2026 BBQ on the Bluff Winners
BBQ on the Bluff Entry Form 2027
The Greater Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce is planning a BBQ Cooking Competition, to be held in Fair Bluff, April 23-24,2027. This will be our 16th annual, featuring some of the finest BBQ Cooks from the Carolinas. We hope you can join us at BBQ on the Bluff and show off your skills in the fine art of outdoor cooking.
1st Prize will be $500.00 & Trophy
2nd Prize will be $300.00 & Trophy
3rd Prize will be $150.00 & Trophy
Trophies will also be awarded during the Showmanship Judging, which will be held Friday Night, April 23th. We hope that you will join us for some great fun, and wonderful BBQ. If you have any questions, call Gene at 910-649-7202 or 910-649-7871, or email, fairbluffnc@rsnet.com. Looking forward to seeing you, April 23-24. 2027.
Entry fee is $175.00, payable to The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce, deadline for check and application is Monday, April 12, 2027. Each team must check in on Friday, April 23, 2027.
For contest entries please read rule and regulations below and complete entry form. Entry checks must be made payable to Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce .
Rules and Regulations for BBQ on the Bluff
1. North Carolina BBQ is defined by the North Carolina Pork Council as chopped/sliced pork meat seasoned as the cook sees fit. Pork may be prepared on a wood, charcoal, or gas fire, basted or not as the cook feels necessary. On site judges are trained on the basis of whole hog contest. Contests sanctioned by North Carolina Pork Council must be whole hog contests.
2. The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce will furnish a 100lb hog to the cookers.
3. Each team shall supply its own cooking ingredients, grills, utensils tents, chairs, fuel, wood, gas, charcoal, or whatever the cook desires.
4. The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce will provide a cooking area, sanitary facilities, electricity, and water. Each team may wish to bring a long extension cord, and water hose.
5. Each team must have a Chief Cook, who is at least 15 years old, with a minimum of 1 assistant, but no more than 3 assistants.
6. Each team must comply with all rules and regulations of the Columbus County Health Department, including, but not limited to:
A. Meats must be kept at 40 degrees F, prior to cooking.
B. After cooking meat must be maintained above 140 degrees F, and covered.
C. Aprons and hats must be worn by all cooks and assistants at all times in the cooking area.
D. Cleanliness of cooking area, and personnel, is required.
E. No pets or small animals allowed in the cooking area.
7. The Chief Cook will be held responsible for his team and guests.
8. Each team must check in upon arrival at contest site Friday April 23, 2027, on Riverside Drive in Downtown Fair Bluff. There will be a mandatory meeting of Chief Cooks at 8 pm in the Visitors Center.
9. Contestants are urged to decorate their area with flags, banners, or whatever to show off their team, or their talent for the fine are of outdoor cooking. There will be showmanship judging on Friday night.
10. Contestants may not sell or give away food, beverages, or T-shirts to the general public. Under no circumstances are alcoholic beverages to be distributed to the general public by contestants.
11. Each team is responsible for cleaning up their area at the end of the contest.
12. If there are any conflicts The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce must be notified and all decisions of their committee, will be final. Violations of any rule, or regulation may result in a team being disqualified.
13. Breakfast will be served free of charge on Saturday morning, to cooks, assistants, and judges.
14. Coffee, soft drinks, water, and snacks will be available Friday night at the Visitor Center, where restrooms are located.
15. The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce, BBQ on the Bluff, or any of its representatives shall not be held responsible or liable for the property of any team, any losses, damage or injury, occurring to any team or team representative. All property of the teams shall be under the care, custody, and control of the team, whether in transit to or from, or during BBQ on the Bluff.
16. Questions or comments to Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce, 1054 Main Street, Fair Bluff, NC 28439. Phone: 910-649-7202