We invite you to the DOUBLE BBQ Gives Back KCBS master and backyard contest to be held March 21st – 23rd, 2025 at the Bethpage Camp – Resort in Urbanna, VA! We are working hard to make this a memorable contest.

Our contest will benefit the Team Thanksgiving Food Bank. Teams will be asked to donate their leftover proteins at the Saturday contest, after all 4 meat turn ins are complete, to the food bank. There will also be a voluntary collection of dry and/or canned goods. To see a requested list of items, please click on the GIVING BACK link above.

We are also helping raise funds for the Burn Survivors Foundation. Since its formation, the mission of the Burn Survivors Foundation has been and will continue to be to improve the lives of all burn survivors, their families, and caregivers. The Burn Survivors Foundation provides affordable, educational, and outdoor recreational activities that foster a feeling of love and fellowship. The Burn Survivors Foundation will continue to provide a future for all through hope. For more information and/or to donate visit burnsurvivorsfoundationva.org       Where there is smoke, there is fire and we never want anyone to get burned while enjoying this bbq hobby we all love!

How many champions will be crowned during the weekend? There is the possibilty of 9-yes NINE! Would your team like to be one of the lucky 9? Count them with me – KCBS Master Series Contest Grand Champions on Saturday AND Sunday, that’s 2! KCBS Backyard Contest Grand Champions on Saturday and Sunday, 2 more! KCBS Friday night 1 meat Chicken Champion, add 1! KCBS Friday night 1 meat Ribs Champion, another 1! MABA Cup Finals Champion, additional 1! VA Grands Champions, 1 more! TBD – Turkey Smoke Contest Winner – last 1!  More information about each of these portions of our contest can be found on the competitor’s information pages.  

Additional opportunities include a FREE Thursday night social event for teams, judges and reps to join in a friendly discussion of BBQ related topics with some possible new events for the night also. SATURDAY and SUNDAY grab and go breakfast will be provided for teams immediately following Cook’s Church.

Have we done everything we can to make this a contest you will want to attend in 2025?

If so, please consider applying NOW. There are team limits of approx. 50 master teams and approx. 24 backyard teams so don’t delay! Entry fees, deadlines and other information may be found on the competitors page. Please click on the “Competitor Information/Sign Up.” After the team entry form is submitted online, payment MUST be made via PayPal. If you have any issues or concerns with this, please contact bbqgivesback@gmail.com to arrange payment. NOTE: Paypal charges will be from “Burn Survivor Foundation” as this is our charity partner.

CONTACT EMAIL/PHONE: bbqgivesback@gmail.com  804-467-3558

Any questions – please email at the above email address and we will promptly respond

THANKS for your interest and we hope to have you join us in March 2025.