Judges Information

Judges Information 

For already MBN trained/certified judges, BIG PIG JIG® offers two “Judge Registration Packages.” All Judges wishing to participate in the judging at BIG PIG JIG® MUST complete an Application for ONE of the TWO choices of “Judge Registration Packages.”

The “No Frills Registration Package” includes:
1 – One Day Event Arm Band for Saturday ONLY
1 – BIG PIG JIG® souvenir koozie 

Water (Dasani) and soft drinks (Coca-Cola) will be available at the Judges’ Pavilion.
Cost: $ 0.00   Click:  “No Frills Registration Package” 

The “Whole Hog Registration Package” includes: 
1 – Two Day Event Arm Band for Friday & Saturday
1 – BIG PIG JIG® souvenir koozie
Access to the Hospitality Bar (MUST be wearing Arm Band)
1 – Official BIG PIG JIG® T-Shirt. Each Applicant must provide size (Small to X-Large).

***NOTE! New Change to T-Shirt sizes!

“In order to assure getting the SIZE T-shirt that you order, PLEASE return application with payment by DEADLINE of OCTOBER 1”

For 2XL add $2;       3XL add $3;    and 4XL add $4.
Other sizes Cost: $20.00  Click:  “Whole Hog Registration Package” {PRINT PDF version}
Now available “ON-LINE Payable” = 

“Whole Hog Registration” Package”

“No Frills Registration Package”

“MBN Judges Training Seminar”

Memphis Barbecue Network Judges Training Seminar 

Memphis Barbecue Network is proud to offer barbecue judging seminars for barbecue enthusiasts. The purpose of these seminars is to instruct judges in the mechanics of judging a Memphis Barbecue Network Sanctioned barbecue contest.

All Network Sanctioned Contests are provided with lists of trained and certified judges for use in their contests. Barbecue teams prefer trained and/or certified judges and often inquire at a contest as to the number of trained and/or certified judges. Most sanctioned contests, including the Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, are rapidly working toward using 100% trained and/or certified judges. As a trained and/or certified judge, you will be invited to judge at many events all across the country.

Topics that will be covered at the judging seminar include: the Memphis Barbecue judging process and rules, the official meat categories, the scoring process, blind, on-site and final judging. You will sample barbecue during simulated judging exercises by barbecue teams. Our Class is held on Event Friday morning, therefore having newly “Trained” Judges for our current event!

After becoming a Memphis Barbecue Network trained judge, you may gain certification by judging each official meat category (Whole Hog, Pulled Pork, and Rib) at a least 2 (two) sanctioned contests.   Click:  “MBN Judges Training Seminar”  

The Judges Training Seminar cost is $75 which includes all materials and is limited to the first 50 registrants. Deadline to register is October 1. Our next seminar will be held:

DATE: Friday, November 5, 2021

TIME: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

LOCATION: BIG PIG JIG® Venue, Barbecue City, U.S.A.
                          350 Pig Jig Blvd., Vienna, GA 31092

CONTACT:  Rhonda Lamb-Heath
                         Dooly County Chamber of Commerce/BIG PIG JIG®
                         PO Box 308
                         Vienna, GA 31092-0308
                         CALL: (229)268-8275

Register and pay online at www.bigpigjig.com or complete the application form, include a check for $75 made payable to BIG PIG JIG® and mail to the address on the application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at rhonda@bigpigjig.com or phone 229-268-8275 (office). 

After completing the Application for the “MBN Judging Seminar,” please BE CERTAIN to complete a “Registration for a Judging Package!” This is available by choosing EITHER the “Whole Hog Judges” or the “No Frills Judges” package.  (SEE ABOVE!) 

***PLEASE, NO COOLERS,  NO PETS, AND NO FIREARMS! ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT***
For more information, contact (229)268-8275 or email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com