Want to compete? Here's how

Who can enter the contest?
Anyone who loves to cook ‘em low and slow.

How much is it to enter?
ALL sites are $275.00. The entry fee gets you into all categories. The cook space is a minimum of 25' storefront X 30' deep. If additional space is needed, please note on the entry form. For teams that have an additional electrical need, there are a limited number of 30 amp, 125 volt spaces available for a charge of $50.00.

Do I have to compete in all the categories?
No, but to be considered for Grand championship you must compete in all four KCBS sanctioned categories: chicken, pork ribs, pork and beef brisket. All North Carolina teams are automatically entered in the Governor's Trophy. You can specify on the application if you’d like to compete in any of the other optional categories. There is no extra charge for any of the other categories.

What are the Friday night contests?
Anything But is the first category that is ‘anything but’ one of the four KCBS categories which will be contested on Saturday.

The second category on Friday night is Dessert. Dessert is a wide open contest where a cook’s dessert is his or hers own interpretation.

Anything But will be judged in a 9x9 container, and desserts can be presented in any manner the cook chooses. Just click on the above category to get further breakdowns of the rules for each contest.

What is Whole Hog?
This is a special competition for cooking the whole pig, not just parts, and the mastery lies in all portions being cooked to perfection at the same time. The whole Hog must weigh 75 lbs dressed. The contest will provide a 10 x 12 high pan for turn-in.

How many people can I have on my cook team?
There will be five wristbands that will come with your entry.

How many cars can my cook team bring?
We will allow only one vehicle, if it can fit into inside the dimensions of your cooksite in Hog Heaven. No vehicle will be allowed to park in front of the cooksite. All other vehicles can will be able to park in the adjoining area as you enter Hog Heaven.

Can I bring my RV?
We can accommodate most RV’s but you must coordinate this with the Competition Chair as space and hook-ups are limited. Click here for more information on places to stay in the area. There will be a $50 charge for a 30 amp, 125 volt breaker.

What is the Cooker’s Store?
The Cooker Store is a venue we provide and man to sell your sauces and rubs on consignment. This is a favorite shop for our Festival goers.

Thanks and good luck!