22 teams, one airfield
Teams & Registration
Meet this year's field of pitmasters — and see how to enter your own team.
2026 Roster
Competing Teams
| Team | Captain | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Grills, 1 Guy | Chris Gipson | Chris Gipson |
| 80Licious | Herb Adee | Herb Adee, Jason Hollingsworth, Tom Croker, Mark Swendrowski |
| All 4 Aces | Pat Schlimmer | Pat Schlimmer, Chad Cronk, Brian Burwell, Seamus Koch |
| Always Rubbin' Sumpin | Jason Rourke | Jason Rourke, Erik Ross, Dustin White, Austin Conley |
| Beauty & the Butt BBQ | Brad Harrison | Brad & Kellie Harrison |
| Drunken Monkeys | Jim Martin | Jim Martin, Ryan Wickstrom, Dave Prideaux, Jon Martin |
| End of the Road | Mike Irick | Mike Irick, Lawrence Irick, Chris Hail, David Wearing |
| Go Pig or Go Home | Neil Snow | Neil Snow, Gary Snow, Ron Jones, Brian Duffner |
| Just The Tips | Jack Jobe | Jack Jobe, Bruce Fate, Chris Tierney, Chad Novotny |
| Lotawood | Mike Favreau | Mike Favreau, Ben Minks, John Buschmann |
| Meat Sweats | Chad Nadler | Chad Nadler, Wade Muller, Bob Welch, Mike Christian |
| Meat Your Maker | Brad Scott | Brad Scott, Jason Estes, Jim Hicks, Jack Jobe III |
| Red Tip Lettuce Gang | Steven Vega | Bruce Hollister, Dan Charboneau, Steven Luu, Steven Vega |
| Retired & Rubbin' It | Gary Eickhorst | Gary Eickhorst, Joel Donigan, Martin Beerman, Paul Guignon |
| Rubbed & Ready | Kyle Courtney | Kyle Courtney, Mason Courtney, Jake Buchanan, Phil Howes |
| Smokey Bottom Boys | Tim Massey | Tim Massey, Kevin Butler, Chris Lengquist, Aidan Smith |
| Smokin Sicilians | Maria Dempsey | Michael Bonadonna, Joseph Mortallaro, Anthony Hohensinner, Richard Hohensinner |
| Tamm Good Eatin' | Ryan Jordan | Ryan Jordan, Brian Jordan, Larry Louk, Cliff Turner |
| Team Fireball | Jason Rew | Jason Rew, Mark Nolte, Brian Banks, Kyle McKee |
| Where It Began | Alan Switzer | Alan Switzer, Ben Bolan, Chris Guerrero |
| Whistle Britches | Zikomo Fields | Zikomo Fields, Mickey Booth, Josh Sartin, Ken Spengel |
| Z Block Nauti Smokers | Anne Werr | Charles & Anne Werr, Hank & Stephanie Stratemeier |
KCBS-Style
Competition Categories
Teams must turn in all four meat categories to be eligible for the championship. Plus one bonus award.
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Chicken
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Pork Ribs
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Pork
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Beef Brisket
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Best Party
Judged Friday night — campsite hospitality, setup, and spirit
Want in?
Team Registration
$500 per team
4 members per team · includes campsite
$100 late fee
Registrations after September 1, 2026
Returning teams
First right of refusal on your previous campsite if registered by August 1.
Tent camping for non-competitors
$50 per tent site. Flat grassy former airstrip — bring what you need.
Email to register
Questions? lotasmoke@lotawanalive.com