The National BBQ Championships are finally here and the big weekend promise to have something for everyone to enjoy.
At Grinsted Oval there will be a bar, live music, food trucks, major cash prizes, cooking demonstrations, barbecue stalls and of course the chance to get some hot tips from celebrity chef Mat Blak.
Mat is an international chef and will be judging the 2024 National BBQ Championships.
An award-winning chef, Mat has worked at high end restaurants in London, including for Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.
Mat will be running cooking demonstrations, giving you the chance to learn from the very best in BBQ-ing.
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If you've got a secret sauce or are the master of your own barbecue, you can nominate your team or even volunteer to be a judge - links online through the National BBQ Championships Forbes Facebook page or Forbes Shire Council.
Station 294 Forbes brigade NSW Fire and Rescue were our winning team in 2023 and member Mathew Teale told Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance it's a day to put your best foot forward.
"Cook your best steaks, have your best marinade," Mr Teale said.
"We are a competitive bunch and there's nothing better at the end of the day you can take home the apron that says "National BBQ Champions"."
The team donated their winning prize money to the children's burns victims at the Children's Hospital.
Cr Roylance encourages everyone to enter the competition and check out all of the action over the weekend.
"If you want to be a National Champion get your name on the list and make sure you come to Forbes November 9 and 10, be there," he said.
There's two big days.
On Saturday, November 9 grilling will take centre stage with the Australian Barbeque smoking event on Sunday, November 10.
Over the weekend there is a $20,000 prize pool up for grabs with prizes for the overall winner, category winners for chicken, pork, beef and lamb, prizes for the best team name, best dressed team, best dressed tent and prizes for runners-up.
There will be a range of local and national teams competing for the title of 'National BBQ Champion' but even if you're not part of the competition, it's worth going down for a look.
There will live music from Katie Jayne, Elias and JJ and Cameron Sharp and kids entertainment from Elite jumping castles.
The Rotary Ipomoea markets are on Saturday, and food vendors including pulled meats, ice cream, donuts and much more will be on site.
If you're inspired to expand your barbecue range, stall holders will have rubs and spices to get you started. There's even the chance to win a barbecue each day!
