ABC Build-B-Q

Statewide BBQ Competition & Lunch

Join us for ABC's 4th Annual Barbeque Competition on May 10th! The main Build-B-Q event will be hosted at the ABC/ACTA facility in North Little Rock but is open to members state-wide!

Whether you plan on entering a team for a chance to compete, or just want to come out for a great networking lunch, we'd love to have you!

Registration is Required. Team spots are limited - first come, first served!

Registration Form

Send registration form to megan@abcark.org or call 501-812-0828 for questions.

Main Event Details

Friday, May 10, 2024

BBQ Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.

Judging begins at 1:30 p.m.

(full schedule found below)

ABC Arkansas & ACTA

6 Collins Industrial Place

North Little Rock, AR 72113

*Main event will be outside behind ABC and inside the ACTA building.

Registration & Raffle Tickets

**ABC Member Only Event**

To Enter:

$250/ Team

(Comes with 4 spots for the BBQ lunch as well as 4 raffle tickets.)

BBQ Lunch Only:

$25/ Person

Raffle Tickets:

$5 each of 5 for $20

Prizes TBA!

Sponsorship

(Members Only)

Presenting Sponsor: $1,000

Receives complimentary team, signage at event & company name printed on event t-shirts.

Premium Sponsor: $500

Receives signage at event & company name printed on event t-shirts.

Participating Sponsor: $300

Receives signage at event.

Competition Rules, Additional Info & Schedule:

Competition Rules & Guidelines

Entry Categories:

• Chicken
• Pork Ribs
• Pulled Pork

Additional Info:

All teams are given a 12x12 cooking area. Email megan@abcark.org for special requests such as more space or electricity. If you would like to donate a raffle item or any promotional items to be given out at the Cook-Off, please bring them to the ABC office no later than May 9th. If you plan on staying in town over night, we recommend booking a room at the Hampton Inn Maumelle - 11920 Maumelle Blvd, Maumelle, AR 72113. To reserve your room, call (501) 851-6600. 

Tentative Schedule of Events:

11:30 a.m. - BBQ Feast 

1:30 p.m. - Chicken Judging

2:00 p.m. - Pork Ribs Judging

2:30 p.m. - Pulled Pork Judging

3:00 p.m. - Prizes

Note: ABC/ACTA will be open at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9th for team arrivals and will have a security guard on site all night. 

*BBQ Team Cancellation Policy & Fine Print

Team registration deadline is Friday, May 3rd or until spots are full.

72-hour notice must be given for cancellations. Substitutions are permitted.

No-shows and late cancellations will be charged the full amount.