# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 THE SMOKE IS CALLING! 🔥

Get ready for the main event of the season! Sallisaw Main Street Inc is proud to host the 2026 "Hot Pickin', Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off". Whether you’re a master of the ribs or just here for the samples, this is the Saturday you don’t want to miss.

📍 Where: Downtown Sallisaw
📅 When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (Judging & Public Tasting in the afternoon)

For the Pitmasters:
Think your BBQ is the best in Sequoyah County? Prove it! We are looking for teams to compete for cash, trophies, and the ultimate bragging rights.

🏆 What’s on the Line:

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Overall Winners

The coveted People’s Choice Award

⏳ ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, April 20, 2026
📝 Register Now: Download Entry Form & Rules
🏢 Paper forms are also available at the Sallisaw Chamber office (101 North Wheeler).

For the Fans & Foodies:
Come down to soak up the atmosphere of Diamond Daze!

🍖 Public Tasting: Grab a taster kit and cast your vote for the People’s Choice!

🎶 Live Music & Car Show: Stick around for all the festival fun happening right on the street.

Hosted by: Sallisaw Main Street Inc
Sponsored by: Diamond Investment Group

#SallisawBBQ #HotPickinFingerLickin #DiamondDaze2026 #DowntownSallisaw #SequoyahCountyBBQ
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sallisaw/hot-pickin-finger-lickin-bbq-cook-off-2026/200029912310942
- **Event Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sallisaw
- **state**: OK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Sallisaw, Ok
- **lat**: 35.460484101502
- **long**: -94.789438497256
- **full address**: Downtown Sallisaw, Ok, 122 E Cherokee Ave, Sallisaw, OK 74955-4622, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026 takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at Downtown Sallisaw, Ok, 122 E Cherokee Ave, Sallisaw, OK 74955-4622, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026?
  - **A:** Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026 is organized by Sallisaw Main Street Inc.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026 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 Sallisaw, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hot Pickin' Finger Lickin' BBQ Cook-Off 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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