How many people can I have on my cook team?
Team fees include passes for eight (8) team members. Additional team passes can be purchased here. Price includes admission to: the BBQ Competition, Music on the Cumberland and Music City Car Show (Saturday only). Ask your coordinator for the team discount code.
Can I bring my RV?
We can accommodate most RV’s but you must coordinate this with the Competition Coordinator as space and hook-ups are limited.
Where can I stay?
We are pleased to have Hilton Garden Hotel, Hamption Inn and Hilton Downtown as our Host Hotels. All hotels are providing discounted rates for the event. To reserve a room, please click or call:
Hilton Garden Hotel at 1715 Broadway in Midtown. (615) 369-5900. (Group code is: MCBF)
Hampton Inn on 310 4th Ave South Downtown. 615-277-5000.
Hilton Downtown Nashville at 121 4th Ave South. (615) 620-1000.
Mention Music City BBQ Festival to receive additional discounts before August 4th.
What is the “Grand Ole Porker”
The Grand Ole Porker is the big daddy of awards. It is awarded to highest combined scoring Middle Tennessee MBN team in at least two categories.
Grand Old Porker Award Rules 2012
- Teams must be MBN ( Memphis BBQ Network) local teams and up to date on dues.
- Teams must be from Middle Tennessee, this will be checked. That does not mean one or two members, the majority of the team has to live here.
- Teams must enter at least 2 categories (shoulder, ribs or whole hog.)
- Winner will be the team with the highest 2 combined scores.
- If 3 categories entered, then the top two highest scores will be combined.
- Winner receives $1,000.00, trophy and bragging rights for 2011.
Additional Questions?
You can address additional questions to teams@musiccitybbqfestival.com