Stuart Best of the Block BBQ Cook-off
This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued.
Check-In:
Early check-in begins Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5pm. Meat is distributed at 6:00pm Friday.
LATE check-in is Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Event:
Friday, September 18, 5:00pm - 10pm.
Saturday, September 19, 11:00am - 11:00pm.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Team Registration
Friday, September 18, 5:00pm - 10pm. (Meat distributed Friday at 6pm) Saturday, September 19, 6:00am - 9:00am
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Register for Team Registration$213.95
$200 + online processing & taxes
Jun 25 - Sep 12
Additional Event Details
Judging Schedule for Saturday, September 19, 2026:
Whole Chicken - 3:00pm
Spare Ribs - 3:30pm
Pork Butt - 4:00pm
Brisket - 4:30pm
Awards: Awards will begin between 5:00 - 5:30pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
$3,500 in Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th plus Grand Champion.
Grand Champion must compete in all 4 categories, and there must be a minimum of 5 participants for Grand Champion prize money to be awarded.
1st - $250 2nd - $200 3rd - $150 4th - $100 5th - $50
Grand Champion - $500
Contact information
- Event contact
- Russ Wagner
- Phone
- 515-745-3720
