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The Competition Circuit


THE ROAD TO GOLD STARTS HERE.

Every Grand Champion started somewhere. For Wood Family Q, that journey begins now.

After years of refining our flavor profiles in the backyard, we are officially taking our show on the road. The 2026 season marks our rookie debut on the competition BBQ circuit. We aren't just going to cook; we are going to learn, to compete, and to chase that perfect score.

We are trading our weekends for wake-up calls at 3:00 AM. We are trading comfort for smoke. And we are taking you with us.

Follow this page for updates, results, and behind-the-scenes chaos as we take on the best pitmasters in the South.

 

TASTE WHAT THE JUDGES WILL TASTE.

We don't have a "Competition Recipe" and a "Selling Recipe." We have one standard: Perfection.

The bottles you buy from our shop are the exact same blends we are packing in our trailer for competition day.

 

•             Brisket: Seasoned with The Prime Directive.

•             Chicken: Dusted with Manna Reserve.

•             Pork: Rubbed with Premium BBQ Blend.

 

When you cook with Wood Family Q, you are practicing with the same arsenal we take to battle.

 

July 4, 2026 – Freedom Flame Festival BBQ Competition (Pineview, GA)


Wood Family Q traveled to Pineview Community Park in Pineview, Georgia for the inaugural Freedom Flame Festival BBQ Showdown. Competing in a hybrid format that required teams to submit blind judging boxes while simultaneously serving the public, our pit crew secured the highest overall point total of the day.

 

We are proud to stand as the event's Inaugural Grand Champions among a highly competitive field of regional teams.

 

Official Event Standings

Category

 

Placement

Notes / Flavor Profile

Overall Championship

 

🏆 Grand Champion

Highest combined score across all three mandatory divisions.

Chicken

 

3rd Place

Thighs prepared with a sweet-heat profile utilizing our Manna Reserve Poultry Blend.

Pork Ribs

 

1st Place

Competition-cut ribs featuring a clean, sweet mahogany glaze and seasoned with our Premium BBQ Blend & Competition Rib Rub.

Boston Butt

 

1st Place

Pulled pork showcasing maximum bark production and tenderness.

Wood Family Q has officially accepted an invitation from Freedom Flame Events LLC to return to Pineview in April 2027 to defend the title.

 

August 1, 2026 – 2nd Annual Phatz Man Cave Chicken Bog Cook-off (Darlington, SC)


Wood Family Q traveled to Darlington, South Carolina to compete in the 2nd Annual Phatz Man Cave Chicken Bog Cookoff against a talented field of cooks. Going head-to-head in a highly competitive arena, our pit crew brought their A-game and secured a 3rd Place overall finish with our signature flavors.

 

August 15, 2026 – Rocky Mount Community BBQ Championship (Rex, GA)

Wood Family Q traveled down to Rex, Georgia to fire up the pits at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church Summerfest Community BBQ Championship. Going up against a talented lineup of regional pitmasters, our crew brought the fire and swept the podium in two major divisions.

We are incredibly proud to bring home 1st Place hardware in both the Chicken and Specialty Dish categories, showcasing our standard of craft barbecue.

 

Official Event Standings

Category Placement Notes / Flavor Profile
Chicken 🏆 1st Place Smoked to absolute perfection and dialed in with our signature Manna Reserve Poultry Blend.
Specialty Dish 🏆 1st Place Decadent bacon-wrapped meatballs stuffed with rich, melted smoked gouda cheese and caramelized onion. Seasoned with The Prime Directive and coated in our premium Black Gold Truffle & Honeyed Garlic Glaze.


A massive thank you to Rocky Mount Baptist Church for hosting a phenomenal, community-driven event. Iron sharpens iron, and we look forward to defending our titles next summer!

 

August 22, 2026 - 12th Annual King of the Grill BBQ Cook-Off (Carrollton, GA)

Wood Family Q traveled down to the Clem Community Center in Carrollton, Georgia to compete in the 12th Annual King of the Grill BBQ Cook-Off. Going head-to-head against elite regional teams and reigning champions, our pit crew brought the heavy heat and ultimately claimed the highest honor of the event.

We are incredibly proud to be crowned the official King of the Grill Grand Champions, bringing home the coveted championship belt and the $1,000 grand prize!

 

Official Event Standings
Category Placement Notes / Flavor Profile
Overall Championship 🏆 Grand Champion Highest cumulative point total across all competition categories to take the crown.
Chicken Podium Finish Glazed drumsticks smoked to mahogany perfection and seasoned with our signature Manna Reserve Poultry Blend and glazed with our Mahogany Reserve (Cherry Chipotle Glaze).
Pork Ribs Podium Finish Competition-cut ribs featuring a clean flavor profile locked in with our Premium BBQ Blend.
Hamburger Podium Finish Savory competition-grade burgers dialed in using The Prime Directive.

A special thank you to Curtis Person, the event organizers, and the West Georgia community for hosting an outstanding, high-energy event! The competition was fierce, but we proved once again that WE DON'T JUST BRING THE SMOKE, WE BRING THE WOOD! 


ON THE TRAIL: 2026 SEASON SCHEDULE

See where the Wood Family Q team will be smoking next. Come say hi, smell the smoke, and grab a sticker.