Event Overview

The Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest has grown from a small backyard competition into one of the premier BBQ contests in the country. Founded in 2004, Burnt Offerings is proud to be the longest-running KCBS-sanctioned BBQ contest west of the Mississippi River.

Hosted at Magnolia Church in Riverside, California, Burnt Offerings brings together world-class pitmasters, backyard cooks, judges, families, vendors, and BBQ fans for a weekend centered around smoke, competition, community, and tradition.

Teams travel from across the United States to compete at Burnt Offerings, including Hall of Fame teams, national champions, television-featured pitmasters, and rising backyard cooks.

Whether you’re competing for a Grand Championship, building a Showcase presentation, or introducing your kids to live-fire cooking through Kids ’Que, Burnt Offerings is built to create an unforgettable competition experience.

NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON CHURCH PROPERTY

WHAT MAKES BURNT OFFERINGS DIFFERENT?

Burnt Offerings is more than a BBQ competition.

It’s a weekend built around:

- community

- hospitality

- tradition

- mentorship

- family

- and great barbecue

From Friday night team dinners to early morning breakfast burritos, Burnt Offerings has become known for creating an atmosphere where teams feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued.

We believe BBQ brings people together, and Burnt Offerings exists to celebrate that tradition at the highest level.

WHY TEAMS LOVE BURNT OFFERINGS

- Longest-Running KCBS Contest West of the Mississippi

- KCBS Sanctioned Master Series Competition

- $10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

- Friday Night Team Dinner

- Saturday Morning Team Breakfast Burritos & Coffee

- Air-Conditioned Awards Ceremony

- Strong Team Hospitality

- Family-Friendly Environment

- Faith-Based & Community-Focused Atmosphere

- Large Team Spaces

- Southern California Destination Event

- Over 1,000+ Attendees in Recent Years

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

 KCBS Master Series

Official KCBS-sanctioned Master Series competition featuring the four traditional KCBS categories:

- Chicken

- Pork Ribs

- Pork Shoulder

- Beef Brisket

Standard KCBS turn-in times apply.

This division is open to all competition teams.

 KCBS Backyard

The Backyard Series is designed for amateur or enthusiast teams who want to compete in a more relaxed format. Teams will cook chicken and pork ribs only, with fewer requirements and a friendlier pace, making it perfect for new competitors, community cooks, or those looking to experience the competition world without the full pressure of the Master Series. 

Judging still follows the same rules and guidelines, but with a more approachable entry point for all skill levels.  

Showcase Division

The Burnt Offerings Showcase Division highlights creativity, flavor development, execution, presentation, and live-fire cooking skill.

Unlike traditional KCBS categories, Showcase allows teams to push boundaries and create unique dishes using alternative proteins and elevated presentation techniques.

Teams will prepare and present a finished platter directly to the judges inside the judging room. During judging, teams will describe their dish, explain their cooking process, and may answer questions from judges regarding flavors, techniques, inspiration, and presentation.

Highlights:

- Live judge interaction

- Creative freedom encouraged

- Elevated presentation focus

- Storytelling and execution matter

- Outdoor live-fire cooking required

Allowed Proteins:

Any USDA-regulated meat or seafood EXCEPT:

- Chicken

- Pork Ribs

- Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt

- Beef Brisket

Kids ’Que

Burnt Offerings Kids ’Que is designed to introduce the next generation to BBQ, live-fire cooking, and competition in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.

Participants will cook on small charcoal grills using charcoal provided by our official charcoal sponsor, The Good Charcoal Company.

Divisions:

- Junior Division — Ages 6–10

- Senior Division — Ages 11–16

Every child competitor will receive BBQ swag bags and cooking kits provided by our Kids ’Que sponsors.

Official Kids ’Que Sponsors:

- Girls Can Grill

- Loot N Booty BBQ

- 7 Sins BBQ

- West Coast BBQ Shop

- Sharpe Woodshed

- The Good Charcoal Company

Kids will receive:

- Cooking station

- Charcoal

- Turn-in materials

- Sponsor swag bags

- Awards opportunities

- A memorable BBQ competition experience

Our mission is to inspire the next generation of pitmasters through mentorship, sportsmanship, creativity, and live-fire cooking.