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AKBBQA
For more information, visit the AKBBQA website at www.alaskabbq.org
Sept. 11, 2010: Tri-Tip Throwdown, Membership Drive & Silent Auction. |
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CBBQA
For more information, visit the CBBQA website at www.CBBQA.com
Sept. 11, 2010: 1st Annual Sundial Music Festival & Rib Cook-Off, Redding, CA.
Sept. 18, 2010: 1st Annual Ribstock 2010-Peach, Love, & BBQ, Cameron Park, CA.
Oct. 2-3, 2010: 1st Annual Smokin’ for Gold, Placerville, CA.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Lancaster Dueling BBQ, Lancaster, CA.
Nov. 6, 2010: 1st Annual Golden Acorn BBQ Fest, Campo, TX. |
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CTBA
For more information, visit the CTBA website at www.ctbahome.com.
Sept. 10, 2010: Little River Catfish Assoc.m Stewarts Pecan Farm, Academy, TX. Contact: Phil Grouss, 254-718-6047.
Sept. 17, 2010: Bartlett Downtown Festival, Bartlett, TX. Contact: Norman Lange, 254-5127-4461.
Sept. 17, 2010: True to Texas, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, 830-460-7250.
Oct. 1, 2010: Manor Lions Club, Manor, TX. Contact: George Reeves, 512-926-3029.
Oct. 8, 2010: Florence Friendship Days, Florence, TX. Contact: Paul Warden, 254-371-4624.
Oct. 15, 2010: Bob Miracle Memorial C/O, Temple, TX. Contact: Joe Greer, 254-541-1560.
Oct. 22, 2010: Horny Toad Harley Davidson, Belton, TX. Contact: Jordan Lee, 254-773-2243.
Oct. 22, 2010: Kerr Co. Fair, Kerrville, TX. Contact: Chad parker, 830-928-4221. |
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FBA
For additional info., visit the FBA website at www.FLBBQ.org
Sept. 3-5, 2010: FBA Funcook, Clerbrook RV Resort, Clermont, FL.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Smokin’ Pig Fest, Lake City, FL. Contact: Wanda Jones, 386-867-3169.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Grant Bar-B-Que Fest, Grant, FL. Contact: Cheri Bedford, 321-794-9393.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Central Florida BBQ Festival, Sebring, FL. Contact: Chris Dun, 863-382-2255 or email: info@hcfair.net.
Oct. 2, 2010: Beef Brisket Barbecue Contest, SilverSpurs Rodeo Arena, Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL. Email: jump9650@aol.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Mulberry Fine Swine At The Pit, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Patricia Jackson, (863) 559-2409.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Coweta Up in Smoke Barbecue Cook-Off, Newnan, GA. Contact: Luke Headley, 770-253-8027.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Georgia/Florida Tailgate Bar-B-Que Cookoff, Jesup, GA. Contact: Rotary Club of Jesup, 912-427-0884.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Harmony Harvest Festival & BBQ Cookoff, Harmony, FL. Contact: Harmony Development, 407-891-2606.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: Smokin’ in the Swamp, Okeechobee, FL. Contact: Amos Tiger, 863-467-6039.
Nov. 12-13, 2010: 3rd Annual Bartow Bluegrass & BBQ, Bartow, FL. Contact: Dana Pasquis, 863-409-1452.
Nov. 19-20, 2010: Get Your Grill On, Brighton Seminole Casino, Okeechobee, FL. Contact: Erica C. Harvey, 863-697-6180.
Dec. 9-10, 2010: FBA Triple Crown Championship, Perry, FL, Invitational event.
Dec. 9-10, 2010: Southern Pines Blues & BBQ, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366.
Jan. 7-8, 2011: Ziggy Dick’s BBQ Cookoff & Festival, Naples, FL. Contact: Rotary Club of Naples Bay, 239-455-4840.
Jan. 14-15, 2011: Cowboys’ Annual Pig Out, Ft. Pierce, FL. Contact: Jim McCoin, 863-634-7220.
Jan. 21-22, 2011: Top of the Lake BBQ Affair, Okeechobee, FL. Contact: Okechobee Main Street Inc., 863-357-6246.
Feb. 4-5, 2011: 7th Annual Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs Smoke on the Water, Winter Haven, FL. Contact: Frank Csomos, 863-287-3075 or 863-294-5400.
Feb. 4-5, 2011: 7th Annual citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs’ Smoke on the Water BBQ, Winter Haven, FL. Contact: Frank Csomos, 863-287-3075 or 863-294-5400.
Feb. 11-12, 2011, Santa Fe College Bradford Fest Boots-N-BBQ Cook-Off, Starke, FL. Contact: Santa Fe College Foundation, 352-395-5355.
Feb. 18-19, 2011: Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL. Contact: City of Haines City Parks & Recreation Dept., 863-421-3700.
Feb. 19-20, 2011: Pigfest BBQ Cookoff, Tallahassee, FL. Contact: Dorothy Inman-Johnson, 850-222-2043.
March 4-5, 2011: Punta Gorda BBQ & Music Festival, Punta Gorda, FL. Contact: Jerry Cleffi, 941-637-5953.
March 25-26, 2011: Grillin in the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Contact: Peter Bergel, 561-799-4300 or email: pbergel@pbgfl.com.
April 1-2, 2011: 4th Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Thomaston, GA. Contact: Bobby BIckley, 706-975-0038.
April 8-9, 2011: Tri-State Barbecue Festival, Dothan, AL. Contact: Kerry Farrell, 334-793-9042.
April 15-16, 2011: Suncoast BBQ Bash, Venice, FL. Contact: Don Fisher, 941-809-5232 or 941-485-0804.
April 15-16, 2011: Paint ‘n Pork Fest, Marianna, FL. Contact: Jonathan Fuqua or Richard Kunde, 850-573-0100 or 850-209-2959.
April 23-24, 2011: Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival, Barnesville, GA. Contact: Barnesville/Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, 770-358-5884.
July 8-9, 2011: Hobe Sound Bar-B-Que Festival, Hobe Sound, FL. Contact: Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce, 772-546-4724 or 772-546-8041.
Oct. 7-8, 2011: Mulberry Fine Swine At The Pit, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Patricia Jackson, 863-559-2409.
Nov. 11-12, 2011: Foggy Bottom Bar-B-Que Bash, Elba, AL. Contact: Elba Chamber of Commerce, 337-897-3125.
Dec. 9-10, 2011: FBA Triple Crown Championship, Perry, FL.
Dec. 9-10, 2011: Southern Pines Blues & BBQ, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366. |
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GBA
For more information, visit the GBA website at www.bbqga.com
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Fort Valley, GA, State Championship.
Sept. 18-19, 2010: Battle of Chickamauga BBQ Cookoff, Gordon Lee Mansion, Chickamauga, GA. Contact: Richard Barcliff, 706-375-4728.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Gordon Fall Line BBQ Festival, Gordon, GA. Contact: Joshua Youmans, 478-456-2897.
Oct. 3-4, 2010: AL-Sihah Shriners BBQ Cook-Off, Macon, GA, Shrine Park. 478-957-5967.
Nov. 12-13, 2010: Richland PigFest, Richland, GA. Contact: Chip Jones, 706-761-4453. |
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IBCA
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Holy Comforter Episcopal Church BBQ, Spring, TX. Contact: Dan Brast, 281-987-0383.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: 2nd Ben Bolt Fire Fest, Ben Bolt, TX, Ben Bolt Plaza. Contact: Erika Thoma, 361-562-4701 or Rosie Fischer, 361-756-8704.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Operation Noel BBQ, Blanconia, TX. Contact: Stacy Loosemore, 361-249-0831 or Theresa Schroeder, 361-228-1266.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Yoakum Co. Watermelon Cook-off, Plains, TX. Contact: Teresa, 806-215-1680.
Sept. 6, 2010: Holy Smoke Family Festival, Lafayette, LA. Contact: Natalie, 337-233-7486.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Bubba Can Cook, Navasota, TX. Contact: Dianna, 936-825-8095.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Colorado County Fair – Eddie Orange, Columbus, TX. Contact: Rhonda Schneider, 979-732-2579.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Crossroads Championship, State Championship, Goliad, TX. Contact: Debbie Foster, 361-564-2086.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Roastin’ with Rosie BBQ Festival, Jennings, LA. Contact: Ralph or Joy, 337-824-3215.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Alice Hispanic Heritage BBQ, Alice, TX. Contact: Rojelio Cuellar, 361-701-6865.
Sept. 11, 2010: Rockwall Rib Rub, Rockwall, TX. Contact: Bethany Golden, 972-772-6400.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Washington County Fair King of Coals, Brenham, TX. Contact: Lance Jahnke, 979-836-4112.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Wild West Festival, Springtown, TX. Contact: Chamber, 817-220-7828.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: First Shot BBQ, Gonzales, TX. Contact: Shirley, 830-857-4141.
Sept. 17-18. 2010: VFW 1839 Fall BBQ, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Gerald Romine, 281-961-1572.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Hill County Go-Texas BBQ & Cotton Pickin’ Fair, TX State Championship, Hillsboro, TX. Contact: Tammy Christian, 254-337-0410.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Hoot N Holler BBQ, TX State Championship, Atlanta, TX. Contact: Beverly Johnson, 903-769-3296.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Son of the American Legion 75 BBQ & CASI Chili, Mineral Wells, TX. Contact: Roger, 817-357-2574.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: 2010 Berchman’s BASH, Grand Coteau, LA. Contact: Andrea, 337-662-5275.
Sept. 25-26, 2010: Villistas MC Ride for Autism & BBQ, Elsa, TX. Contact: Al Perez, Jr., 956-239-3586.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Buffalo Springs Lake Fall BBQ, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Dalla, 806-831-1239.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: VFW 4816 12th Pineywood Classic BBQ, Porter, TX. Contact: Dale Anderson, 281-594-3429.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Williamson County Go-Texan BBQ Under the Oaks, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX. Contact: Marshall Pearlstein, 512-868-8270.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: 2010 Keller Lions Club BBQ, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy Lucas, 817-307-9752 or email: jimmy@familyowned.net.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Gathering of the Outlaws BBQ, Mt. Enterprise, TX. Contact: Stephen Stanfield, 903-649-1964.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Fire Fest Texas, Buda, TX. Contact: Angie Roberts, 512-750-0372.
Oct. 8-10, 2010: 27th Traders Village BBQ, Grand Prairie, TX. Contact: Allan Hughes, 972-647-2331.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Autumn Trails Super Saturday, Winnsboro, TX. Contact: Jimmie Davis, 93-342-5811.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Cuero Turkeyfest Cook-off, Cuero, TX. Contact: Clint Clark, 361-318-3795.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: 4th Smokin’ Oldies BBQ, LA State Championship, Port Allen, LA. Contact: Kathy, 225-344-2920.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Shriners Benefit BBQ & Trail Ride, Crosby, TX. Contact: John Orn, 713-562-8205 or John Arnold, 281-324-3151.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: 4th Nueces Country Youth Football League BBQ in conjunction with CottonFest, Robstown, TX. Contact: Tom Crossland, 361-232-9579 or email: redneckcrossland@yahoo.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Plum Creek HOA Fall Fest & BBQ, Kyle, TX. Contact: Brandee, 512-405-0159.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Burleson County Go Texan BBQ, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Sandra Stone, 979-820-3893.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Tynan Rec Center BBQ, Tynan, TX. Contact: Wilma, 361-362-8413.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Party in the Pits, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Jamene Dahmer, 985-386-2536.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Boobapalooza BBQ Cook-Off, Bastrop, TX. Contact: Deene Zimmerhanzel, 512-656-5999; Lane, 785-294-0885; or Christie, 512-581-2611.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Greater Southwest Historical Museum BBQ, Ardmore, OK. Contact: Leigh Ann Offield, 580-504-4232 or Toby Scott, 918-853-6199.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Bee County Go Texas “Blazin Saddles”, Beeville, TX. Contact: Mike Scotten, 361-542-9208.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Czhilispiel, Flatonia, TX. Contact: Dawn Guzman, 361-865-3920.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Mathis Masonic Lodge BBQ, LaGarto, TX. Contact: Bobby Reider, 361-850-3878.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Brown’s OK Corral, Rossville, TX. Contact: Elaine, 210-639-2680.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: Spooky Waterfront BBQ, Gordonville, TX. Contact: Steve Graham, 972-935-1543.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: Two Stepping for EMS BBQ Cook-Off, Fulton, TX. Contact: Cathy, 361-227-0023 ext. 228.
Oct. 29-20, 2010: Cookin’ on the Colorado, Bastrop, TX. Contact: John or Martha.
Oct. 29-20, 2010: Midway Vol. Fire Dept. BBQ, Midway, TX. Contact: Sherry Ferguson, 936-348-7378.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: Bob Rose Memorial BBQ, TX State Championship, Old Rusty Rooster, Willis, TX. Contact: Harold Wyland, 936-520-7206.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Sabine Freestate Festival & LA State Championship BBQ, Florien, LA. Contact: Margaret Nixon, 318-256-0966.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Alice Evening Lions Club Turkey Throwdown, Alice, TX, TX State Championship. Contact: Maria, 361-562-3660.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Smokin’ at the Mill, Delight, AR. Contact: Liz, 870-379-2933.
Nov. 12-13, 2010: 6th Annual Fall Fest & BBQ, Floresville, TX. Contact: Traci, 830-391-2332.
Nov. 12-13, 2010: End of the Hunt Wildgame & BBQ Cook-off, Hondo, TX. Contact: Wade Smith, 830-426-5712.
Nov. 19-20, 2010: TBIPAC BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA. Contact: Amy, 318-240-6414.
Nov. 19-20, 2010: Ronnie Akin Memorial, Bryan, TX. Contact: West Harper, 979-829-0792.
Dec. 3-4, 2010: STM-Roundup Ride High for History, Alice, TX. Contact: Wolf Garza, 361-701-7035.
Dec. 10-11, 2010: Rollie’s BBQ & Tripa, Alice, TX. Contact: Rollie Cuellar, 361-701-4808. |
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KCBS
For additional info., visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Smokin’ in Mesquite BBQ Championship, State Championship, Mesquite, NV. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-758-8749 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Central Kansas BBQ Cookoff Part 1, State Championship, Great Bend, KS. Contact: Kent Romine, 620-793-2985 or email: kromine@opiwireless.com.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Windsor Septemberfest Cookoff, State Championship, Windsor, MO. Contact: Dennis Bowers, 660-351-2149 or email; windsorseptemberfest@hotmail.com.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Smoke on the Beach, State Championship, Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact: Kenny Craven, 843-851-2470 or email: kgcraven113@aol.com.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Smokin Behind the Barn at the Pig Palace, State Championship, Arkansas City, KS. Contact: Marily Alberding, 620-222-2154 or email: qv.funbar@yahoo.com.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Pig’n in the Grove, State Championship, College Grove, TN. Contact: Donna & Joe Young, 615-427-8352 or email: youngd@brentwood-tn.org.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Brew City’s Best BBQ Competition, State Championship, Milwaukee, WI. Contact: Marjorie Rucker, 414-265-5809 or email: Marjorie@kingdrivebid.com.
Sept. 4-5, 2010: Central Kansas BBQ Cookoff Part 2, State Championship, Great Bend, KS. Contact: Kent Romine, 620-793-2985 or email: kromine@opiwireless.com.
Sept. 4-5, 2010: City of Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ, State Championship, Bedford, TX. Contract: Wendy Hartnett, 817-952-2128 or email: Hartnett@cl.bedford.tx.us.
Sept. 4-5, 2010: 1st Annual Ribeye Steak Cook-Off, Omaha, NE. Contact: Linda Morin, 402-346-4800 or email: Linda@omahafed.org.
Sept. 4-5, 2010: Smokin’ Brew BBQ, State Championship, Parker, CO. Contact: Courtney Howey, 303-596-6756 or email: info@smokinbrewbbq.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Wabash Ribber Fest Barbecue Championship, State Championship, Mt. Carmel, IL. Contact: Colette Grigsby, 618-262-4339 or email: gcysmith@shawneelink.net.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge, State Championship, Grand Junction, CO. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-758-8749 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Cookeville Cookoff, State Championship, Cookeville, TN. Contact: Tony Stone, 931-260-0041 or email: tony@stonesteel.net.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Branson’s BBQ Throwdown, Fond du Lac, WI. Contact: Trisha & Dace Branson, 920-960-0287 or email: bransonbbq@yahoo.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival, State Championship, Mears, MI. Contact: Jeff Clark, 231-873-5980 or email: jeff@sands-restaurant.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Smoke ‘N Coasters at Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Brandon Stanley, 816-303-5125 or email: Stanley@worldsoffun.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Smoke in the Air, State Championship, Park City, KS. Contact: John Goyette, 316-744-9961 or email: johng4@coxnet.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: 2nd Annual Southern York County BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Glen Rock, PA. Contact: Alicia Herbst, 717-235-6611 ext. 100.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Showdown on the Plains BBQ Challenge, Scott City, KS. Contact: Shawn Powelsom & Katie Eisenhour, 620-872-3525 or email: sccc@wbsnet.org.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Smoke on the River, State Championship, Quincy, IL. Contact: Mel Dillman, 217-228-1208 or email: mdillman5905@sbcglobal.net.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Pickin‘ in the Panhandle: The WV State BBQ & Bluegrass, State Championship, Hedgewville, WV. Contact: Andrea Ball, 304-264-8801 or email: andrea@travelwv.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Jug Tavern Bar-B-Q, Winder, GA. Contact: Dennis Dorsey. 770-867-2156 or email: dennis.dorsey@cityofwinder.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Blue Springs Barbeque Blaze-Off, State Championship, Blue Springs, MO. Contact: Pam Buck, 816-228-0238 or email: pbuck@bluespringsgov.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Bar-B-Que Pit at the Oyster Festival, State Championship, Norwalk, CT. Contact: Greg Bernson, 203-846-1400 or email: greg@norwalkbbq.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Ribs, Rods & Rock’n Roll – South Dakota BBQ Championship, State Championship, Vermillion, SD. Contact: Jody Harnois, 605-624-4513 or email: sdbbqchampionship@yahoo.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Benton County Fair BBQ Contest, State Championship, Ashland, MS. Contact: Cathy McMullen, 662-224-6330 or email: cathym@ext.msstate.edu.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Cookin’ on the Creek, Harrison, AR. Contact: Anna-Marie Sullivan, 870-741-2659 or email: asullivan@harrison-chamber.com.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: International Goat Days BBQ Bash, Millington, TN. Contact: Denise Sigler, 901-494-6141 or email: denisnd6@aol.com.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Jesse James Barbeque Cookout, State Championship, Kearney, MO. Contact: Larry Pratt, 816-903-7728 or email: lpratt2@kc.rr.com.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Cherokee Strip Cookoff, State Championship, Ponca City (Lake Ponca), OK. Contact: Carla O’Neill, 580-767-2143 or email: oneilcm@conocophillips.com.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: SMSU Smokefest, State Championship, Marshall, IN. Contact: Tim Steinbach, 507-537-7204 or email: tim.steinbach@smsu.edu.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Smoke on the Water Arkansas State BBQ Championship, State Championshipo, Pine Bluff, AR. Contact: Ron Cates, email: Ronnie@catesandcompany.com.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Decatur Jaycees 16th Annual Riverfest, State Championship, Decatur, AL. Contact: Tiffany Brightwell, 256-353-5312 or email: tiffany@dcc.org.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Mission Battle of the Brisket, State Championship, Mission, KS. Contact: Amy Richards, 913-722-8223 or email: arichards@missionks.org.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Q’n For a Cause, State Championship, Columbia, MO. Contact: Jamey Johnson, 573-881-4074 or email; jkjohnson@centurytel.net.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: The Big Pig Gig, State Championship, Menomonee Falls, WI. Contact: Toni Yates, 262-251-2430 or email: toni@fallschamber.com.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Rotary Bands and BBQ Contest, Greenfield, IN. Contact: Phillip Ford, 317-448-5873 or email: rotarybandsandbbq@comcast.net.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Harvard Fall Festival, State Championship, Harvard, MA. Contact: Chris Ryan, 978-618-6442 or email; ryan28@charter.net.
Sept. 18-19, 2010: Barbeque at the Beach, Raystown Lake, Hesston, PA. Contact: Ed Stoddard, 888-729-7869 or email; raystowned@gmail.com.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup Barbecue Challenge, State Championship, Omaha, NE. Conatct: Matt Gunderson, 402-554-9600 or email; gundersonm@aksarben.org.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: HermannBarBQ & Brats Festival, State Championship, Hermann, MO. Contact: Olan Stemme, 573-486-3137 or email; hernammchamber@centurytel.net.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off, State Championship, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Becky Streuter, 618-684-8902 or email: becky@17thstreetbarbecue.com.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Lake Oconee BBQ and Blues Festival (Georgia BBQ Championship), State Championship, Greensboro, GA. Contact: Jay Weems, 706-485-2648 or email; jpweemsjr@yahoo.com.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship, State Championship, Shawnee, KS. Contact: Tonya Lecuru, 913-742-6402 or email; tlecuru@ci.shawnee.ks.us.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Harvest on the Ridge, State Championship, Sparta, MI. Contact: Roger Glen, 616-263-6063 or email; grensid@iserv.net.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Que by the Sea, State Championship, Seaside Heights, NJ. Contact: Maria Lynn Maruca, 732-854-8000 or email: sshbid@optimum.net.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Grillin & Chillin BBQ, State Championship, Ownesboro, KY. Contact: Terry Stinnett, 270-929-4177 or email: terry@toolco-inc.com.
Sept.24-25, 2010: Art of Barbeque, State Championship, Tulsa, OK. Contact: Rusty Kidd, 918-584-3333 ext. 12 or email: rkidd@ahct.org.
Sept. 25-26, 2010: Blues, Views and BBQ, State Championship, Westport, CT. Contact: Bob LeRose, 917-446-2921 or email: rlerose@msn.com.
Sept. 25-26, 2010: Oinktoberfest, State Championship, Clarence, NY. Contact: Katy Toth, 716-759-8483 or email: katy@oinktoberfest.com.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: 20th Annual Hog Wild BBQ Festival, State Championship, Corinth, MS. Contact: Tammy Bonds, 662-423-9268 or email: tbonds07@tigers.nemcc.edu.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Squealin’ in the Square, State Championship, Laurens, SC. Contact: Jonathan Irick, 864-984-2119 or email: mail@mainstreetlaurens.org.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Smokin’ for Gold, State Championship, Placerville, CA. Contact: Scott Gomes, 530-559-5274 or email: scottgomesbbq@sbcglobal.net.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Bikes, Blues & BBQ, State Championship, Fayetteville, AR. Contact: Ron Autry, 479-287-9582 or email: rautry@mcelroymetal.com.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ, State Championship, Columbia, MO. Contact: Millie Rambis, 573-864-6683 or email: bbq@rootsnbluesnbbq.com.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Keystone Classic Barbeque, State Championship, Harrisburg, PA. Contact: James Sharp, 717-787-2905 or email: kile@state.pa.us.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Jim Beam BarBQ Classic, State Championship, Springfield, KY. Contact: Ralph Blandford, 859-336-7773 or email: blandfordauction@bellsouth.net.
Oct. 2-3, 2010: 31st Annual American Royal Barbecue, State Championship, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Jolene DeMoss, 816-569-4036 or email: jolened@americanroyal.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Russell Main Street “Bricks, Broncs & BBQ”, Russell, KS. Contact: Stephanie Cross, 785-483-2897 or email: mainstreet@eaglecom.net.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Covington Lions Sherman’s Last Burning (Georgia BBQ Championship), State Championship, Covington, GA. Contact: Buddy Adams, 678-625-5112 or email: badams@airconspec.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Lancaster Dueling BBQ, State Championship, Lancaster, CA. Contact: Ramon Ortega, 661-948-4518 or email: connie@avchamber.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Lewisburg Rotary Club BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Lewisburg, TN. Contact: Jeff Jordan, 931-359-4373 or email: drjjordan@bellsouth.net.
Oct 8-9, 2010: Rock ‘n BBQ on the Water, State Championship, Jenks, OK. Contact: Gena Hurst, 972-960-2003 or email: ordacorp_gena@yahoo.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Mount Airy’s Smoke’n BBQ Showdown, State Championship, Mount Airy, MD. Contact: Ellie Bonde, 301-829-8300.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Super City Blues & Ques, State Championship, Metropolis, IL. Contact: Prscilla Abell, 618-524-1696 or email: metropolisparks@verizon.net.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Cookin’ on the Kaw BBQ Contest, State Championship, DeSoto, KS. Contact: Sara Ritter, 913-583-1585 or email: sritter@desotoks.org.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: “The Real Squeal” Lyons BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Lyons, GA. Contact: Alexa Britton, 912-526-6445 or email: bhtlyons@nctv.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Golden City Rockin’ Blues & BBQ State Championship, State Championship, Golden City, MO. Contact: Michelle Higgins, 417-682-1568 or email: michellehiggins31@yahoo.com.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, State Championship, Rocky Mount, NC. Contact: Debbie Julio, 252-972-1159 or email: events@rockymountnc.gov.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Central Illinois Bragging Rights, State Championship, Arthur, IL. Contact: George Fritz, 217-543-2766 or email: bbq@arthuril.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Barn Burner Bar-B-Q, State Championship, Libertyville, IL. Contact: Claudia Stevens, 847-990-3750 or email: crs@lambsfarm.org.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Smoketoberfest BBQ Challenge @ The Grove, State Championship, Chambersburg, PA. Contact: Eric Forrester, 717-816-7252 or email: info@smoketoberfestbbq.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: American Bass Anglers BBQ Tour, State Championship, Mobile, AL. Contact: Debra Talley, 888-203-6222 or email: dtalley@americanbassanglers.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Ohio Smoked Meat & BBQ Festival, State Championship, Nelsonville, OH. Contact: Jim Shumway, 740-753-4346 or email: info@nelsonvillechamber.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cookoff, Munfordville, KY. Contact: Coni Sheppard, 270-524-4752 or email: conimtourism@scrtc.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: The Fountains Blaze-Off & Senior Q, State Championship, Independence, MO. Contact: Jonathan Williams, 816-257-5100 or email: fountainsblazeoff@kc.rr.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Balloons, Bikes, Blues & BBQ, State Championship, Parsons, KS. Contact: Dave & Aquila Winchell, 620-423-1193 or email: dwinchell@cableone.net.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Kick in the Butt BBQ Championship, State Championship, Florence, CO. Contact: Cindy Cox, 719-371-6114 or email: cindycox@bresnan.net.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: 4th Annual Autumn Blaze Smokeoff BBQ, State Championship, Garnett, KS. Contact: Ted Uhler, 785-448-5357 or email: tsuhler@gmail.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Cherokee Pignic (Georgia BBQ Championship) , State Championship, Canton, GA. Contact: Pamela Carnes, 770-345-0400 or email: pam@cherokeechamber.com.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: 1st Annual Queen Creek Cook-Off, State Championship, Queen Creek, AZ. Contact: Emily Wright, 480-263-9567 or emal: emilykwright@hotmail.com.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Hillbilly Hog BBQ & Music Festival, State Championship, Cleveland, GA. Contact: Heather Sinyard, 706-969-3336 or email: info@clevelandbetterhometown.org.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: 22nd Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, Lynchburg, TN. Contact: Debbie Christian, 931-759-6332 or email: Debbie_christian@b-f.com.
Oct. 23-24, 2010: Grillin’ For Life, State Championship, Madison, MS. Contact: Gerry Clark, 601-214-9463 or email: gerry.clark@yahoo.com.
Oct. 23-24, 2010: Liberty Tree BBQ Championship, Dalton, GA. Contact: Kasey Carpenter, 706-218-8065 or email: buckblue@hotmail.com.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: Bates County BBQ State Championship, State Championship, Butler, MO. Contact: Brandon Plunkett, 660-424-0891 or email: bplunkett@butlerpolice.com.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: DegaQue, Talladega, AL. Contact: Ron Cates, email: Ronnie@catesandcompany.com.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: 1st Annual Starr Pass Barbeque Classic, State Championship, Tucson, AZ. Contact: Michael Reimann, 602-363-5196 or email: Michael@azbarbeque.com.
Oct. 29, 30, 2010: Smokin’ the Fort – BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Fort Gibson, OK. Contact: Gary Perkins, 918-478-4780 or email: fortgibson@sbcglobal.net.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Sucarnochee BBQ & Blues Cookoff, State Championship, Livingston, AL. Contact: Stephen Liverman, 205-652-3828 or email: centerforblackbelt@uwa.edu.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: The Golden Acorn BBQ Fest 2010, State Championship, Campo, CA. Contact: Henry Silvestee, 951-445-1907.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Hog Happnin’ Tar Hell BBQ Championship, State Championship, Shelby, NC. Contact: Jerry Gardner, 704-482-4202 or email: bbqcompetition@hoghappnin.com.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: American Bass Anglers BBQ Tou, State Championship, Guntersville, AL. Contact: Debra Talley, 888-203-6222 or email: dtalley@americanbassanglers.com.
Nov. 11-12, 2010: 4th Annual Sun City Festvial BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Buckeye, AZ. Contact: Michael Reimann, 602-363-5196 or email: Michael@azbarbeque.com.
Nov. 19-20, 2010: Plant City Pig Jam, State Championship, Plant City, FL. Contaact: Amy Nizamoff, 813-754-3707 or email: amy@plantcity.org.
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LSBS
For additional info., visit the LSBS website at
www.lonestarbarbecue.com
Sept. 3-4, 2010: 20th Annual Knights of Columbus #10309 BBQ Cook-off, Somerville, TX.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Adam Carrillo’s Labor Day at the Lake, Dublin, TX.
Sept. 3-4, 2010: Barbecue Cook-Off, Helotes, TX.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Ranch Rodeo Cookoff, Sweetwater, TX.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: 7th Annual Shin Oak Spring BBQ Cookoff, Gorman, TX.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: All School Reunion Cook-off, Bangs, TX.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Founder’s Day. McGregor, TX.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Rally Round Greenville, Greenville, TX.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Hell or High Water, Stamford, TX.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Harper, TX.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Waller County Fair, Hempstead, TX.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Autumn in Bonham BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Bonham, TX.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: Blowin in the Wind BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Silverton, TX.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: PowWow Barnie McBee, State Championship, Comanche, TX.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: 3rd Annual Motley 4-H Cook-Off, Roaring Springs, TX.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: 3rd Annual Bull Riding & BBQ Cook-Off, Wimberly, TX.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Octoberfest, Rising Star, TX.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Autumn Stroll Barbeque Cook-off, Canton, TX.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Long Hair Country Boy, McCaulley, TX.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Hill Country Cookoff, San Marcos, TX.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Rolling Hills, TX.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Leander VFW Post 10427 Hill Country Shoot Out, Leander, TX.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Ellis County BBQ Cook-Off, Midlothian, TX.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: National Championship BBQ Cookoff, Meridian, TX.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Octoberfest, Amarillo, TX.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Tequila Rose BBQ Cookoff, Terlingua, TX.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Lions Club BBQ Cookoff, Fairfield, TX.
Nov. 12-13, 2010: Wild Hog BBQ Cookoff, Crowell, TX.
Dec. 3-4, 2010: Fantasy of Lights, Sealy, TX.
Dec. 3-4, 2010: Tin Star Ranch BBQ & Chili Cookoff, Fredericksburg, TX.
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MBN
For additional info., visit the MBN website at www.mbnbbq.com
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Blues, Brews, & BBQ, Charlotte, NC. Webstie: www.bluesbrewsandbbq.com.
Sept. 16-18. 2010: Smokin Aces BBQ Championship, Robinsonville, MS. Website: www.smokinacesbbqchampionship.com.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival, Tifton, GA. Contact: Tyron Spearman, 229-386-0216 or 229-392-3376 or email: tspearman@friendlycity.net.
Sept. 23-25, 2010: Murphysboro Barbecue Cookoff, Murphysboro, IL. Website: www.17thstreetbarbecue.com.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2010: 38th Annual World’s Oldest BBQ Contest, Covington, TN. Website: www.covingtontn.com/bbq.htm.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Butlerfest, Butler, AL.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Championship, Cleveland, MS. Website: www.clevelandmschamber.com/octoberfest.htm.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Arlington Barbecue Burnout, Arlington, TN. Website: www.arlingtonbbq.com.
Oct. 21-23, 2010: Deep Roots Festival, Milledgeville, GA. Website: www.deeprootsfestival..com.
Oct. 22-23, 2010: Hatchie Hollow Hog Fest, Bolivar, TN.
Oct. 28-30, 2010: Franklin’s Battle of the BBQ, Franklin, TN. Contact: Nancy Williams, 615-591-8500. Website: www.historicfranklin.com.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Website: www.bigpigjig.com.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: Smithfield BBQ Cookoff, Smithfield, VA.
April 2-3, 2011: Tupelo’s Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel @ the Link, Tupelo, MS.
April 16-17, 2011: Smokin Pork-n-Butts, Jackson, GA. Website: www.bbqnbutts.com.
April 16-17, 2011: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Website: www.southavenspringfest.com. |
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New England Barbeque Society
For additional info., contact the New England Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Sept. 10-11, 2010: The Bar-B-Q Pit at the Oyster Festival, Norwalk Exchange Club, Norwalk, CT.
Sept. 18-19, 2010: Harvard Fall Festival BBQ Cookoff, Hazel’s Farm, Harvard, Massachusetts.
Sept. 25-26, 2010: Blues, Views & BBQ, The Levitt Pavilion, Westport, CT.
Dec. 11, 2010: NEBS Holiday Party, 12 noon-8 p.m., Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA. |
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Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association
For additional info., visit the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association website at www.tgcbca.org
Sept. 3-5, 2010: 2010 Labor Day Weekend Celebration BBQ Cookoff, Texas State Championship, Pasadena, TX. Contact: Roycie Raspberry, 713-249-7651.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: East Montgomery County Fair BBQ, New Caney, TX. Contact: David Rogers, dl-rogers@earthlink.net.
Sept. 10-11, 2010: Remembrance Day Festival BBQ Cookoff, Stancil Park & Expo, Cleveland, TX. Contact: John Hooker, 832-318-2753.
Sept. 17-18, 2010: VFW Post 4709, Conroe, TX. Contact: Bertie, 936-756-7614.
Sept. 24-25, 2010: 2nd Annual Bar-B-Q Cookoff ShertzFest, Shertz, TX.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Weiser Air Park BBQ Cookoff & Fly In, Texas State Championship, Weiser Air Park, Houston, TX. Contact: Mark, 713-858-6090.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Spring Tri-Club Bar-B-Que Cookoff, Sam Houston Racepark, Houston, TX. Contact: Neil Easter, 936-525-8082.
Oct. 8-9, 2010: Walker County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff, Walker County Fairgrounds, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Alice Ellisor, 936-293-6580.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Harris County Fair, Houston Farm & Ranch, Houston, TX. Contact: Dolores Patterson, 281-701-2603.
Oct. 15-16, 2010: Knights of Columbus 4577 Charity BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: David Pangrzio, 713-641-3694 or 832-524-4282.
Oct. 29-30, 2010: Huntsville Elk’s Bar-B-Que Cookoff, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Ronda Fleming-Hays, 936-295-3319 or Ken McIntyre, 936-577-2770.
Oct. 29-31, 2010: Youth Expo of Harris County, Humble, TX. Contact: Chad Ashford, 281-703-4846 or Jerid Brown, 281-389-4193.
Nov. 12-13, 2010: Diamonds & Dollars, Papa’s Ice House, Spring, TX.
Dec. 3-4, 2010: 2nd Annual Jimmy Wells Memorial BBQ Cookoff, VFW 10352, Houston, TX. Contact: Bobby Blankenship, 281-446-7619.
Dec. 10-11, 2010: Cut & Shoot Charities 1st Annual Toy Run Cookoff, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Conroe, TX. Contact: Robert Hartman, 281-782-2804. n |
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WORLD BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the World Barbecue Association website at www.wbqa.com |
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NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS
For additional info., visit the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association website at www.tgcbca.org
Sept. 11, 2010: Taste of the Deerfield Valley, Mount Snow Resort, Dover, VT. Website: www.celebratethevalley.com.
Oct. 1-2, 2010: Fire & Ice Rib Burn-Off, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Carol, 936-443-1122. Website: http://FireandIceRibBurnoff.com.
Oct. 2, 2010: Atlanta BBQ Festival, Atlantic Station, Atlanta, GA. Contact: Bob Herndon, 404-406-1403 or email: atlbbqclub@yahoo.com. Website: www.atlantabbqfestival.com.
Nov. 3-5, 2010: Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside Halls, Las Vegas, NV. Phone: 972-536-6350 or 888-869-8522. Email: info@poolspapatio.com. Website: www.poolspapatio.com.
Nov. 5-6, 2010: National BBQ Festival (Best of the Best Invitational & Smokin on the Square Open, Backyard, & Kids Que), Douglas, GA. Contact: Carlene Phelps, 800-385-0002 or email: thesquealer@nationalbbqfestival.com. Website: www.nationalbbqfestival.com. |
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COOKING SCHOOLS
Sept. 10, 2010: Holy Smokers Too Cooking Class, Knoxville, TN. Instructor: Billy Bob Billy. Contact: Billy Bob, 865-310-3030 or email: billybob@holysmokerstoo.com. Website: www.holysmokerstoo.com.
Sept. 11, 2010: Myron Mixon Barbecue Demo at Taste of the Deerfield Valley, Mount Snow Resort, Dover, VT. Website: www.celebratethevalley.com.
Sept. 18, 2010: Paul Kirk’s Pitmaster Class, Sparr Surveys, McKinney, TX. Contact: Susan or Brad Sparr, 214-544-2297 or email: suebque@hotmail.com. |
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JUDGING SCHOOLS
Oct. 17, 2010: KCBS Judging School, Brookline, N.H. Contact: Cecorey@aol.com
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