1st Annual Central MS BBQ Throwdown Rules and Regulations

• Teams must pre-register online before the event.
• Teams must supply their own proteins for each category.
• No power supply. You must bring a generator if needed.
• Teams must keep a clean work/cooking area.
• Pre-trimming can be done prior to event date, but all meat must be seasoned on site.
• Judging will be done by the blind box method. Marking of the boxes results in automatic disqualification.
• Judging will be done KCBS style judging.
• No garnishing of the boxes. Boxes will be presented to you by the event staff. Tin foil and meat are the only permitted items in the box for turn in.
• 6-8 items of each protein in each turn in box.
• Each team should have a fire extinguisher on site.
• Pit fires cannot be started directly on the grounds.
• There will be a designated ash dumping spot.
• No vehicles in cooking area during the event after 8am.
• Teams meeting will be held at 9am at the community house to discuss competition rules and procedures.
• Ribs must be St. Louis or Baby Backs. No whole spare or western style.
• Chicken can be cut of choice. (Wings, Breast, or Thigh)
• Pork shoulders can be cut and broken down to serve.

Ribs Turn In 1:00pm
Pork Shoulder Turn In 3:00pm
Chicken Turn In 2:00pm
Awards at 4:00pm