Team information
Welcome to Smoke in the North 2025 in beautiful Åkulla! Below is all the essential information for competing teams. Please read carefully and reach out to the organizing team with any questions.
Event Schedule
Thursday
12:00 – Team check-in opens
19:00 – Potluck Dinner (optional) Bring something to share and enjoy what others bring! Alternatively, food will be available at the on-site restaurant.
Friday
10:00 – Team check-in continues
10:00 – Check-in opens for partners & exhibitors
12:00 – Meat inspection begins
17:30 – Head Cook Meeting
23:00 – Quiet time on the competition grounds
Saturday – Competition Day & BBQ Festival
09:30–10:00 – Judge registration
10:00 – Judges’ meeting
10:00–18:00 – Åkulla BBQ Festival (food, vendors, drinks, live music, activities)
Turn-in Times:
12:00 – Chicken
12:30 – Ribs
13:00 – Pork
13:30 – Brisket
14:30 – Tabasco Challenge
15:00 – Backyard Burger Competition
17:00 – Awards Ceremony
19:00 – Celebration Dinner with Live Music
23:00 – Bar closes
Sunday
Time to head home — safe travels!
Important Information for Teams
Check-In Location: Upon arrival, check in at the Information Tent before entering the competition area. You’ll be directed to your designated space. Space Allocation: Each team receives a 3×6 meter area. Please stay within this footprint to maintain mandatory 3-meter spacing for fire safety.
Grill Setup: Grills must be set up within your 3×6 area or in front of your tent.
Parking: Vehicles and trailers must be parked in the designated lot in front of the competition area. Only pre-approved vehicles may remain on-site after unloading.
Deposit: A 500 SEK or €50 refundable deposit is required at check-in. You’ll get it back once your site is clean and restored.
Misconduct: Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal by the event organizers.
Public Interaction: There will be visitors on Thursday and Friday – feel free to light up the grill and offer samples!
Extra Category: Sponsored by Arvid Nordquist Each team will receive the following items and must use at least two in a dish of your choice:
Coffee
Colman’s Mustard
Kikkoman Ponzu Soy Sauce
Tabasco Sriracha
Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
Don’t Forget:
Rain gear – it will probably rain (it’s tradition)!
Most importantly: Have fun!
Compete for Glory Trophies, amazing prizes, and a chance to qualify for The Jack are at stake.
A huge THANK YOU from all of us at Smoke in the North for joining us in Åkulla and helping make this event even more amazing. We’re thrilled to have you with us! Keep the fire alive!
Best regards,
Joe
KCBS Smoke in the North Organizing Team
- Language: Swedish / English
- Restaurant: Yes
- Bar: Yes
- Spa: Sauna and lake
- Gym/Fitness: Outside gym
- Contacts
- Åkulla Outdoor Resort (Åkulla Friluftsgård) 432 97 Rolfstorp
- +46 340 835 00
- info@akullaresort.se
- www.akullaresort.se
- Contact: Per Broberg
- per@akullaresort.se
- For the BBQ competition we have a special offer, 15% discount. Use booking code SMOKEINTHENORTH when you book online to take advantage of the discount.
