Join us in Downtown Minden for Grilling on Main on June 13 & 14, 2025 for family fun, great BBQ, live music by Flight Delay, local food vendors and more! Patrons bring $5 to sample each team’s barbecue! Big ticket raffles on-site by Traeger and other vendors!
Event Schedule:
Friday June 13, 2025: Competitor Setup: 5am-6pm Check in: 8am-6pm Little Grillers: 6pm Competitors Meeting/Meat Handout: 7pm Live Music: 7pm-9pm Cornhole: 7:30pm Little Grillers Awards: 8pm Fireworks: 9pm
This is a non-sanctioned BBQ competition with categories of: brisket, chicken, & ribs (meat is provided) with an open dish people’s choice category (team provided). All competitors must compete in people’s choice and all three meats. Team check in and meat handoff will be at The Venue on Pearl, located at 110 Pearl Street, Minden, LA 71055. All meat/dishes must be prepared/smoked on location. Any heat source is allowed. Meats must be turned in provided trays. No garnish allowed.
Grand Champion: $4,000 & award People’s Choice Champion: $1,000 & award
