New Jersey KnoQ-out - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS)
2026-04-18 · Blairstown, NJ
Reps: JEFF CHAMBERS, REGINA BODNAR · Prize money: $750.00
Grand Champion: Buckeye Blue Smoke BBQ (177.7144) · 8 teams
Entries
9
2 categories
Top score
166.2744
Winning margin
3.4516
1st over 2nd
Field average
158.94
median 160.51
Perfect 180s
0
Tightest race
Pork Ribs
5.1544 pts across the top 5
Field spread
17.1772
winner to last place
Prize money
$750.00
on the line
Double threats
1
teams with 2+ top-5 calls
How hot was the win?
Top 99%
beats 1% of 2913 Pork Ribs wins in the data
Storylines
👑 A dynasty in the making
Grandpa Val's BBQ has won this contest 4 times across its 18 tracked editions.
Score curves (score by finishing position — steep cliffs mean a spread field, flat lines a knife fight)
Category showdown (top / average / median score per meat)
Score distribution
This contest over the years
| Date | Where | Teams | High score | Grand Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-28 | 40 | 681.6456 | SMOKIN HOGGZ BBQ - MA | |
| 2019-04-27 | Blairstown, NJ | 43 | 691.9544 | Fire Down Below |
| 2023-04-21 | Blairstown, NJ | 36 | 701.1316 | Wolf's Revenge |
| 2023-04-21 | Blairstown, NJ | 12 | 177.7144 | Good Googly Goo BBQ |
| 2023-04-22 | Blairstown, NJ | 30 | 698.2172 | Top Gun Barbecue |
| 2023-04-22 | Blairstown, NJ | 9 | 178.8572 | Blue & Gray BBQ |
| 2024-04-19 | Blairstown, NJ | 29 | 702.8228 | Boggs Hog BBQ |
| 2024-04-19 | Blairstown, NJ | 11 | 178.2972 | Piggin' Whiskey |
| 2024-04-20 | Blairstown, NJ | 27 | 701.7144 | Boggs Hog BBQ |
| 2024-04-20 | Blairstown, NJ | 8 | 178.8800 | SmoKen Meats |
| 2025-05-02 | Blairstown, NJ | 33 | 701.6684 | Smokin Hoggz BBQ - MA |
| 2025-05-02 | Blairstown, NJ | 21 | 177.7144 | Grandpa Val's BBQ |
| 2025-05-03 | Blairstown, NJ | 34 | 705.1084 | Boggs Hog BBQ |
| 2025-05-03 | Blairstown, NJ | 14 | 177.1544 | Grandpa Val's BBQ |
| 2026-04-17 | Blairstown, NJ | 26 | 691.9776 | Grandpa Val's BBQ |
| 2026-04-17 | Blairstown, NJ | 10 | 178.8572 | Grandpa Val's BBQ |
| 2026-04-18 | Blairstown, NJ | 26 | 707.3944 | ElJefe Smoke |
| 2026-04-18 ← this one | Blairstown, NJ | 8 | 177.7144 | Buckeye Blue Smoke BBQ |
Official results on kcbs.us ↗
Ancillary — Pork Ribs
9 entries · top 166.2744 · median 160.5144
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SmoKen Meats | |
| 2 | FIRE & SHINE BBQ | |
| 3 | Squealing Reels BBQ | |
| 4 | Dirty Water Dogs | |
| 5 | Rough Cut Q | |
| 6 | Grandpa Val's BBQ | |
| 7 | BIG BOB'S SMOKIN QUE | |
| 8 | Buckeye Blue Smoke BBQ | |
| 9 | Sauce Em & Toss Em BBQ |
Masters Series Single Meat — Pork Ribs
8 entries · top 177.7144 · median 172.8400
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckeye Blue Smoke BBQ | |
| 2 | PADDY MCQ'S | |
| 3 | ELJEFE SMOKE | |
| 4 | Yardogs BBQ | |
| 5 | FIRE & SHINE BBQ | |
| 6 | Rough Cut Q | |
| 7 | BIG BOB'S SMOKIN QUE | |
| 8 | Red & Black BBQ Shack |