NEW 2012 INFORMATION AND FORM

Esperanza Bonanza Backyard BBQ Competition
The modest barbecue cook-off that created the festival back in 1992 has evolved over the years into an impressive, ever-growing
collection of teams that compete in a variety of cooking events.


2011 Backyard BBQ Contest Results
Here's what you've all been waiting for!  The results from the 2009 Backyard BBQ competition are now on the website, listed
below.  Winners are sorted by category first, then below that by team name.  Pictures of all winners that received plaques,
trophies, or prize money are on the page.  
Click to download the 2011 Backyard BBQ Winners List


Want To Compete?
Entry form, complete rules, contest descriptions, prizes, and fees are below in the team packet.
Esperanza Bonanza 2012 Backyard BBQ Team Packet
You will need Adobe Reader to open this file.  Click here to download from their official site.
Mail completed entry form with check to: Esperanza Bonanza, PO Box 1144, Marion AR 72364, ATTN: BBQ
NOTE: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 27, 2012

For Tents, Tables, Chairs etc. You may order from American Event Tents,
click for prices and info.

Available Contests
*Ribs          *Butt Contest            *Beef Brisket          *Sauce        *Baked Beans *NEW*        *Bloody Mary        *Hot Wing        *Salsa
*Anything Butt (Water) -
Any animal with fins or that spends the majority of its life in fresh or salt water. Includes fish, shrimp, crawfish, lobster, etc
*Anything Butt (Land) - Any animal that walks or spends the majority of its life on land. Includes beef, venison, veal, etc.
*Anything Butt (Dessert) - Includes cakes, pies, fruit, breads, etc

Contest Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012                                                                             SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012










Backyard BBQ Contest Contact Info
If you have questions about the Backyard BBQ Contest, email us or contact chairpersons at these phone numbers:
Missi Norman                        Jerry Burdison
Day 870-735-6580                Day 870-735-3506
Evening 901-647-3391        Evening 870-735-1735



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9:15 a.m.
Bloody Mary Contest
10:00 a.m.
Anything Butt Contest (Dessert)
10:30 a.m.
Hot Wing Contest
11:00 a.m.
Salsa Contest
11:30 a.m.
Baked Beans Contest
12:30 p.m.
BBQ Ribs Contest (blind judging)
5:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony (main stage)
5:00 p.m.
Cooks' meeting at Hospitality Tent
6:00 p.m.
Sauce Contest
6:30 p.m.
Anything Butt Contest (Water)
7:00 p.m.
Anything Butt Contest (Land)
7:45 p.m.
Beef Brisket Contest
8:45 p.m.
Butt Contest
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Best Booth Judging