7th Annual Grill on the Hill ~ Treetops Resort

7th Annual Grill on the Hill

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: Bottom of the Hill at Treetops Resort

Gear up for the cook out of the summer! Join us for this mouthwatering event. Watch the Grill masters showdown in this heated grilling competition. Taste your way through the day and vote for your favorites. Or get in on the action and register a team for this year’s event! All experience levels are welcome.

For Event Guests

Tickets:

• Advance: $25 Adults | $15 Kids (12 & under)
• Day of Event: $35 Adults | $15 Kids (12 & under)
• Includes:
  • Eight tasting tickets
  • Access to vendors, concerts, and events
  • Petting zoo & pony rides
  • Wagon rides
  • Beverage tasting tent

Food & Beverage Options:

• Concessions: $3 per ticket at check-in
  • 1 Ticket: NA Beverage, Chips
  • 2 Tickets: Candy, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Cracker Jacks, Select Beer & Wine
  • 3 Tickets: Select Beer, Wine & Liquor
• Beverage Tasting Tent:
  • 1 Ticket = 1 Sample
  • 2-3 Tickets = Full Beer or Glass of Wine

Event Schedule:

12:30 PM – Registration table opens, tasting begins at 1 PM
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BBQ tasting, live music, petting zoo, wagon rides, vendor tents, and lawn games
3:00 PM – Judges’ Table Opens for official tasting
4:00 PM – People’s Choice Voting Ends
4:30 PM – Awards Announced: Best in Category & People’s Choice
5:00 PM – Event Concludes

Get your tickets here.

For Cooking Teams:

Competition Details:

• Entry Fee: $300 (covers up to 4 team members)
• Grill Types Allowed: Charcoal, Wood, or Pellet (No Gas)
• Protein Options (Provided by Treetops):
  • 30 lbs Brisket
  • 30 lbs Racks Pork Ribs
  • 30 lbs Pork Butt
  • Additional protein available for $300

Prize Pool: 50% of team entry fees split across:
   Best Ribs | Best Pork Butt | Best Brisket | People’s Choice

What’s Included in Registration:

• 10×10 cooking space + 8ft table
• Two 25lb bags of ice
• 2oz ramekins for sampling
• 1 chafing dish with sternos
• Access to hospitality tent (water & NA beverages)
• Friday Night Welcome Dinner at 8 PM
• One complimentary hotel room + discounted additional rooms
• 16 tasting tickets to sample other teams’ BBQ
• 4 drink tickets per team

What You Need to Bring:

• Your own grill (charcoal, wood, or pellet)
• 10×10 tent with anchors
• Additional tables, coolers, gloves, and spices/sauces (store-bought only)
• Signage & decorations to show off your team spirit!
• Potable water if needed (no onsite water access)
• Extension cords (limited power available)

Team Timeline:

Friday, May 2:

• 2:00 – 5:00 PM – Meat pick-up at Halfway Café
• 8:00 PM – Welcome dinner & team check-in

Saturday, May 3:

• 12:30 PM – Registration table opens
• 1:00 – 5:00 PM – Serve tasting samples & enjoy the event
• 3:00 PM – Judges’ tasting begins
• 4:00 PM – People’s Choice voting ends
• 4:30 PM – Awards announced
• 5:00 PM – Event concludes

Register your team here.

**Cancellation Policy: Teams must cancel by April 1, 2025, for a full refund. No refunds after this date.**