14th Annual ND BBQ Championship: Saturday, October 4th, 2025.
HOTEL INFORMATION
1635 42nd St SW Fargo, ND 58103 701-277-9000
The Delta is recommended for the best stay in Fargo with quality amenities and service. This hotel is just over a mile from the contest. It is located in the heart of Fargo, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.
Please click the link below to reserve with the discounted rate or call the hotel directly and book under the ND BBQ block of rooms. Rooms are on a limited basis. Please reserve by August 27th to guarantee this rate. Airport shuttle service available.
*Rooms must be booked by September 10th to receive this rate*
$189.00+ tax - Standard 2 Queen Suite
3316 13th Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 701-234-0565
This hotel is only a block away from the contest. If you want to have the convenience of checking on your smoker, or want to be close to the action, this is the place to be.
Limited number of rooms available. Please click the link below to reserve with the discounted rate or call the hotel directly and book under the ND BBQ block of rooms. Breakfast served with reservation.
*Rooms must be booked by September 12th to receive this rate*
$129.00 + tax - Standard King bed OR 2 Queen beds
$157.90 + tax - King Suite
$162.90 + tax - King Deluxe Suite
$197.90 + tax - Bunk Bed Suite
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meat inspection will begin Friday 10/3 at 8am.
Team meeting will be in the judging area Friday 10/3 at 3:00PM
Best Bean Contest Turn- in will be 5:15PM
1 Meat RIB Classic Turn-in will be 6:30PM
3202 13th Ave S Fargo, ND
Please note there are 3 SCHEELS locations in the Fargo/ Moorhead area. Make sure you are at the correct location.
Parking lot will open Thursday 10/2 at approximately 5pm.
Please pull in at the same time as someone if you want to be parked by them. We are extremely limited on space and will not be able to shuffle people around.
Thursday 10/2 5pm-9pm
Friday 10/3 7am-5pm
Emergency Info
Contact Ashley Wait
218-791-6182
at any time during the event.
If there is a true emergency call 911! We will have local police officers patrolling the area during the event.
Alcohol
SCHEELS ND BBQ Championship is an alcohol free event. We support the sport of BBQ and understand the 9:22 tradition.
Enjoy your Stay
We are a retail store and we are open to the public the duration of the event. You are welcome to stay until Sunday if you'd like. We will be shutting off our generators Saturday evening at 5pm for those who paid for electricity.
Water/ Electricity
We have one city water hook-up at the store. If you'd like to fill water before arriving you can stop at
Petro Truck-stop
From the West (45th St)
Loves Truck-stop
From the South (32nd Ave S)
Sta-mart Travel Plaza
From the North (12th Ave N)
Electricity will NOT be provided.
Dump Station
If you'd like to dump your RV before leaving town please visit the following locations:
Camping World
Petro Truck-Stop
Flying J Travel Center
Meat & Groceries
If you need to purchase meat we have these local establishments
Cashwise Grocery
(Only 100 feet from your site- partnering sponsor, shop local)
Meats By John & Wayne (Butcher shop)
Prime Cut Meats
(Butcher shop)
Sam's Club
Costco
Sauces, Seasonings, Wood, Charcoal, etc
The best selection is right here at SCHEELS Home & Hardware.
We have all the supplies you should need including gloves, tinfoil, injectors, and anything else you may have forgotten.
Showers
We unfortunately will not have showers at the competition site.
This is something we will work on for future competitions.