The Maffco Pitmaster competition is back with more smoke, sizzle and serious BBQ action.
Carnivores, rev your engines – the Maffco Pitmaster Barbeque Competition and Festival is firing up the grills once again in Maffra this April.
After smashing expectations in its debut year, this Australian Barbecue Alliance-sanctioned event is back for a massive weekend of meat, music and mayhem at Maffco Brewery & Distillery.
Maffco Pitmaster
- Maffco Brewery & Distillery, 1 Maffco Lane, MaffraCentral Gippsland
- Sat Apr 26 – 11am – 9pm
- Sun Apr 27 –11am – 4pm
- Tickets are on sale now
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Kicking off with Saturday’s Festival and Market Day, punters can expect a full-throttle experience with live music smashing through the speakers while the smell of sizzling meats fills the air.
Between stuffing your face, you can throw axes, watch burly blokes carve wood, check out the car and bike display, or ride the bucking bull until you’re hurled off in spectacular fashion. For the youngsters, there’s a stack of kids activities to keep them entertained while you sample the grog from the brewery.
Fancy yourself a competitive eater? The hot dog eating contest is your chance to shine (or make a magnificent mess). And don’t bail early – the day wraps with a proper fireworks display that’ll light up the Gippsland sky.
Sunday brings the serious business, with competition day seeing teams submit their smokey masterpieces for official Australian Barbecue Alliance judging. Categories include Brisket, Pork Ribs, Pork Butt, Open Chicken and the crowd-pleasing Maffco Beer Can Chicken (a non-championship event, but no less impressive).
What makes this event unique is the setting – Maffco’s sprawling brewery and distillery grounds create the perfect backdrop for meat enthusiasts to gather, compete and celebrate the craft of barbecue.
While the competitors sweat over their smokers, visitors can enjoy live music, more kid-friendly activities, and yes – more axe throwing. Meat lovers, beer enthusiasts and families looking for a smokin’ good time – this is your call to arms.
For tickets to the Maffco Pitmaster competition, head here.
