Activities
BBQ and Barrels has accumulated a wide variety of activities for attendees to participate in over the years. The one that has been there since the beginning is the cook-off. The Backyard BBQ Cook-Off consists of church teams and local vendors competing for overall first place, best chicken, best pork, or best beef. The overall grand champion of the cook-off receives $1,500, a first place trophy, a traveling trophy, and a waiver for the next year’s cook-off entry fee. [8]
Bourbon tasting was added to the list of activities when the 2023 rebrand occurred. Attendees purchase tickets for the bourbon portion of the event to have access to all the distillery vendors. Companion passes can also be purchased for those who want to simply view the alcohol or dive into the history. The passes are also useful for those planning to be a designated driver to someone participating in the drinking. [9]
A 50-50 raffle was also introduced with the transition to BBQ and Barrels. Tickets could be bought online or at booths at the event. 3 tickets could be purchased for $10, 20 for $20, 60 for $40, and 180 for $100. The winner of the raffle receives half of the prize money, and the half that it left is kept by the festival organizers to fund future events. [10]
The 2024 BBQ and Barrels event held a car show and road race where attendees could view many unique, classic vehicles. Less than 100 vehicles could be entered, while one wins a custom bourbon barrel lid. The show was invitational only. People who wished to participate were required to send in an email with photos and descriptions of the vehicle they wanted to enter. [11]
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