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🔥🇺🇸 KCBS Battle in the Blue Ridge 🇺🇸🔥📍 Swannanoa, NC
📅 August 7–8
Join us in the heart of the Swannanoa Valley for a KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition bringing teams from across the United States together for great food, fierce competition, and an even greater cause.
🎖️ Proceeds benefit 1 Patriot Project, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans with mental health disabilities.
🎶 FRIDAY NIGHT – AUGUST 7
Kick off the weekend with Friday night ancillaries, live music, and additional entertainment for teams and the community. Come hang out, enjoy the atmosphere, and get ready for a big competition weekend!
🇺🇸 FRIDAY NIGHT ANCILLARIES
🔥 “Hamburger Hill” Burger Ancillary
Named in memory and honor of our Vietnam veterans—cook a burger worthy of battle.
💵 Entry Fee: $25
👉 $10 of the fee ($25) goes toward KOA Kids Camp, helping children with cancer experience the joy of summer camp.
🍰 “Operation Sweet Resilience” Dessert Battle
In September 2024, the Swannanoa Valley was rocked by Hurricane Helene—but we are resilient. We are VALLEY STRONG.
This dessert battle honors our strength, recovery, and community.
💵 Entry Fee: $25
👉 $10 of the fee ($25) goes toward Valley Hope Foundation to help rebuild our valley stronger than ever.
🔥 SATURDAY – AUGUST 8 | MAIN COMPETITION
🔥 Master Series teams will square off in the four classic KCBS categories:
🍗 Chicken
🍖 Ribs
🥩 Brisket
🐖 Pork
Expect top-level BBQ, serious competition, and plenty of action throughout the day.
🎉 SOURWOOD FESTIVAL – SATURDAY
Be sure to visit our vendor table at the Sourwood Festival and take part in People’s Choice Pork!
🍖 Sample delicious pork
🗳️ Vote for your favorite team
🔥 Help crown the People’s Choice winner
📣 CALL TO ACTION
👨🍳 KCBS Teams – Come cook, compete, and be part of something bigger than the scoreboard.
🤝 Sponsors & Local Businesses – Support veterans, invest in the Swannanoa Valley, and put your brand behind a premier regional event.
📩 Interested in competing, sponsoring, or volunteering?
Message us directly or comment below for more information.
This weekend is about honor, resilience, great BBQ, and community—and we’d love to have y'all!!
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2708 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC, United States
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