Barbecue Contest Prizes
Chicken
1st Place – $50 & Trophy
2nd & 3rd Place – Trophy
Beef
1st Place – $50 & Trophy
2nd & 3rd Place – Trophy
Exotic
1st Place – $50 & Trophy
2nd & 3rd Place – Trophy
Wings
1st Place – $50 & Trophy
2nd & 3rd Place – Trophy
Pulled Pork
1st Place – $150 & Trophy
2nd Place – $125 & Trophy
3rd Place – $100 & Trophy
Pork Ribs
1st Place – $150 & Trophy
2nd Place – $125 & Trophy
3rd Place – $100 & Trophy
Barbecue Grand Champion – $250, Trophy & Pit Boss Pellet Grill + Entry into the Water Tower Festival
Steak-Off
1st Place – $150 & Trophy
2nd Place – $100 & Trophy
3rd Place – $50 & Trophy
Location: Downtown Senatobia, MS.
Site area: 20 x 20 standard cooking site for Barbecue teams and 10 x 10 for Steak-off cooks.
Water hook-ups and public port-a-potties will be available on-site at no charge. Private Port-A-Potties will be available at a set fee.
Some electrical hook-ups may be available. You may wish to bring a generator. Water hoses and extension cords not included.
Registration: All teams must register with the Barbecue Chair between 10 AM and 3 PM on Friday, May 12th before setting up. Load in must be completed and all vehicles removed from the BBQ area by 3 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS DUE TO OTHER CITY FEST EVENTS.
Mandatory Cooks Meeting for Barbecue Contest on Thursday, May 11th, 6:00 PM in the Judging Area. Meat inspection immediately after cooks meeting.
Mandatory Cooks Meeting for Steak-Off on Saturday, May 13th, 9 AM in the Judging Area.
NO OUTSIDE BEER OR ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED DURING FESTIVAL HOURS.
City Fest sponsors will deliver cold beer and ice to the teams competing upon request. The costs will reflect savings off of normal retail prices. Any questions about this policy please ask.
I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of 2023 Five Star City Fest Barbecue Contest and Steak-Off. I also agree that I am responsible for the behavior and conduct of myself, my team members, guests, and other visitors to my cooking area. In consideration of this entry acceptance, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive any and all legal rights and claims for damages I may have against the Five Star City Fest, Senatobia Main Street, the City of Senatobia, Tate County, Buddy, and Jan Harvey and their employees, agents, and volunteers, and any individuals connected and/or sponsoring this contest, for any injuries, loss, or death sustained by me in the event.
Awards Ceremony Saturday, May 13th
3:00 pm Main Stage, Front Street
Thursday, May 11th
12:00 am Barbecue load-in begins, meat inspection begins
5:00 pm Load-in ends
6:00 pm Mandatory Cooks Meeting (1 Cook is Required)
Friday, May 12th
3:30 pm Barbecue cooks meeting – Judging Area
5:00 pm Barbecue meat inspection ends
5:30 pm Ancillary Judges briefing
6:00 pm Five Star City fest begins
6:00 – 6:15 Turn-in Chicken 6:20 pm Chicken Judging
6:45 – 7:00 Turn-in for Chicken Wings 7:05 pm Chicken Wings Judging
7:30-7:45 Turn in for Exotic 7:50 pm Exotic Judging
8:15-8:30 Turn in for Beef 8:35 pm Beef Judging
11:00 pm Quiet time begins
Saturday, May 13th
7:30-8:30 Steak-off load-in
8:00 am Turn-in boxes delivered to barbecue teams
9:00 am Steak-Off cooks meeting / Steak selection – Judging Area
9:00 am Barbecue judges report time
9:30 am Barbecue judges briefing
9:45-10:00 Turn-in for Pulled Pork 10:05 am Pulled Pork Judging
10:45-11:00 Turn-in for Ribs 11:05 am Ribs Judging
11:30 am Steak-off judges briefing
12:00-12:15 Turn-in for Steak-off 12:20-12:50 Judging for Steak-off
