Springer Mountain Farms is proud to officially introduce the 2026 Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Cue Crew — an elite group of 35 professional and amateur BBQ teams from across the country who will represent our brand on the competition trail all year long.

These teams aren’t just competitors; they’re passionate pitmasters, backyard legends, and dedicated ambassadors who trust Springer Mountain Farms Simply Superior Chicken™ when the stakes are high and the judges are watching. From local cook-offs to major sanctioned events, the Chicken Cue Crew will be firing up our chicken at competitions governed by organizations such as the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN), Great Lakes BBQ Association (GLBQA), St. Louis BBQ Society, Northeast Barbecue Society, Southeast BBQ Championship, and many more.

Why They Choose Springer Mountain Farms

When you’re competing at the highest levels of barbecue, quality matters. Consistency matters. Trust matters.

“With so many brands available today, I’m not looking for the biggest fad,” says Chef Phillip Dell, Head Pitmaster of The BBQ Asylum. “I look for overall quality, strong company values, community involvement, sustainability, and peace of mind — knowing the brand has the consumer’s best interest at heart. Those are just a few of the reasons I’m grateful for the opportunity to cook and promote Springer Mountain Farms chicken.”

Our Chicken Cue Crew teams choose Springer Mountain Farms because they know our chicken delivers:

• Exceptional quality and consistency for competition cooking

• Clean, great-tasting chicken they’re proud to serve their families (and often share with us to include in our recipe catalog like Take It Easy BBQ's - Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders With Parmesan Garlic Aioli)

• A product backed by generations of farming excellence

There’s a reason Springer Mountain Farms is the chicken choice of BBQ champions — and these teams prove it every weekend on the circuit.

Meet the 2026 Chicken Cue Crew

This year’s ambassadors are organized into three sponsorship tiers, each representing a strong flock of talented competitors across the country.

Before we introduce the full roster, one returning team perfectly sums up why so many competitors continue to cook with Springer Mountain Farms year after year.

Big Racks Barbecue is excited to return to the Chicken Cue Crew for 2026.
“Springer chicken is Simply Superior Chicken™, which is why it’s the only chicken we compete with — and the same chicken we use at home to feed our families.”

At the top of the roost. These elite teams bring proven experience, big wins, and total confidence in Springer Mountain Farms Simply Superior Chicken™ — the chicken trusted by BBQ champions.

🏆 The Flock of Champions

These teams sit at the top of the roost, bringing championship experience and proven success to the trail.

• Bad Rooster BBQ (GA)

• Bowman’s Butt & BBQ (VA)

• Big Racks BBQ (MN)

• Chunky BBQ (PA)

• Go Big or Go BBQ (OH)

• Only Cans Competition BBQ (IL)

• Smokin' Hoggz BBQ (MA)

• Take It Easy BBQ (MO)

• The BBQ Asylum (TN)

• Weez’s Groovin BBQ (IL)

Confident, competitive, and always ready to throw down. These teams rule wherever they roll, representing Springer Mountain Farms with championship-caliber chicken and unforgettable flavor.

👑 Rulers of the Roost

Bold, competitive, and always hungry for the next call, these teams rule wherever they roll in.

• Bourbon & Blues BBQ (NC)

• Dogpatch Q (NC)

• Gold-N-Blue Barbecue (WV)

• Leaning Jowler BBQ (PA)

• Muttley Crew BBQ (NC)

• Ruthless Hogs BBQ (IL)

• Sailor Nick’s BBQ (OH)

• Shiggin Ain’t Easy BBQ (MI)

• Smokey Bees BBQ (MS)

• Smokin Skullies BBQ (NC)

🔥 Cluck Commanders

Rounding out the flock, these teams bring heart, hustle, and serious flavor wherever they compete.

• Bocephus BBQ (KS)

• BrewsCue (FL)

• Buckeye Flavor (OH)

• Cook Shak BBQ (MS)

• DB-BBQ (IL)

• Great White Smoke (IN)

• High on the Hog (MO)

• Kith n’ Kin BBQ (TN)

• Machete Boys BBQ (MN)

• Maya Jane BBQ (GA)

• Norala BBQ Team (AL)

• Rum Runners BBQ (FL)

• Rusty Pig BBQ (IL)

• Swig-N-Pig (SC)

• The Swine Doctor’s BBQ (VA)

New to the Chicken Cue Crew this year, High on the Hog Barbecue is ready to hit the competition trail and represent the brand with pride.

“We are beyond thrilled to be selected to represent Springer Mountain Farms this upcoming season and excited to be part of the team!”

Follow the Journey

From parking lot load-ins to awards-stage walk-ups, the 2026 Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Cue Crew will be representing Springer Mountain Farms coast to coast. We can’t wait to share their wins, their stories, and the behind-the-scenes moments that make competition barbecue so special.

👉 Follow along on social, cheer on your favorite teams, and keep an eye out for Springer Mountain Farms chicken on the competition circuit all year long.

Welcome to the flock, 2026 Chicken Cue Crew — let’s make it a championship season. 🔥🐔