A familiar champion
5×
titles at this rep’s contests
SHIGGIN & GRINNIN has taken the Grand Championship at 5 of the contests this rep has run.
- 39 champions crowned in all
- 27 different teams
John Scharffbillig
A KCBS contest rep working 5 states/provinces, most often around Worthington, MN. By events worked they sit #54 of the 152 reps in the data. First on the record in 2022, latest contest Sep 30, 2026.
At a glance (their career as a contest rep, in numbers)
Contests run
43
3 more on the calendar · 3 cancelled
Among all reps
#54
of 152 reps by events worked · #60 by states covered
On the trail
2022–2026
6 seasons in the data · 5 in a row
This season
9
contests dated 2026 · 7.7 a season career-long
State championships
21
contests carrying a state title
Teams officiated
388
1,199 entries total · 4,135 meat boxes
Avg field
31
1077
teams per contest · median 27
Field strength
1,585
avg power rating of their fields · above 67% of rated contests
GCs crowned
39
27 different teams · 21 reserve champions
First-ever titles
10
teams whose first GC anywhere came at one of theirs
Teams that started here
107
first contest in the data at one of theirs
Perfect 180s seen
10 🔥
out of 4,135 meat entries
Avg winning score (Master)
696.81
685.59705.70
21 Master contests · 694.10 across all contests
Avg winning score (Backyard)
347.45
340.56351.42
16 Backyard contests · 347.94 across all contests
Contests they return to
10
longest run 4 straight years at Smokin' in Steele
Road between contests
4,126 mi
~688 miles a season · 544 mi corner to corner
Busiest month
July
11 of their 46 contests
Busiest 30 days
5
contests between Jun 27, 2025 and Jul 11, 2025
Prize money
$337K
across their events · biggest purse $68,425
Results on file
91%
39 of their contests have scores in the data
Storylines (15 found in this rep's record)
Read out of the contests they have run — reps don’t judge, so nothing here is a comment on anyone’s scores.
Front row for greatness
10
perfect 180s handed in
10 perfect 180s have been scored at contests they've run — the first at Minnesota in May on 2023-05-12.
- first at Minnesota in May
- May 12, 2023
The longest shot
11-in-100
shot on pre-contest ratings
The ratings favoured the top seed the other 89 times in 100
At KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off, Pittie Q came in rated below the field's top team, SHIGGIN & GRINNIN, and took the Grand Championship anyway.
- 17 upsets at their contests
- Jul 14, 2023
Title contests
21
state championships run
46% of their contests carried a state title
21 of their 46 contests carried a state championship on the line.
A first Grand Championship
10
teams won their first title here
10 teams took the first Grand Championship of their careers at one of this rep's contests — most recently QUE'S YER DADDY at Minnesota in May (ONE MEAT RIBS).
- QUE'S YER DADDY · 2026-05-08
- HOME FARM BBQ · 2025-07-11
- Bramble BBQ · 2025-06-27
The big room
77
teams at their biggest contest
Their average field is 31 teams
Minnesota in May drew 77 teams — more than double the 31-team field they average.
The double act
28
contests run together
57% of this rep's events
Laurie Tweten and John Scharffbillig have run 28 contests together since 2022.
- 10 co-reps in all
The annual
5×
editions of one contest
They have repped 5 editions of ND BBQ Championship, 3 of them back to back.
- 2024 → 2026
- 3 straight years
A season on the road
11
contests in 2025
2025 was their busiest year on the trail: 11 contests and 304 team entries through the tables.
- 304 team entries
- 7 state championships
Where teams start
107
teams cooked their first contest here
107 teams turned in their first box at a contest this rep was running — for that many teams, this is where the record starts.
- Ace High BBQ · 2026-08-28
- The 'Que Response Team · 2026-05-08
- Low & Slow Bro's · 2026-05-08
Road warrior
5
states and provinces worked
Has run contests in 5 different states and provinces — MN most of all (29 events).
- MN ×29
- ND ×5
- WI ×5
- KS ×4
A month of Saturdays
5
contests inside 30 days
Their heaviest run of the career: 5 contests between Art of the Que (Masters and Backyard 1) and KTD Smokn' Gobbler (ONE MEAT RIBS).
- Jun 27, 2025
- Jul 11, 2025
Still on the calendar
3
contests still to come
3 contests on their calendar that have not been cooked yet.
- 2027-07-24 · Revenge of the Pit (BACKYARD ONLY) (Day 2)
- 2027-07-23 · Revenge of the Pit (BACKYARD ONLY) (Day 1)
- 2027-07-23 · Revenge of the Pit (ONE MEAT RIBS)
Every single season
5
seasons in a row, and counting
They have worked at least one contest in 5 consecutive seasons — an unbroken run through to the current one.
- 46 contests in all
- since 2022-06-03
The home circuit
63%
of their contests in MN
29 of 46 contests in MN
29 of their 46 contests have been in MN — this is a rep with a home circuit rather than a national one.
- Worthington ×8
- 13 towns in all
The story so far (8 numbers that describe this rep)
Busiest season
2025
11 events · 304 team entries
Contests a season
7.7
across 6 seasons in the data
Seasons in a row
5
still running — 5 and counting
Works mostly in
MN
29 of 46 contests · 5 states/provinces in all
Towns worked
13
most often Worthington, MN (8)
Corner to corner
544 mi
Fargo to Kansas City — the two ends of their map
Meat entries turned in
4,135
boxes on the boards across every contest they have run
Still to come
3
events on the calendar ahead
Milestones (the firsts and the round numbers of a rep's career)
- 2022
- First contest repped Smokin in Steele (Master & Backyard Contest)
- First state championship Smokin in Steele (Master & Backyard Contest)
- First Grand Champion crowned Smokin in Steele (Master & Backyard Contest)
- First 40-team field KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off
- Smokin Big won their first-ever Grand Championship KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off (One Meat Ribs)
- First contest outside MN Smokin' in the Bogs
- Deepest field worked (1673 avg rating) Smokin' in the Bogs
- 10th contest repped Bring'n Home the Bacon II (One Meat Ribs)
- 2023
- First perfect 180 at their tables Minnesota in May
- Biggest upset seen (11-in-100 shot) KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off
- 2024
- Back on the trail after 9 months Smokin in Steele
- 2025
- 25th contest repped Minnesota in May
- Highest overall score seen (705.7032) Art of the Que (Masters and Backyard 1)
- 2026
- Biggest field worked (77 teams) Minnesota in May
- Most recent contest American Royal World Series of Barbecue - Sides
- 2027
- Next on the calendar Revenge of the Pit (BACKYARD ONLY) (Day 1)
Season by season (how many contests a season, and how many carried a state title)
The climb (every contest they have run, added up)
Their year (contests by month)
Where they work
Field size by season (average and biggest)
Field strength by season (avg power rating going in)
What it took to win (Master winning scores)
How the meats scored (board average vs the winning call)
Who keeps winning (titles at their contests)
Career map (gold = state championship · bigger pin = more visits — tap one)
Every season (click a column to sort)
| Season | Contests | States | Entries | Teams | Avg field | Biggest | State champ. | 180s | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2026 | 3 | 253 | 155 | 51 | 77 | 3 | 2 | $147,065 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 304 | 176 | 28 | 58 | 7 | 6 | $56,050 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 171 | 107 | 29 | 47 | 4 | 1 | $44,750 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 234 | 152 | 33 | 59 | 4 | 1 | $45,400 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 237 | 134 | 24 | 40 | 3 | — | $43,400 |
Champions crowned (titles at their contests)
| Team | Titles | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| SHIGGIN & GRINNIN #24 | 5 | 2025-02-21 |
| HOT DADDY'S BBQ #23 | 4 | 2025-06-27 |
| PORKY BUTTS BBQ #22 | 2 | 2026-05-01 |
| Son of a Boar BBQ | 2 | 2025-08-22 |
| Ash Kickin' BBQ | 2 | 2025-05-09 |
| Sensuous BBQ | 2 | 2023-09-09 |
| Lucky Shoes BBQ | 2 | 2022-08-20 |
| RUB MY RACK | 1 | 2026-08-28 |
| BURNT TREES BBQ | 1 | 2026-05-08 |
| QUE'S YER DADDY | 1 | 2026-05-08 |
| BIGG SMOAK BBQ | 1 | 2025-10-03 |
| KPG SMOKIN' | 1 | 2025-10-03 |
First-ever Grand Championships (a team's first title anywhere, won here)
| Team | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| QUE'S YER DADDY | Minnesota in May (ONE MEAT RIBS) | May 8, 2026 |
| HOME FARM BBQ | KTD Smokn' Gobbler | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Bramble BBQ | Art of the Que (Backyard 2) | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Notorious P.I.G. | Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | Sep 7, 2024 |
| Pittie Q | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Weez' Groovin' BBQ | Bring'n Home the Bacon II Day 2 (BACKYARD ONLY) | Oct 15, 2022 |
| Sensuous BBQ | Bring'n Home the Bacon II Day 1 (BACKYARD ONLY) | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Dad Bod BBQ | Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | Sep 10, 2022 |
| Lucky Shoes BBQ | B-Dale BBQ Contest (BACKYARD ONLY) | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Smokin Big | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off (One Meat Ribs) | Jul 15, 2022 |
Contests they keep coming back to
| Contest | Editions | Run | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota in May | 5 | 2 straight | 2023–2026 |
| ND BBQ Championship | 5 | 3 straight | 2024–2026 |
| KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off | 5 | 3 straight | 2022–2024 |
| Smokin' in Steele | 4 | 4 straight | 2022–2025 |
| Revenge of the Pit (BACKYARD ONLY) (Day 2) | 3 | — | 2027–2027 |
| MN Masters BBQ | 3 | 3 straight | 2024–2026 |
| Art of the Que (Masters and Backyard 1) | 3 | — | 2025–2025 |
| Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | 3 | 3 straight | 2022–2024 |
| KTD Smokn' Gobbler | 2 | — | 2025–2025 |
| Smokin in the Bogs | 2 | 2 straight | 2022–2023 |
Where they work (contests by state/province)
| State / province | Contests | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN reps here | 29 | |
| ND reps here | 5 | |
| WI reps here | 5 | |
| KS reps here | 4 | |
| IA reps here | 3 |
Towns on their map
| Town | Contests | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington, MN | 8 | 2025-07-11 |
| St. Peter, MN | 5 | 2026-05-08 |
| Fargo, ND | 5 | 2026-05-01 |
| Kansas City, KS | 4 | 2026-09-30 |
| Owatonna, MN | 4 | 2025-05-30 |
| Roseville, MN | 4 | 2024-09-07 |
| Cannon Falls, MN | 3 | 2027-07-24 |
| Pierz, MN | 3 | 2026-08-28 |
| Spencer, IA | 3 | 2025-06-27 |
| West Salem, WI | 3 | 2022-10-15 |
| Warrens, WI | 2 | 2023-09-01 |
| Onamia, MN | 1 | 2025-02-21 |
Upsets at their contests (champion rated below the field's top seed)
| Contest | Champion | Top seed | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off | Pittie Q 1530 | SHIGGIN & GRINNIN 1894 | 11-in-100 |
| Smokin in Steele (Master & Backyard Contest) | Ash Kickin' BBQ 1565 | LUCKY'S Q 1925 | 11-in-100 |
| Minnesota in May | BURNT TREES BBQ 1690 | GETTIN' BASTED 1948 | 18-in-100 |
| KTD Smokn' Gobbler | HOME FARM BBQ 1620 | SHIGGIN & GRINNIN 1868 | 19-in-100 |
| Art of the Que (Masters and Backyard 1) | Big Racks BBQ 1654 | HOT DADDY'S BBQ 1861 | 23-in-100 |
| Art of the Que (Backyard 2) | Bramble BBQ 1647 | WEEZ'S GROOVIN' BBQ 1852 | 24-in-100 |
| MN Masters BBQ | RUB MY RACK 1671 | HOT DADDY'S BBQ 1876 | 24-in-100 |
| B-Dale BBQ Contest (BACKYARD ONLY) | Lucky Shoes BBQ 1486 | Furlongs Smoke & Seafood 1676 | 25-in-100 |
The boards at their contests (every meat entry they have run)
| Meat | Entries | Board avg | Winning avg | 180s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 1,162 | 167.61 | 177.42 | 4 |
| Pork Ribs | 1,401 | 166.09 | 176.54 | 1 |
| Pork | 786 | 168.00 | 177.91 | 3 |
| Brisket | 786 | 166.00 | 178.29 | 2 |
Frequent co-reps
| Rep | Events together | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Laurie Tweten | 28 | |
| Peg Rogers | 11 | |
| Dave Rogers | 11 | |
| Lynda Voth | 6 | |
| Larry Voth | 6 | |
| Sarah Wickham | 4 | |
| Patrick Diller | 4 | |
| Larry Hadley | 4 | |
| Jo Dyche | 4 | |
| Forrest Bruce | 4 |
Teams that cook under them most
| Team | Contests | Wins | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensuous BBQ | 18 | 2 | 2022 |
| HOT DADDY'S BBQ | 17 | 2 | 2022 |
| Big Racks BBQ | 17 | 1 | 2022 |
| LUCKY 19 SAUCE COMPANY | 17 | — | 2022 |
| NECTAR OF THE HOGS | 17 | — | 2022 |
| Sugar Shack | 17 | — | 2022 |
| SIX BUTT BBQ | 16 | — | 2022 |
| Ash Kickin' BBQ | 15 | 2 | 2022 |
| DAWGS BBQ | 15 | — | 2022 |
| SHIGGIN & GRINNIN | 14 | 3 | 2022 |
| PO PO PORK | 14 | — | 2022 |
| Smokin G's BBQ | 14 | — | 2022 |
Teams whose first contest was one of theirs
| Team | Debut contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ace High BBQ | MN Masters BBQ | Aug 28, 2026 |
| The 'Que Response Team | Minnesota in May | May 8, 2026 |
| Low & Slow Bro's | Minnesota in May | May 8, 2026 |
| Goner BBQ | Minnesota in May | May 8, 2026 |
| Anchor Grills | Minnesota in May | May 8, 2026 |
| Slim Piggins | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
| Brotherhood of the Burning Wood | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
| The Mess Hall Project | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
| PMC SMOKERS | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
| Lootalicious or Ferg N' Booty We | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
| Hog Time BBQ | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
| B Squad BBQ | ND BBQ Championship | May 1, 2026 |
Every event (click a row for the event, a column to sort)
| Date | Event | Where | Teams | Top score | Prize $ | Grand Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2027 | Revenge of the Pit (BACKYARD ONLY) (Day 2) upcoming | Cannon Falls, MN | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Revenge of the Pit (BACKYARD ONLY) (Day 1) upcoming | Cannon Falls, MN | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Revenge of the Pit (ONE MEAT RIBS) upcoming | Cannon Falls, MN | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | American Royal World Series of Barbecue - Invitational Contest | Kansas City, KS | — | — | $37,965 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | American Royal World Series of Barbecue - Open Contest | Kansas City, KS | — | — | $68,425 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | American Royal World Series of Barbecue - Kids Que | Kansas City, KS | — | — | $600 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | American Royal World Series of Barbecue - Sides | Kansas City, KS | — | — | $7,125 | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | MN Masters BBQ state champ. | Pierz, MN | 22 | 698.2400 | $10,050 | RUB MY RACK |
| May 8, 2026 | Minnesota in May state champ. | St. Peter, MN | 77 | 700.0004 | $11,500 | Burnt Trees BBQ |
| May 8, 2026 | Minnesota in May (ONE MEAT RIBS) | St. Peter, MN | 47 | 176.5944 | $1,200 | Que's Yer Daddy |
| May 1, 2026 | ND BBQ Championship state champ. | Fargo, ND | 71 | 697.1200 | $10,200 | Porky Butts BBQ |
| May 1, 2026 | ND BBQ Championship (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Fargo, ND | 36 | 178.8572 | — | PORKY BUTTS BBQ |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ND BBQ Championship state champ. | Fargo, ND | 46 | 696.5484 | $9,200 | BIGG SMOAK BBQ |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ND BBQ Championship (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Fargo, ND | 24 | 175.4400 | $1,000 | KPG SMOKIN' |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Invisible Wounds Project Backyard Barbecue Showdown (BACKYARD ONLY) cancelled | Forest Lake, MN | — | — | $3,300 | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | MN Masters BBQ state champ. | Pierz, MN | 26 | 699.3944 | $10,050 | Son of a Boar BBQ |
| Jul 11, 2025 | KTD Smokn' Gobbler state champ. | Worthington, MN | 26 | 694.8000 | $8,800 | Home Farm BBQ |
| Jul 11, 2025 | KTD Smokn' Gobbler (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Worthington, MN | 10 | 175.4288 | $950 | Rum N Smoke BBQ |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Art of the Que (Masters and Backyard 1) state champ. | Spencer, IA | 15 | 705.7032 | $2,400 | BIG RACKS BBQ |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Art of the Que (Backyard 2) | Spencer, IA | 17 | 350.8456 | $1,300 | BRAMBLE BBQ |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Art of the Que (One Meat Ribs) | Spencer, IA | 12 | 177.7144 | $850 | HOT DADDY'S BBQ |
| May 30, 2025 | Smokin' in Steele state champ. | Owatonna, MN | 28 | 697.0856 | $5,000 | Dry 2 Da Bone |
| May 9, 2025 | Minnesota in May state champ. | St. Peter, MN | 58 | 701.6688 | $11,500 | Ash Kickin' BBQ |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Fire on Ice BBQ Championship state champ. | Onamia, MN | 42 | 700.5600 | $5,000 | Shiggin & Grinnin |
| Sep 27, 2024 | ND BBQ Championship state champ. | Fargo, ND | 47 | 703.4516 | $9,200 | Shiggin & Grinnin |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Jack Cooper Ranch Master Series Benefiting Hometown Hero Outdoors state champ. cancelled | Cologne, MN | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2024 | Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | Roseville, MN | 18 | 341.6916 | $5,800 | Notorious P.I.G. |
| Aug 23, 2024 | MN Masters BBQ state champ. | Pierz, MN | 27 | 697.6688 | $15,000 | Son of a Boar BBQ |
| Jul 12, 2024 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off state champ. | Worthington, MN | 34 | 695.9084 | $8,800 | Hot Daddy's BBQ |
| Jul 12, 2024 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Worthington, MN | 13 | 178.8572 | $950 | Hot Daddy's BBQ |
| May 31, 2024 | Smokin in Steele state champ. | Owatonna, MN | 32 | 699.9656 | $5,000 | T-Rex bbq |
| Sep 9, 2023 | Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | Roseville, MN | 30 | 349.1316 | $7,000 | Sensuous BBQ |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Smokin in the Bogs state champ. | Warrens, WI | 14 | 685.5884 | $7,150 | Triple H BBQ |
| Jul 14, 2023 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off state champ. | Worthington, MN | 39 | 694.8456 | $8,800 | Pittie Q |
| Jul 14, 2023 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-of (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Worthington, MN | 17 | 178.8572 | $950 | Shiggin & Grinnin |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Smokin in Steele state champ. | Owatonna, MN | 29 | 692.5600 | $10,000 | Wags Backwoods BBQ |
| May 12, 2023 | Minnesota in May state champ. | St. Peter, MN | 59 | 698.2284 | $11,500 | Hot Daddys BBQ |
| May 12, 2023 | Minnesota in May (One Meat Ribs) | St. Peter, MN | 46 | 177.1544 | — | Shiggin & Grinnin |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Bring'n Home the Bacon II Day 2 (BACKYARD ONLY) | West Salem, WI | 20 | 348.5256 | $2,500 | Weez' Groovin' BBQ |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Bring'n Home the Bacon II (One Meat Ribs) | West Salem, WI | 16 | 176.0116 | $1,000 | Wrecking Crew BBQ |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Bring'n Home the Bacon II Day 1 (BACKYARD ONLY) | West Salem, WI | 22 | 346.8228 | $2,500 | Sensuous BBQ |
| Sep 10, 2022 | Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | Roseville, MN | 30 | 349.7144 | $7,000 | Dad Bod BBQ |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Smokin' in the Bogs state champ. | Warrens, WI | 23 | 688.5144 | $7,150 | The BBQ Bus |
| Aug 20, 2022 | Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff (BACKYARD ONLY) | Canton, MN | 15 | 344.5828 | $2,500 | Lucky Shoes BBQ |
| Aug 5, 2022 | B-Dale BBQ Contest (BACKYARD ONLY) | Roseville, MN | 21 | 351.4172 | $1,000 | Lucky Shoes BBQ |
| Jul 15, 2022 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off state champ. | Worthington, MN | 40 | 695.3940 | $8,800 | Shiggin & Grinnin |
| Jul 15, 2022 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off (One Meat Ribs) | Worthington, MN | 17 | 176 | $950 | Smokin' Big |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Smokin in Steele (Master & Backyard Contest) state champ. | Owatonna, MN | 33 | 689.6684 | $10,000 | Ash Kickin' BBQ |
| TBA | Dells BBQ Bash (BACKYARD ONLY) cancelled | Wisconsin Dells, WI | — | — | — | — |