Wellington Fair BBQ

10/05/2026

Please extend a BIG THANK YOU to all of the sponsors that made the event possible! The weather was great and lots of fun was had by everyone. We hope to see you next year!

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

Competitors! Important announcement!

Due to the amount of rainfall over the past two days we are asking that if you have any trailer or a smoker on a trailer to please set up on asphalt and stay off of the city grass as much as possible. If your smoker is not on a trailer and is free standing, please utilize the park. We will move the craft fair accordingly so please take advantage of all the asphalt on the west side of the city square or on the north side. No parking on the east side of the park for the tractor show.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

A big thank you to Cory Bussart for providing Placement Certificates to the BBQ Competition! These certificates will be for places 1st through 6th. 1st through 3rd will also receive trophies and prize money. Thank you for supporting the BBQ!

09/29/2026

Thank you to our newest sponsor the Lafayette County Cattlemen's Association. Here to remind you to eat beef and to support your local cattlemen.

Their sponsorship will help cover the final costs of hosting the event. Thank you for supporting the Wellington Fair BBQ Competition!

09/29/2026

Cooks meeting for teams 9 am.

09/22/2026

The Grand Champion PRIZE MONEY has doubled to $1,000!

You heard it right folks, the grand champion money has doubled and the competition winner takes home the biggest pay out ever at the Wellington Fair BBQ Competition.

We have room for teams so if you are ready to showcase your skills, have fun with friends and enjoy a relaxing event; contact us today to get signed up!

This type of money should make a team rethink going to the American Royal Competition!

Prize money increase due to a donation made by Front Line Pitmasters BBQ. Thank you for supporting the Wellington Fair BBQ Competition.

09/22/2026

A big thank you to Tahnami Gittinger for sponsoring our competition Wild Card category! Your help is appreciated.

Tahnami Gittinger For Lafayette County Auditor
Paid for by Citizens for Tahnami Gittinger, Elizabeth Wagner, Treasurer