2025 Regional MEATUP "Mini-Conference"

Get Ready for the Ultimate BBQ Event of the Year – January 15-18, 2025

Join us at Mississippi’s Gulf Coast for an electrifying, flavor-packed adventure! This annual destination event is designed for BBQ and grilling enthusiasts, offering excitement, mouthwatering flavors, and amazing networking opportunities.

Tuesday/Wednesday, January 14-15, 2025: The Rhinestone Cowboy/The Shed Showdown Load-In

The countdown to excitement begins! The stage is set for a legendary BBQ showdown where the best BBQ masters unite for an epic event.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025: The Ultimate Day of Thrills & Connections

Morning:
Choose Your Adventure! Explore Mississippi’s Gulf Coast with options to tailor your experience. We are working on two group adventures. Updates to come. Visit Coastal Mississippi for the ultimate guide!

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
Happy Hour Meet & Greet at The Shed Saloon
Mingle, sip, and connect in an electric atmosphere to kick off an unforgettable week.

Thursday, January 16, 2025: A Day of Wisdom, Fire & Flavor  

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM:
Check-in at The Saucery
Start the day with a warm welcome, then dive into a journey of culinary excellence and professional growth.

9:00 AM:
Business Strategies & Networking
Discover powerful business insights, connect with peers, and unlock tools for success.

10:00 AM:
Social Media Mastery
Master the art of digital marketing to elevate your brand!

11:00 AM:
Farm to Table
Learn sourcing fresh ingredients and crafting unforgettable dishes.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM:
Lunch Break
Savor food truck delights and continue networking with industry leaders.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM:
Meet the Masters Roundtable
Engage with BBQ legends in a hands-on session where mentorship and brilliance meet.

4:00 PM:
Live Fire Cooking Demo & Dinner Prep at The Shed BBQ
Prepare for an explosive demo with sizzling dishes and mouthwatering meals!

6:00 PM:
AOE Awards at The Shed BBQ
Celebrate excellence in BBQ with great food, awards, and a night to remember!

Friday, January 17, 2025: Day of Tasty Competitions - The Rhinestone Cowboy Cookoff & Vibrant Festivities.  Register Here!

9:00 AM:
Rhinestone Cowboy Cooks Meeting & Steak Collection at The Saucery
Get ready for the heart-pounding start of competition day!

12:00 PM:
Margarita Turn-In
Craft the perfect margarita in this fun, spirited challenge!

1:00 PM:
Taco Turn-In
Show off your taco-making skills and compete for bragging rights!

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM:
Rhinestone Cowboy Steak Turn-In
Bring your A-game for this sizzling showdown!

4:00 PM:
Rhinestone Cowboy Awards at The Shed Stage
Celebrate BBQ stars in this dazzling awards ceremony!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM:
The NBBQA-Shed Showdown Family Reunion & Kick-Off Party
Reconnect and forge new bonds with an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and entertainment!

Saturday, January 18, 2025: The Shed Showdown – The Epic Finale!  Register Here!

The grand finale is here! Witness the ultimate BBQ competition, featuring fierce rivalries, exceptional flavors, and incredible networking opportunities. With five categories plus the Kids Que and a $21,500 cash purse, you won’t want to miss the sizzling competitions!

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM at The Saucery
Registration, Breakfast Bowls & Bloody Marys (Judges & Competitors)

8:00 AM at The Saucery
Cooks Meeting & Steak Selection

8:30 AM at The Saucery
Kids Cook Meeting

10:30 AM at The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint
Judges Registration

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
SCA Kids Turn-In: Prairie Fresh Pork Chop

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
W-Sauce Bloody Mary Turn-In

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Plainville Farms Turkey Turn-In: Boneless Breast, Skin On

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Sterling Silver Steak Turn-In: Steak A (Ribeye)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sterling Silver Steak Turn-In: Steak B (Ribeye)

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Prairie Fresh Ribs Turn-In: St. Louis Cut

6:30 PM
Awards at The Shed BBQ Main Stage

7:30 PM - Till
The Shed Showdown

🔥 This is the BBQ event you’ve been waiting for! Let’s create unforgettable memories, ignite the fire of competition, and make history together! ✨