Arlington BBQ Burnout

03/29/2026

🔥 Get ready to turn up the heat and the style—Smoke & Swagger is coming to the 30th Annual Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026! 🔥

This crew brings more than just incredible BBQ… they bring the energy, the confidence, and that undeniable swagger to match their smoke. With bold flavors and a big-time presence, they’re ready to make their mark in a BIG way.

Year 30 is shaping up to be something special, and with Smoke & Swagger joining the lineup, you already know—it’s going to be an epic event you don’t want to miss! 🐖🔥

03/27/2026

🔥 A fan favorite is back for a milestone year! Swine & Dine is returning to the 30th Annual Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026! 🔥

For three decades, this event has brought the best of the best to the pits—and Swine & Dine continues to be right in the mix. Known for serving up serious flavor with a side of good times, this team always brings a strong presence and even stronger BBQ.

As we celebrate 30 years of smoke, fire, and tradition, we’re excited to welcome Swine & Dine back to the lineup. Get ready… they’re coming hungry and ready to compete! 🐖🔥

03/18/2026

🔥 Look who’s rolling back in… The Pit Crew is returning to the Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026! 🔥

These seasoned competitors know their way around the pit and always bring a no-nonsense approach to turning out top-tier BBQ. Year after year, The Pit Crew shows up ready to compete, dialed in, and focused on making their mark.

You can bet they’ll be bringing the heat, the smoke, and some serious flavor as they go head-to-head with the best in Arlington. Glad to have you back—let’s fire it up! 🔥🐖

03/17/2026

🔥 The party is heating up because Tipsy Pig is officially returning to the 2026 Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026! 🔥

Known for bringing big flavor, great vibes, and a whole lot of personality to the cook site, Tipsy Pig is back and ready to throw down with the best of the best. If you’ve been around the Burnout before, you already know this crew doesn’t just cook great BBQ—they bring the fun with them.

We can’t wait to see what they bring to the pits this year as they compete for BBQ bragging rights in Arlington. Welcome back, Tipsy Pig… let the smoke roll! 🐖🔥

03/16/2026

🐗🔥 Look Who’s Back at the Pits! 🔥🐗

We’re excited to welcome Badd Boar BBQ back to the Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026!

When the smoke starts rolling in Arlington this October, you can bet Badd Boar will be in the middle of it bringing the heat, the flavor, and maybe a little friendly trouble for the competition. After all… when a boar shows up to a BBQ contest, things tend to get a little wild. 🐗🔥

We’re glad to have them back in the lineup and ready to see what they cook up this year!

03/13/2026

🔥 A Local Favorite Returns! 🔥

We’re excited to welcome 901Q BBQ Team back to compete at the Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026!

It’s always great to see hometown talent back at the pits, bringing the smoke, flavor, and competitive spirit that makes this event so special. 901Q has been part of the BBQ community here in the 901, and we’re glad to have them back in Arlington ready to fire it up once again.

The team lineup keeps growing and October is shaping up to be an incredible weekend of BBQ competition! 🔥🐖

Who else is ready to join the field?

03/12/2026

🔥 Another Team is In! 🔥

The momentum keeps building for the Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026!

Let’s give a big shoutout to DEEEZ Butts BBQ Team for being the second team to officially register for this year’s competition! 💪🔥

The pits are starting to line up, the smoke is getting ready to roll, and the race for BBQ bragging rights is officially underway. We’re excited to have DEEEZ Butts joining the lineup and bringing their flavor back to Arlington this October.

Who’s next to claim their spot? 👀

Team registration is open — don’t wait too long to secure your place at one of the most exciting BBQ weekends of the year!

03/11/2026

🔥 Team Registration is Now Open! 🔥

Registration for the 2026 Arlington BBQ Burnout is officially open!

This year brings an exciting addition as the entire contest will be sanctioned by the Steak Cookoff Association as an Epic Event, bringing even more competition and excitement to an already incredible weekend.

For those who love the traditional Burnout pork competition, ALL pork categories will continue to follow the same format as previous years:
🔥 Blind preliminary judging
🔥 On-site finals judging
🔥 Finalist team names called to the stage for pork categories!

Teams can review the 2026 rules and on our website www.arlingtonbbq.com/teams, which are now available to help with planning for this year’s contest.

We’re looking forward to another amazing weekend of live fire, great food, and top-tier competition in Arlington, TN this October!

Stay tuned for more announcements and event updates coming soon.

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03/11/2026

🔥 First Team Registered for 2026! 🔥

We’re excited to announce that Vintage Swine BBQ Team is officially the first team to register for the 2026 Arlington BBQ Burnout 2026!

It’s always great to see teams ready to fire up the pits and get back to Arlington, and Vintage Swine wasted no time locking in their spot. Their early registration means one thing… the competition spirit is already heating up for October!

We can’t wait to welcome them back and see what they bring to the pits this year. Who’s going to be the next team to join them? 👀🔥

Team registration is officially open — grab your spot and get ready for another great year of smoke, fire, and incredible BBQ!

01/30/2026

🔥It’s BACK and getting even better!🔥

The Arlington BBQ Burnout is returning October 2–3, 2026, and we’re already fired up about what’s ahead. 👀🍖

We’ve got some exciting changes coming this year — including more public-facing activations that will bring the heat for teams, judges, AND the crowd. Trust us… you’re going to want to be part of this one.

📣 More details coming soon, and don’t forget:
📝 Judge & Team Applications will go LIVE March 1, 2026!

Mark those calendars, spread the word, and stay tuned — we can’t wait to share what we’ve been cooking up. 🔥🐖

10/06/2025

Thanks to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Public Information Office for the great photos from this weekend!