Grilling on Main 2026

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Minden Main Street District | Minden

Pork & Fork BBQ
Publisher/HostPork & Fork BBQ
Grilling on Main 2026
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Grilling on Main is a high-energy, non-sanctioned BBQ competition where pitmasters go head-to-head cooking brisket, ribs, and chicken, with meats provided to competitor, while also creating a signature dish for the People’s Choice category. Teams will fire up their smokers on-site and compete for cash prizes, awards, and the coveted Grand Champion belt.
Date: Friday, June 12- Saturday June 13th (competition weekend)
Public Samples for People's Choice will take place on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-1pm. Get a chance to sample all of the cook team's dishes for just $10.
Competition Categories & Payouts-
Grand Champion
$4,000 Prize & Championship Belt
Chicken
1st Place – $500 & Award
2nd Place – $250
3rd Place – $125
Ribs
1st Place – $500 & Award
2nd Place – $250
3rd Place – $125
Brisket
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $250
3rd Place – $125
People’s Choice
1st Place – $1,000
2nd Place – $500
3rd Place – $250
-This is a non-sanctioned BBQ competition.
-Teams may begin setup at 7:00 AM on Friday, June 12th.
-Competition spaces are first come, first served and assigned upon arrival by event staff.
-Water and limited electricity will be available on-site.
-RV electric hookups are not available.
-A mandatory competitor meeting will take place on Friday, June 12 at 5:30 PM. At least one team member must attend to compete.
Competition meats will be inspected and distributed during the meeting.
-Teams must compete in all three provided meat categories and the People’s Choice category.
-All meats and dishes must be prepared and smoked on location.
-Any heat source is allowed.
-Garnish is not allowed in competition boxes.
-Turn-in times must be followed exactly. No grace period will be allowed.
-People’s Choice dishes must be meat-based and prepared on-site.
-Teams must prepare approximately 1000 samples for the People’s Choice category.
BBQ Team Registration:
https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2484/campaign/8502/overview
For more BBQ Competition info contact:
DJ Thomas
318-553-1783
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Minden Main Street District, 520 Broadway,Minden, Louisiana, United States

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