Friendliest BBQ Competition
in the South!
11th Annual Amatuer BBQ Cook-Off and Festival
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Congratulations to the
2026 Battle Below the Clouds Winners
Grand Champion Pork Competition
1st Place The Usual Saucepects
2nd Place Big Head Barbeque
3rd Place JB2’s Sloppy Seconds
Best Pork Butt
1st Place The Usual Saucepects
2nd Place The Grillbilly Holland
3rd Place Smokin Joe’s
Best Ribs
1st Place The Usual Saucepects
2nd Place Big Head Barbeque
3rd Place Papa Rick’s BBQ & JB2’s Sloppy Seconds
Just Wingin It Chicken Wing Competition
1st Place The Grillbilly Holland
2nd Place Slightly Porky
3rd Place Papa Rick’s BBQ
Jim Brewer People’s Choice Award
1st Place Papa Rick’s BBQ
2nd Place Stick a Pork In It
3rd Place 225° Single Barrel Crew & Smokin Joe’s
Check Back for 2027 Event Date & Information
Backyard chefs go snout to snout at the friendliest amateur BBQ competition in the South, competing for ultimate bragging rights during the 11th annual Battle Below the Clouds, benefiting the Lana’s Love Foundation!
Spectator admission is free to the festival (donations to Lana’s Love encouraged)! Enjoy live bluegrass, activities for kids, and food trucks.
Mountain Cove Bluegrass 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Lou Wamp & The Bluetastics 1:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Vote for your favorite team to win the 2026 People’s Choice Award.
2026 Food Trucks – Smash Boyz, Ember and Oak BBQ
Click HERE for 2026 Competition Info and Rules
All BBQ competition team spots are filled for 2026 Ruby Falls Battle Below the Clouds.
Early Registration for Previous Competitors: Monday, February 23, 2026
Team Registration Opens to the Public: Monday, March 2, 2026
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