2026 BEGA BBQ SMOKEOUT COMPETITION

The Smokeout returns for its third year on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at the Bega Showground.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Location: Bega Showground

Registration:
Registration is now open, so secure your spot early. Enter all three categories and compete for the title of the 2026 Bega BBQ Smokeout Champion. To register, complete the form below.

Categories:
Ribs
Chicken
Beef

Announcement:
Longstocking Brewery in Pambula is returning as a sponsor. Teams must use one of their beers in any one of the categories listed above. Failure to do so may result in a loss of points and could make your team ineligible for the 2026 championship.

Judging Times:
TBC, with confirmation closer to the date.

Prizes:
Trophies and prize money will be awarded for each category, along with the Best All Around.

Important Information:
Entry Fee: $65 per team including GST
Team Setup: Friday, 27 February 2026
Cooking Time: From 7 am on Saturday, 28 February 2026 until the scheduled judging times.

If you don’t pay your fee, you will not be accepted into the competition.

Judging Criteria:
Entries will be judged in three rounds, starting at times TBC for ribs, chicken and beef. Each team must submit a sample in the provided unmarked containers, along with a note indicating which category included the Longstocking Brewery beer. Judges’ decisions are final.

Rules:
All entries must be cooked on the official contest grounds using charcoal, wood, or propane-fired equipment. No boiled or fried entries will be accepted. Teams must meet all temperature and sanitary requirements. Using a Longstocking Brewery beer in one meat category is mandatory.

Contestants’ Responsibilities:
Teams may sell samples to the public with prior approval from the Bega Show Committee. Items must reach the judging area at the designated times for each category.

Marketing Activity:
Teams must provide a team logo and name for promotional use. Photography and filming will take place throughout the day to promote the Bega Show and future events.

For inquiries, contact Matthew Hughes at 0413 819 752 or matthew.hughes@eldersrealestate.com.au

Join us for a day of smoke, sizzle and great barbecue at the Bega BBQ Smokeout Competition.