What You’ll Experience
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Competition BBQ plates available for purchase
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pork, chicken, ribs, and brisket
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Family-friendly atmosphere
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Live music and local vendors
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Local veterans paired with competition teams
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Supporting veterans through Beloved Roots Ranch
Be a Guest Judge – People’s Choice (Pulled Pork)
Step inside the competition and help crown the People’s Choice Champion in the Pulled Pork category. Each Guest Judge receives:
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Official judge badge with lanyard
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KCBS-style score sheet
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Access to a private judging tent
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Official BBQ for Bravery event patch
Each team will be paired with a local veteran to be a part of the team. This is a unique opportunity to bring our veterans into the heart of the competition—sharing the camaraderie, teamwork, and joy that barbecue events are all about.
Local veterans can be nominated to be on a BBQ team by friends or family HERE.
Come taste competition-level BBQ, enjoy live music, and support a meaningful cause. Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast or just looking for a great Saturday afternoon, BBQ for Bravery brings East Tennessee together!
Competing Teams
BBQ for Bravery is an officially sanctioned KCBS competition featuring professional judging and competitive payouts.
Interested in Event Sponsorship?
Partner with BBQ for Bravery and align your brand with a professionally organized, KCBS-sanctioned event supporting veterans through Beloved Roots Ranch.