Get ready to fire up the grill!
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Forbes National BBQ Championships.
Returning to Grinsted Oval in Forbes on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025, this sizzling competition will once again bring together the best barbeque talent from across the country, with teams set to battle it out across four mouth-watering categories: chicken, beef, lamb rack and pork loin.
Last year’s event drew teams from NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, along with more than 1,500 spectators who turned out to enjoy the smoky spectacle, food, live entertainment and family-friendly atmosphere.
“This event just keeps growing," Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said.
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"It’s a real celebration of Australian barbeque culture and a fantastic way to showcase Forbes as a destination for food, fun and great community spirit."
Sunday’s smoking competition is sanctioned by the Australian Barbecue Alliance, ensuring top-tier competition standards and judging, and adding extra prestige for those chasing points on the national circuit.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a passionate backyard grill master, the National BBQ Championships offer a chance to test your skills, showcase your flavours, compete for serious bragging rights, and $20,000 worth of prizes.
For more information and to register, head www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/events or follow National BBQ Championships Forbes on Facebook.
