce Address: 403 N. Main St., Suite 9, Galax, VA 24333 Contact’s Phone (Day): 276-236-2184 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 276-236-2184 Email: smoke@twincountychamber.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Shannon Dalton Address: 484 Stone Brooke Dr., Galax, VA 24333 Judge’s Phone (Day): 276-233-4205 Email: galaxbbq@gmail.com Contest Dates: 07/16/20 to 07/18/2020 Contest Venue: Main St. Galax, VA Contest Address: 403 N. Main St., Suite 9,…
Find out more »September 2020
Ham Jam
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Scottie Chunn Address: PO Box 152, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Contact’s Phone: 601-562-0143 Email: scottiechunn@yahoo.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Scottie Chunn Address: PO Box 152, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Contact’s Phone: 601-562-0143 Email: scottiechunn@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 09/11/20-09/12/20 Contest Venue: Downtown Philadelphia Contest Address: 256 W. Beacon St., Philadelphia, MS Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison Contest Type: Standard Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »April 2021
Atoka BBQ Fest 2022
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Dorothy Isbell Address: 334 Atoka Park Ave., Atoka TN 38004 Preferred Phone: 901-288-8596 Secondary Phone: 901-837-5300 Email: disbell@townofatoka.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Rachel Covarrubias Address: 334 Atoka-Munford Ave., Atoka, TN 38001 Preferred Phone: 901-837-5300 Email: rcovarrubias@townofatoka.com Contest Dates: 04/02/2022 - 04/03/2022 Contest Venue: Nancy Lane Park Contest Address: 118 Atoka Park Ave. Atoka, TN 38004 Contest Type: Standard Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison / Kelley & Henry Evans MBN Rules
Find out more »June 2021
Porkerfest BBQ Competition
We have made the difficult decision to postpone Porkerfest due to unforeseen delays in permitting inspections at the facility. We hope you will join us in the Spring of 2022. Many Thanks, Porkerfest Organizers Contest Contact Information Contest Organizer: Andrew Stringfellow, Jr. Address: P.O. 960483, Riverdale GA Preferred Phone: 229-429-1507 Secondary Phone: 770-882-7789 Email: vividfaircreations@gmail.com Judge Contact: Andrew Stringfellow, Jr. Address: P.O. 960483, Riverdale GA Preferred Phone: 229-429-1507 Secondary Phone:770-882-7789 Email: vividfaircreations@gmail.com Contest Dates: June 4th & 5th 2021 Contest…
Find out more »October 2021
Delta Hot Tamale Festival
Contest Contact Information Contact: Gretchen Giachelli Address: 504 Central St., Greenville MS 38701 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-378-3121 Email: gretchen@greatergreenville.org Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Brian Street Address: PO Box 4506. Greenville, MS 38701 Judge's Phone: 662-332-0962 Email: brian.street@sfbcic.com Contest Dates: 10/16 - 10/17/2021 Contest Venue: Downtown Greenville, MS 38704 Team Application Coming Soon Judges Application
Find out more »March 2022
Judges Class – Boyle, MS
MBN Judges Training Class March 5, 2022 Boyle, MS To assure that all contests sanctioned by the MBN receive the best judges anywhere, the MBN offers judges training classes. Anyone who is enthusiastic about barbecue needs this training to become a certified judge. The class covers all aspects of barbecue judging and even provides the opportunity to learn from two MBN Teams during their mock onsite presentations. You will also have the opportunity to sample and judge their products. Location…
Find out more »2022 MBN QueBall
2022 MBN QueBall March 5, 2022 The Gin, Cleveland, MS 1300 Highway 8 West, Building E, Cleveland, MS 38732 Please join us for the 2022 MBN QueBall & Celebrate the beginning of the New Contest Season. Wear your favorite BBQ Casual Attire Award for Top 20 Teams in each Category, Perfect Scores and Team of the Year will be presented. There will be a 2022 Contest Entry Raffle and More! Doors open at 6:45, Dinner begins at 7:15 Seating is…
Find out more »Judges Class – Munford, TN
MBN Judges Training Class March 19, 2022 Munford, TN To assure that all contests sanctioned by the MBN receive the best judges anywhere, the MBN offers judges training classes. Anyone who is enthusiastic about barbecue needs this training to become a certified judge. The class covers all aspects of barbecue judging and even provides the opportunity to learn from two MBN Teams during their mock onsite presentations. You will also have the opportunity to sample and judge their products. Location…
Find out more »Judges Class – Belvidere, IL
MBN Judges Training Class Belvidere, IL June 24, 2021 Part of the Heritage Days BBQ Showdown To assure that all contests sanctioned by the MBN receive the best judges anywhere, the MBN offers judges training classes. Anyone who is enthusiastic about barbecue needs this training to become a certified judge. The class covers all aspects of barbecue judging and even provides the opportunity to learn from two MBN Teams during their mock onsite presentations. You will also have the opportunity…
Find out more »The South MS Boucherie
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event Contest Location: Southwest Events Center 29 MS-48 E, Tylertown, MS Contest Organizer Contact Information: Stephen Pigott PO Box 311, Tylertown, MS 39667 Organizer Phone # 601-803-2075 Email: swpigott@gmail.com Judges Chair Contact Information: Audrey Stogner PO Box 311, Tylertown, MS 39667 Organizer Phone # 601-552-4052 Email: astogner@co.walthall.ms.us Rules and Applications: Team Application Judges Apply Here MBN Rules Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison
Find out more »April 2022
Atoka BBQ Fest 2022
MBN Standard Contest Contest Location: Nancy Lane Park 118 Atoka Park Ave. Atoka, TN 38004 Contest Organizer Contact Information: Dorothy Isbell 334 Atoka Park Ave., Atoka TN 38004 Organizer Phone #901-288-8596/901-837-5300 Email: disbell@townofatoka.com Judges Chair Contact Information: Rachel Covarrubias 334 Atoka-Munford Ave., Atoka, TN 38001 Judges Chair Phone #901-837-5300 (M-F 8:00 - 4:00) Email: rcovarrubias@townofatoka.com Rules and Applications: Team Application Judges Registration is closed for this event MBN Rules Contest Reps: Adam/Maggie Adkison & Kelley/Henry…
Find out more »Que on the Yazoo
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event Contest Contact Information Contact: Brantley Snipes Address: P.O. Box 8236, Greenwood MS 38935 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-458-0886 Contact's Phone (Cell): Email: queontheyazooteams@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Contact: Becky Palmer / Ben Cox Address: P.O. Box 8236 Greenwood, MS 38930 Judge's Phone (Night): 662-902-0680 Judge's Phone (Cell): 662-902-3612 Email: queontheyazoojudges@gmail.com Contest Dates: 04/29/2022 to 04/30/2022 Contest Venue: Greenwood, MS Contest Address: 100 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 Part of the Delta BBQ Battle, Please Visit Here for…
Find out more »May 2022
BLOOMS, BLUES & BBQ
Patio Event CONTEST LOCATION: Ed Leamon Park, Dave Creek Parkway Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 CONTEST ORGANIZER INFORMATION: Dewyn Avey PO Box 1370, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Organizer Phone # 501/884-6008 (Day) 870/213-5326 (cell) Organizer Email: dewyn.avey@ffbresort.com JUDGES CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION: Dan Fever PO Box 1370, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Judges Chairperson Phone # 501/884-6010 Judges Chairperson Email: editor@lakeareaweekly.com Team Application:Blues and BBQ Team Application 3-25
Find out more »June 2022
SMOKE ON THE RAILS
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event ORGANIZER INFORMATION: Clint Ross 206 East Main Street, Newbern TN 38059 Organizer Phone # 731-676-9056 Organizer Email: thefarmhouse7@yahoo.com JUDGE'S CHAIR INFORMATION: Tyler Neeley 206 East Main Street, Newbern TN 38059 Judge's Chair Phone # 731-676-3881 Judge's Chair Email: neeley_tyler@hotmail.com APPLICATIONS: Team Application Judge's Application MBN Rules
Find out more »Thunder on Water
Patio Event Contest Contact Information Contact: Duan Willis Address: 95 Willis Cove, Grenada MS 38901 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-703-0137 Contact's Phone (Night): na Contact's Phone (Cell): 662-703-0137 Email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Judge Contact Information Contact: Duan Willis Address: 95 Willis Cove, Grenada MS 38901 Contact's Phone (Day): 662-703-0137 Contact's Phone (Night): na Contact's Phone (Cell): 662-703-0137 Email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 06/11/2022 Contest Venue: Granada Lake Pavilion Contest Address: 563 Dam Area Central on Grenada Lake, Grenada, MS 38901 Team Application Judge's Application…
Find out more »August 2022
Water Valley Watermelon Carnival, Train Tracks Pork Attack
MBN Standard Event CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Hwy 7, Water Valley MS 38965 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Hwy 7 Water Valley, MS 38965 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Judge's (Fax): 662-234-0881 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net Contest Reps: Tom & Barbara Anderson Team Application: Water Valley BBQ team application2022 Judges Application: Water Valley Judges Application2022 MBN Rules
Find out more »September 2022
Praise the Lard
MBN Standard Contest with Duel Event Contest Venue: 214 N 17th Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Laurie Neef Address: PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62959 Contact’s Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 Email: Laurie@17bbq.com JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Laurie Neef Address: PO Box 382, Murphysboro, IL 62959 Contact’s Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 Email: Laurie@17bbq.com Contest Reps: Henry & Kelley Evans Team Application - Coming soon! Judges Application - Coming soon! MBN Rules
Find out more »The Great Ruleville Roast
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event Features World Junior BBQ League event Contest Location: Ruleville Park, Ruleville MS Contest Organizer Contact Information: Elise Jenkins PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Organizer Phone # 662-719-1675 Email: jenkins4936@gmail.com Judges Chair Contact Information: Pam Maxwell 31 Caroline Cove, Cleveland MS 38732 Judge's Chair Phone # 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Part of the Delta BBQ Battle, Please Visit Here for More information Rules and Applications: Team Application Judge's Application MBN Rules …
Find out more »Bartlett BBQ Fest
Specialty Event CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contest Organizer: David Parsons Address: PO Box 392 Ellendale, TN 38029 Preferred Phone: 901-859-3381 Email: dparsonsconstruction@comcast.net Judge Contact: Colt Parsons Address: 313 Stroud Circle, Atoka Tn 38004 Preferred Phone: 901-833-6054 Secondary Phone: Email: cparsons@wirebond.com Contest Dates: 09/30/2022 -10/01/2022 Contest Address: Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett TN 38134 Contest Type: Specialty Even Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison Team Application Judge Application
Find out more »Delta State University 35th Annual Pig Pickin
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Amanda Robinson Address: DSU Box 3104, Cleveland, MS 38733 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 662-846-4660 Email: arobinson@deltastate.edu JUDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell Address: 31 Caroline Cove, Cleveland MS 38733 Judge’s Phone (Cell): 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Dates: 09/30/2022 to 10/01/2022 Contest Venue: Delta State University Address: 1003 West Sunflower Rd., Cleveland, MS 38733 Contest Reps: Assignment Pending Part of the Delta BBQ Battle, Please Visit Here for More information Team Application Judges Application MBN Rules
Find out more »October 2022
MS Delta State BBQ Championship/Cleveland Octoberfest
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event Contest Location: Downtown Cleveland 101 S. Bayou Ave., Cleveland, MS 38732 Contest Organizer Contact Information: Elise Jenkins PO Box 191, Ruleville, MS 38771 Organizer Phone # 662-719-1675 Organizer Email: jenkins4936@gmail.com Judges Chair Contact Information: Pam Maxwell 31 Caroline Cove, Cleveland MS 38732 Judge's Chair Phone # 662-497-2575 Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com Contest Reps: Becky Palmer, Tippi Jones, Suzanne Rhea & Lori Dixon Part of the Delta BBQ Battle, Please Visit Here for More information …
Find out more »Hog Wild in Haywood
MBN Standard Contest Contest Location: 1700 Welch St, Brownsville, TN 38012 Contest Organizer Contact Information Britney Beaver 121 W Main Street, Brownsville TN 38012 Organizer Phone # 901-849-4701 Email: mainstreetbrownsville@gmail.com Judges Chair Contact Information: Zoe Faught 42 S. Washington, Brownsville TN 38012 Judge's Chair Phone # 731-432-4225 Email: zoe@brownsvillepress.com Rules and Applications: Team Application - Online Application Team Application - Paper Copy Judges Application MBN Rules Contest Rules & Regulations Contest Reps: Henry & Kelley…
Find out more »Arlington BBQ Burnout
Contest Contact Information Contact: Paige Ford Address: 12035 Campbell St., Arlington, TN 38002 Contact's Phone (Night): 901-488-7822 Email: teams_arlingtonBBQ@outlook.com Judge Contact Information Contact: Lori Dixon Contact's Phone (Night): 901-233-5350 Email: judges_arlingtonBBQ@outlook.com Contest Dates October 13 - 15, 2022 Contest Address: Douglass Park 11755 Douglass St. Arlington, TN 38002 Contest Reps: Adam & Maggie Adkison Team Application & Information Judge Application & Information MBN Rules
Find out more »Bolivar BBQ Blowout
MBN Standard Contest with Patio Event Contest Location: Lafayette/Washington St (Farmers Market) 110 Lafayette St, Bolivar TN 38008 Contest Organizer Contact Information: Suzanne Rhea 1250 Nuckolls Road, Bolivar TN 38008 Organizer Phone # 731-609-1568 Email: suzannerhea@aol.com Judges Chair Contact Information: Barbara Anderson 375 Dry Creek Road, Toone TN 38381 Judge's Chair Phone # 731-361-9190 Email:tomandbarb1996@gmail.com Rules and Applications: Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules Contest Reps: Missi Spears/Lori Dixon Mike Beebe/Russ Beatse
Find out more »When Pigs Fly in Grenada
CONTEST TYPE: MBN Standard Points Contest CONTEST LOCATION: 109 First Street Grenada MS 38901 ORGANIZER INFORMATION: Debra Bailey, Grenada Community Foundation 109 First Street, Grenada MS 38901 Organizer Phone #'s: Day 662/699-0498 Night 917/853-3598 Organizer Email: dhb@firstandgreengrenada.com JUDGING CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION: Duan Willis 109 First Street, Grenada MS 38901 Judge Chairperson cell #: 662-703-0137 Judge Chairperson email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Contest Reps: Becky Palmer & Tippi Jones Team Application Judge's Application MBN Rules
Find out more »November 2022
Big Pig Jig
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Contest Location 350 Pig Jig Blvd., Vienna, GA 31092 Organizer/Team Contact Information Organizer: Rhonda Lamb Heath Address: 110 East Union Street, Vienna GA 31092 Organizer Phone (Day): 229-332-1596 Organizer Phone (Cell): 229-268-8275 Organizer Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com Judge Contact Information Judge’s Contact: La'El Sanders Address: 110 Ease Union Street Vienna, GA 31092 Judge’s Phone (Day): 229-322-1596 Judge’s Phone (Night): 229-322-1596 Judge’s Phone (Fax/Cell): 229-268-8200 Email: rhondalamb919@gmail.com Contest Reps: Tom & Barb Anderson Adam & Maggie Adkison…
Find out more »Biloxi Blues and BBQ Festival
Contest Type: MBN Standard Points Contest Contest Location Biloxi Bay RV Resort, 6505 Riveria Dr., Biloxi, MS 39532 Organizer/Team Contact Information Organizer: Marty McGrath Address:6505 Riviera Dr. Biloxi, MS 39532 Organizer Phone # 228-219-5828 Organizer Email: martymcgrath91@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge's Chair: Marty McGrath Address:6505 Riviera Dr. Biloxi, MS 39532 Judge's Chair Phone # 228-219-5828 Judge's Chair Email: martymcgrath91@gmail.com Contest Reps Henry & Kelley Evans Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »February 2023
2023 MBN QueBall
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:45 PM, DINNER WILL BEGIN AT 7:00PM THE FOUNDER’S LOUNGE IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF BLUESVILLE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE CASH BAR WILL BE AVAILABLE, NO OUTSIDE DRINKS WILL BE PERMITTED AS PER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISION REGULATIONS ROOMS: DISCOUNTED ROOMS RATES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TICKETS: TICKET SALES FOR THE EVENT HAVE ENDED AS OF 02/23/2023 @ 6:00PM *TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR* FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@MBNBBQ.COM THE MENU WILL BE…
Find out more »March 2023
The South MS Boucherie
This contest is also hosting a MBN Judge's Class, find out more information HERE Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Patio Contest Contest Location Southwest Events Center 29 MS-48 E, Tylertown, MS Organizer Information Judge Contact: Stephen Pigott Address: PO Box 311, Tylertown, MS 39667 Phone (Cell): 601-303-1119 Email: swpigott@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Audrey Stogner Address: PO Box 311, Tylertown, MS 39667 Phone (Day): 601-522-4052 Email: tylertownboucherie@yahoo.com Contest Reps Adam & Maggie Adkison Applications…
Find out more »MBN Judges Class – South MS Boucherie
Class Application Here Class Location Southwest Events Center 29 MS-48 E, Tylertown, MS Beginning at 9:00 am Class attendees will automatically be submitted as judges for the contest. Judging opportunities available 03/24 & 03/25 Class Contact Information Judge Contact: Audrey Stogner Address: PO Box 311, Tylertown, MS 39667 Phone (Day): 601-522-4052 Email: tylertownboucherie@yahoo.com Contest Organizer Information Organizer Contact: Stephen Pigott Address: PO Box 311, Tylertown, MS 39667 Phone (Cell): 601-303-1119 Email: swpigott@gmail.com
Find out more »Hogs for the Cause
Contest Type Special Event Contest Location Uno Lake Front, 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 Organizer Information Organizer: Rene Loupree Address: 225 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70119 Organizer Phone (Cell): 504-554-5123 Organizer Email: rene@hogsforthecause.org Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Rene Loupree Address: 225 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone (Cell): 504-554-5123 Email: rene@hogsforthecause.org Contest Reps Elise Jenkins, Tippi Jones, Becky Palmer Applications & Rules Team Application – Coming Soon…
Find out more »Atoka BBQ Fest
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Contest Location Nancy Lane Park, 118 Park Ave., Atoka, TN 38004 Organizer Information Judge Contact: Dorothy Isbell Address: 334 Atoka Munford Ave., Atoka, TN 38004 Phone (Day): 901-837-5300 Phone (Cell): 901-288-8596 Email: disbell@townofatoka.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Rachel Covarrubias Address: 334 Atoka Munford Ave., Atoka, TN 38004 Phone (Day): 901-837-5300 Email: rcovarrubias@townofatoka.com Contest Reps Adam & Maggie Adkison Henry & Kelley Evans Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application…
Find out more »April 2023
MBN JUDGES CLASS – Water Valley Chamber of Commerce
Class Application Here Class Location Mechanics Bank Community Room 319 Main St., Water Valley, MS 38965 Beginning at 8:30 am Class Contact Information Judge Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Highway 7, Water Valley, MS 38965 Phone (Day): 662-609-7370 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net
Find out more »Southaven Springfest
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Duel Event Contest Location Snowden Grove Park Southaven MS 38672 Organizer Information Organizer: Kristi Faulkner Address: 8710 Northwest Dr., Southaven, MS 38671 Organizer Phone (Day): 662-393-6939 Organizer Phone (Cell): 901-461-1791 Organizer Email: kfaulkner@southaven.org Team Contact Information Team Contact: Brenda Orozco Phone (Cell): 901-800-7907 Contest Team Email: brendaorozco514@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Dana Alvarez Address: 2741 Rutherford Dr., Southaven, MS 38672 Phone (Cell): 901-254-4727 Email: msqueen1970@hotmail.com Contest Reps Russ…
Find out more »Que on the Yazoo
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Patio Contest Contest Location 100 Front Street, Greenwood MS 38930 Organizer Information Organizer: Brantley, Main Street Greenwood, Inc. Address: PO Box 8236, Greenwood MS 38930 Organizer Phone (Cell): 662-458-0886 Organizer Email: mainstreetgreenwood@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Becky Palmer Address: PO Box 8236, Greenwood MS 38930 Phone (Cell): 662-902-3612 Email: beckypicketpalmer@gmail.com Contest Reps Adam & Maggie Adkison Lori Dixon & Elise Jenkins Applications & Rules Part of the Delta BBQ…
Find out more »May 2023
Peavine Festival
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Patio Contest Contest Location 105 T.M. Jones Hwy., Boyle, MS 38730 Organizer Information Organizer: Justin Davis & Elise Jenkins Address: 2018 Shaw Skene Rd., Cleveland, MS 38732 Organizer Phone: 662-719-3916 Justin/662-719-1675 Elise Organizer Email: aceinsurance0922@gmail.com/jenkins4936@gmail.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Becky Palmer Address: 602 E. Harding Ave., Greenwood, MS 38930 Phone (Cell): 662-902-3612 Email: beckypicketpalmer@gmail.com Contest Reps John Paul Gates, Tippi Jones, & Becky Palmer Applications & Rules Part of…
Find out more »June 2023
Thunder on Water BBQ Contest
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Contest Location Downtown Grenada Organizer Information Organizer: Duan Willis Address: 95 Willis Cove, Grenada, MS 38901 Organizer Phone: 662-703-0137 Organizer Email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Duan Willis Address: 95 Willis Cove Phone (Cell): 662-703-0137 Email: duan.willis@yahoo.com Contest Reps Becky Palmer Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »MBN Judge Training Class – West Memphis, AR
To assure that all contests sanctioned by the MBN receive the best judges anywhere, the MBN offers judges training classes. Anyone who is enthusiastic about barbeque needs this training to become an MBN certified judge. This class covers all aspects of MBN barbeque judging and it even offers some great BBQ tasting from two Championship teams who provide this opportunity to learn how to judge properly. Location – Holiday Plaza Mall, Guaranty Room, Suite 109, Shoppingway Blvd, West…
Find out more »July 2023
Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Contest
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Duel Event Contest Location Main Street Galax, 403 N. Main St., Galax, VA 24333 Organizer Information Organizer: Laura Whitt & Jason Baumgardner w/Twin County Chamber of Commerce Address: 403 N. Main St. #9, Galax, VA 24333 Organizer Phone (Day): 276-236-2184 Organizer Email: bbq@twincountychamber.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Shannon Dalton Address: 2450 Old Baywood Rd., Galax, VA 24333 Phone (Cell): 276-233-2286 Email: galaxbbq@gmail.com Contest Reps Tom & Barb Anderson Applications…
Find out more »August 2023
Water Valley Watermelon Carnival Trains Tracks Pork Attack
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Contest Location 1100 Central Street, Water Valley, MS Organizer Information Judge Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Highway 7, Water Valley, MS Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Tonya Eubanks Address: 9477 Highway 7, Water Valley, MS Phone (Cell): 662-609-7370 Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net Contest Reps Tom & Barb Anderson Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »September 2023
Cooking for a Cure
Cooking for a Cure for the American Cancer Society Contest Type Patio Contest Contest Location Mississippi County Fairgrounds Blytheville Ar 72315 Organizer Information Organizer: Matthew Huffman Address:301 Jacob Drive, Blytheville, AR 72315 Organizer Phone: 870-278-1157 Organizer Email: matthuffmandellcafe@yahoo.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Matthew Huffman Address: 301 Jacob Drive, Blytheville, AR 72315 Phone : 870-278-1157 Email: matthuffmandellcafe@yahoo.com Contest Reps Missi Spears & Russ Beatse Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »Blues & BBQ at Fairfield Bay
Contest Type Patio Contest Contest Location 365 Dave Creek Pkwy., Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Organizer Information Organizer: Dan Feuer Address: PO Box 1370, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Organizer Phone: 501-884-60110 Organizer Email: editor@lakeareaweekly.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: DeWyn Avey Address: PO Box 1370, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Phone : 501-884-6008 Email: dewyn.avey@ffbresort.com Contest Reps Missi Spears Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application – Coming Soon! MBN Rules
Find out more »Praise the Lard
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Dual Sanctioned Event Contest Location 214 W. 17th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966 Organizer Information Judge Contact: Laurie Neef Address: PO Box 382 Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 Phone (Cell): 618-521-5021 Email: laurie@17bbq.com Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: Amy Mills Address: PO Box 382 Phone (Day): 618-684-8902 Phone (Cell): 618-521-5021 Email: laurie@17bbq.com Contest Reps Henry & Kelley Evans Applications & Rules Team Application Judge Application MBN Rules
Find out more »Delta State University 37th Annual Pig Pickin’
Contest Type MBN Standard Point Contest Patio Contest Contest Location 1003 West Sunflower Rd., Cleveland, MS 38733 Organizer Information Organizer: Corley Mullins Address: 1003 W. Sunflower Rd., DSU Box 3104 Organizer Phone : 662-846-4909 Day / 662-902-7325 Night Organizer Email: cmullins@deltastate.edu Judge Contact Information Judge Contact: John Paul Gates Address: 1003 W. Sunflower Rd., DSU Box 3104 Phone : 662-588-9888 Email: jgates@paffordems.com Contest Reps Becky Palmer Lori Dixon Tippi Jones Applications & Rules Part of the…
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