Certified BBQ Quartermaster (CBQ)

Presented by the Harbourside RibFest Department of Sauce & Scholarship

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🧠 What Is CBQ?

 

The CBQ – Certified BBQ Quartermaster™ designation is a prestigious* BBQ credential awarded to individuals who demonstrate bold commitment to the meat arts.

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Prestige not legally recognized, but heavily respected by rib lovers.

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To earn your CBQ, you must complete a rigorous online exam below. The questions are tough. The sauce is thick. The stakes are high(ly marbled).

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📜 What You Get

 

Once you pass the exam, you’ll receive:

✅ The Title: Add “CBQ” after your name (e.g. “Jordan Smith, CBQ”)
✅ A Printable Certificate: Frame it. Flaunt it. Feast near it.
✅ Bragging Rights: At cookouts, backyard parties, or PTA meetings
✅ Grill Confidence: You’ll start to just know when the ribs are done
✅ A Place in BBQ History: Somewhere between pitmaster and sauce philosopher

 

😅 Wait... Is This Real?

 

Kind of! The CBQ is completely free, absolutely ridiculous, and yet... strangely meaningful. Thousands may attempt it. Only legends will download their certificate.

 

🎓 What Are the Requirements?

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• Love BBQ?

• Willing to answer questions about napkin theory, fork etiquette, and sauce priorities?

• Want something official-looking to hang on your fridge?

 

Congratulations—you’re already overqualified.

 

🧪 Take the Exam

 

Click the button below to begin your journey to BBQ greatness. It takes less than 5 minutes. Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately after completion.

 

👉 Start the CBQ Exam

 

🥩 Tag & Brag

 

Once you’re certified, share your accomplishment on social media and tag us:

• Facebook: @HarboursideRibFest

• Instagram: @harboursideribfest

 

Let the world know:
You’re not just a BBQ fan.
You’re CBQ certified.