NEBS has released an update to the 2025 Contest Rules. The update was limited only to clarifications to the DQ rules, tie breaking rules, and miscellaneous clerical cleanup. No other substantial rule changes occurred and no contest finishes were affected and all scoring has been accurate. Please follow the link to see the updated rules: 2025 NEBS Contest Rules
Check out this video from the Miller's Crossing contest! See what it's like to compete, judge and attend a NEBS contest. Shout out and thank you to Justin Czar and his team at Liberty Lumber Products for the production of this video. Join NEBS today!
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NEBS was founded to promote the traditions, lifestyle, and skills associated with outdoor cooking. We offer classes, give cooking demos, sanction contests, organize social events, publish newsletters, and more.
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