This year's Almost Heaven BBQ Bash will be one of only 10 KCBS contests offering an "OPEN CONTEST" format with Master and Backyard teams competing together in this 4 meat competition, and an optional "Mystery Basket" ancillary category. Backyard teams will still earn TOY points, but will NOT be penalized for participating alongside Master Teams with the same opportunity to win the WV Grand Championship ($2,500 CASH) and an entry in the Jack Daniels International BBQ Tournament and the American Royal International BBQ Championship.
Register early for our 11th Annual Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, the weekend of June 18-20th in Buckhannon, WV. Our downtown location offers several restaurants, bars, shopping, art galleries, and hotels... all within a few blocks of your cook sites providing an attractive, fun atmosphere for you and your families. Entering is quick & simple via the following Google form and payment. You may also download and mail the completed application, with payment, to the address on the form. Space is limited, so don't wait to avoid being disappointed.
"Mystery Box": Our local food purveyor, A. F. Wendlings Inc., will provide the protein and other ingredients to create a unique dish with turn-ins after brisket with $1,000 cash pay-out.
CASH PAY-OUTS: Minimum of $10,000 total cash pool (additional CASH for ancillaries) plus unique trophies and bragging rights are on the line!!!
*** FULL payment is due NO LATER THAN May 1, 2026 to guarantee your participation.
NOTE: To assure your entry is processed, be sure to click SUBMIT, you'll receive a confirmation on this page, then scroll to the bottom of the page to "Complete Registration Here" to finalize the process with a link to the check-out page. Your application is NOT complete without this important step.
Cancellation: If, for reasons beyond our control, the event is forced to cancel, full refunds will be made OR applied to the 2027 event (your choice). If you cancel BY May 15, you will receive a full refund - After May 15, fees paid will be applied to your 2027 entry fees.
Click here to pay the application fees!