Shenandoah Sizzle

SUNDAY, OCT. 12, 2025 | PAGE VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS | LURAY, VA

Join us for a Sunday of BBQ, heritage and fun in Page Valley, VA.

Welcome to the inaugural Shenandoah Sizzle Backyard BBQ Contest. This event, officially sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, will be held in conjunction with the annual Page County Heritage Festival at the Page Valley Fairgrounds in Luray. We invite you to join us in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley for a day filled with cook-offs, autumn sights and rich heritage.

Shenandoah Sizzle Badge

TEAM INFORMATION

Please review the following information
before proceeding to the registration form below.

SCHEDULE

Backyard BBQ - Chicken Turn-in:
12 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12

Backyard BBQ - Pork Ribs Turn-in:
12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12

Awards: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12

Schedule subject to change.
If updated, all teams will be notified.

ENTRY FEES

Backyard BBQ 20’ x 20’ team space: $200 – includes entry into chicken and pork ribs

Backyard BBQ 20’ x 40’ team space: $250 – includes entry into chicken and pork ribs

Backyard teams are responsible
for providing their protein
(chicken & pork ribs).

PAYMENT INFORMATION

After filling out the registration form below,
please call the Page County Government Center
during business hours and pay by credit card.

540-843-3435

The Government Center is open from
8 a.m to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8

All teams competing in the Backyard BBQ Contest
are required to meet the KCBS
definition of a "Backyard Cook Team"

Backyard BBQ Contest Rules:
KCBS BACKYARD CONTEST RULES 2025

PRIZE INFORMATION

Total Prize Payout:

$3,000

PRIZE BREAKDOWN

Grand Champion: $700
Reserve Grand Champion: $300

CHICKEN
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $150
4th: $100

PORK RIBS
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $150
4th: $100

The Page Valley Fairgrounds is located at
15 Fairlane Drive, Luray, VA 22835.
Early setup is scheduled between
4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Day-of setup begins at 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12