Scottsboro BBQ Festival

04/21/2025

Attention Backyard Contestants...Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Ala., on Saturday, October 11th, 2025!

Want even better news? We have increased our total payout to a more than $7,000! And on top of those winnings, you can add to your payout by competing in the Backyard Battle Royal. We have even increased payouts for our famous People's Choice Competition!

Visit the website at www.scottsborobbqfestival.com to register online for the Backyard Contest and/or the People's Choice Contest.

03/06/2025

Join us on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Alabama on Saturday, October 11th for the 10th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival! Enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family. Visit the website at www.scottsborobbqfestival.fun to learn more!

02/18/2025

Vendor Registration is NOW OPEN for the 10th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival on Saturday, October 11th on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Ala.
Visit the website to read through the vendor registration form for details and cost. Currently accepting Food/Drink/Snack Vendors, Merchandise/Cottage/Non-Profit Vendors, and Business Booth Sponsors.
www.scottsborobbqfestival.com

The Scottsboro BBQ Festival is held on the Downtown Square the second Saturday of October each year.

10/13/2024

Results are in from the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival for People's Choice and the Backyard BBQ Competition!

People’s Choice Sampling Competition

Boston Butt Category
First Place - #19, Deviant Smoke
Second Place #18, Lela Q
Third Place #11, Phoenix BBQ

Dessert Category
First Place #20, FOCAS Smokas
Second Place #23, Harbin Automotive
Third Place # 25, Allison Hastings

Judge’s Choice Meat
#15 SEPB, Doug Wright
Judge’s Choice Dessert
#25 Allison Hastings
Best Decorated Table
#21 Ken Looney

Backyard Competition
Represented by 38 teams from five states. Eight of those teams are in the top 24 KCBS Backyard Division.

Overall in Both Ribs & Chicken
Grand Champion – Rollin Smoke BBQ
Reserve Grand Champion – Dixie Pigs & Chicks

Ribs (Top 5 Placers)
First Place – Curly Bird BBQ
Second Place – Hickory Hangover
Third Place – Rollin Smoke BBQ
Fourth Place – Electo-Que-Ted
Fifth Place – Dixie Pigs & Chicks

Chicken (Top 5 Placers)
First Place – Brothers Q BBQ Supply
Second Place – Rollin Smoke BBQ
Third Place – Dixie Pigs & Chicks
Fourth Place – Electro-Que-Ted
Fifth Place – Ghost Hill BBQ

Backyard Battle Royal
(Combined scores from competitors entering the Scottsboro BBQ Festival, Singing River Smoke-o-rama, High on the Hog Festival, Ditto Landing, St. Bernard Prep Blues & BBQ.)
First Place - Electro-Que-Ted $2000
Second Place - Smokey Bees BBQ $500

Congratulations to all the placers of the 2024 Scottsboro BBQ Festival and we would like to thank all the teams who entered the competition. We would love to have you all back on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

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10/13/2024

Winners from the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival Co****le Tournament. Congratulations to the winners!

10/08/2024

THIS WEEKEND on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Alabama!
Publix presents the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival, Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 9am-4pm.
FREE ADMISSION!
Visit the festival website for details, times of activities, map of venue, where to park, and more!

The Scottsboro BBQ Festival is held on the Downtown Square the second Saturday of October each year.

10/07/2024

Join us on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Alabama for the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival, presented by Publix on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 9am-4pm.

We are excited to announce this year's Barq-Off Dog Parade & Show will be hosted by Cutie Petooties! Enter your dog for $10 per category for your chance to win cash prizes, trophies and medals for the Best in Show and top three places per category (Cutest Dog , Most Talented , Best Costume)!

Registration will be from 9am-11:30am and the Parade begins at 12pm, with the Show to follow and awards announced at the end. Registration is only available at the festival so show up early to get signed up. Don't forget your leash!

Visit the festival website for details on all the other activities happening on at the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival! General event hours are 9am-4pm. Free admission! Park your car at Unclaimed Baggage, Akins Furniture or Patches to ride the free shuttle to the square!
www.scottsborobbqfestival.com

10/05/2024

The Scottsboro BBQ Festival, presented by Publix, would like to thank all our sponsors who have helped to grow this amazing event!

Just one week away!!!! Join us on Saturday, October 12th for the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Alabama from 9am-4pm for a full day of family fun!
Visit the festival website at www.scottsborobbqfestival.fun to learn more!

Arts & Crafts Vendors, Misc. Food Vendors, Other Treats and Specialty Drinks, KCBS Backyard BBQ Competition, Kids-Q Competition, Barq-Off Dog Show & Parade, Co****le Tournament, Kids Fun Zone with inflatables, pumpkin bowling and axe throwing, People's Choice Competition to sample up to 10 Boston Butts and 10 Desserts then vote for your favorite, Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show, Beer Garden, Free Shuttles from Unclaimed Baggage-Akins Furniture-Patches Emporium, and more!

Follow this page to see an upcoming post next week with a map of the venue and times for all the activities or visit the website for details.

Presenting Sponsor - Publix
Platinum Sponsors - City of Scottsboro, State Representative Mike Kirkland/State Tourism Grant, Captain D's, Southern Torch, CTS Excavations, Unclaimed Baggage, Northeast Alabama Community College, Scottsboro Water-Sewer-Gas, Scottsboro Electric Power Board, Family Savings Credit Union and Main Street Scottsboro
Gold Sponsors - Maples Rugs, Redstone Federal Credit Union
Silver Sponsors - Mr. Rooter, Scottsboro Tire, Tri-State Pools
Hosted by Scottsboro Community Events

10/03/2024

Be sure to check out the 2024 Witches Ride during the afternoon hours of the Scottsboro BBQ Festival in Oct. 12! Hosted by the Art Society of Jackson County! Visit their page for details.

Make plans to take part in the annual Witches Ride during the Scottsboro BBQ Festival on Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Jackson County Square in Scottsboro, AL

More information or how to register, visit this site: https://artsocietyofjc.com/witches-ride

09/30/2024

Join us in Scottsboro, Alabama for the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival on Saturday, October 12th on the Downtown Square, presented by Publix.

Visit the website at www.scottsborobbqfestival.fun for details, registration information and more.

We are still accepting arts and crafts vendors, backyard competition teams and there are online signups for the co****le tournament and the witches ride. Registration for the Dog Parade & Show and the Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show are on-site only.

Don't forget, you can purchase your People's Choice tickets for $10 each at the Welcome Tent the day of the festival. Ony 300 tickets available so come early for your chance to sample up to 10 Boston Butts and 10 Desserts! One ticket is enough to allow two people to sample these delicious meats and desserts.

We hope to see you on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro on Saturday, October 12th!

The Scottsboro BBQ Festival is held on the Downtown Square the second Saturday of October each year.

09/26/2024

We are two weeks away from the 9th Annual Scottsboro BBQ Festival on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro, Alabama on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, presented by Publix.

Our current list of activities includes the following:
KCBS Backyard Competition
Kids-Q Competition
More than 150 registered merchandise vendors
More than 10 BBQ food vendors
Co****le Tournament
Beer Garden
Dog Parade & Show
Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show
Witches Ride
Kids Fun Zone with Inflatables, Pumpkin Bowling & More
Live Entertainment

Admission is FREE! We also will have free shuttles from off-site parking lots to the Downtown Square. Visit the website over the next two weeks to learn about all the details, including a schedule of events, maps and more.

We hope to see you on Saturday, October 12th on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro!

03/16/2024

Vendor Registration to the 2024 Scottsboro BBQ Festival is open on the website. All vendors must register online to be considered as a vendor at this year's festival. Applying to be a vendor does not guarantee participation. Registering sooner will help secure your spot, as we are limiting vendors to the number of spaces available. To apply, visit the Scottsboro BBQ Festival website at www.scottsborobbqfestival.com and click the appropriate vendor registration button.
Backyard Contestant team registration is also open on the website. This year's festival will be held on the Downtown Square on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. We hope to see you there!

The Scottsboro BBQ Festival is held on the Downtown Square the second Saturday of October each year.