Past Events

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

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…

Due to the COVID-19 Panademic, this event has been cancelled but will return June 9-13 2021.

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,…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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  

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  

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…

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

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  

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  …

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    

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

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  …

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…

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

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    

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  

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…

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  

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…

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…

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

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…

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  

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…

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…

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

  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…

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…

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

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

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

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