Would you like to eat some of the best BBQ in country for FREE? You can by becoming a St. Louis BBQ Society Certified Judge. If you would like to share in the fun, now is the time!
Get your family and friends involved; share your passion for BBQ. Here’s a chance to do what over 90% of people only see on TV – Eat Championship BBQ! Eat the finest BBQ in the country! Missouri has some of the best BBQ teams in the world and hosts some of the biggest competitions.
SLBS Certified Judging Class
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA Holiday
18475 Old US Highway 66, Eureka, MO 63025
Class Overview
Join us for a full-day training session to become a Certified BBQ Judge with the St. Louis BBQ Society (SLBS).
This course covers judging standards, scoring methods, and best practices for fair competition judging.
What You’ll Learn
- SLBS judging criteria: appearance, taste, and tenderness
- How to complete scorecards correctly
- Ethics and impartiality in competition judging
- Hands-on practice with sample entries
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- SLBS membership (can register onsite)
- Completion of this course grants eligibility to judge SLBS-sanctioned contests
Registration
To register, complete the form below or email
judging@stlouisbbqsociety.com.
Payment can be made online or at the door.
Fee: $45 (includes chicken, ribs, pork and brisket, and certification materials)
Contact
For questions, contact:
SLBS Judging Program
judging@stlouisbbqsociety.com