🔥 The Great Alabama BBQ Cook-Off

Hosted by Alabama Public Television
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Blount County Multi-Purpose Center, 6700 Co Hwy 1, Cleveland, AL 35049
🏆 Learn more about the family friendly event, prizes, meal tickets, and more here.
📩 Questions? Contact Lorraine Fancher[email protected]205-451-0133

Vendor registration closes at noon on Friday, October 24.

🔻 Vendor Registration

Welcome, potential vendors! We’re thrilled you’re interested in being a part of The Great Alabama BBQ Cook-Off! Our event promises a fantastic day of smoky flavors, fierce competition, and community fun, and we believe your presence will make it even better.

Please review the information below carefully before completing your registration.

🔻 Key Vendor Information & Dates

Event Date:
Saturday, October 25, 2025

Registration Deadline:
October 1, 2025

Event Hours:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Vendor Setup Time:
Friday, October 24th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 26th, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. 

Vendor Breakdown Time:
Saturday, October 26th, 2025 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

📩 Questions? Contact Lorraine Fancher[email protected], 205-451-0133

🔻 Vendor Opportunities & Pricing

We offer various booth options to suit your needs:

  • Standard 10’x10′ Booth Space: $150
  • Designated 10’x10′ outdoor space
  • Access to power (limited, please specify needs)
  • Event marketing inclusion
  • Double 10’x20′ Booth Space: $250
  • Designated 10’x20′ outdoor space
  • Access to power (limited, please specify needs)
  • Event marketing inclusion.
  • Food Vendor Space (Requires Health Permit):
  • Food vendors are limited to snacks, desserts, and treats. No meal trucks.

Please Note:

  • Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, chairs, and display materials.
  • Power access is limited and must be requested in advance. Please detail your power requirements in the registration form.
  • Food vendors must comply with all Cleveland, AL/Blount County Health Department regulations and provide a valid health permit by October 1, 2025.

🔻 Vendor Guidelines & Requirements

To ensure a smooth and successful event for everyone, please adhere to the following:

  • Sales Tax: Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all applicable sales taxes.
  • Load-In/Load-Out: Specific instructions for vehicle access, load-in, and load-out will be emailed one week prior to the event.
  • Waste Management: Vendors are responsible for managing their own waste and leaving their space clean at breakdown.
  • Prohibited Items: Alcohol sales by unauthorized vendors, Illicit merchandise, Loud amplified music without prior approval, Meal trucks.
  • Cancellation Policy: No refunds.

🔻 Payment & Registration

To register as a vendor, please complete the form below. Have the following information ready:

  • Your Business Name and Contact Information
  • Description of Products/Services
  • Preferred Booth Size
  • Power Requirements (if any)
  • Food Vendor Permit Number (if applicable)
  • A brief description of your setup (e.g., “10×10 tent with two tables”)

Section 1: Vendor Contact Information

  • Business Name: (Required)
  • Contact Person (First Name): (Required)
  • Contact Person (Last Name): (Required)
  • Email Address: (Required – for all communications)
  • Phone Number: (Required – primary contact)
  • Alternate Phone Number: (Optional)
  • Business Address: (Street, City, State, Zip Code) (Required)
  • Website/Social Media Link(s): (Optional – e.g., Facebook, Instagram, your website)

Section 2: Vendor Type & Booth Preference

    • Vendor Type: (Required – Multi-choice or dropdown)
      • Food Vendor (Selling prepared food/drinks)
      • Merchandise Vendor (Selling non-food items, e.g., BBQ accessories, apparel, crafts)
      • Information/Promotional Booth (Non-selling, for awareness or services)
      • Other (with a text field for “Please specify”)
  • Desired Booth Size: (Required – Radio buttons or dropdown)
    • 10’x10′ Standard Booth
    • 10’x20′ Double Booth

Alabama Public Television The Great Alabama BBQ Vendors Pledgecart

Payment is due upon submission of your registration form. Your vendor spot will not be confirmed until payment is received. We accept:

  • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)

NOTICE: The email reservation acknowledgement you receive will reference the pledge for your vendor space as a donation to APT. This means your pledge for vendor space counts as a charitable contribution for your records.

🔻 Questions?

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our Vendor Coordinator:

Lorraine Fancher, [email protected], 205-451-0133

Thank you for your interest in The Great Alabama BBQ Cook-Off! We look forward to a successful event with you!

Great Alabama BBQ Cook-off

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Blount County Multi-Purpose Center
Directions

Official Sanctioned Event of Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)

Many Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

Steris
Mezzrano attorneys
Town of Cleveland EST. 1854
Blount County Alabama