Colorado BBQ Challenge

Colorado BBQ Challenge
Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 from 9:00am to 7:30pm
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
209 Ten Mile Circle

Colorado's longest-running barbeque competition, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, will be moving 7 miles up the road from Main Street Frisco to Copper Mountain this summer! All the BBQ, music, competitions, and community will still be going strong with the addition of Copper's summer activities including The Rocky Mountain Coaster, Woodward Wrecktangle, go-karts, climbing wall, mountain biking, zipline, bumper boats, and more. 

In true Copper fashion, the BBQ challenge will not be the only competition taking place on Father's Day weekend. Whether it's sampling the flavorful BBQ, showing out in the Ribs 'n' Jibs Rail Jam, or one of the many adrenaline-inducing activities offered at the resort, there will be a variety of ways for guests to indulge at the Colorado BBQ Challenge.

What to Expect in 2023

Like previous years, the event will remain free for guests to attend, with food and beverage tickets available for purchase. Summer resort activities like scenic gondola rides, the Rocky Mountain Coaster, Woodward Wrecktangle, Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Bumper Boats, Bungee Trampoline and Go-Karts will be offered for enjoyment throughout the weekend. Other on-site amenities like lodging and free parking will also be available to those attending the festival. Weekend lodging options are available now online at CopperColorado.com.

In true Copper fashion, the BBQ challenge will not be the only competition taking place on Father’s Day weekend. The resort hopes to offer athletic pursuits throughout the weekend, with things like a Ribs and Jibs Rail Jam held on snow, a 5K Bacon Burner Run, and a bike ride for cycle enthusiasts. Whether it’s tasting the yummy BBQ or partaking in one of the many activities offered at the resort, there will be a variety of ways for guests to indulge at the Colorado BBQ Challenge this summer.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

9am-10am  -  Free Yoga

9am-11am  -  Bacon Burner 5k Run  -  Register Now

10am-7pm  -  Ticket Sales & Copper Summer Activities Open

10:30am - 3:30pm  -  Ribs & Jibs Rail Jam Competition  -  Register Now

11am-7pm  -  BBQ Open

11am - 3pm  -  Live DJ Set

3pm - 4pm  -  Live Music

4:30pm-5:00pm  -  BBQ Competition Awards Ceremony

6pm-7:30pm  -  Live Music

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