Registration Fees:
Master Series: Saturday Only $250 / Saturday & Sunday $400
Backyard Series: Saturday Only $150 / Saturday & Sunday $250
Celebrating our 10th Annual: Double Contest (Saturday and Sunday); Master Series AND Backyard Series:
- BIGGEST Purse is Jiggy history. Over $66,000 in prize monies for the weekend.
- Participating in both days is not mandatory; however, if you want to participate in Sunday's contest you must compete on Saturday.
- Standard KCBS Backyard catergories - pork ribs and chicken.
- NO Cap on teams in either Series; However, do not hesitate. If interest is high, we reserve the right to close registration sooner than the advertised April 12th cut-off.
- Saturday's People's Choice Pork is Mandatory for Backyard and Master Series teams. We provide two (2) Boston Butts. Saturday People’s Choice event is a big part of making our event a success in the eyes of the public, which is why teams are required to take part in 2024. Proceeds benefit the Kannapolis YMCA, the Kannapolis Rotary Club, and the Kannapolis Youth Council. TOP 15 payout.
- Free Friday night dessert contest. Top 10 payout in Appearance and Taste.
- Country Music artist Craig Morgan is headlining Friday night's concert lineup.
2024 Prize Money:
Master Series Day 1 $20,200 / Day 2 $20,200
Backyard Series Day 1 $8,200 / Day 2 $8,200
Saturday's People's Choice $6,000
Dessert Contest $3,300
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Master Series: Day 1 and Day 2 |
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| Grand Champion |
$1,250 |
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| Reserve Grand |
$1,250 |
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| 3rd Overall |
$750 |
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| 4th Overall |
$500 |
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| 5th Overall |
$200 |
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| 6th Overall |
$150 |
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| 7th Overall |
$125 |
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| 8th Overall |
$100 |
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| 9th Overall |
$100 |
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| 10th Overall |
$100 |
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| Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Brisket: Day 1 and Day 2 |
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| 1st Place |
$1000 |
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| 2nd Place |
$750 |
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| 3rd Place |
$500 |
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| 4th Place |
$400 |
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| 5th Place |
$350 |
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| 6th Place |
$300 |
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| 7th Place |
$250 |
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| 8th Place |
$200 |
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| 9th Place |
$150 |
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| 10th Place |
$100 |
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Backyard Series Overall: Day 1 and Day 2 |
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| Grand Champion |
$1000 |
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| Reserve Grand |
$500 |
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| 3rd Overall |
$400 |
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| 4th Overall |
$300 |
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| 5th Overall |
$200 |
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| 6th Overall |
$100 |
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| 7th Overall |
$100 |
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| 8th Overall |
$100 |
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| 9th Overall |
$100 |
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| 10th Overall |
$100 |
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Backyard Ribs and Chicken: Day1 and Day 2 |
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| 1st Place |
$750 |
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| 2nd Place |
$500 |
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| 3rd Place |
$400 |
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| 4th Place |
$300 |
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| 5th Place |
$200 |
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| 6th Place |
$100 |
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| 7th Place |
$100 |
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| 8th Place |
$100 |
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| 9th Place |
$100 |
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| 10th Place |
$100 |
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| People's Choice Pork ($6,000 Total) |
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| 1st Place |
$1,000 |
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| 2nd Place |
$900 |
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| 3rd Place |
$800 |
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| 4th Place |
$700 |
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| 5th Place |
$600 |
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| 6th Place |
$500 |
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| 7th Place |
$400 |
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| 8th Place |
$300 |
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| 9th Place |
$200 |
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| 10th Place |
$100 |
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| 11th Place |
$100 |
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| 12th Place |
$100 |
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| 13th Place |
$100 |
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| 14th Place |
$100 |
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| 15th Place |
$100 |
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Dessert Contest (Appearance and Taste; $3,300 Total) |
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| 1st Place |
$300 |
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| 2nd Place |
$250 |
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| 3rd Place |
$225 |
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| 4th Place |
$200 |
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| 5th Place |
$175 |
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| 6th Place |
$150 |
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| 7th Place |
$125 |
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| 8th Place |
$100 |
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| 9th Place |
$75 |
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| 10th Place |
$50 |
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2024 Rules and Regulations
The Jiggy with the Piggy BBQ Challenge will be governed by the competition rules of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). The following rules and regulations also apply to the competition:
- All contestants are responsible for reading and following the KCBS rules and regulations.
- All contestants are responsible for reading and understanding the contest information on the following pages.
- Each team must have fire extinguisher.
- Alcoholic beverages are not to be distributed (given away or sold) to the general public by contestants.
- Food or unapproved items are not to be distributed (given away or sold) to the general public by contestants.
Meat Inspection
You may choose to have your meat inspected during check-in or once your team is setup on site. The meat inspector(s) will be on-hand to insure the following: Meat/pork/chicken is not marinated or seasoned prior to the event. For KCBS competitions it is perfectly legal to trim the meat/pork/chicken in advance. If you are not ready for meat inspection during check-in, you will receive a flag to place on your site somewhere visible to notify inspectors you are ready for inspection. Meat inspection times are Friday, May 3rd, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Cooks must prepare and cook in as sanitary a manner as possible.
- Teams may trim meats before arrival but must wait until AFTER inspection to season, inject, and cook meats on-site.
Competition Cook Site
There shall only be one team per BBQ pit, smoker, or grill. Teams sharing cook sites is not permitted. All Master Series sites are 25’x50’. If you need more than 25’x50’ let’s be honest, you need to down size. Backyard Series sites may be 25'x30'
- Open fires on the ground are not permitted. We understand that coals need to be created for smoking, so please keep all fires contained. A fire extinguisher should be readily available.
- Each team must supply its own cooking ingredients, grills/smokers, utensils, tables, chairs, wood, charcoal, and other materials needed by team
- 20amp (110v) single phase included. Additional power needs may be purchased on team entry form: 30amp (110v) $30 or 50amp (240v) $50. Power will be within 100’ of each site. A certified electrician will be onsite for any power needs.
- Individual team water hook-ups will be available within 75’ of all competition sites.
- Barrels will be available for dumping hot ashes/coals, grease, and grey water throughout the competition area. Please use properly marked containers.
Complimentary Breakfast
Complimentary pancakes and sausage or sausage/chicken biscuits will be provided by the Kannapolis YMCA for cook teams from 7:00 am to 8:00 am on Saturday, May 4th. Teams can pick up breakfast in the Laureate Center.