Arlington BBQ Burnout

08/27/2026

🐔🔥 FOWL MOUTH BBQ IS MAKING THEIR DEBUT AT THE ARLINGTON BBQ BURNOUT! 🔥🐔

Things are about to get a little fowl in Arlington! 😂

We’re excited to welcome Fowl Mouth BBQ to the Arlington BBQ Burnout for the first time this October! They’re bringing their team, their pits, and hopefully a whole lot of smoke and flavor. 🐷🔥

And if you’ve been thinking about competing this year, there’s still room for your team!

🏆 Whole Hog
🏆 Pulled Pork
🏆 Ribs

🔥 Blind Preliminaries
🔥 Onsite Finals
🔥 October 2–3, 2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to throw down with the best? Don’t sit on the sidelines—get your team signed up!

👉 Sign up here:https://www.arlingtonbbq.com/teams

Welcome to the Burnout, Fowl Mouth BBQ! We can’t wait to see what you bring to the pit! 🐔🔥

08/26/2026

🔥🐷 WE NEED YOU, BBQ FANS! 🐷🔥

The Arlington BBQ Burnout is gearing up for another incredible year, but we need some amazing volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! 🙌

There are multiple volunteer shifts available, and the best part? You choose how much you want to help!

Want to help for just one shift? Perfect!
Want to jump in for several? Even better! 🔥

We’ll have opportunities to help with:

➡️ Team Load-In — Help our BBQ teams get settled and ready to cook
➡️ Judging Support — Assist the judging team with turn-ins
➡️ Ice & T-Shirt Sales — Help keep everyone cool and looking good 😎
➡️ And other event needs throughout the weekend!

Whether you can give us a couple of hours or several shifts, we’d love to have you on the team.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, get involved in the community, experience the BBQ competition up close, and be part of something that’s going to be a LOT of fun!

📅 October 1–3, 2026
📍 Arlington BBQ Burnout

🔥 One shift. Multiple shifts. Whatever you can give—we’ll appreciate it!

🔗 Link to Sign up: https://forms.gle/eY3AjLmd8UndXsoY7

Help us make the 2026 Arlington BBQ Burnout the best one yet!

Come for the BBQ. Stay for the friendships. Volunteer for the memories. ❤️🔥

08/23/2026

🔥🚨 THE USUAL SAUCEPETS ARE BACK… AND WE’RE NOT SURE IF WE SHOULD BE EXCITED OR CONCERNED. 🚨🔥

Apparently, they couldn’t stay away. 😂

That’s right — The Usual Saucepects are returning to the Arlington BBQ Burnout on October 2–3, 2026! 🐷🔥

They’re bringing the smoke, the sauce, the swagger, and presumably whatever secret ingredients they refuse to tell us about. 🤫

Will they come to compete?
Absolutely.

Will they come to have a good time?
Obviously.

Will they leave with bragging rights?
Well… that’s what we’re here to find out. 👀🏆

Categories Teams can compete in:
🔥 Whole Hog
🔥 Pulled Pork
🔥 Ribs

🔥 Blind Preliminaries
🔥 Onsite Finals

So sharpen your knives, fire up those pits, and get your excuses ready… because The Usual Saucepects are back in town!

📅 October 2–3, 2026

Link to register: https://www.arlingtonbbq.com/teams

📍 Arlington BBQ Burnout

Welcome back, Saucepects. We’ve been saving you a spot by the fire. 🔥🐖

08/21/2026

The Arlington BBQ Burnout still has room for BBQ teams for the 30th Annual Burnout! Teams can compete in Whole Hog, Pulled Pork and/or Ribs!

Event Date:
October 2-3, 2026

We have limited 40x40 spots available, but more 30x30 spots. Trailers welcome with multiple power options.

There is also a Steak Cookoff Association competition going on at the same time that teams can also compete at!

Link to sign up https://www.arlingtonbbq.com/teams

Got questions? email [email protected] or call 901-210-9252

08/19/2026

Any of our backyard cooking teams looking to jump into their new claim to fame? Here is your shot! Plus it is extra practice before the Arlington BBQ Burnout!

Get ready for a day filled with smoky flavors, friendly competition, and incredible barbecue! 🔥🍖

The Carriage Crossing Cookout returns September 19,and we’re inviting backyard cooks to join the fun. A $100 registration fee gets you in the competition — just choose your protein and bring your best recipe to the grill.

The top competitor will receive an invitation to the Heartland Network’s “Barbecue Country” TV show AND a spot at the 2027 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in the Patio Porkers Division.

Limited spots are available, so reserve yours today: bit.ly/carriagecookout2026

08/10/2026

🐷🔥 THE PORK IS BACK IN TOWN! 🔥🐷

Everybody’s favorite pork-loving crew is headed back to Arlington!

We’re excited to announce that Pork Bound & Down is RETURNING to the Arlington BBQ Burnout for the 30th Annual BBQ Burnout! 🎉🔥

They’ve got the trailer packed, the smokers ready, and hopefully enough room for all the pork they plan on putting on the pit! 😂🐷

The competition is going to be HOT, the smoke is going to be thick, and the pork is going to be… well, BOUND & DOWN! 😎🔥

We’re thrilled to have them back in the mix for another weekend of BBQ, competition, camaraderie, and plenty of smoke!

📅 October 2–3, 2026
📍 Arlington, Tennessee

Welcome back, Pork Bound & Down!
Now let’s see what you’ve got! 🐷🏆🔥

08/04/2026

🐷🔥 FROM PATIO PORKER TO WHOLE HOG! 🔥🐷

Y’all better keep an eye on this one… Team BugsyQue is making her Arlington BBQ Burnout debut! 👀

Fresh off her Patio Porker WIN at Memphis in May 2026, she’s riding that momentum straight into Arlington—and she’s not coming to play!

This October, BugsyQue is stepping up to the big leagues and taking on her FIRST. EVER. WHOLE HOG. 🐷🔥

That’s right… one little Patio Porker win and now she’s like, “Well, I guess we’re cooking the WHOLE dang pig!” 😂

We can’t wait to see what she brings to the pit for the 30th Annual Arlington BBQ Burnout!

Come cheer her on, see that hog hit the smoke, and watch a brand-new whole hog journey unfold. 🐷💨

Welcome to Arlington, Team BugsyQue!

Let’s see what you’ve got! 🔥🏆

📅 October 2–3, 2026
📍 Arlington, Tennessee

Think your team has what it takes? We still have some 30x30 spots available and only FOUR 40x40 spots left!

Here is the link to Register: https://www.arlingtonbbq.com/teams

08/03/2026

🔥 We're Looking for Sponsors! 🔥

The 30th Annual Arlington BBQ Burnout is firing up this October, and we're looking for businesses and community partners who want to be part of one of the Mid-South's premier BBQ events!

With competitors, BBQ fans, families, and visitors coming together for an unforgettable weekend, sponsoring the BBQ Burnout is a great way to showcase your business while supporting a beloved community tradition. Average attendance over the weekend is approximately 2000-2500 people if not more. This is a free event to the public.

🌟 Sponsorship opportunities include:
• Brand exposure before, during, and after the event
• On-site signage and recognition
• Social media promotion
• The chance to connect with thousands of BBQ enthusiasts

Whether you're a small local business or a large corporation, we'd love to partner with you to make the 30th Annual Arlington BBQ Burnout our biggest and best yet!

📅 October 2–3, 2026
📍 Arlington, Tennessee

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Click the link to our sponsorship packages: https://www.arlingtonbbq.com/sponsors

Got Questions about sponsorship email [email protected]

Let's make this milestone year one to remember! 🔥🍖

The success of a community event like the Arlington BBQ FallFest depends heavily on sponsorship from area businesses. We invite you to take advantage of this exceptional advertising and promotional opportunity as a sponsorship participant. We have created a variety of sponsorship levels to meet the....

07/24/2026

We're excited to welcome Smoking Guns BBQ back to the Arlington BBQ Burnout!

When these pitmasters roll into town, the only thing they'll be firing is smoke from the pits and flavor straight to the judges' table. 🐖🥩

They're geared up to compete in Pulled Pork & Ribs, and we can't wait to see what they're bringing to the Burnout this year.

📅 October 2–3, 2026
📍 **Arlington, Tennessee

Welcome back, Smoking Guns BBQ! We can't wait to see you back in action.

💥 Think you've got what it takes?

Register at www.arlingtonbbq.com

🔥🐷🏆

07/22/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Three Stars? That's a pretty good rating... but let's see what the judges think! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

We're excited to welcome Three Star BBQ to the Arlington BBQ Burnout this October! 🔥🐖

They've officially thrown their name in the hat and will be battling it out as they chase trophies, bragging rights, and maybe even a few perfect scores.

With a name like Three Star BBQ, we're betting they're aiming for a lot more than three stars when the awards are handed out! 🌟🏆

📅 October 2–3, 2026
📍 Arlington, Tennessee

Welcome to the Burnout, Three Star BBQ! We're looking forward to seeing what you've got cooking.

🔥 Want to join the competition? Team applications are still open, but the remaining spots are going fast. Don't wait to claim yours!

🐷🔥🏆