Que'in on the Red

May 2-3, 2025

TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE IS $15,000!

Held in Downtown Alexandria as part of Alex River Fete, “Que’in on the Red” will once again provide friendly competition among barbecue enthusiasts looking for the top award of Grand Champion! Sanctioned by the Barbecue Competitors Alliance, the competition will include the categories of chicken, pork spare ribs, and beef brisket. As a sanctioned competition, BCA rules and regulations will be followed, including heat sources and judging standards.

Returning once again, the “BEST LOCAL FINISHER.” The top local competitor will be awarded cash and prizes. The BCA categories will be judged on Saturday, May 3rd, with the Ancillary Contest beginning on Friday, May 2nd.

SANCTIONED

*Registration deadline: 4/30/2025

OFFICIAL TEAM ENTRY FORM

Please complete this form in its entirety and return with entry fee. All entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2025 to be considered for acceptance into the contest. Late registration fee is $25. All choices below are final and cannot be changed.

Your entry fee covers: Entry into Que’in categories per your selections (AT LEAST ONE CATEGORY IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY). A 10′ x 20′ area (approximate); contestant areas will be on concrete. Water and one (1) official “Que’in on the Red” apron. Generators must be provided by teams. Participants must cook all 3 main meats (chicken, pork spare ribs, and beef brisket) to be considered for Grand Champion.

LOCATION

The contest will be held in Downtown Alexandria at 1001 4th Street (Corner of Murray and 4th Street).

Official Team Name *

Team Contact *

Chief Cook *

Address *

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City

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Phone *

Email *

How would you like to pay your team's entry fee? *

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Cashier's Check / Money Order

I agree to abide by all Rules and Regulations of the 2025 Que'in on the Red. I also agree to encourage my team members and other visitors to my cooking area to abide by the contest rules to the best of my ability. *

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General Information & Preliminary Schedule

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 3

8:00 am – Load-in periods begins
2:00 pm – Load-in period ends
4:00 pm – Festival Opens
5:00 pm – Official Cooks Meeting
7:00 pm – Anything But Judging begins (desserts and jambalaya)

SATURDAY, MAY 4

10:00 am – Festival gate opens
10:00 am – Judges Check-In
11:00 am – Whole Hog Judging
12:00 pm – Meat judging starts with chicken (other times depend on number of cooks).
4:30 pm – Awards

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 3

8:00 am – Load-in periods begins
2:00 pm – Load-in period ends
4:00 pm – Festival Opens
5:00 pm – Official Cooks Meeting
7:00 pm – Anything But Judging begins (desserts and jambalaya)

SATURDAY, MAY 4

10:00 am – Festival gate opens
10:00 am – Judges Check-In
11:00 am – Whole Hog Judging
12:00 pm – Meat judging starts with chicken (other times depend on number of cooks).
4:30 pm – Awards