Bo’s Battle ‘QUE is part of the Homecoming Festivities at Gardner-Webb University and serves the purpose of raising funds for student scholarships. This event is sanctioned by Southern BBQ Network and all SBN rules apply. Access the rules here.
Each team will be allotted a 20’x’25 space on grassy field across from Spangler Stadium. Each team must provide their own shelter, if desired. Tent must be fireproof and fire extinguisher must be on hand. Event organizers will not supply sandbags, tables, chairs, or buckets. Vehicles that are part of your cooking set up must be approved by event organizers in advance and must be able to fit within the dimensions of your marked cook space.
Teams will be provided Two (2) bone-in Pork Butts. Pork butts will be used for People’s Choice samples. If competing in the Ribs category, teams will need to provide their own.
People’s Choice supplies provided by organizerTeams competing in Bo’s Battle ‘QUE will need to prepare pork butts for People’s Choice. Guests will purchase wristbands in advance to sample and vote. Our competition will provide the following supplies for People’s Choice:
There will be designated locations on site for hot ash and trash disposal. Please come prepared with trash bags to dispose of trash. You will need to break down any cardboard boxes before disposing. You will be responsible for managing grease and grey water disposal as we will not have that available at event. Large trash receptacles will be available to guests voting in People’s Choice.
Teams are allowed to vend during Saturday’s competition, from 9:30am-1:30pm. Items that may be sold at your site include: t-shirts, hats, bottled sauces and spice rubs. Vendors are solely responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying all appropriate taxes.
Resources from Local Health Department:Cleveland County Health Department*
*BBQ competitors WILL NOT need a permit from Cleveland County Health Department.
