2025 WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP
BAR-B-QUE CONTEST SCHEDULE

Bar-B-Que Contest:

Feb. 27 – March 1, 2025

There are many teams who compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que contest.  Most of the tents are by invitation only but visitors will be able to enjoy The Garden Stage, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon.  The carnival will be open during the BBQ Cook-off (pending weather conditions), and your admission ticket to the BBQ Contest allows you to enter the carnival grounds.  Carnival rides are not included in your ticket price; ride tickets will have to be purchased separately.  The Garden Stage features some of the best up-and-coming and established country artists. The Rockin' Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music.  

World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Ticket | $26

• Children age 2 and under do not require a ticket.
• Onsite pass sales end at 10:30 p.m. daily during the event, and online sales end at 9:30 p.m. daily during the event.