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Bill Pickett Barbecue Cookoff

Date: Oct 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Presented By: Lauren Concrete and Chasco Constructors

Compete for $4,000 CASH, Prizes, Bragging Rights and Hometown Pride!

$250 early-bird entry fee per team (ends August 31)
Pit Boss receives a commemorative apron

3 Categories
• Chicken
• Ribs
• Brisket

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct 23
• 3:00 PM – Set-up Opens
• 7:00 PM – Cooks’ Meeting

Saturday, Oct 24
• 2:00 PM – Chicken Turn-In
• 3:00 PM – Ribs Turn-In
• 4:00 PM – Brisket Turn-In
• 5:00 PM – Awards Ceremony

Barbecue Cookoff 2026

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If team is not finalized, write TBD
2026 Barbecue Cookoff Registration
Entry for One Team in the 2026 Bill Pickett Barbecue Cookoff
$250.00

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Bill Pickett Barbecue Cookoff
Oct 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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