09/27/2025
🔥 1 WEEK AWAY from the AMERICAN BARBECUE BATTLE! 🔥
We’re just 7 days away from the 1ST American Barbecue Battle — and the forecast looks 🌞 amazing! We’re beyond excited and can’t wait for an unforgettable day of food, fun, and friendly competition!
🍋 Sip N Pour Fresh Squeezed Lemonade serving amazing lemonade!
🐶 Darbster Dog Rescue will be joining us with some pups up for adoptions
🎶 LIVE MUSIC will be playing!
👉 We still have room for a few more competitors in all categories
🎉 Let’s make this event FUN, EXCITING, and MEMORABLE for everyone!
🔔 A Few Important Reminders for competitors:
✅ You’ll have access to water and electricity at your campsite
⏰ Arrival starts at 6AM — my team and I will be there early to help however we can and will be available throughout the event for help as well.
🧰 Suggested Items to Bring
Folding table (for serving pork)
Folding chairs 🪑
Tablecloths
Pop-up canopy ⛺️
Gloves for serving 🧤
Any signs/flyers you want to display (optional)
Extension cords 🔌
Water hose 🚿
🐖 People’s Choice Pulled Pork Competition
Invite your friends, family, and co-workers — the more tasters, the better! 🙌
🎟️ Tickets: $8 in advance / $10 at the gate
👉 Purchase Tickets Here https://ticketscandy.com/e/american-bbq-battle-october-4-2025-suncook-river-campground-10576
👉 Share the event on social media!
🍖 Food Safety Reminders:
Keep pork at safe temperatures (chafing dishes or crock pots work great!)
Gloves must be worn during serving
Serving cups & napkins provided
Tasters get a wristband + fork (we’ll have extra forks on hand)
Each taster gets 4 voting tickets 🏆 — votes aren’t required to taste your pork
🐓 King of Chicken & King of Ribs Competitions
Turn-in boxes provided (standard 9x9 styrofoam)
Turn in at least 6 portions
Parsley or kale garnish required 🌿
Judged on Appearance, Taste & Tenderness
📅 More details coming throughout the week!
Let’s make some smoke, share some laughs, and crown some BBQ champions! 🏆🔥
American BBQ Battle- October 4, 2025 Suncook River Campground