# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1st Annual Amateur BBQ Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: *Up to 20 contestants, Local Artists are encouraged to participate
*NO PROFESSIONAL COMPETITORS, amateurs only
*7am Call Time to set up in the lot
*Judging at 5pm
 -Pulled Pork
 -Chicken
 -Sauce*

*$75 Entry Fee, payouts to:
 -1st Place Pork: $300
 -2nd Place Pork: $150
 -3rd Place Pork: $75
 -1st Place Chicken: $300
 -2nd Place Chicken: $150
 -3rd Place Chicken: $75

*Contestants may sell plates throughout the day
*Everyone must agree to same price point for plates
 *Everyone will need side items (chips, beans, bread, etc)
 *Drinks will be sold by The Rooster

*Country Music Outside in the lot from 12pm - 5pm
 -Possum
 -Daniel Langdon
 -Mikey Black
 -Artist TBA

Please email us at info@theroostergastonia.com to register to compete.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gastonia/1st-annual-amateur-bbq-cookoff/200030119792207
- **Event Categories**: art, country-music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 114

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gastonia
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052
- **lat**: 35.26394
- **long**: -81.18641
- **full address**: 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1st Annual Amateur BBQ Cookoff being held?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Amateur BBQ Cookoff takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1st Annual Amateur BBQ Cookoff?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Amateur BBQ Cookoff is organized by The Rooster.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Amateur BBQ Cookoff is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gastonia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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