Come get certified to be an MBN Barbecue Judge! 17th Street Barbecue is hosting a Memphis Barbecue Network judging class at The Warehouse at 17th Street in Murphysboro, IL, on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 9am to 2pm.
Learn the intricacies and rules of barbecue judging and enjoy competition barbecue prepared by local teams. This certification will allow you to judge at the Praise the Lard Annual Cook Off in Murphysboro, IL in September, as well as other MBN-sanctioned events. Register for the class today, then come join us in Murphysboro in June!
Can I subscribe to newsletter and events so I can schedule for the judge class next year.
I just stumbled across this and would like to register in 2026.
Hi, Robert! Please click this link and scroll to the middle of the page. Enter your email and then be sure to opt in when you get an email confirmation. I hope we’ll have another class next year!
Is there a 2026 MBN certification class?
We haven’t scheduled any judging classes at the moment. Keep an eye out on social media — we’ll promote any classes there. Also, check the MBN website and see if they have any other classes scheduled.Thank you!