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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

OCTOBER 10TH AND 11TH, 2025

It's rare that whiskey-making takes a backseat to much of anything in Lynchburg, Tennessee. THE JACK is one exception. One weekend in October, barbecue competitors from across the country and world converge here to wield their grilling and smoking expertise in the final competition of the year.

Smell the sweet smoke and savor the flavors for yourself and JOIN US NEXT OCTOBER as we cook up a spectacular weekend of events.

What is the Jack?

Every year, more than 40,000 visitors descend on Lynchburg for one of the most prestigious competitions in all of BBQ.

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AGENDA & PARKING

For one weekend every year, the smallest town in whiskey becomes the biggest scene in barbecue. 2024 promises to be no different with great music, fun events, 7 individual category competitions and 15+ international teams vying for the title of Grand Champion.

Parking is available for $10.00 at Moore County High School on Saturday, 10/14/23 with shuttle buses available from 9:00am to 7:00pm.

2024 AGENDA

2024 COMPETITORS

Teams from the U.S. and international teams from around the world convene in Lynchburg to compete for the coveted title of The Jack Grand Champion.

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THE ART OF THE JACK

In Lynchburg, folks say barbecue is an art unto itself. After 30 years of competition, we have the posters to prove it. Check out our letterpress poster gallery from previous years of The Jack.

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