Friendliest BBQ Competition
in the South!
Thank you to all of our BBQ teams, judges, vendors, and guests for making the 10th annual Battle Below the Clouds a big success! It was a fun day filled with excellent food, great music, and fun activities to bring awareness and support for Lana’s Love Foundation.
See photos from the 2025 event below!
Amatuer BBQ Cook-Off and Festival Returns
Sunday, May 4
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Backyard chefs go snout to snout at the friendliest amateur BBQ competition in the South, competing for ultimate bragging rights during the 10th annual Battle Below the Clouds, benefiting the Lana’s Love Foundation!
Spectator admission is free to the all-day festival (donations to Lana’s Love encouraged)! Enjoy live bluegrass with Mountain Cove Bluegrass Band and Lou Wamp and the Bluetastics and fun activities for kids! Register for a chance to win Atlanta Braves tickets and a Solo Smokeless Fire Pit. Vote for your favorite team to win the 2025 People’s Choice Award.
2025 Battle Below the Clouds Sponsors
All BBQ Team slots are filled for the 2025 Battle Below the Clouds competition.
Click HERE for 2025 Competition Info and Rules
Early Registration for Previous Competitors: February 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
Team Registration Opens to the Public: March 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
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