Kings BBQ

06/16/2026

🔥 WELCOME BACK PITMASTER CHRIS TURNER & MORNIN' WOOD BBQ! 🔥

The competition field continues to grow as Pitmaster Chris Turner and Mornin' Wood BBQ officially join the 11th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show sponsored by The Shee Family!

A familiar face to BBQ Slam fans, Chris has competed with us for several years and is returning to St. Augustine determined to add even more trophies to his collection. With some of the Southeast's best pitmasters already registered, the road to the championship won't be easy—but that's exactly how Chris likes it!

🏆 Will Mornin' Wood BBQ make a run at the Grand Championship? Come find out!

📅 Saturday, January 9, 2027
📍 St. Johns County Fairgrounds – St. Augustine, Florida
🕙 Gates Open at 10:00 AM

Event Attractions

🔥 KCBS Professional & Backyard BBQ Competition
🔥 People's Choice BBQ Tasting(sponsored by Steelhead Plumbing, LLC )
🔥 Chili Tasting Competition
🔥 Car Show
🔥 Live Music(sponsored by Bozard Ford )
🔥 Disc-Connected K9s High Flying Dog Show
🔥 Rob Nolli's BMX Trickstars Stunt Show
🔥 80+ Vendors(sponsored by Pop-A-Lock of St Augustine )
🔥 Kids Fun Zone featuring Hagars Inflatables LLC sponsored by Sonny's BBQ
🔥 Food Trucks & More

💰 COMPETITION PAYOUTS 💰

PRO DIVISION

🥇 Grand Champion — $2,000
🥈 Reserve Grand Champion — $1,500

BACKYARD DIVISION

🥇 Grand Champion — $1,000
🥈 Reserve Grand Champion — $500

PEOPLE'S CHOICE BBQ

🥇 1st Place — $1,000
🥈 2nd Place — $500
🥉 3rd Place — $250

🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT ANCILLARY CONTESTS 🔥

$25 Entry Fee • $500 Winner Take All

🍔 Best Slider
🍗 Best Wings
🍹 Bloody Mary
🍰 Dessert
🌶 Best Sauce

🚨 ONLY 35 TEAM SPOTS REMAIN! 🚨

Competition teams are encouraged to register early as space is limited.

🌐 www.jimmyjambbqslam.com

CURRENT TEAMS ENTERED (AS OF JUNE 16)

PRO

1. County Line Swine

2. Maya Jane BBQ

3. King's BBQ

4. Tillman's BBQ

5. Going Yard BBQ

BACKYARD

1. Della Q Bar-B-Que

2. Big Hoss

3. Rub N Butts BBQ

4. Que Unto Others

5. Smokin Spencer's Q

6. Clean Smoke BBQ Team

7. Smoke Showing Backyard BBQ Team

8. Navin's Backyard Competition BBQ Team

9. BFG BBQ

10. Mornin' Wood BBQ

The countdown is on for what promises to be the BEST Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam yet! Join us January 9th as pitmasters from across Florida battle for cash, trophies, bragging rights, and a chance to become the next Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam Champion! 🏆🔥

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

06/10/2026

Are you looking to up your bbq game? Do you wanna know what it takes to win at the highest level? Go to Kingsbbqjax.com and get signed up for our comp class in September! Seats are still available! Fresh Pork @Sweet Meat Butcher Shop Grills BBQ Store River Farms Drum Smokers Oak Charcoal

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

😳 this is going to be good! A lot of awesome teams are showing up in WV. Can’t wait to see everyone

The clock is counting down to this year's BBQ Bash, but still time for a shout out to another championship BBQ team heading to Buckhannon in a couple weeks. Happy to welcome Scuffletown Smokers, with Pitmaster Alby Ransom, travelling from Boonville, Indiana to heat things up even more. With multiple awards and championships under their belt, they also earned the title of Grand Champion of the 2024 Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational. This is shaping up to be one HOT BBQ competition with several of the absolute BEST BBQ teams in the US fighting for the title of our 2026 WV Grand Champion earning an automatic entry into this fall's Jack Daniels competition and the American Royal BBQ Championship
representing our event and West Virginia!

Mark your calendars and head to Jawbone Park in downtown Buckhannon, WV June 18-20 for a weekend full of great BBQ and other foods, lots of FREE activities for the kiddos and everyone, including lots of LEGO activities - new this year!

06/05/2026

🔥 BBQ Teams — Registration is OPEN for the 11th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show! 🔥Brought to you by

The fires will be burning and the competition will be fierce as we welcome teams from across the Southeast to the 11th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton, Florida!

This premier KCBS event continues to grow each year and features a full weekend of championship BBQ, entertainment, and family fun—all while supporting the mission of Jimmy Jam Community Outreach and helping local families in need throughout St. Johns County.

🏆 KCBS Master Series Competition 🏆 KCBS Backyard Competition 🏆 Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BBQ 🍖 BBQ People's Choice Sponsored by Steelhead Plumbing, LLC 🌶️ Chili People's Choice 🚗 Car Show 🐕 Disc-Connected K9's High-Flying Dog Show 🚴 Rob Nolli's BMX Trickstars
Stunt Show 🎵 Live Music sponsored by Bozard Ford 🍔 Vendor Row & Food Vendors

🔥 Friday Night Ancillary Contests 🔥

Think you've got what it takes outside of the four KCBS meats? Join us Friday night for:

🍔 Best Slider 🍗 Best Wings 🍹 Best Bloody Mary 🍰 Best Dessert 🥫 Best Sauce 🍕 Pizza Cook-Off Contest — Back by popular demand!

The Pizza Cook-Off was a fan favorite, and we're excited to bring it back for another year of creativity, friendly competition, and some incredible pizza creations from our teams.

Whether you're competing for a Grand Championship, chasing ancillary trophies, or simply looking for a great weekend with fellow BBQ enthusiasts, the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam delivers an experience unlike any other.

⚠️ Team spaces are limited and will fill quickly.

👉 Register today at: www.jimmyjambbqslam.com

Gather your team, fire up the smoker, and make plans now to join us for one of the Southeast's most anticipated BBQ weekends!

Current Teams
Pro
County Line Swine
Maya Jane BBQ Co
Kings BBQ
Tillmans BBQ

Backyard
Della Q Bar-B-Que
Big Hoss
Rub'N'Butts Barbeque
Que Unto Others
Smokin’ Spencer’s Q
Clean Smoke BBQ Team

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