Going to Jack Daniels World BBQ Comp. Any Tips?

bluegrass smoke · 09-05-2011, 06:04 PM

My family is going to "The Jack" at the end of October. This is the first time we have ever been there. Crazy excited!!!! Anyone got any tips for us?

thanks!!!

Rub · 09-05-2011, 06:17 PM

Take it all in and experience the whole package. The contest is awesome, and there's a lot more going on as well. Great memories!

Gowan · 09-05-2011, 06:36 PM

Second to Rub's comment. Thinking of a couple practical tips...

Traffic into Lynchburg is lighter from the South, so look for a motel in Fayetteville first instead of Tullahoma.

BBQ branded goods are marked down to half price in the JD stores after the event ends, so if you are staying the weekend you can save a lot by holding off on souvenir purchases until Sunday afternoon.

pigmaker23 · 09-05-2011, 07:07 PM

Take the tour,at least once, eat at Miss Mary Bobo's if you can, make reservations now ! stop by our site and say hello

JD McGee · 09-05-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pigmaker23

Take the tour,at least once, eat at Miss Mary Bobo's if you can, make reservations now ! stop by our site and say hello

Ditto...^^^...

Diva Q · 09-05-2011, 10:36 PM

Stop by and say hi! Have fun. Pack boots (it can sometimes be very muddy). There are great antique shops in the village as well as the Jack store & Mrs. Mary Bobo's

esselle · 09-06-2011, 02:25 AM

Miss Mary Bobo's is a must, as is the distillery tour, lunch at the BBQ Caboose. Enjoy!

Sledneck · 09-06-2011, 07:51 AM

Don't eat at the pizza place in the town square.....

rweller · 09-06-2011, 09:35 AM

Read Rod Gray (pellet Envy) article on first timers at the Jack. I think its on his website. I know he just reposted it somewhere the other day. A lot of good information for first timers at the Jack.

atvalaska · 09-06-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JD McGee

Ditto...^^^...

yup same as these two.....

YankeeBBQ · 09-06-2011, 10:59 AM

Get a pork chop sandwich at Woodard's Market

Jorge · 09-06-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YankeeBBQ

Get a pork chop sandwich at Woodard's Market

and wear a fire suit if you stop by ISS!!! on Thursday night and Charlie isn't happy with the fire going in the pit!

CBQ · 09-06-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jorge

and wear a fire suit if you stop by ISS!!! on Thursday night and Charlie isn't happy with the fire going in the pit!

Maybe he didn't push the button right?

Brew-B-Q · 09-06-2011, 12:52 PM

How big are the cooking sites? Is a 20x40 available for teams without RVs? We'll be bringing a camping tent and hope to be able to sleep on or near our site.

Sledneck · 09-06-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew-B-Q

How big are the cooking sites? Is a 20x40 available for teams without RVs? We'll be bringing a camping tent and hope to be able to sleep on or near our site.

I will tell yo what happened to me in 09'. I told them a reg 20 x20 was fine. When I got there they gave me a 10x40 that was curved, half way in the pathway on the edge of the track. I refused it so they gave me a spot out back parking lot separated from the main contest by a ball field. My spot was I will say 200 x200. Having all that space was great but I felt like was in no mans land , it almost was like not being part of the contest. Still loved the experience regardless and would do it again in a heart beat

09-05-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
bluegrass smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-05-10 Location: Alabama	Going to Jack Daniels World BBQ Comp. Any Tips? My family is going to "The Jack" at the end of October. This is the first time we have ever been there. Crazy excited!!!! Anyone got any tips for us? thanks!!!

09-05-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
Rub is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	Take it all in and experience the whole package. The contest is awesome, and there's a lot more going on as well. Great memories! __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

09-05-2011, 07:07 PM	#4
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09-05-2011, 10:36 PM	#6
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09-06-2011, 02:25 AM	#7
esselle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-25-10 Location: Leicester UK	Miss Mary Bobo's is a must, as is the distillery tour, lunch at the BBQ Caboose. Enjoy! __________________ Miss Piggy's BBQ. U.K. European Champions. Jack Daniel's 2012 Top International Team.

09-05-2011, 06:36 PM	#3
Gowan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA	Second to Rub's comment. Thinking of a couple practical tips... Traffic into Lynchburg is lighter from the South, so look for a motel in Fayetteville first instead of Tullahoma. BBQ branded goods are marked down to half price in the JD stores after the event ends, so if you are staying the weekend you can save a lot by holding off on souvenir purchases until Sunday afternoon.

09-06-2011, 07:51 AM	#8
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09-06-2011, 09:35 AM	#9
rweller Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-01-08 Location: Beardstown, Illinois	Read Rod Gray (pellet Envy) article on first timers at the Jack. I think its on his website. I know he just reposted it somewhere the other day. A lot of good information for first timers at the Jack. __________________ Ralph Weller, BWS Fatboy, 2 WSM Bullet, KCBS REP, KCBS Master CBJ, Certified Table Captain

09-06-2011, 10:59 AM	#11
YankeeBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-06 Location: boston ma	Get a pork chop sandwich at Woodard's Market

09-06-2011, 12:52 PM	#14
Brew-B-Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Wauconda, IL	How big are the cooking sites? Is a 20x40 available for teams without RVs? We'll be bringing a camping tent and hope to be able to sleep on or near our site.

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