Smoke on the Shores
professional & Backyard
BBQ Championship

Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship will take place in Nashville on March 20-21, 2026. This KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition will host 100 professional teams and 50 backyard teams from around the country. Professional teams will compete in (4) categories for a purse of $10,000 in cash and prizes. Backyard teams will compete in a threeo (3) meat comp (chicken, ribs, & pork) and the purse will be over $5,000 in cash and prizes.

Registration opens October 1st, 2025

Awards & Prizes

professional - $275

$10,000 Cash Purse*

Grand Champion $2,000

Reserve Grand Champion $1,000

Each Category (Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Brisket)
1st Place $500
2nd Place $400
3rd Place                                            $300
4th Place                                            $200
5th Place                                            $100
6th Place                                            $50
7th Place                                            $50
8th Place                                            $50
9th Place                                            $50
10th Place                                          $50

backyard - $200

$5,100 Cash Purse*

Grand Champion $1,000

Reserve Grand Champion $800

Each Category (chicken, ribs, & pork)
1st Place $400
2nd Place $300
3rd Place                                            $200
4th Place                                            $100
5th Place                                            $100

*We are required to file 1099 forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the 2026 tax year for all teams receiving more than $600 in cash/prizes. Each team will be required to complete the 1099 forms prior to receiving funds.

*The entry fee covers both Friday and Saturday night stays. Teams wishing to arrive early will incur an additional fee per night. All teams are welcome to stay on Saturday night and depart on Sunday morning.