where fire meets flavor
TEAM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
We are now accepting team registrations for the inaugural Meat & Tater BBQ Fest, a KCBS-sanctioned Master Series competition taking place Labor Day Weekend in Meridian, Idaho. This is your chance to be part of a first-year event that’s bringing Pitmasters together from across the region and beyond for a high-caliber cook-off and community celebration.
Teams will compete in the four official KCBS categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork, and Brisket, with an optional Idaho Potato Ancillary Category. We’re proud to offer a total prize purse of $16,000, with cash awards and recognition for top teams.
As part of this family-friendly festival, we also welcome and encourage teams interested in vending BBQ to the public. If you’re interested in vending, please indicate so on your registration form. Space is limited and vending opportunities will be coordinated individually. Please note proceeds from this event will go back to the Treasure Valley and directly support life-changing causes for those in need.
Key Dates and Details:
- Prize Money: $16,000
- Competitor Load-in Date: Friday, August, 29
- Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (additional time Saturday AM)
- Location: Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park | 1900 N Records Ave, Meridian, Idaho
(Meridian is a suburb of Boise, Idaho)
Space Sizes & Assignments
Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis during Load-In. If you’d like to be placed next to a specific team, we recommend coordinating your arrival times to check in together.
Placement in grass or the parking lot will depend on your space size requirements and availability at the time of arrival. Please note that all equipment, vehicles, and cookers must be contained in the space you are purchasing.
Power: No power is provided. Competitor’s must provide their own power.
Schedule:
- Mandatory Cook Meeting: (TBD) Saturday, August 30
- KCBS Competition, Turn-Ins & Judging: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Sunday, August 31
- Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM Sunday, August 31
Final Authority Statement
FWIW: KCBS Contest Representative decisions and interpretations of the KCBS Rules and Regulations are final (see Rule 1 in the attached Master Series Rule doc).