The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff

05/28/2026

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Happy National Brisket Day. We’ll just leave this right here.

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05/28/2026

🚨 SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT 🚨

We want to give a HUGE thank you to our newest sponsor, Fricke, Sweatmon & Co., P.C., for supporting the 2026 The Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff! 🔥🍖

As a small business ourselves, it means the world to have local businesses that believe in community events like this. Sponsors are what help turn this cookoff into more than just a competition — they help create a full day of family fun, great BBQ, local vendors, music, and memories for our community.

Thank y’all for coming alongside us and helping make this event possible. We truly appreciate your support and are excited to have y’all as part of the Smoke & Flames family! ❤️

If YOUR business would like to become a sponsor and be part of one of Cullman County’s biggest BBQ events, check out our sponsorship opportunities here:
Become a Sponsor

05/26/2026

🚨 SMOKE. FIRE. BACKYARD BBQ. 🚨

Y’all… this isn’t just another cookoff.

The 2026 Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff is officially a KCBS-sanctioned BACKYARD competition — and that means teams from all over will be firing up smokers and battling it out the REAL way. 🔥

If you’ve never heard of a KCBS-sanctioned backyard comp before, here’s why that’s a BIG deal…

The Kansas City Barbeque Society is the largest BBQ sanctioning body in the world and oversees hundreds of competitions every year. KCBS events follow official rules, blind judging, meat inspections, and standardized scoring to keep the competition fair and legit.

BUT… “Backyard” doesn’t mean beginner. 😏

Backyard competitions are where passion meets competition. These are the teams cooking all night after work, perfecting recipes in their driveways, garages, patios, and backyards chasing that perfect bite. It’s serious BBQ without the massive pro rigs and million-dollar setups. Just smoke, fire management, flavor, and bragging rights. 🏆🔥

Expect:
🔥 Chicken
🔥 Ribs
🔥 Dessert Ancillary
🔥 People’s Choice Boston Butt
🔥 Tons of smoke rolling all day long
🔥 Vendors, food, community, music, and a full festival atmosphere

And trust us… once turn-in time starts, the energy is INSANE.

Whether you wanna compete, vend, sponsor, volunteer, or just come eat some incredible BBQ… NOW is the time to get involved.

👊 Competitor Info:
Competitor Registration

🛍 Vendor Info:
Vendor Registration

🤝 Sponsor Opportunities:
Become a Sponsor

🙌 Volunteer Sign-Up:
Volunteer Here

October 24, 2026.
Cullman County better get ready… because the smoke is coming. 🔥💨

05/11/2026

🔥 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to our newest sponsor, Bill Smith Buick GMC
, for supporting the 2026 The Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff!

We’re incredibly thankful for local businesses that believe in bringing our community together through great food, family fun, and hometown events. Their support helps us continue building something BIG for Cullman County and beyond. 💨🔥🍖

From the BBQ teams and vendors to the live entertainment and family atmosphere — sponsors like Bill Smith Buick GMC help make it all happen, and we couldn’t do it without them!

👉 Interested in becoming a sponsor, competing, volunteering, or becoming a vendor?

Visit:
🌐 Butcher’s Smoke & Flames Website
www.butchersmokeandflames.com

Direct links:
🔥 Teams: Competitor Registration
https://butchersmokeandflames.com/competitors

🛍 Vendors: Vendor Registration
https://butchersmokeandflames.com/vendors

🤝 Sponsors: Sponsor Information
https://butchersmokeandflames.com/sponsors

🙌 Volunteers: Volunteer Signup
https://butchersmokeandflames.com/volunteer

OR stop by The Butcher Meat Co. to pick up sponsor packets, team registration packets, vendor information, and more!

📅 October 24, 2026
🏆 KCBS Sanctioned
🔥 Smoke • Flames • BBQ • Community • Competition 🔥

05/05/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to throw down on the smoker? 🍖🔥

We’re officially looking for BBQ teams to compete at the Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff — and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!

✔️ KCBS Sanctioned Backyard Division
✔️ Chicken & Ribs Main Categories
✔️ Ancillary Categories + People’s Choice
✔️ Cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights on the line 😎

Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just love a good backyard battle — we want YOU out here competing!

👉 Sign up here: https://butchersmokeandflames.com/competitors

Grab your team, fire up those pits, and let’s make this thing SMOKE 💨🔥

Tag a team that needs to be in this 👇

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04/23/2026

🔥 VENDOR HIGHLIGHT: PERFECT BITE BBQ 🔥

Y’all are gonna LOVE this one…

We’re excited to welcome Perfect Bite BBQ as a vendor at the 🔥 Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff! 🔥

If you know, you KNOW 👀 — their sauces and seasonings are all about bold flavor and that perfect bite every time. Whether you’re a backyard griller or chasing that competition-level taste, they’ve got something you’re gonna want to get your hands on!

💥 And here’s the best part…
You don’t even have to wait until the festival — we carry Perfect Bite BBQ products right here at The Butcher Meat Co. 🙌

👉 Grab some now, try it out, then come see them in person at the festival!

04/23/2026

🔥 NEW SMOKIN’ SPONSOR ALERT! 🔥

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We’re fired up to welcome North Alabama Restoration & Rentals as an official Smokin’ Sponsor for the 🔥 Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff 🔥

When it comes to getting the job done right, these folks know a thing or two about rebuilding, restoring, and bringing things back better than ever 💪 — and we’re proud to have them backing this year’s event!

Their support helps us turn up the heat and bring you a bigger, better, more unforgettable BBQ experience right here in Cullman County 🙌

👉 Make sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community!

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📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Cullman County, AL

04/17/2026

🔥 VENDORS — WE WANT YOU! 🔥

Vendors like YOU are what make events unforgettable… and we’d love to have you at the Butcher’s Smoke & Flames Barbecue Cookoff!

📅 October 24th, 2026
📍 Vinemont, Alabama

We’re looking for a great mix of vendors to make this event one people don’t want to leave 👇

✨ Food vendors & sweet treats
🛍️ Boutique & clothing
🕯️ Handmade goods & home décor
🎨 Arts & crafts
🧁 Baked goods & specialty foods
🧸 Kids items & toys
🌿 Local products, jams, jellies & more

Got something unique? We want that too 👀

This is your chance to get in front of a BIG crowd and be part of an awesome community event 🔥

👉 Spots will fill up fast — don’t wait!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or apply here:
🌐 https://butchersmokeandflames.com/vendors

Tag a vendor who needs to be here 👇

04/14/2026

🔥 THIS is what competition BBQ looks like 🔥

Perfect glaze.
That deep, rich color.
Meat so tender it barely holds together… 🤤

This is the kind of BBQ you’ll be tasting at Butcher’s Smoke & Flames 👀

🍖 KCBS Sanctioned Competition — the real deal
🍖 Competition teams bringing their BEST
🔥 Boston Butt People’s Choice (YOU get to vote!)
🎶 Live music + vendors + full festival vibes

👀 Want in on the action?

🔥 Compete:
👉 https://butchersmokeandflames.com/competitors

🛍 Become a vendor:
👉 https://butchersmokeandflames.com/vendors

🤝 Become a sponsor:
👉 https://butchersmokeandflames.com/sponsors

🙌 Volunteer with us:
👉 https://butchersmokeandflames.com/volunteer

Come hungry… seriously.
You’re gonna want to try it ALL 😅

📍 Cullman, AL
🎟 Don’t miss it — this is not your average BBQ

04/09/2026

🔥 FESTIVAL UPDATE – PEOPLE’S CHOICE CATEGORY CHANGE 🔥

After a lot of planning and behind-the-scenes logistics, we’ve made the decision to update our People’s Choice category for this year’s festival.

👉 We are officially switching from the Wing Competition to a Boston Butt People’s Choice!

As much as we hated to make the change, the logistics just weren’t lining up the way we wanted. With the number of teams KCBS brings in, the volume of wings needed to properly serve the public would have been overwhelming—and we want to make sure everyone has the best experience possible.

So instead… we’re going BIG on BBQ. 👏

🐖 Boston Butt People’s Choice will give you the chance to sample incredible pulled pork from our teams and vote for your favorite!

💰 1st Place Winner will receive $300 + Trophy

👨‍🍳 Teams can register here: www.butchersmokeandflames.com/competitors

We truly believe this change is going to make for a smoother, more enjoyable (and even more delicious) experience for everyone.

Come hungry… you’re gonna want to try it all. 🔥

04/06/2026

🔥 KIDS Q IS HEATING UP! 🔥

We are SO excited to officially be bringing a Kids Q Competition to The Butcher’s Smoke & Flames BBQ Cookoff!

These young pitmasters have already been bringing the heat in the 256 series, and let us tell you… the talent is 🔥🔥🔥. From creative turn-ins to full-on flavor bombs, these kids are seriously impressive!

👏 Huge shoutout to the programs and sponsors supporting these young cooks—this is what growing the next generation of BBQ looks like!

👀 Want your kid to join the action?
We’ll be releasing the Kids Q sign-up form THIS WEEK, so stay tuned!

This is going to be such a fun, family-friendly part of the festival and we cannot wait to see what these kids cook up!