Judges & Volunteers

Where Guests Bring Their Appetites, Smartest Friends, and Imagination

Saddle up and become a judge for pigfest 2026!

Are you ready, partner? Get ready to experience PigFest TN from the perspective of a judge! Try out all of our competitors’ delicious cuts and porkbutts! Make the big decision in deciding who is the true PIT MASTER out of dozens of the best BBQ teams Middle Tennessee and the Southeastern Region have to offer!

Judging will take place on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.

Looking to Volunteer for the biggest backyard BBQ event in TN?

Where Guests Bring Their Appetites, Smartest Friends, and Imagination

If your idea of volunteering includes indulging in the aroma of mouth-watering barbecue, listening to non-stop music, and meeting the greatest barbecue lovers in the south, then this job is for you. The role of the volunteer is one of the most valuable assets to the festival. Without volunteers, the festival could not take place.

The opportunities to volunteer are fun, flavorful, and offer memorable experiences. There are many areas where you can share your talents, including operations, merchandise sales, volunteer check-in, sponsor tents, and entertainment support.