MARK YOUR CALENDARS

OCTOBER 11TH and 12TH, 2024

 

It's rare that whiskey-making takes a backseat to much of anything in Lynchburg, Tennessee. THE JACK is one exception. One weekend in October, barbecue competitors from across the country and world converge here to wield their grilling and smoking expertise in the final competition of the year. 

 

Smell the sweet smoke and savor the flavors for yourself and JOIN US NEXT OCTOBER as we cook up a spectacular weekend of events.

 

WHAT IS THE JACK?

Every year, more than 40,000 visitors descend on Lynchburg for one of the most prestigious competitions in all of BBQ.

WINNER HALL OF FAME

Get acquainted with some of our most recent Grand Champions.

Agenda & Parking

For one weekend every year, the smallest town in whiskey becomes the biggest scene in barbecue. 2022 promises to be no different with great music, fun events, 8 individual category competitions and over 80 teams vying for the title of Grand Champion.

 

Parking is available for $10.00 at Moore County High School on Saturday, October 14th with shuttle buses available from 9:00am to 7:00pm. 

 

2023 COMPETITORS

This year 85 championship teams from across the world convene in Lynchburg to compete for the coveted title of The Jack Grand Champion.

THE ART OF THE JACK

In Lynchburg, folks say barbecue is an art unto itself. After 30 years of competition, we have the posters to prove it. Check out our letterpress poster gallery from previous years of The Jack.

Thank You To Our

SPONSORS

A gathering this size couldn’t happen alone. Thanks to some of our friends who help us host one of the biggest competitions in international barbecue.

 

Golden West Food Group

Primo Grills & Smokers

Certified Angus Beef

Outdoor Recreation Company of America 

Operation BBQ Relief

Duraflame

Hunsaker Smokers

Lodge Cast Iron

Thorogood

Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Coffee

VISIT LYNCHBURG

No visit to Lynchburg is complete without a little sight-seeing. If you’re looking to get a taste of more than just BBQ, we have a few suggestions.