2026 Team Registration

Team registration is ONLINE ONLY and requires payment by credit card at the time of registration. Smokin' on the Rio no longer accepts "mail-in" registration forms. If you need assistance registering, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Renewal Registration/Jackpots: ($300 per TEAM + $50 per Jackpot. Opens October 1st, 2025 at 10AM till November 23rd, 2025 at 10PM

OPEN Registration/Jackpots: ($300 per TEAM + $50 per Jackpot. Opens December 1st, 2025 at 10AM till February 8th, 2026 at 10PM

LATE Registration/Jackpots will be accepted at the team check in gate on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 till 1PM.

--- don't forget your Private Team Portacan ($125) & Pro Team Package Tent/Table/Chairs ($400) ---

ATTENTION - High School Teams

New for 2025! High School Team Competition

NEW!  High School Team Division has been added to the 2025 Smokin' on the Rio.  High School Teams will compete against other high school teams for awards and recogntion.  In addition, they will also be competing against allt the other Smokin' on the Rio contestants for the top prizes.  High School teams division prizes will be separate awards (non-monetary).  However, the advertised $ payouts are for all teams, of which High School teams are eligible.  Same registration dates apply.  Campsites are pre-assigned in a designated area.  Register here.

High School Team Registration

2026 Cookoff Information

This event is sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance (CBA) and all applicable rules and policies apply in addition to local event requirements. Smokin’ on the Rio has increased its team recognition efforts to $50,000+ in cash and prizes. There are four meats in the CBA events to include Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs, Pork, and Brisket.  These will qualify for Cash Award prizes listed below.

 Cash Prizes: