Benefiting Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children's Shelter

BBQ Competitors

Interested in competing in Sip & Swine 2024 as either a Pro or a Backyard team? Find out more about how to get in on the BBQ fun.

Competition Teams

See our past teams, competition results from previous years, and register online today to be either a Pro Team or a Backyard Team.

Competition Rules

100% of proceeds from the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival go to benefit The Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children's Shelter and the people they care for.

Prizes

The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is dedicated to the promotion & enjoyment of BBQ with over 16,000 members across the globe!

The Sip & Swine BBQ Festival is a great event for barbeque competitors and local visitors alike.

There's a good reason that the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival has become not only the best local event in March, but also the premiere BBQ event in Georgia. It's because of you!

Competition Teams

At the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, competition is broken into 2 fields: Pro & Backyard. Are you a serious competitor? Do you travel for competitions? Are you a member of KCBS? Then it sounds like you're a Pro! Or, if you just like to get together with friends, family, or coworkers, do a little barbequing with your signature sauce, then our Backyard competition should be just for you.

Competition categories at the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival include Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Beef Brisket. The Backyard teams will compete in all categories barring Beef Brisket. Only the Professional Teams, who are competing in all of the barbecue categories, are eligible for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion awards.

Competition Full Schedule

Thursday, February 29th
12-8:00 PM Early Setup

Friday, March 1st

9am- Meat Inspection Begins
3:00 PM Open to Public, Music Begins
4:00 PM Cooks Meeting
9:00 PM Event Ends for the Day
11:00 PM Quiet Hours Begin

Saturday, March 2nd

7:00 AM Quiet Hours End
10:00 AM Judges Sign-In
11:00 AM Judges Meeting, Event Opens to Public
11-12 PM Live Music, The Midland Station Band
12:00 PM Chicken Turn-In (Pros/Backyard)
12:15-1:45 PM Live Music, The Jonathan Ingrim Band
12:30 PM Rib Turn-In (Pros/Backyard)
1:00 PM Pork Turn-In (Pros/Backyard)
1:30 PM Brisket Turn-In (Pros Only)
2-3:30 PM Live Music, Under The Wheel
3:45-5 PM Live Music, Dock Rock Radio
5:00 PM Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM Event Ends

To Register https://sipandswine.com/bbq-competitors/.

Live Music for Days

Since admission is FREE to Sip & Swine, there’s no charge for our concerts all day Friday and Saturday! We’ve got an incredible line-up of performers for you to enjoy. School of Rock, The Midland Station Band, Georgia Red Clay and Pickup Line will play on Saturday. See you there!

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Calling all Mini Pitmasters!

Back again in 2024: The Kid's Q Competition is open for all aspiring chefs ages 6 to 15. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up today! https://sipandswine.com/kidsq/

General Public

What to Expect
Learn more about the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, including the live music, food/craft vendors, & more!

Event Schedule
Where: Coolray Field
When: 3-9pm on Friday, March 1st
When: 10-6pm on Saturday, March 2nd

Why: To benefit Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
Cost: FREE admission to The Sip & Swine BBQ Festival

Friday, March 1st
3:00 PM Open to Public, Music Begins
5:30-7:30 PM Live Music, TBD
9:00 PM Event Ends for the Day

Saturday, March 2nd
10:00 AM Event Opens to Public
11-12:15 PM Live Music, The Midland Station Band
11:30-1:30 PM People's Choice
12:30-1:45 PM Live Music, The Jonathan Ingram Band
2-3:15 PM Live Music, Under The Wheel
3:30-5 PM Live Music, Dock Rock Radio
5:00 PM Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM Event Ends

Food Vendors
The Sip & Swine BBQ Festival features lots of great options when it comes to food: local food trucks, restaurants, & more!

Craft Vendors
If you are a fan of local art, clothing, home goods, and crafts, then the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival is the spot for you. Come out and shop 'til you drop!

Date and Time:
March 1, 2024 -- 3PM - 9PM
March 2, 2024 -- 10AM - 6PM

Venue:
Coolray Field
2500 Buford Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043.

Cost: Free Admission, Free Parking.

For details https://sipandswine.com/.