Universal Chevrolet Backyard BBQ Contest-Peoples Choice-September 19, 2026

Universal Chevrolet Wendell 114 N. Main Street Wendell, NC 27591 Email AND Phone number are required when registering. Entry Fee $80.00/Team REGISTER HERE (Universal Chevrolet Supplies All Meats) Show the public what a great BBQ cook you are. Join us for a people's choice contest for cooking the best pork. This event will be held at Universal Chevrolet and should be well attended. Restricted to 25 teams. This is two contests in one. The public gets to vote and there is a blind judging portion. The judging public will be given one ticket each to vote. There will be no stuffing the ballot box. So, if you are that guy or gal whom everyone says, you cook the best Q in town then come out and show off your stuff. Here are the winnings People's Choice Judging 1st Place $ 1,000 $ 1,000 2nd Place $ 200 $ 300 3rd Place $ 100 $ 200 4th Place $ 50 Gift Card 5th Place $ 25 Gift Card Here's how it works: PEOPLES CHOICE: September 18, 2026 Teams can arrive at 4:00 PM, Mandatory Cooks Meeting 6:30 PM September 19, 2026 Judging Turn-In 10:30 AM (no garnish required) People's Choice starts at 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Ticket turn in 2:30 PM Winners announced 3:30 PM Cook Trailers Allowed Wood, charcoal, electric, & gas are acceptable Teams are responsible for collecting and turning in tickets to the designated rep at the conclusion. Universal Will Provide: Each team with 6 - 8#-9# butts 2 oz. sample serving cups Judging Turn-in Boxes Water No Electric - Generators Allowed Bathroom Facilities Grease/gray water disposal Trash disposal Ash disposal NOTE: This event is open to the public. Come out and see all the different smokers, tast, some fabulous Q and speak with the Pitmasters. Watch the madness of competition barbecue. This will be a fun day! Any Questions: 919-366-5252 joe@grillbilliesbbq.com