TAILGATE

CHALLENGE

COMPETITION DETAILS

The Tailgate Challenge kicks off the Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic on Thursday afternoon with 24 teams competing in a fast-paced, crowd-friendly showdown. Teams will battle through multiple rounds of creative BBQ favorites, with a $10,000 Grand Champion prize and celebrity female pitmasters serving as judges.

    • Official kick-off event of the Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic

    • Takes place Thursday afternoon

    • Limited to 24 teams

    • Judged by Celebrity Female Pitmasters

    • High-energy, fan-focused format

  • Teams will compete across four rounds:

    • Sliders

    • Chicken Wings

    • Sides

    • Desserts

    • $10,000 in total prize money

    • $10,000 awarded to the Grand Champion

    • Winner takes all bragging rights to start the weekend

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