BACKYARD AMATEUR TEAMS
BACKYARD PIT BOSS COMP
Think you’ve got what it takes to rule the backyard smoker? Round up your crew, fire up the BBQ, and throw your hat in the ring for the Smokin’ Barrel Fest Amateur Comp — a fun, flavour-packed showdown for local legends, first-timers, and weekend pitmasters ready to have a crack.
Built for backyard cooks and BBQ lovers, this comp is all about good food, good people, and smoky bragging rights. It’s relaxed in feel, big on flavour, and made for teams who want to compete, learn a few tricks, and be part of one hell of a weekend.
EVENT DETAILS
Competition Day: Sunday 27 September 2025
Bump-In: Saturday 26 September
Location: Chapman Valley, Western Australia
Entry Fee: $175 per team
Camping Included: Saturday and Sunday night
Pack Up: Monday morning
WHAT YOU’LL BE COOKING
Backyard BBQ style, with a focus on crowd-pleasing, home-style cooking and solid BBQ fundamentals.
Wings
Ribs
WHO IT’S FOR
Open to non-professional BBQ enthusiasts, this comp is perfect for backyard cooks who want to test themselves in a fun, friendly setting. Burnt Barrel’s current festival messaging positions the event as community-focused and welcoming, so this section should feel inviting rather than overly formal.
Whether it’s your first comp or you’ve been feeding mates from the smoker for years, this is your chance to get amongst it, learn on the ground, and chase a bit of Backyard Pit Boss glory.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Competition space
Access to water facilities
Camping for Saturday and Sunday night
Full festival atmosphere with live music, crowds, and smoky good times
The chance to compete for prizes, bragging rights, and Backyard Pit Boss status
COMP STYLE
This is a relaxed KCBS-inspired backyard comp with the focus on fun, fairness, and bloody good BBQ. It’s built to be approachable for first-time teams while still giving everyone a proper crack at competition cooking.
PRIZES
Overall Champion — $300 +Trophy
Reserve Champion - $200
Wings Winner — $200
Ribs Winner — $200
JUDGING
Entries will be judged using KCBS-inspired guidelines, with attention given to:
Taste
Tenderness
Appearance
WHAT TO BRING
BBQ or smoker
Cooking utensils
Cutting boards
Meat thermometers
Turn-in containers
Personal shade or shelter
Camping gear if staying on site
Your own meat
IMPORTANT NOTES
Toilets and basic facilities provided
No power provided on site — BYO generator if needed
Alcohol restrictions apply
Fire extinguisher recommended
Teams must follow food safety practices
Respect event staff, fellow competitors, and festival grounds
HOW TO ENTER
Complete the registration form
Pay the $175 entry fee
Confirm your spot
Bring your gear and be ready to cook
Follow all event guidelines and team meeting instructions on the day
READY TO FIRE UP?
If you love smoke, flavour, and a bit of friendly competition, this one’s for you. Round up your crew, come hungry for the challenge, and we’ll see you at the smoker.