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MID-ATLANTIC BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
About this event
Annual Banquet Raffle 2026
Rekindled Ironman-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
April 3-4, 2026 in Seven Valleys, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
https://rekindledironmanbbq.com/
WHAT IS THE IRONMAN?
The Rekindled Ironman is a full-blown KCBS/PA State Championship BBQ competition to test your skills as a barbeque pitmaster! WITHOUT the benefits of electrical controls and unlimited meats to select from!
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
- NO GURUS
- NO STOKERS
- NO ROTISSERIES
- NO REMOTE STAY-IN THERMOMETERS
- NO LP GAS
- NO PELLET COOKERS
Just you, the meat, wood/charcoal, and a smoker.
IT'S AN IRONMAN!
That means we will only allow in your cooker:
- 1 brisket
- 1 pork butt
- 1 rack of ribs
- 7 pieces of chicken (1 to taste).
Rekindled Ironman-One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
April 3-4, 2026 in Seven Valleys, PA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
https://rekindledironmanbbq.com/
WHAT IS THE IRONMAN?
The Rekindled Ironman is a KCBS/PA State Championship BBQ competition to test your skills as a barbeque pitmaster! WITHOUT the benefits of electrical controls and unlimited meats to select from!
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
- NO GURUS
- NO STOKERS
- NO ROTISSERIES
- NO REMOTE STAY-IN THERMOMETERS
- NO LP GAS
- NO PELLET COOKERS
Just you, the meat, wood/charcoal, and a smoker.
IT'S AN IRONMAN!
That means we will only allow in your cooker:
- 1 rack of ribs
- 7 pieces of chicken (1 to taste).
Almost Heaven BBQ Bash-One OPEN FORMAT Contest Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
June 19-20, 2026 in Buckhannon, WV. One OPEN FORMAT contest entry.
Since this is one of the 10 new "OPEN" contests, the prize could be awarded to either a Master or Backyard Team ... "IF" ... the Backyard team agrees to cook all 4 of the meat categories.
Chillin & Grillin in the Glades-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
July 17-18, 2026 in Wise, VA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Maryland State BBQ Bash-One 20'x25 Space/Entry-MASTER Series
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
October 9-10, 2026 in Bel Air, MD. One MASTER Series contest entry for a 20'x25' space or $300 toward a larger space.
https://downtownbelair.com/events/md-state-bbq-bash/
Contestants must complete our online application to be considered for this contest, which can be found at the following link: https://downtownbelair.com/events/md-state-bbq-bash/kcbs-championship-competition/
o Applications typically open on our website for this event late February/early March each year, and the winning contestant should complete the application and then email us at [email protected] letting us know that they are the winner so that we know to comp their payment.
o Our donation is for a 20x25 foot space in the competition, valued at $300. If the contestant requires more space, we also have 20x35 foot and 20x45 foot (RV only) spaces available; $300 will be taken off of the fees for the larger spaces.
BBQ Gives Back-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
March 27-29, 2026 in Urbanna, VA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Must be registered for the contest PRIOR TO the banquet.
BBQ Gives Back-One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
March 27-29, 2026 in Urbanna, VA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
Must be registered for the contest PRIOR TO the banquet.
Twin Valley Fire & Smoke BBQ-MASTERS DOUBLE
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 15-17, 2026 in Morgantown, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry for BOTH days.
Twin Valley Fire & Smoke BBQ-BACKYARD DOUBLE
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 15-17, 2026 in Morgantown, PA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry for BOTH days.
York County BBQ Festival-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
June 12-14, 2026 in Delta, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
York County BBQ Festival-One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
June 12-14, 2026 in Delta, PA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
Massachusetts in May-One DOUBLE MASTERS Entry Full Weekend
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 15-17, 2026 in Wrentham, MA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
https://inclusivebbqevents.org/
This is a DOUBLE contest. Organizer may add 2 one meat contests. Either way, the WHOLE weekend is yours... We NEVER EVER Charge for Kids Q. If we add the one meats, the value is $800. If we do the double, it is $600.
Massachusetts in May-One DOUBLE BACKYARD Entry Full Weekend
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 15-17, 2026 in Wrentham, MA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
https://inclusivebbqevents.org/
This is a DOUBLE contest. Organizer may add 2 one meat contests. Either way, the WHOLE weekend is yours... We NEVER EVER Charge for Kids Q. If we add the one meats, the value is $800. If we do the double, it is $600.
Ham Squad BBQ Contest-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
Winner will select a MASTER SERIES entry to ONE of these three contests:
Revolutionary BBQ Brawl
April 24-25, 2026
Williamsburg, VA
Devil's Backbone BBQ Championship
May 30-31, 2026
Roseland, VA
First State BBQ Brawl
September 2026
Milford, DE
Ham Squad BBQ Contest-One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
Winner will select a BACKYARD entry to ONE of these three contests:
Revolutionary BBQ Brawl
April 24-25, 2026
Williamsburg, VA
Devil's Backbone BBQ Championship
May 30-31, 2026
Roseland, VA
First State BBQ Brawl
September 2026
Milford, DE
Mission Farms-King of the Farm-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
February 27-28, 2026 in Iron Station, NC. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Stoney Creek BBQ Cookoff-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
August 21-22, 2026 in Edinburg, VA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Stoney Creek BBQ Cookoff-One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
August 21-22, 2026 in Edinburg, VA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
Fire in the Foothills-One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
September 2026 in King, NC. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Saxonburg VFC BBQ Smokeout - One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
August 28-29, 2026 in Saxonburg, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival - One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
July 25-26, 2026 in New Freedom, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
Master Series
Day 1
20x20
$325
“option to increase space, add amenities, and include Day 2 at winner's expense”
Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival - One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
July 25-26, 2026 in New Freedom, PA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
Backyard Series
Day 1
20x20
$150
“option to increase space, add amenities, and include Day 2 at winner's expense”
Capital Kosher Brisket Competition - One Contest Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
August 28-30, 2026 in Waynesboro, PA. One KOSHER Brisket contest entry.
https://capitalretreat.org/bbq/
Strict adherence to the rules is required:
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Big Knob BBQ and Cash Bash - One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 22-23, 2026 in Rochester, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
To help grow participation, we ask that this MASTER SERIES entry go to competitors who have NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPETED AT OUR EVENT. The organizer has donated another entry that is open to all.
Additionally, all recipients of these donated entries will be REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE COMPETITION. Big Knob will provide the meat for that portion of the event.
Each donated entry includes a standard 20x20 space with a 20‑amp electrical hookup. If competitors would like to upgrade their space, increase power, or add a private Port‑a‑John, those costs would be their responsibility.
Big Knob BBQ and Cash Bash - One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 22-23, 2026 in Rochester, PA. One MASTER Series contest entry.
All recipients of these donated entries will be REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE COMPETITION. Big Knob will provide the meat for that portion of the event.
Each donated entry includes a standard 20x20 space with a 20‑amp electrical hookup. If competitors would like to upgrade their space, increase power, or add a private Port‑a‑John, those costs would be their responsibility.
Big Knob BBQ and Cash Bash - One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 22-23, 2026 in Rochester, PA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
To help grow participation, we ask that this BACKYARD SERIES entry go to competitors who have NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPETED AT OUR EVENT. The organizer has donated another entry that is open to all.
Additionally, all recipients of these donated entries will be REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE COMPETITION. Big Knob will provide the meat for that portion of the event.
Each donated entry includes a standard 20x20 space with a 20‑amp electrical hookup. If competitors would like to upgrade their space, increase power, or add a private Port‑a‑John, those costs would be their responsibility.
Big Knob BBQ and Cash Bash - One BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
May 22-23, 2026 in Rochester, PA. One BACKYARD Series contest entry.
All recipients of these donated entries will be REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE COMPETITION. Big Knob will provide the meat for that portion of the event.
Each donated entry includes a standard 20x20 space with a 20‑amp electrical hookup. If competitors would like to upgrade their space, increase power, or add a private Port‑a‑John, those costs would be their responsibility.
Marietta River City Contest - One OPEN/MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
April 24-25, 2026 in Marietta, OH. One OPEN/MASTER Series contest entry.
What is an "OPEN FORMAT" Competition??
Both Master and Backyard Series teams will compete head to head in a traditional four-meat format. Teams will earn TOY points for their respective divisions. Backyard team points will be assigned manually by the KCBS office, following the same process used for One-Meat contests. Both divisions will rack up Team of the Year points, and Backyard teams can battle without risking their status.
This "open format" competition can give a backyard team a chance for a Jack bung in Ohio. As long as we can get 26+ teams to be a qualifier!!
Basic KCBS Master Series Competition (Value $330)
• Entry fee for 1 to 4 meats (Brisket, Chicken, Ribs and Pork). To be considered for GC / RGC, you must compete in all 4 meat categories.
• Includes campsite space from 9am Fri to 6pm Sat departing. Standard size space (30' L x 19' W) in assign campsite area.
• Water is included.
• ONE 15A / 30A / 50A Electric is included.
https://eventsbyemmeline.com/mrcbbq
Website - https://eventsbyemmeline.com/mrc-competitor
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MariettaRiverCityBBQ/
Giant National Capital BBQ Battle - One MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
June 27-28, 2026 in Washington, DC. One MASTER Series contest entry.
20x20 - $750
Winner may pay for upgrades.
Campground BBQ - One BOGO MASTER Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
One BOGO MASTER Series contest entry.
Campground BBQ is donating a Buy One Get One MASTER Series entry to ONE of these contests. Pay for a one-day entry of this DOUBLE event and get the other day's entry free:
- New Jersey KnoQ-out, April 17-19, Blairstown, NJ
- Red, White and Que, October 23-25, Jackson, NJ
Campground BBQ - One BOGO BACKYARD Series Entry
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
One BOGO BACKYARD Series contest entry.
Campground BBQ is donating a Buy One Get One BACKYARD Series entry to ONE of these contests. Pay for a one-day entry of this DOUBLE event and get the other day's entry free:
- New Jersey KnoQ-out, April 17-19, Blairstown, NJ
- Red, White and Que, October 23-25, Jackson, NJ
Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship - $150 Entry Credit
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
October 2-4, 2026 in Harrisburg, PA.
$150 Entry Credit
Good for either KCBS or SCA Contests!
Smokecraft BBQ - One Seat at the MASTER'S Competition Class
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
March 7-8, 2026 in Arlington, VA. One MASTER'S Competition Class Seat.
Smokecraft BBQ - One Seat at the BACKYARD Competition Class
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
March 21, 2026 in Orchard Beach, MD. One BACKYARD Competition Class Seat.
Smoke'n Dudes - One Seat at Brisket 101 Class (2 available)
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
March 21, 2026 in Bensalem, PA. One Brisket 101 Class Seat. We will pull two winners for the two available seats.
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One Brisket - Courtesy of Mister Brisket
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
Thanks to Mister Brisket for your continuing support!
Mister Brisket will ship a brisket to the winner.
One Box of Cigars - Courtesy of Ain't That Rich
$5
Each ticket purchased gives you one entry in the raffle for this item.
Ain't That Rich Presents: Favorite Cigars 2025
Blackened M81 by Drew Estate; Box of 20 Toro - Retail Price : $215
Winner must be present at the banquet or make arrangements for delivery/shipping.
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