Spring into Summer Backyard BBQ

We invite amateur grillers and BBQ enthusiasts to showcase their talents, serve the public, and compete for cash prizes, awards, and the coveted People’s Choice title.

The Backyard BBQ Competition will take place on Saturday, May 30th at the Steele County Fairgrounds. Participation is open to amateur 'Backyard Griller/Smoker' contestants and teams. A maximum of 24 Backyard Teams will be accepted, with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

There will also be a Youth Que competition on Friday, May 29th at the Steele County Fairgrounds. Participation is open to youth 10 and under in the "Kids Que" Division and 11 - 16 years old in the "Junior Que" division. A maximum of 12 teams per each division of the Junior & Kids Ques, with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Backyard and Youth Que Competitor Limits
Backyard BBQ Competition Team Limit: 24 Teams
Junior Que Competition Participant Limit: 12 Teams
Kids Que Competition Participant Limit: 12 Teams


Backyard and Youth Que Meats
Backyard BBQ Competition Meats: Chicken & Pork Ribs
People's Choice Competition Meat: Pork Loin
Junior Que Competition Meat: Steak
Kids Que Competition Meat: Burger

For questions or additional information, please contact:
Zach Rinehart, SCFF Assistant Manager
507.451.5305 |z.rinehart@scff.org

Backyard and Youth Que Registration Deadline

Backyard BBQ Competition: Wednesday, May 27, 5:00pm
Junior Que Competition: Wednesday, May 27, 5:00pm
Kids Que Competition: Wednesday, May 27, 5:00pm