Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue
2023 Schedule of Events
Friday – October 13, 2023
10:00 a.m. “I Know Jack … about grillin’!” Contest begins – Jack Daniel’s Tent in Wiseman Park
11:00 a.m. “I Know Jack … about grillin’!” Judging Begins
4:45 p.m. Parade of Teams through Wiseman Park and the Lynchburg Town Square
Saturday – October 14, 2023
10:00 a.m Live music: Big Smo – Lynchburg Town Square Gazebo
Judges Check-in – Jack Daniel’s Tent in Wiseman Park
Paul Jones Old Time Country Radio Show on WLIJ radio AM 1580 broadcast
Live – Lynchburg Town Square
Sign-up for Country Dog Contest – Tennis Courts in Wiseman Park
11:00 Live music: Caitlyn Wolavar – Lynchburg Town Square Gazebo
Judges’ Meeting – Jack Daniel’s Tent in Wiseman Park
11:30 JUDGING – “Jack Daniel’s Sauce” (Invitational Teams)
Country Dog Contest – Tennis Courts in Wiseman Park
12:00 p.m JUDGING – “Cook’s Choice” (Invitational U.S. Teams)
JUDGING – “Home Cookin’ from the Homeland” (Invitational International Teams)
Jack Daniel Barrelhouse Smokers – Whole Hog Cooking Demonstration (free samples)
12:30 JUDGING – Chicken (Invitational)
Live music: Jimmy and Joy – Lynchburg Town Square Gazebo
1:00 JUDGING – Pork Ribs (Invitational)
TN Meat Co. – Gator Cooking Demonstration (free samples)
1:30 JUDGING – Pork Shoulders/Butts (Invitational)
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull – Tennis Courts in Wiseman Park
2:00 JUDGING – Beef Brisket (Invitational)
Live music: 90 Proof Bluegrass Band – Lynchburg Town Square Gazebo
2:30 JUDGING – Desserts (Invitational)
2:45 Military Swear In – Duraflame Stage in Wiseman Park
3:00 Homemade Pie Auction – Duraflame Stage in Wiseman Park
5:00 AWARDS CEREMONY (Invitational) – Jack Daniel’s Tent
Parking
Parking is available for $10.00 at Moore County High School on Saturday, October 14th with shuttle buses available from 9:00am to 7:00pm.