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BBQ Contest

The Tiger’s Trail RV Resort BBQ Contest

New Ribs Contest June 7, 2025!

Hosted in partnership with the Barbecue Competitors Alliance (BCA)

Competition Details

  • Minimum Payout: $1,000 (based on a minimum of 15 cooks)
  • Payouts for 1st – 5th Place

How to Enter

Event is open to the public. BCA membership is not required. To enter, download and complete the entry form.

Spectator Experience

Not a competitor? No problem! This event is open to the public, offering attendees a chance to witness top-tier barbecue skills in action. There will be opportunities for guests to sample mouthwatering BBQ prepared by the competing teams. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just love great food, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Download the entry form and submit it to Tiger’s Trail RV Resort. 

Join Us

Book an RV site or cottage for the weekend of June 7, and experience the smoky flavors, competitive spirit, and community camaraderie that make this BBQ contest a must-attend event.

To reserve, call our office at 225-256-7686 or book online.
Office hours are 8am-5pm Sunday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday & Saturday.

April 2025 BBQ Contest Recap

Our BBQ contest on April 12 was packed with flavor, fun and some serious talent! We had 33 incredible entries and it was tough competition. A huge Thank You to everyone who participated and came out to support the event. Here are the top winners in each category. 

Grand Champion: Jacob Kennedy, 4 Smokin J’s
Reserve Grand Champion: Gerry Vallee, Vallee A/C Cold Smoke 
 

Category Winners

Brisket:  

1st – Saul Dupuis, Gourmet Road Sauce Company  
2nd – Richard Howell, On Call BBQ 
3rd – Jacob Kennedy, 4 Smokin J’s 

Ribs: 

1st – Jacob Kennedy, 4 Smokin J’s
2nd – Scotty Bryce, East Texas Smokers
3rd – Gerry Vallee, Vallee A/C Cold Smoke

Chicken: 

1st – Keith Sharp, Chillin & Grillin 
2nd – Bradley Dupont, Cochon 225 Competition BBQ Team  
3rd – Daryl Walker, Sweetie’s Bar-B-Q  

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible! Please consider patronizing these local businesses.