The Harpoon Championships of New England Barbecue

What is Harpoon Championships of New England Barbecue all about?

Celebrating our 10th year in 2010
A celebration of the best of Summer—Fresh beer, great BBQ, & live music
The Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont offers an ideal setting for the event
40 BBQ Teams from all over will be competing for prize money & trophies
A select few teams will be selling their award winning BBQ to the public
Great live music provided by the hottest local bands from Vermont
Come sit back, relax and enjoy the summer with friends at Harpoon Brewery
Brewery tours offered through out the weekend
Photos from the 2009 festival | 2009 Competition Results

2010 FESTIVAL DATES:

Saturday, July 24th, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Entrance closes at 6:30 pm)
Sunday, July 25th, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Entrance closes at 3:30 pm)
these dates and times are subject to change

2010 FESTIVAL INFO FOR TEAMS/JUDGES

The application (below) must be completed by all teams who wish to be considered for the Championships. The application must be completed and received between February 1st, 2010 and March 31st, 2010.

>> download 2010 Team Application (updated file - 1/29/10)

JUDGES FOR 2010:

All KCBS certified judges wishing to participate in the event should contact Ken Dakai (NEBS) .

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE HARPOON CHAMPIONSHIPS OF NEW ENGLAND BARBECUE

FESTIVAL LOCATION:

At the Harpoon Brewery, 336 Ruth Carney Drive, Windsor, VT. Map/Directions
Off Route 5, next door to Simon Pearce, exit 9 off Interstate 91
Free parking available in the fields surrounding the event site
Camping at the event is for competing teams only. See attached list of local campgrounds and accommodations

MORE DETAILS (subject to change):

Door charge is $10.00 per person. This admission fee includes a Harpoon beer or Harpoon soda. It does not include food. Children under 12 are admitted free, but must be accompanied by a parent
Cash bars serving a selection of Vermont-brewed fresh Harpoon and UFO beer for $4.25 a pint
Various BBQ teams will be selling a wide variety of hot delicious BBQ
The event will be held rain or shine. Tickets not sold in advance

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PETS:

Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed at all times. Bring a pooper scooper and/or bag. Harpoon reserves the right at any time to ask that a dog and its owner leave the event if the dog in not leashed, cleaned up after, or misbehaving.

PAST RESULTS FROM THE HARPOON CHAMPIONSHIPS

2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009