Introduction
Dr. George Smith BBQ Brawl
Murfreesboro’s Only KCBS-sanctioned BBQ Event
May 13, 2023 – Oaklands Mansion, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
The Boro BBQ Festival is one of Tennessee’s premiere BBQ Events and is a KCBS Competitive Series-sanctioned contest. It is a community event sponsored by the Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club to celebrate the culturally diverse and rich heritage of Tennessee.
This annual barbecue cook-off will celebrate the cuisine of fine barbecued Chicken, Pork Ribs, and Anything Butt…
Rules
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The Dr. George Smith BBQ Brawl has become a popular KCBS Competitive Series Competition. With only 50 coveted spaces, we have a full field and waiting list every year.
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We know schedules can change and there’s a lot of great BBQ competitions to choose from. So we’re making it easy to reserve your spot. Sign up today and we’ll put your name on the list. Hurry, that list is growing daily. Registration is $175 per team.
Cook on May 13!
The 8th Annual Boro BBQ Festival will take place on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 7, 2022. You’ll receive more information by email as we come closer to the event. Remember, this is a 2-Meat+PLUS KCBS Competitive Series Competition. Our judges only want the best Chicken, Pork Ribs you can muster – Mustard is optional. And don’t forget our new third category, Anything Butt… where you can let your creativity shine!
People’s Choice
This year we’re upping the challenge with the second annual people’s choice award For fun and – more importantly – bragging rights, we hope you’ll participate in this pulled-port show down. We provide the butts, you provide, well, everything else! Participation is completely voluntary, but the fun is mandatory. We’ll communicate the details and mechanics down the road, but for now, just select YES to participate in this fun side competition.
Also winner receives Trophy and $200.
Pick up butts Friday after cookers meeting. Turn in Saturday morning at 10am.
Competition Awards
Grand Champion
$700.00
Trophy & Cash Prize
(Based on highest cumulative score of three categories)
Reserved Grand Champion
$500.00
Trophy & Cash Prize
(Based on highest cumulative score of three categories)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| Chicken | $600.00 | $400.00 | $300.00 | $200.00 | $100.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribs | $600.00 | $400.00 | $300.00 | $200.00 | $100.00 |
| Anything Butt… | $600.00 | $400.00 | $300.00 | $200.00 | $100.00 |