🔥 Join the Sizzle at the Henniker Brewing BBQ Fest! 🔥
🍺 Craft Beer Meets Championship BBQ!
Get ready for a smokin’ hot showdown at the Henniker Brewing BBQ Fest — a mouthwatering, NEBS-sanctioned BBQ competition open to both Seasoned and Backyard pitmasters! Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a backyard BBQ boss, this is your time to shine.
🎖️ NEBS Classic/Backyard Competition Categories:
🍗 CHICKEN – Whole or parts, wild or farm-raised. Bring your flavor A-game.
🍖 PORK RIBS – Baby back, spare, St. Louis—you choose the cut, we’ll bring the judges.
🔥 People’s Choice Chicken Wings Contest
Think your wings can win hearts and votes?
Teams will serve up 100 finger-lickin’ samples of drumettes and flats—no wing tips!
🏆 The crowd decides the champion.
💰 50% of People’s Choice ticket sales go into the prize purse!
👨🍳 For Competitors:
- 🚿 Water and electricity (10amp max) available—bring your hoses and extension cords!
- 🧼 Trash, ash, and grease disposal on-site.
- 🎪 Each team gets a 15’ x 20’ cooking site.
- 🧯 Safety first: fire extinguishers required.
🏆 Judging & Awards:
Double-blind judging based on Appearance, Taste & Texture.
Cash prizes and trophies awarded for:
🥇 1st, 🥈 2nd, 🥉 3rd in each category
👑 Reserve Grand Champion & Grand Champion (combined scores from NEBS categories only)
🎯 Compete for NEBS Team of the Year points (must be a current NEBS member).
💥 Backyard or pro—it doesn’t matter. This is your shot to prove your BBQ is the best in the Northeast!
📧 Got questions? Reach out to Anthony Caruso at acaruso@hennikerbrewing.com
📝 Full rules and NEBS details at www.nebs.org
🎉 Come for the competition, stay for the beer, the fun, and the unbeatable BBQ vibes.
Let’s make Henniker smoky, saucy, and unforgettable!
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For full information, rules, and how to sign up follow the link below;
2025 Henniker Brewing BBQ Fest NEBS Classic
Judges Please use the link below to sign up;
Henniker Brewing BBQ Fest Judge Sign Up