Backyard BBQ Competition

Name: Backyard BBQ Competition

Date: July 26, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Registration: Register Now

Event Description:

(**) 10AM | CENTERA BANK BACKYARD BBQ CONTEST
Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the best backyard chef? Join us for the Centera Bank Backyard BBQ Contest, a KCBS Backyard Sanctioned event, where local grill masters compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. Follow the mouthwatering aromas to Wright Park and see who comes out on top! This contest is for judges only—no public sampling. Special thanks to our event sponsors: Pepsi, Q-97, Z-98, and La Ke Buena. For rules and more information, visit dodgecitydays.org, download the Dodge City Days app, or contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119 or email dcdays@dodgechamber.com.
A 2025 Dodge City Days lapel pin is required for park entry. Please leave pets at home.

THIS IS A KCBS SANTIONED CONTEST
ENTRY FEE: $150.00/ENTRY (Chicken, Brisket, Pork Ribs)
KCBS SCORING METRIC

Turn in times are below. Rules will follow the KCBS guidelines and be judged accordingly, this is a KCBS sanctioned event. Serving size for judging is 6 and there is no power available for Backyard cooks.

Friday, July 25 – KidsQ Competition

All Day – KidsQ Registration
5:15 PM – KidsQ Cook Meeting
5:30 PM – KidsQ Cooking Begins
6:30 PM – Slider Turn-In (Kids)
7:00 PM – Steak Turn-In (Kids)
8:15 PM – KidsQ Awards Ceremony
8:30 PM – Cooks Meeting for Saturday (Pro/Backyard)

Saturday, July 26 – Pro & Backyard Competitions

12:00 PM – Pro & Backyard Chicken Turn-In
12:30 PM – Pro & Backyard Pork Ribs Turn-In
1:00 PM – Pro Shoulder or Butt Turn-In
1:30 PM – Pro & Backyard Beef Brisket Turn-In
2:00 PM – Pro Misc. Turn-In
3:00 PM – Backyard & Pitmaster Awards
4:00 PM – Pro Cooks Meeting for Sunday