🎉 2025 Pine Tree Festival Backyard BBQ Contest 🍖

Ready to show off your BBQ skills and compete for the top prize? The Pine Tree Festival Backyard BBQ Contest is here! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a backyard BBQ enthusiast, we want YOU to join us for this thrilling competition.

🔥 Contest Details:

• 🗓️ Date: Friday, May 2nd (7:00 PM) to Saturday, May 3rd (12:30 PM)
• 📍 Location: Pine Tree Festival Grounds
• 🏆 Categories: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Boston Butt
• 💰 Prize Money for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place overall!

👨‍🍳 How It Works:

• Each team is made up of a chief cook and assistants. Teams will have their own cooking space, and the BBQ must be cooked within this designated area.
• 🐔 Chicken, 🐖 Pork Ribs, and 🍖 Boston Butt are the key categories!
• Turn-ins for judging will be blind – no one will know which entry is from which team. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, and tenderness.
• Turn-in times: Chicken at 11:30 AM, Ribs at 12:00 PM, and Boston Butt at 12:30 PM. Be on time! 🕒

🌟 Important Rules:

• Cleanliness: Ensure your team’s space is clean and safe – you’ll be disqualified if left in disarray.
• Meat Preparation: No pre-seasoned meat! All meats must be raw and prepared on-site.
• No Sales: Contestants may not sell or distribute food outside of the competition area.
• Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on appearance (0.5714 weight), taste (2.286 weight), and tenderness (1.1428 weight).

👀 Get Ready for Some Amazing BBQ
Compete for the ultimate Pine Tree Festival BBQ Champion title and claim your prize money 🏅! But remember, adherence to the rules is key! We expect an exciting and fair competition with a focus on fun, flavor, and fantastic BBQ.

💥 Sign up now! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event. Spaces are filling up fast!

📲 Click Here for complete contest rules and to register.

🎉 Let the BBQ battle begin! 🔥