Name: The Griller’s Cup (SCBA)
Start: 2026-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-19T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Lakewood Camping Resort

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Life’s a Beach

Each year, Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. hosts The Griller’s Cup, an annual barbecue competition and festival.

The South Carolina Barbecue Association (SCBA) sanctions the event. As such, they provide judges and guidelines for the competition.

Lakewood Campground employee holding a styrofoam container which is full of sample cups of barbecue.

What’s Happening at The Griller’s Cup

The two-day event includes:

A Friday evening chicken-wing tasting competition, judged by a panel of local guests, with tasting opportunities for the public.
A BBQ (pork butt) cooking competition is judged on Saturday morning. Afterward, the event opens to the public for tastings.
An awards ceremony on Saturday at the Band Stage, where the SCBA announces the winners.
Live music and entertainment, a variety of vendors, and a silent auction tent with donated prizes. Kids activities may include bounce houses and face painting.
Entry to the event is free and open to the public.
Tasting passes are sold on-site and typically cover multiple meat samples. Additional tickets or add-ons may be available for sides and drinks.
The general public can visit the Lakewood tent to purchase $5 splash passes. These passes allow them to use all of the campground amenities, including their Water Park, throughout the day!
Backpack Buddies will be offering a 50/50 raffle as well.

A father (or grandfather?) and son holding samples of barbecue during the Griller's Cup.

For a Good Cause

All proceeds from the cook-off will once again benefit local nonprofit Backpack Buddies of Horry County.

“For the past [several] years, we have held our annual Griller’s Cup BBQ cook-off to help raise money for Backpack Buddies of Horry County,” said Blayne Perry, co-owner of Lakewood Camping Resort. The Griller’s Cup is one of our favorite ways to bring our community together for fun and philanthropy. We are proud to say every single dollar raised goes directly to Backpack Buddies.”

Organizers say the cook-off benefits Backpack Buddies of Horry County, with proceeds supporting students with food and basic-needs assistance. In recent years, the event has raised significant funds for the organization.