# Event Details - **Event Name**: BBQ Cookoff! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:15 pm - **Event Description**: BBQ Cook off Contest Rules. Saturday August 15th– Breckinridge County Fairgrounds $500 Added Money!!! $40 entry fee per team Meat to be cooked and presented: Pork Butt, Whole Chicken (you provide) Mid Day - Steak Cookoff (you provide) Mystery Food Challenge!! (provided by BBQ cookoff director) 1. All teams pay $40 Entry fee for the contest - please pre-register! You can email jaclyn.walden@fcma.com OR call/text 270-547-1449. Limited Spots available! 2. A team is considered a cook and no more than 2 persons to assist. Anyone beyond that number will need to purchase a $15 fair ticket to be present. 3. Check in and set up will begin Saturday August 15th at 8:00 am cst - you may come earlier to set up and get your fire going. Please enter through the PIT GATES and signs will be posted - parking will be in the rear to the left of the livestock barn. 4. All contest meats will be inspected prior to cooking by either a judge or the Cook off Chairman. Must be vac sealed or packaged from the grocery store with no holes or tears. No prior injections or marinades. Non inspected meats will not be allowed in the contest. No pre-cooked meat will be allowed in the contest. Aluminum foil is allowed during cooking, but is not allowed on entry tray. Entry Trays will be provided to each participant. 5. Awards will be given to first, second, and third place based on presentation, taste and tenderness. Trophies and any cash awards will be given during the announcement of the winners. 6. Each team will be responsible for having their contest meat at the judging station at the designated time. Contestants will draw for judging order at that time. One plated presentation will be required for judging - please include enough meat for three judges. Judging will begin at 6:30 pm cst. The chicken will be presented as a combination of white and dark meat. It will be the contestants choice as to what part of the chicken they will use. Just remember- 1 plate - 3 judges. NEW!!! Mystery Food Competition!! - Additional Rules will be given out at the time to cooks who want to participate. - Once cookers are set up you will be given the opportunity to compete in the Mystery Food Challenge. - Additional Entry of $20/team to participate - Mystery Food will then be handed out from our sponsor to each team participating. - Mystery Food may be asked to serve alongside your competition dishes OR may be asked to be served separately. - Mystery Food regardless of how it is served above will be DUE at the same time as your competition meats. 8. You may NOT SELL any cooked meat during fair hours unless you are already set up as a vendor at our event. 9. Contest Chairman reserves the right to amend or make additional regulations, as situations may warrant. *Limited to the first 15 teams – pre registration is necessary to reserve your spot!* Jaclyn Walden 270-547-1449 or jaclyn.walden@fcma.com to preregister. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hardinsburg/bbq-cookoff/200030094357203 - **Event Categories**: contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 45 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hardinsburg - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: Breckinridge County Fairgrounds - **lat**: 37.76659747 - **long**: -86.435654708259 - **full address**: Breckinridge County Fairgrounds, 217 Fairgrounds Rd, Hardinsburg, KY 40143-2585, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BBQ Cookoff! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dec8e51f272638ba04f08deb649f971aa76a98dc04c508d72138b8c80b54c891-rimg-w590-h286-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786493873 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BBQ Cookoff! being held? - **A:** BBQ Cookoff! takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:15 pm at Breckinridge County Fairgrounds, 217 Fairgrounds Rd, Hardinsburg, KY 40143-2585, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BBQ Cookoff!? - **A:** BBQ Cookoff! is organized by Breckinridge County Fair. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BBQ Cookoff! is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hardinsburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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