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\"A(March 02, 2026) <\/strong>– Team registration is now open for the annual amateur barbecue competition hosted by Ruby Falls benefiting Lana\u2019s Love Foundation. Returning for its 11th year, Battle Below the Clouds welcomes backyard barbecue enthusiasts to compete in five categories: Pork Butt Champion, Ribs Champion, Just Wingin\u2019 It Champion, Grand Champion, and the Jim Brewer People\u2019s Choice Award. Previous competitors could register in February, and registration for new teams begins Monday, March 2. The competition, known as the friendliest BBQ competition in the south, will take place on April 25.<\/p>\n

All team entry fees are donated to Lana\u2019s Love Foundation, a Chattanooga nonprofit that provides fun, year-round activities for local kids fighting cancer and their families.<\/p>\n

Registered teams receive meat for the competition, as well as a swag bag filled high with two 2026\u00a0Battle Below the Clouds t-shirts, one Battle Below the Clouds apron, two admission tickets to High Point ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls, two Ruby Falls Cave Walk tickets, and surprises from event sponsors.<\/p>\n

Spots are limited and fill quickly. A waiting list will open once all competition spots are full. Teams can find all competition information at\u00a0www.rubyfalls.com\/events\/battle-below-the-clouds\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Battle Below the Clouds Media Kit<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2084,"template":"","class_list":["post-2210","release","type-release","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTEAM REGISTRATION OPENS FOR BBQ COOKOFF\u00a0BENEFITING LANA\u2019S LOVE FOUNDATION\u00a0 - Ruby Falls<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Team registration is now open for the annual amateur barbecue competition hosted by Ruby Falls benefiting Lana\u2019s Love Foundation. 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