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8th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival
Saturday, October 14th, 2023


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The Scottsboro BBQ Festival offers activities for the entire family throughout the whole day, beginning at 9am-7pm. Some activities must be pre-registered before the day of the festival, other activities may be registered on Saturday. Read through the activities you would like to learn more about and if you are interested in registering, please click the "Register" at the top or button at the bottom.



2023 activity details





Backyard BBQ Competition



$3,250 in cash payouts!





Sanctioned by the KCBS and ABA.

Two Categories: Chicken & Ribs

Cooks Meeting - 7:30am. Chicken Due - 4pm Ribs Due - 4:30pm.

Awards announced at 6pm.

Trophies awarded to Grand Champion, Reserve Grand, and 1st-3rd place finishers in each category.

Prize Money: Grand Champion $700, Reserve Grand $500, Payout to top five winners of each category as follows: 1st $300, 2nd $250, 3rd $200, 4th $150, 5th $125.

$150 per entry by Aug. 31 $175 after Aug. 1.



Kids-Q Competition



Kids 6-12 grill a burger.





Open to kids ages 6-12.

Meat and Grill provided, or you may bring your own grill.

Each kid entered must be supervised by an adult.

Check-In 9:30am, Start Grilling 10am, Burgers Due 11:15am, Awards 1:30pm.

$25 per entry.



People's Choice Competition



Sample Boston Butts & Desserts





Contestants enter a Boston Butt or Dessert to be judged.

Prepare meat or dessert off-site and bring to the festival.

Visitors of the festival may purchase a ticket for $10 to sample.

After tasting up to 10 Boston Butts and Desserts, vote for the best!

Samples begins at 1pm and ends at 2pm. Tickets available at the welcome tent of the festival or at the People's Choice area at 12pm.

Winners receive $175 (1st), $125 (2nd), $100 (3rd), $50 (Best Decorated), $50 (Judge's Choice Meat) and $50 (Judge's Choice Dessert).

Contestant entry fee is $40 per category and must provide enough meat or dessert for 300 samples (2oz cups provided.)



Vendors



Shop the Vendors around the Downtown Square





If you are a vendor, you will want to be at the Scottsboro BBQ Festival!

Open to New Merchandise, Arts & Crafts, Antique, Collectible, Vintage, Direct Sales Vendors and Food Vendors.



Cornhole Tournament



Official Alabama Cornhole Tournament





Enter with a friend to compete in the annual Cornhole Tournament.

Located on the south side of the square in the Lackey Law Firm lot.

Standard Double Elimination Format - $20 per team (two people.)

Check-In & Warm-Up from 12pm-1:30pm. Tournament starts at 2pm.

Cash Prizes: $150 (1st), $80 (2nd) and $50 (3rd.)

Located next to the Beer Garden to allow for throwing counterweights.



Beer Garden



Cold Drinks, Great Fun, Cool Atmosphere!





Visit the Beer Garden on the south side of the square, located next to the Cornhole Tournament. Must be 21 or older with valid ID to receive a wrist band and purchase/consume alcohol. Each purchase includes a BBQ Festival 16oz stadium cup with your draft beer.



Barq-Off Dog Parade



Dog Show to Benefit Spay & Neuter Jackson County





Enter your furry friend in the annual Barq-Off Dog Parade.

Enter up to three categories for $10 per dog for the first category,

plus $5 for each additional category.

Registration will be from 9am-11:30am. Dog show starts at 12pm.

Awards to follow with Best in Show winning $100!

Cash Prizes in each Category: $75 (1st), $50 (2nd), $25 (3rd.)



Kids Fun Zone



Enjoy the FREE Kids Fun Zone!





Kids can enjoy the Kids Fun Zone from 10am-4pm.

Inflatables, Rock Wall, Cornhole, Pumpkin Bowling, NASCAR Simulator, Euro Bungy, Face Painting and more!.

Other various activities provided through our sponsors and partners.



Car Show



Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show around City Hall





Presented by the Jackson County Cruisers.

Enter your car, truck or motorcycle for cash prizes!

$100 Given Away every hour!

Registration available on-site only.

Register open from 9am-11am. Awards start at 1pm.

Entry fee is $20 per car or truck $10 per motorcycle.

Proceeds benefit Jackson County Backpack for Kids program.



Witches Ride



Witches Ride toss out candy around the Downtown Square





Presented by LuLu's Lunchbox & Boutique.

Enter either as a Riding or Walking Witch and toss candy to kids!

Best-Dressed Witch receives a gift certificate.

Registration online or on-site.

Register on-site from 1pm-2:30pm. Ride starts at 3pm.

Entry fee is $35 per riding or walking witch (includes shirt.)

Proceeds benefit a local charity.





Located on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Alabama.



Scottsboro Community Events, Inc
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
PO BOX 488, Scottsboro, AL 35768