SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
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THE 3RD ANNUAL ACF SMOKIN’ BBQ IS SCHEDULED
Saturday, July 25, 2026, join the UW Girls Volleyball Team at the fairgrounds under the grandstands!
Be sure to attend the People’s Choice commencing at 3 p.m. and get served by the University of Wyoming Volleyball Team!
The Backyard teams will compete in a Rib category and an Anything Goes category for the title of Grand Champion Backyard. The Public is INVITED and ENCOURAGED to come out to this great Wyoming barbeque and help select the People’s Choice Award for bragging rights.
This contest will consist of two team events. KCBS professional teams will display KCBS-style BBQ in four meat categories. Chicken, Ribs, Pork, and Brisket will be presented to KCBS-certified BBQ judges for the title of Grand Champion.
BBQ competitors from local areas and across the country will descend upon Laramie, Wyoming, for competition barbeque at this year’s 3rd Annual ACF Smokin’ BBQ competition.
TEAM SIGNUPS
Get signed up TODAY to be part of the fastest-growing barbeque competition in the Rocky Mountain region, located in beautiful Laramie, Wyoming. Electricity is provided at each team’s location. We are excited to have you join us for a long weekend of fun and smoke at the ACF Smokin’ BBQ.
KID’S QUE
Kids’ Que (Ages 10 and Under): This year, we are excited to introduce our very first Kids’ Que competition. Young participants will prepare, cook, and box their own entries in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
The mission of Kids’ Que is to encourage youth to learn the fundamentals of cooking and barbecue while participating in a fair and age-appropriate competition—helping inspire and build the next generation of BBQ enthusiasts.
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE ALBANY COUNTY FAIR ALUMNI ASSOC
Help us support the Albany County Fair Alumni Association – a 501(c)(3) Organization. A portion of the net proceeds from our competition barbeque will be used for scholarships and future ground improvements in Laramie, Wyoming.
The first $1,000 raised at the ACF Smokin’ BBQ will help fund two scholarships to local high school seniors attending college or a trade school.
GRAND CHAMPION SPONSOR
Title Sponsor Since 2024
Laramie GM Auto Center proudly serves as the Title Sponsor of ACF Smokin’ BBQ. Their support funds two annual scholarships for local high school seniors while strengthening the Albany County Fairgrounds for future generations. In 2024, more than 30 competition teams traveled from multiple states — including a professional team from North Carolina — bringing regional visibility to our sponsors and our community.
RESERVE CHAMPION SPONSOR
Maverick Construction, LLC proudly returns as the Reserve Grand Champion Sponsor of ACF Smokin’ BBQ. Their continued support helps fund two annual scholarships for local high school seniors while strengthening the Albany County Fairgrounds for future generations. In 2026, this second-year sponsor stepped up to this premier level — helping bring greater visibility to our sponsors and our community.
CATEGORY SPONSORS
RIBS AND CHICKEN
Maverick Construction LLC is a commercial and industrial contractor known for quality workmanship and dependable time management. We’re proud to have Maverick Construction as our Reserve Champion Sponsor and appreciate their support of ACF Smokin’ BBQ
Brisket
Dooley Oil is a trusted, family-owned petroleum distributor based in Laramie, Wyoming, with locations in Casper, Cheyenne, and across Nebraska. We’re proud to have Dooley Oil as our Brisket Sponsor and value their strong support of the ACF Smokin’ BBQ
Pork
We’re excited to welcome Smith Beverages as this year’s Pork Sponsor! Based right here in Laramie, Smith Beverages is a locally owned beer distributor known for supporting community events and bringing great flavors to the table. Their support helps make the ACF Smokin’ BBQ bigger and better—thank you, Smith Beverages!
Backyard – overall
Locally owned and operated by Mark Wade, Electrical Solutions is a trusted name in residential, commercial, and agricultural electrical work across southeast Wyoming. Whether it’s new construction, repairs, or system upgrades, Mark and his team are known for quality craftsmanship and reliable service. We’re proud to have community-minded businesses like Electrical Solutions involved with us at the ACF Smokin’ BBQ.
backyard – ribs
307 Meat Company is a locally owned processing plant and boutique butcher shop based in Laramie, Wyoming. Since 2019, they’ve been proudly serving Wyoming ranchers with top-quality service and USDA-inspected processing for domestic livestock. We’re excited to have 307 Meat Company as our Backyard Ribs Sponsor—thank you for your support and for helping us bring great food and community together!
backyard – anything goes
The Human Bean of Laramie is part of a growing national coffee franchise known for great drinks and even better service. Locally owned by Matt and Davina Lockhart, they focus on giving back and treating everyone like “good human beans,” building strong ties in the community. We’re proud to have them as our Backyard Anything Goes Sponsor—thank you for supporting the ACF Smokin’ BBQ and fueling the fun!
POWER SPONSOR
TEAM LISTS
CALLING ALL KCBS CERTIFIED JUDGES
Are you Interested in being a KCBS Judge at the ACF Smokin’ BBQ this year? Sign up through the JLP program. Note: You must be in active standing with the KCBS as a Certified BBQ Judge (CBJ).
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BBQ?
CONTACT US
Have a question about teams, sponsorships, or the event? Send us a note and we’ll get back to you.