The World Junior BBQ League is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young leaders through barbecue competitions.

Melissa Cookston’s World Junior BBQ League events teach teamwork, leadership, time management, and the value of hard work in a fun, competitive environment. By fostering essential life skills, the World Junior BBQ League aims to empower the next generation and build a brighter future—one barbecue at a time.

WORLD JUNIOR BBQ LEAGUE SmokeSlam

Registration

Are you ready to bring the fire and showcase your BBQ skills?

Sign up today for SmokeSlam, the ultimate BBQ competition for young pitmasters! Best of all, it’s FREE to enter, and there’s $25,000 in prize money up for grabs!

Complete the form from the button below to secure your spot and don’t forget to review the official World Junior BBQ League Rules.

Register a Team

Questions? For more information, visit World Junior BBQ League.

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competition Categories & Prizes

Teams will compete in 4 mouthwatering categories:

Chicken

Ribs

Pork

Brisket

Cash Prizes

1st Place: $2,500
2nd Place: $1,500
3rd Place: $1,000
4th Place: Medal

Grand Champion

Prize

$5,000

Each division of the World Junior BBQ League awards $5,000, with an extra $5,000 reserved for our Grand Champion, bringing the total prize pool to $25,000!

Do you have what it takes to claim the title of World Junior BBQ League Grand Champion?

Don’t wait – registration is open now, and the competition is sizzling! Bring your team, bring your flavor, and let’s smoke the competition at SmokeSlam!