Apply to Compete, Vend, or Volunteer at BBQ, Blues, & Boos!

Want to throw your name in the fire (figuratively) or help make our event sizzle? Whether you’re cooking for glory, tossing bags, selling the good stuff, or rolling up your sleeves — here are ways to get involved:

🔥 Compete in the Cook-Off

  • EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SEPT 26!
  • Bring your A-game, your best rubs, and your secret sauce. This is your chance to shine in front of both the judges and a hungry crowd.
  • We welcome competitors from seasoned pitmasters to first-timers who just love smoke and flavor.
  • All you need to do is register, follow the cook-team rules, and show up ready to cook loud, proud, and delicious.

🎯 Join the Cornhole Tournament

  • EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION ENDS OCT 1!
  • Think you can sling bags with the best of ’em? Prove it! Our cornhole bracket is open to everyone who wants to have fun and maybe take home bragging rights.
  • Sign up early, show up sharp, and bring your competitive spirit (and maybe your lucky bag if you have one).

🛒 Be a Vendor

  • DEADLINE SEPT 26!
  • Do you have craft, food, merch, or something unique that pairs well with BBQ + blues + fun? We want you!
  • Vendors help bring color, flavor, and variety — everything that makes a festival great.
  • Fill out the vendor application, tell us what you’re bringing, and let’s make sure your setup fits in with the vibe.

🤝 Volunteer with Us

  • DEADLINE OCT 20!
  • Want backstage access to the magic? Help us pull this off by volunteering: setting up, helping with contests, ticket booths, coordinating vendors, managing litter, or greeting folks with a smile.
  • Volunteering is a great way to give back to this community-powered festival and be part of something bigger than yourself.
  • Bonus: volunteers often get perks — behind-the-scenes views, maybe even some tasty BBQ for free.

Why Join Us?

BBQ, Blues & Boos isn’t just another festival — it’s Barnwell’s big tent: a chance to celebrate what makes us here special, support emerging entrepreneurs, uplift small business, and just enjoy good food, live music, and community. All proceeds go toward the Southern Palmetto Foundation’s work with entrepreneurs and creators in Barnwell & Allendale Counties.