16TH ANNUAL BO'S ROAST & CHILI COOK-OFF

CHILI &
BACKYARD
BBQ!

Saturday, January 23, 2027

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina

♠ A DAY AT THE CASINO ♦

Fire up the flavor! Bo's Roast brings together chili cooks and backyard BBQ competitors for great food, friendly competition, and a great cause.

EXPLORE THE COMPETITIONS ↓
CHILI COOK-OFF BACKYARD BBQ CHALLENGE COMMUNITY FUN SUPPORT CANCER WARRIORS
BRING YOUR BEST

Two Competitions. One Great Cause.

Whether your specialty is a secret family chili recipe or mouthwatering backyard barbecue, Bo's Roast is about bringing people together through great food.

FULL — WAITLIST OPEN

Chili Cook-Off

All 2027 chili competition spots have been filled. Interested teams may join the waitlist.

JOIN CHILI WAITLIST
REGISTRATION OPEN

Backyard BBQ Challenge

Think your backyard barbecue deserves recognition? Register your team for the 2027 challenge.

REGISTER FOR BBQ
Chili Cook-Off Full - Waitlist Open
2027 CHILI COOK-OFF
FULL — WAITLIST OPEN

Got Great Chili?

Our 2027 Chili Cook-Off has reached its 30-team capacity. Thank you to everyone who registered!

If you'd like to participate should an opening become available, complete the waitlist form below.

  • 30-team competition capacity
  • Registration currently closed
  • Waitlist submissions accepted
  • Waitlist placement does not guarantee a competition spot
CHILI TEAM WAITLIST

Join the 2027 Chili Waitlist

Enter your team information below. If a spot becomes available, our team can contact you.

BO'S BACKYARD BBQ CHALLENGE
REGISTRATION OPEN

Bring the Heat!

Calling all backyard BBQ competitors! Bo's Backyard BBQ Challenge is your chance to show off your cooking skills while supporting Islands Against Cancer.

Gather your team, bring your best barbecue, and compete alongside other Lowcountry backyard cooks.

  • Six backyard pitmaster competition spots
  • Registration currently open
  • No restaurants or professional competitors
  • Compete for the Backyard BBQ Champion title
  • Team instructions provided through registration
Bo's Backyard BBQ Challenge
BBQ TEAM REGISTRATION

Register for the 2027 Backyard BBQ Challenge

Think you've got the best pulled pork in Charleston? Complete the form below to register your backyard BBQ team. Space is limited.

Open to: Individuals, Friends, Families, Neighborhood teams, Co-workers, Church groups, Civic organizations. Closed to: Restaurants, Food trucks, Catering companies, Commercial BBQ businesses, Professional competition teams
MORE THAN A COMPETITION

Great Food. Greater Purpose.

Bo's Roast & Chili Cook-Off brings our community together for great food, live music, and friendly competition.

Proceeds benefit Islands Against Cancer, Inc., supporting free patient and caregiver navigation, education, advocacy, and technology assistance.

ABOUT ISLANDS AGAINST CANCER
Together, We Roast.
Together, We Raise.
Together, We Make a Difference.
JOIN THE FUN

Come Enjoy the Competition!

You don't have to compete to enjoy the fun! Join us for chili tastings, live music, family activities, and a great cause.

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16th Annual Bo's Roast & Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, January 23, 2027
James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina

Benefiting Islands Against Cancer, Inc.

Together, We Roast. Together, We Raise. Together, We Make a Difference.