Smoke in the Sweet Grass BBQ Championship is on August 1, 2026

American Legion Hall

Big Timber , MT 59011

We are looking for Cook Teams, Judges, Volunteers and Sponsors for the contest, Sign-up Online.

Backyard BBQ Contest

Turn-ins starting at 1:00pm, People’s Choice at 2:15pm

Cash Prizes for the Top 3 cooks in each Category, Chicken, Tri-Tip and Ribs

Contest will be at:

American Legion Post 19

110 E.. 3rd Street Big Timber, MT 59011

Entry $150.00 per Team

The beneficiary of this event is yet to be determined

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Sign up and Show off your skills and maybe you can be “The Best Chef in the Whole Backyard!”

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