SMOKE ON THE SHORES TURKEY SMOKE CHALLENGE
Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship will take place in Nashville on March 14-15, 2025. If selected, Smoke on the Shores will host a Turkey Smoke event in which both professional and backyard teams will compete for a chance to win $1,500 in cash and prizes.
Turkey Smoke is a KCBS ancillary competition category, presented in partnership with the National Turkey Federation. From tried-and-true traditional smoked and sliced turkey to preparations with a unique twist, the goal of the Turkey Smoke category is to highlight the applications and versatility of turkey in barbeque.
AWARDS & PRIZES (TURKEY SMOKE CHALLENGE {FRIDAY NIGHT} - FREE ENTRY)
$1500 Cash Purse*
1st Place $500
2nd Place $400
3rd Place $300
4th Place $200
5th Place $100
*We are required to file 1099 forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the 2025 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.
Turkey Smoke Rules:
Turkey must be the primary protein and primary component of the entry. Other proteins may be used in a supporting role (e.g., bacon-wrapped or sausage-stuffed). Sliced, pulled, or chopped turkey is acceptable in an entry; ground turkey is NOT an acceptable entry. Turkey may be presented with or without skin.
Each contestant will provide their own turkey. Turkey may be from any part of the turkey, including whole. Ground turkey is not acceptable. Turkey will be subject to meat inspection.
Toothpicks, skewers of any kind, foil, and other foreign materials are prohibited in the container.
All KCBS Master Series Rules and Regulations shall apply with the following exceptions:
Turkey must be the primary protein and component of the entry. Accompanying or complementary edible ingredients ARE allowed (e.g., mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, relish, fruits, vegetables, cheese, bread, etc.)If used, these complementary ingredients shall be part of the individual serving portions and cannot be used as a container garnish.
KCBS garnish rule 13 applies. Garnish is optional.If used, once determined to be legal, garnish plays no further role in the appearance score. When used, garnish is limited to chopped, sliced, shredded or whole leaves of fresh green lettuce, curly parsley, flat leaf parsley, curly green kale and/or cilantro.
Please refer to KCBS rule 6 for heating sources. Fires shall be of wood, wood pellets, or charcoal. Gas and electric heat sources shall not be permitted for cooking or holding the entry.
*We are required to file 1099 forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the 2025 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.
*Entry fee includes both Friday and Saturday night stays. Teams requesting to arrive on Thursday will have an extra $25 fee. Any/all teams are welcome to stay over Saturday evening and depart on Sunday.
