BBQ BLAZE

BBQ Competition + Pitmaster Academy

BBQ Blaze combines a fiery BBQ competition with a BBQ fundamentals class and demostration from one of our pitmasters. Throw in food and music, and this is a festival for the whole community!

For the competition, we provide the proteins. Teams bring their grills and special seasonings. Base leaders select the winners through blind judging. The winning team takes home the Jack Daniels barrelhead!

Our Pitmaster Academy takes your attendees on an unforgettable culinary journey as we sample salsa; chicken wings; pork tenderloin; beef ribeye; artichoke hearts; and banana pudding!

Add BBQ Baskets or Meals to feed the masses. Or add Savor! spirits tasting to liven’ up the evening.

Over $2,500 in prizes and giveaways!

BBQ JAM

BBQ Baskets + Pitmaster Academy

BBQ Jam combines great food with BBQ fundamentals instruction from one of our experienced pitmasters!

Our team prepares 500 Championship BBQ baskets (BBQ sandwich, chips & drink), with the option for more.

Through our Pitmaster Academy, we demonstrate BBQ fundamentals including chicken, beef, pork and vegetables, while emphasizing food safety, tools, and smart purchasing.

Upgrade to BBQ meals (BBQ sandwich, beans, slaw, drink & banana pudding) or add Savor! spirits tasting.

Over $2,500 in prizes and giveaways!

SALUTE

BBQ Meals

We salute service members and their families with a tasty THANK YOU!

Through Salute, we bring championship BBQ to your team in the form of 500 BBQ Meals, which include a pork BBQ sandwich, beans, slaw, water, and our famous banana pudding.

It’s a culinary feast, with over $1,000 in prizes and giveaways!

PITMASTER ACADEMY

BBQ Class/Demos

Pitmaster Academy is a 2.5-hour BBQ fundamentals class and demonstration offering tips & tricks to take your BBQ to the next level!

Learn food safety, best practices, tools, and grilling techniques from some of the best pitmasters in the world.

Our culinary dee-lights include chargrilled salsa; chicken wings; pork tenderloin; beef ribeye; artichoke hearts; and our famous banana pudding!

SAVOR!

Spirits Tasting

Savor! is a spirits tasting experience from our friends at Jack Daniels and AAFES.

New in 2024, participants have the opportunity to sample Brown-Forman spirits including bourbon, gin, tequila and wine.

Paired with olives and cherries from Stonewall Kitchen, pause to savor and expand your palette!

Thanks to Our Sponsors!