From Backyard to BBQ Fame – How Glamping Grillers Won America’s Taste Buds
What does it take to become a standout in the fiercely competitive BBQ circuit? For the Glamping Grillers, it took dedication, detail, and
WHO WE ARE
Glamping Grillers Competition BBQ, (Charles and Dawn Beard), is a husband and wife team from Pelahatchie, Mississippi. Our dedication and passion for this sport takes us all over the country to compete with the best of the best in barbecue. We enjoy cooking the KCBS circuit where we cook Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Brisket. Our commitment to each other and being together doing this hobby gives us so many special moments. Whether we win or we’re watching our BBQ family and friends win, that’s what makes this sport special to us.
OUR achievements
2nd
KCBS WorldGrand Champions
Glamping Grillers won Reserve Grand Champion at KCBS World Invitational.
2nd
Atlanta BBQ Store Classic
Glamping Grillers won Reserve Grand Champion at the Atlanta BBQ Store Classic competition
4th
Praise the Lard Cook-Off - 4th Place in Ribs
Glamping Grillers won one of the coveted Glass apples
1st
2023 Reuniting after war BBQ championship
Glamping Grillers won Grand Champion for a great cause
2nd
2024 Hog Wild BBQ family Fest
Glamping Grillers won Reserve Grand champion at the hog wild BBQ family Fest
1st
2023 VPD back the blue BBQ
Glamping Grillers won grand champion at the vpd back the blue bbq
1st
2025 Kicken on Route 66 Mo
Glamping Grillers won Overall Grand champion with our highest score yet of 715
1st
2024 Jonesboro BBQ Festival
Glamping Grillers won Grand Champion at the jonesboro bbq festival
2nd
2024 Big BBQ
Bash
Glamping Grillers won Reserve Grand Champion of the Big BBQ Bash
1st
2024 Smoke on the Mountain
Glamping Grillers won one of the coveted fiddles at smoke on the mountain for 1st place ribs
2nd
2023 Poosa Q
Glamping Grillers won Reserve Grand Champion at the 2023 poosa q and won the coveted hand carved trophy
2024
2024 Jack Daniels World Invitational
Glamping Grillers was lucky enough to be selected to compete in the “Jack”
what a great experience and honor to be invited.
More Than Just BBQ A Passion for the Craft
The Glamping Grillers aren’t just about competition; they are dedicated to the craft of authentic, competition-grade barbecue. They actively share their journey with fans through their Facebook page, posting updates on competitions, behind-the-scenes moments, and mouthwatering BBQ creations.
OUR BlOGS
Inside the Smoke – The Journey of Glamping Grillers
In the heart of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, a group of BBQ lovers turned their backyard hobby into a competitive sensation—meet the Glamping Grillers Competition
Why Competition BBQ is More Than Cooking For Glamping Grillers,
BBQ competitions are about more than just food. It’s a test of patience, teamwork, and dedication to the craft. The Competition Experience Every
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