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July 24–25, 2026: 15th Annual BBQ Bash, Morgan City, LA. Contact: Bill Goessl, St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps League, Phone: 985-384-3446 or 985-372-8880, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 14–15, 2026: Grillin’ & Chillin’, Bunkie, LA. Contact: Caroline Gromko, Phone: 318-295-4030.

Aug 21–22, 2026: Bucks Birds and BBQ, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Mark Porter, Phone: 601-757-1772, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11–12, 2026: 19th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-Off, Port Allen, LA. Contact: Lois Webre, Phone: 225-344-2920.

Sept. 18–19, 2026: The Shed BBQ BCA, Ocean Springs, MS. Contact: Brooke Lewis, Phone: 228-297-2628, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16–17, 2026: Fall Barbecue Extravaganza, Baton Rouge, LA. Contact: Sandy Chambers, Phone: 225-975-2327.

Nov. 6-7, 2026: 46th Annual Sabine Freestate Festival BBQ Championship, Florien, LA. Contact: Joshua Hippler, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13–14, 2026: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Jody Borne, Phone: 985-634-0731.

Dec. 11-12, 2026: Christmas on the Coast, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Contact: 228-392-7717.

Jan 15–16, 2027, 15th Annual Taste of Blanchard, Blanchard, LA, Shannon Wall: 318-464-3359.

Apr 16–17, 2027, 22nd Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA, Spencer Galland: 318-500-0002.

Apr 30–May 1, 2027, Quein’ On the Red, Alexandria, LA, Lisa Harris: 318-449-5013.

May 21–22, 2027, Sweetwater Campground BBQ Contest, Loranger, LA, Justin Traylor: 985-878-6868.

Jun 18–19, 2027, 10th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle, Biloxi, MS, Brandon Houston: 228-392-7717.

For more information, please visit California BBQ Association at cbbqa.com.

August 1, 2026: 3rd Annual Hayward/Castro Valley Moose Lodge Rib & Wings Cookoff, Castro Valley, CA. Contact: Mark Watson, Phone: 510-377-6206, Email: [email protected].

August 1, 2026: California State Fair BBQ Contest, Sacramento, CA. Contact: Michelle Johnson, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 8, 2026: 4th Annual Roaring Camp Cook-Off, Felton, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Website: fireitupevents.com.

August 22, 2026: 12th Annual Hog August Bites—Rib & Chili Cookoff, Rio Vista, CA. Contact: Dylan Zimmerman, Email: [email protected].

August 23, 2026: Santa Clara County Fair BBQ Competition, San Jose, CA. Contact: Tomeako Honesto, Phone: 408-348-0863, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 12, 2026: Woodland Ribs & Rods, Rib Cookoff & Car Show, Woodland, CA. Contact: Carl Prutch, Phone: 707-337-2796, Email: [email protected].

September 18–20, 2026: Smoke on the Coast, Newport, OR. Contact: Not Listed.

Sept. 19, 2026: 22nd Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest, Riverside, CA. Contact: Barnaby Antunez, Phone: 9510493-9590, Email: [email protected].

September 19, 2026: 12 Bridges Rib Cook-Off, Lincoln, CA. Contact: Tyler Campbell, Phone: 916-243-8458, Email: [email protected].

October 10, 2026: Savory Dave’s 2nd Annual All Women Rib Cookoff, Natomas, CA. Contact: Dave Jackson, Phone: 916-308-1614, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 21, 2026: Las Vegas BBQ Jackpot 2026, Girls Can Grill Pitmaster, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Christie Vanover, Email: [email protected].

For more information, please visit Central Texas Barbecue Association at www.ctbabbq.com

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For more information, please visit Champions Barbecue Alliance at www.cbabbq.com.

July 3–4, 2026: Shiner Half Moon Holidays, Shiner, TX. Contact: Michelle Price, Phone: 361-772-4808, Email: [email protected].

July 3–4, 2026: Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larralde, Phone: 956-453-1357, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Summer Under the Stars Cookoff, Poteet, TX. Contact: Darlene Cullins, Phone: 830-569-4864.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: BBQ on the Banks of the Guadalupe, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Dianna Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679.

Sept. 4–5, 2026: JD’s Give Back Sizzle in The Park STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Clute, TX. Contact: TJ McAvoy, Phone: 979-418-1190.

Sept. 4–5, 2026: Ingleside Smoke Show, Ingleside, TX. Contact: John Bower – Kortney Floyd, Phone: 361-776-2906.

Sept. 11–12, 2026: Bust N Burn, Devine, TX. Contact: Misty Stricker, Phone: 830-200-1015.

Sept. 18–26, 2026: Wild West Fest STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Springtown, TX. Contact: Springtown Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 817-220-7828.

Sept. 25–26, 2026: Smoke on the Water, Aransas Pass, TX. Contact: Doug Gresenz, Phone: 361-944-5891.

Oct. 2–3, 2026: 23 Annual Guadalupe County Fair Association Scholarship Benefit, Seguin, TX. Contact: Tom Fox, Phone: 210-378-3454.

Oct. 9–10, 2026: Cuero TurkeyFest, Cuero, TX. Contact: Edward Oaks, Phone: 361-243-2027.

Oct. 9–10, 2026: Cooking For Kids STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Castroville, TX. Contact: Julie Slis, Phone: 210-844-5890.

Oct. 16–17, 2026: Watt’s Smokin BBQ Cookoff, Pearsall, TX. Contact: Bianca Ramirez, Phone: 830-334-4160.

Oct. 23–24, 2026: Nueces Canyon Hunters, Campwood, TX. Contact: CG Guerrero, Phone: 281-468-6792.

Oct. 23–24, 2026: Hometown Heros BBQ Cookoff, Hondo, TX. Contact: Elsie Purcell, Phone: 830-384-9098.

Oct. 30–31, 2026: Texas Red Music Fest, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Gloria Todaro, Phone: 409-789-1125.

For more information, please visit FBA at www.fba39.wildapricot.org

Sept. 25-26, 2026: Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Perez, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2026: BBQ From The Hart, Bell, FL. Contact: Donna Creamer, Phone: 352-210-1827, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2026: Panama in Fall “BBQ Brawl”, Panama City Beach, FL. Contact: Shannon Rodriguez, Phone: 850-596-1231, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13–14, 2026: Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: (407) 697-4077.

Nov. 20–21, 2026: South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, South Daytona, FL. Contact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, Phone: (386) 322-3070.

For more information, please visit Georgia Barbecue Association at http://www.bbqga.org/.

July 10-11, 2026: 2026 Bastille Day BBQ Cookoff – In Association with Contest, Rochelle, GA. Contact: Michael Frazier, Phone: 478-808-8610, Email: [email protected].

For more information, please visit IBCA at www.IBCAbbq.org.

July 3-4, 2026: The View: Flavor of the Pits, Livingston, TX. Contact: Mason Galloway, Phone: 806-292-8048, Email: [email protected].

Jul. 3–4, 2026: The View: Flavor of the Pits, Plainview, TX.

Jul. 10–11, 2026: Buckles & Badges, Hempstead, TX.

Jul. 10–11, 2026: Great Plains Stampede Cook Off, Altus, OK.

Jul. 17–18, 2026: DAR – Daughter of the American Revolution (Canceled), El Campo, TX.

Jul. 17–18, 2026: Rodeo Seminole, Seminole, TX.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: Hill Country Rally for Kids BBQ Cook Off, Driftwood, TX.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: Kids Unlimited BBQ Cook Off, Houston, TX.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Flames of Freedom, Lamesa, TX.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Schulenburg Festival, Schulenburg, TX.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Smokin Summer BBQ Cook Off, South Houston, TX.

Aug. 7–8, 2026: IBCA Annual Membership Meeting, Fredericksburg, TX.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Anderson Fire Dept 6th Annual State Championship BBQ Cook Off, Navasota, TX.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Johnny Ackel Rodeo, Winnie, TX.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Victoria API Roping & Cook Off, Edna, TX.

For more information, visit Kansas City BBQ Society at kcbs.us

Jul. 9–11, 2026: South Carolina Festival of Discovery, Greenwood, SC. Contact: Kelly McWhorter, Phone: 864-953-2465, Email: [email protected].

Jul. 10–11, 2026: Cameron Elks BBQ Cook-Off (Masters & Backyard, One Meat Ribs), Cameron, MO.

Jul. 10–11, 2026: Goose’s Annual Pitmaster Showdown (Cancelled), Papillion, NE.

Jul. 10–11, 2026: KTD Smokn’ Gobbler (Championship & One Meat Ribs), Worthington, MN.

Jul. 11, 2026: K.S. Que (Backyard Only), Kennett Square, PA.

Jul. 11–12, 2026: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship, North Wildwood, NJ.

Jul. 17–18, 2026: Chillin & Grillin in the Glades, Wise, VA.

Jul. 17–19, 2026: Great River Threshers BBQ Contest (Backyard Only), Miles, IA.

Jul. 17–19, 2026: Smokin on the Osage BBQ Contest, Osceola, MO.

Jul. 17–18, 2026: Buckeye BBQ Classic, Hillsboro, OH.

Jul. 17–18, 2026: Shenandoah ShenDig (Championship & One Meat Chicken), Shenandoah, IA.

Jul. 17–18, 2026: IBEW So Cal BBQ & Chili Cook-Off (Competitor Series), Santa Ana, CA.

Jul. 18–19, 2026: Connecticut Barbecue Challenge, Somers, CT.

Jul. 18–19, 2026: Sutherlin Throwdown, Sutherlin, OR.

Jul. 24–26, 2026: Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival, New Freedom, PA.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: 10th Annual E’burg BBQ Contest, Emmetsburg, IA.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: Albany County Fair Smokin’ BBQ Cook-Off, Laramie, WY.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: Dodge City Days Smokin’ Saddles BBQ Comp (Open Format), Dodge City, KS.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: 2nd Annual Curley Que Classic, Honolulu, HI.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: Masters at the Midway: Johnson County Fair BBQ Championship, Gardner, KS.

Jul. 24–25, 2026: Fire on the Mountain BBQ, Leburn, KY.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: CTO Smoke & Iron (Cancelled), Bentonville, AR.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: All American BBQ Throwdown (Championship & One Meat Ribs), Westland, MI.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: California State Fair BBQ Competition (One Meat Ribs), Sacramento, CA.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Cruisin’ and BBQin’, Hampton, IA.

Aug. 7–8, 2026: Smoke on the Bricks, Baldwin City, KS.

Aug. 7–8, 2026: Battle of the Blue Ridge, Swannanoa, NC.

Aug. 7–8, 2026: Chippewa Valley Ribfest (Backyard Only), Montevideo, MN.

Aug. 7–9, 2026: Roaring Camp BBQ Cook Off, Felton, CA.

Aug. 8, 2026: Smokin Downtown (Backyard Only), Warsaw, IN.

Aug. 8–9, 2026: Trillium BBQ Throwdown, Canton, MA.

Aug. 14–15, 2026: Pepsi Wyoming State BBQ Championships & Bluegrass Festival, Worland, WY.

Aug. 14–15, 2026: BBQ & Fly-In on the River, Excelsior Springs, MO.

Aug. 14–16, 2026: Smoke N for the Kids, Troy, IL.

Aug. 15, 2026: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff (Backyard Only), Canton, MN.

Aug. 15–16, 2026: Kora Kares for Kids (Championship & One Meat Ribs), Hiram, ME.

Aug. 15, 2026: Vine St BBQ Competition & Fest (Backyard Only), Park Ridge, IL.

Aug. 16, 2026: Great Lakes Smoke Showdown BBQ Cook Off (Competitor Series), Lapeer, MI.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Stoney Creek BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg, VA.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: City of Madison BBQ Party (Formerly Madison Ribberfest), Madison, IN.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Raider Red Meats BBQ & Ribeye Championship, Lubbock, TX.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Made for KC BBQ Championship 2026 (Competitor Series), Weston, MO.

Aug. 22–23, 2026: 9th Annual DuPont BBQ Competition, DuPont, WA.

Aug. 22, 2026: Smoke on the Midway (Backyard Only), Fairbury, IL.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: Up in Smoke on the Square (Backyard Only), Lincoln, IL.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: East Central State BBQ Cookoff – Paola Roots Festival, Paola, KS.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: Montana Pitmaster Classic, Bozeman, MT.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: Smokin Ribs for the Kids (Backyard Only, One Meat Ribs), Cherry Valley, IL.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: MN Masters BBQ, Pierz, MN.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: Saxonburg BBQ Smokeout, Saxonburg, PA.

Aug. 28–29, 2026: Elizabeth Backyard BBQ Showdown (Backyard Only), Elizabeth, CO.

Aug. 29–30, 2026: Capital Kosher BBQ Competition (Competitor Series), Waynesboro, PA.

For more information, please visit Lone Star Barbecue Society at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.

Jul. 3–4, 2026: Kingsland AquaBoom, Kingsland, TX. Contact: Tia Markham, Phone: 325-248-4955.

July 3–4, 2026: Rock’N BBQ Boss, Llano, TX.

Jul. 10–11, 2026: 3rd Annual Burleson 1856 BBQ Cookoff, Lampasas, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Jul. 17–18, 2026: Night in Old Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 7–8, 2026: Band Boosters Cookoff, Hamilton, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 14–15, 2026: ’8750 BBQ & Music Festival, Red River, NM. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 4–5, 2026: 12th Annual Kow Kick, Junction, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 11–12, 2026: 23rd Annual Shin Oak Springs, Gorman, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 25–26, 2026: 45th Annual Barnie McBee, Comanche, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 25–26, 2026: BBQ Cookoff, Eden, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].

For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Water Valley Trains Track Pork Attack BBQ Contest, Water Valley, MS. Contact: Tonya Eubanks, Phone: 662-609-7370, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 11–12, 2026: Laura Fletcher Cooking for a Cure, Blytheville, AR.

Sep. 24–26, 2026: Murphysboro BBQ Cook-Off / Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Ben Heller, Phone: 618-684-8902, Email: [email protected].

For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association at www.mabbqa.com

July 10–12, 2026: NJ State BBQ Contest, North Wildwood, NJ.

July 11, 2026: KS Que Barbecue Festival & Competition, Kennett Square, PA.

July 24–26, 2026: Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival (Pennsylvania State BBQ Championship), New Freedom, PA.

Aug. 5, 2026: MABA Board of Directors Meeting. Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT.

For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com

July 10–11, 2026: KTD Smokin’ Gobbler, Worthington, MN.

July 24–25, 2026: 10th Annual E’burg BBQ Contest, Emmetsburg, IA.

August 15, 2026: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.

August 28–29, 2026: MN Master BBQ, Pierz, MN.

September 4–5, 2026: SD BBQ Shootout @ Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD.

For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org.

September 11–12, 2026: NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Nashville Fire & Flavor, Nashville, TN. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].

October 9–10, 2026: NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Greenwood Smoke & Sear, Greenwood, SC. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].

November 13–14, 2026: NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Byhalia Fire & Feast, Byhalia, MS. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].

For additional information, please visit Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org

Jul 5, 2026: Stars, Stripes & Smoke BBQ Bash, Somerset, MA.

Jul 11, 2026: K.S. Que (Backyard), Kennett Square, PA.

Jul 11, 2026: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship, North Wildwood, NJ.

Jul 15, 2026: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.

Jul 18, 2026: Make A Wish – Charity Event, Meredith, NH.

Jul 18, 2026: Connecticut BBQ Challenge Kids Edition, Somers, CT.

Jul 19, 2026: Connecticut BBQ Challenge, Somers, CT.

Jul 25–26, 2026: Rhode Island State Championship, Coventry, RI.

Jul 25–26, 2026: Smoke On The Rail, New Freedom, PA.

Aug 8, 2026: Trillium BBQ Throwdown, Canton, MA.

For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.

Jul. 31-Aug. 1, 2026: Goin’ for Broke in PNW, Brush Prairie, WA. Contact: Alta, Phone: 360-600-5727.

Sep. 11-12, 2026: Patriot Days, Ennis, TX. Contact: Geoffery, Phone: 972-878-2625.

Sep. 18-19, 2026: Kare for Kids, Longview, TX. Contact: Terry, Phone: 903-431-2001.

Sep. 25-26, 2026: National Championship, Meridian, TX. Contact: Melba, Phone: 254-717-2359.

Oct. 2-3, 2026: Keller Lions Club, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy, Phone: 817-307-9752.

Oct. 9-10, 2026: Jambo Shootout, Ennis, TX. Contact: Jamie, Phone: 817-223-3918.

Oct. 16-17, 2026: ElDorado Chevy BBQ, McKinney, TX. Contact: Kevin, Phone: 972-569-0101.

Oct. 16-17, 2026: Bear Bottom BBQ, Marshall, TX. Contact: Kevin, Phone: 402-490-3059.

Oct. 23-24, 2026: Rae Estes Cookoff, San Augustine, TX. Contact: Bethany, Phone: 936-275-3610.

Oct. 30-31, 2026: Smoke & Whiskey, Flowermound, TX. Contact: Bryan, Phone: 972-816-5661.

For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.

Aug 2026: Mission Outdoors WTC – Volunteers Needed, Westport, WA.

Aug 8–9, 2026: Grillfest 2026, Suquamish, WA.

Aug 2026: Feed The Troops – Volunteers/Donations Needed, Fairchild AFB, WA.

Sep 4–6, 2026: Cooking For Kids – Camp Korey Charity BBQ, Mount Vernon, WA.

Sep 18–20, 2026: Newport OR Event, Newport, OR.

Sep 25–27, 2026: BBQ, Brews & Brats, Enumclaw, WA.

Nov 12, 2026: Feed The Vets – Volunteers Needed, Suquamish, WA.

Nov 13, 2026: Annual Business Meeting – 10:00am (Pending), Suquamish, WA.

Nov 13–14, 2026: PNWBA Championship, Suquamish, WA.

Nov 14, 2026: Annual Awards Banquet – 6:30pm, Suquamish, WA.

Nov 14, 2026: Annual Dessert Auction, Suquamish, WA.

For More Information, Contact Rib Cookoff Association at ribcookoffassociation.com.

Jul 4, 2026: Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour, Watonga, OK. Contact: Dirk Mullins, Phone: 580-334-5928.

Jul 10, 2026: Ribs & Rides Block Party, Lebanon, OR. Contact: Christina Poteet, Phone: 541-401-1416, Email: [email protected].

Jul 11, 2026: The Porkalope Pitmaster Classic, Hickman, NE. Contact: Kirk Malzer, Phone: 402-440-1496, Email: [email protected].

For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com .

Jul. 31 – Aug. 1, 2026: Ryan Dintleman Classic BBQ Competition, St. Louis, MO.

Aug. 21–22, 2026: Newton American Legion Post 20 3rd Annual BBQ Competition, Newton, IL. Contact: Jim, Phone: 980-621-0031.

Aug. 29–30, 2026: St. Ann Pro BBQ Competition, Saint Ann, MO. Contact: Dan Murphy, Phone:314-267-4611.

Sep. 18–19, 2026: Farmington B3 – 2026, Farmington, MO. Contact: Jeremy Horton, Phone:573-330-0500, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 23–24, 2026: 3rd Annual Gateway to the Ozarks BBQ Cook-off, Sullivan, MO. Contact: Edward Kirk, Phone: (573) 210-3281, Email: [email protected].

For more information, visit Southern BBQ Network at www.sbbqn.com.

Aug. 8, 2026: SBN Annual Membership Meeting.

Aug. 22, 2026: 2-6 K.A. BBQ Throwdown, Fayetteville, NC.

For more information, visit Steak Cookoff Association at www.steakcookoffs.com.

Jul. 11, 2026: Grillin’ on the River Steak Cookoff, Sugar Tree, TN.

Jul. 11, 2026: Texas Harley Davidson Steak Cookoff, Bedford, TX.

Jul. 18, 2026: Winneconne Sovereign States Days, Winneconne, WI.

Jul. 18, 2026: New England Steak Championship, Somers, CT.

Jul. 25, 2026: SCA Steak Cookoff, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, Baja California.

Jul. 25, 2026: Wheat Trail Burger & Rib Cookoff, Goodhue, MN.

Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: The Big Buffalo Steak Throwdown, Eden, NY.

August 1	Brew City Steak Cookoff (DOUBLE)	New Berlin	Wisconsin
August 1	The Big Buffalo Steak Throwdown (DOUBLE)	Eden	New York
August 8	Hornersville Watermelon Festival (DOUBLE+JP)	Hornersville	Missouri
August 8	Lakeside Falls Steak Cookoff (DOUBLE)	Soldotna	Alaska
August 8	KIDS – Lakeside Falls Steak Cookoff (DOUBLE)	Soldotna	Alaska
August 15	Alabama Backyard Rib Championships (DOUBLE)	Pike Road	Alabama
August 21	Magnolia Steak Cookoff	Hernando	Mississippi
August 22	Magnolia Steak Cookoff (DOUBLE)	Hernando	Mississippi
August 22	The Wurst Meat Shop Cookoff (DOUBLE+JP)	Saratoga Springs	Utah
August 28	Grill Your Ace Off	West Newton	Pennsylvania
August 29	Grill Your Ace Off (DOUBLE)	West Newton	Pennsylvania

For more information, visit World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com.

Sep. 25–27, 2026: Texas Food Championship Texas Table of Hope, Corpus Christi, TX. Contact: Matthew Lawson, Phone: (361) 428-0122.

Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events

July 18, 2026: SSOS First Annual Food Truck Cook Off, Jonesboro, GA. Contact: Phone: 404-857-4758.

Dec. 4-7, 2026: Jamaica Jerk Championship, Negril, JM. More information: https://jamaicajerkchampionship.com/jamaica-jerk-championship/.

HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS

Oct. 9–10, 2026: Cooking For Kids State Championship, Castroville, TX. Contact: Julie Slis, Phone: 210-844-5890.

BBQ Cooking Schools

Sept. 11-13, 2026: Jacks Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Contact: myronmixon.com. Friday evening: Meet-and-greet dinner. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Whole Hog, followed by ribs, chicken, brisket, pork butts, and pork shoulder.

Oct. 2-4, 2026: Jacks Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Contact: myronmixon.com. Friday evening: Meet-and-greet dinner. Saturday, 9:00 a.m.: Whole Hog, followed by ribs, chicken, brisket, pork butts, and pork shoulder.