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EVENTS

AKBBQA

July 20-21, 2013: AKBBQA State Championship, Pioneer Park.

Aug. 10, 2013: Fair BQ.

Nov. 28, 2013: Thankful Q.

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For more information, visit the AKBBQA website at www.alaskabbq.org


CBBQA

For more information, visit the CBBQA website at www.CBBQA.com

June 8, 2013: Wagon Train Rib Cook Off, Placerville, CA.

June 15, 2013: 1st Annual California Honey Harvest Festival, Filmore, CA.

June 22, 2013: Feather Falls Casino 3 Meat, Oroville, CA.

June 22, 2013: 2nd Annual Pechanga BBQ Championship, Temecula, CA.

June 29, 2013: 2nd Annual Silicon Valley BBQ Championships, Santa Clara, CA.

July 13, 2013: 3rd Annual Wine Country Big Q BBQ Championship, Santa Rosa, CA.

July 21, 2013: 4th Annual Smokin’ for Gold, Placerville, CA.

July 27, 2013: 2nd Annual Siskiyou Beef Country Cook-Off, Montague, CA.

Aug. 3, 2013: 5th Smokin Que Classic, (KCBS), Vista, CA.

Aug. 17, 2013: Feather Falls Casino 3 Meat, Oroville, CA.

Aug. 17, 2013: 2nd Annual Ribs, Pigs & Watermelons, Huntington Beach, CA.

Aug. 24, 2013: 5th Annual Smokin’ on the Water, Lakeport, CA.

Sept. 14, 2013: 1st Annual Rubstock BBQ Championship, Cameron Park, CA.

Oct. 5, 2013: Feather Falls Casino 3 Meat, Oroville, CA.

Oct. 5, 2013: 3rd Annual Dana Point BBQ Championship, Dana Point, CA.

Oct. 18, 2013: 2nd Annual Cowboy Up Rodeo & BBQ, Lancaster, CA.


CTBA

For more information, visit the CTBA website at www.ctbabbq.com.

June 7-8, 2013: Bob Miracle Memorial, Temple Elks Lodge. Contact: Leroy Hoelscher, 254-985-0384 or email: perkypatsy3@yahoo.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Holland Corn Festival, Holland, TX. Contact: Contact: Patti or Matt Jarolik, 254-718-6788.

June 28-29, 2013: Bandera River Festival, Bandera, TX. Contact: Genie Strickland, 830-796-4447.

July 19-20, 2013: Seaton Star Hall (QUAD CITY), Seaton, TX. Contact: Edwin Pechal, 254-985-2282.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: Nolanville 1st United Methodist Church BBQ Cook-off, Nolanville, TX. Contact: Dorthy Clazener, 254-702-2646.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Little River Catfish Association, Little River, TX. Contact: Molly Dugan, 254-721-6578.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Bartlett Old Town Festival, Bartlett, TX. Contact: Norman Lange, 254-527-4461.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: True to Texas, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, 830-460-7250.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Temple J.C.’s Cookoff & Concert, Temple, TX. Contact: Chris Butler, 254-760-6769.

Oct. 25-26, 2013: Kerr County Fair, Kerrville, TX. Contact: Chad Parker, 830-928-4221.

Nov. 8-9, 2013: KCFD Farm Club, San Marcos, TX. Contact: Kayla Royal, 512-667-4642.


FBA

For additional info., visit the FBA website at www.FLBBQ.org

June 7-8, 2013: Historic Cocoa Village’s BBQ & Blues, Cocoa, FL. Contact: Emma Kirkpatrick, 321-863-0851.

July 26-27, 2013: Smokin on the Suwannee BBQ Festival, Live Oak, FL. Contact: Damon Wooley, 386-590-6038.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: 1st Annual Smoke Under the Oaks BBQ Festival, Bainbridge, GA. Contact: Rob McRae, 706-306-2595.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2013: FBA Fun Cook, Clerbrook RV Resort, Clermont, FL. Contact: E.J. Kraus, 863-852-8903.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: KidPack Polk Project BBQ Throwdown, Lakeland, FL. Dana Pasquis, 863-409-1452.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Battle of the Badges, Melbourne, FL. Contact: Steve Shortridge or Glenda Brown, email: 321battleofthebadges@gmail.com.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Smokin’ Pig Fest, Lake City, FL. Contact: Wanda Jones, 386-752-8822.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: Grant Bar-B-Que Fest, Grant, FL. Contact: Cheri Bedford, 321-794-9393.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: 5th Annual COFB Butts & Brisket Competition, Fernandina Beach, FL. Contact: Jay Robertson, 904-277-7350 ext. 2013 or 904-753-0001.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Mulberry Fine Swine at the Pit, FL State Championship, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: The Big Swamp Smoke Off, Naples, FL. Contact: Shannon Hubbell, 239-455-1444.

Oct. 25-26, 2013: Georgia/Florida Tailgate Bar-B-Q Cookoff, Jesup, GA. Contact: Bill Harvey, 912-427-0884.

Oct. 25-26, 2013: South Florida Pro BBQ Competition, Isle Casino, Pompano Beach, FL. Contact: Connie Davis, 954-383-2285.

Nov. 8-9, 2013: 6th Annual Foggy Bottom Bar-B-Que Bash,Elba, AL. Contact: Kaye Whitworth, 334-897-3125.

Nov. 22-23, 2013: 1st Annual Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ Festival, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: David S. Haskett, 904-838-7290.

Nov. 23, 2013: Rotary Club of Panama City Beach presents 6th Annual Grills Gone Wild, Panama City, FL. Contact: Ann Scruggs, 850-258-2735.

Dec. 6-7, 2013: Miami’s “Smokin’ in the Bay” International Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Key Biscayne, FL. Contact: John Barroso, 786-271-3800.

Dec. 13-14, 2012: Southern Pines Blues & BBQ, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366.

Dec. 13-14, 2012: FBA Triple Crown Championship, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366.


GBA

For more information, visit the GBA website at www.bbqga.com

June 7-8, 2013: GBA Goin’ Coastal, Fernandina Beach, FL. Contact: Jay Robertson.

July 12-13, 2013: The Pig N Swig, Newnan, GA. Contact: Powers Pavilion, 770-253-2011.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: ComSouth Hambone Jam GBA State Championship, Fort Valley, GA. Contact: Kathie Lambert, 478-825-5986 or 478-825-3420 or email: Kathie@fortvalley.net.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Sumner Egg Festival BBQ Bash, Sumner, GA.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Tennille BBQ Blast, Tennille, GA. Contact: Brunson Martin, 478-552-7875 or 478-552-3470 or email: wtrr1903@yahoo.com.

Nov. 8-9, 2013: Richland Pig Fest, Richland, GA. Contact: Kris Addison, 229-321-1585 or email: atcet1789@yahoo.com.

Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014: Bar-B-Q Beach Bash, Jekyll Island, GA. Contact: John A. Jones, 912-624-2232 ext. 101.


IBCA

For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org

June 7-8, 2013: Columbus FFA Alumni “June Cook-off”, Columbus, TX. Contact: Dawson, 832-512-5885.

June 7-8, 2013: 26th Annual Caldwell FFA & Burleson County Go Texan Cookoff, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Lee Demottier, 9879-272-8358.

June 7-8, 2013: Knights of Columbus Council 12292 12th Great American C/O, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Jimmy, 806-891-9668.

June 7-8, 2013: 9th Annual Lions Club BBQ Cook Off, Mena, AR. Contact: Brian, 479-216-0773 or Brandon, 479-234-9210.

June 7-8, 2013: No Excuse For Child Abuse Cook Off, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Carmen, 806-640-7431.

June 7-8, 2013: Battle on the Bay, Riviera, TX. Contact: Glenda, 361-522-1341.

June 7-8, 2013: BBQ Capital of TX Championship & Chili Cook Off – Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Becki, 572-398-2818.

June 7-8, 2013: TX Veterans Memorial Park BBQ Cook Off, Smithville, TX. Contact: Kathy, 512-237-0133.

June 14-15, 2013: Smokin’ on the Plaza, NM State Championship, Lovington, NM. Contact: Connie, 575-704-9383.

June 14-15, 2013: High Plains Winegrowners Wine & Music Festival, Levelland, TX. Contact: Steven, 806-638-6962.

June 14-15, 2013: Crazy Cooker Scholarship Cook Off, Refugio, TX. Contact: Rene, 361-548-2875.

June 21-22, 2013: Bats & Boots, Brownsville, TX. Contact: Hector, 361-860-2758.

June 21-22, 2013: 1st Waterfront Lodge & Marina BBQ, Onalaska, TX. Contact: Mike, 810-516-3242.

June 21-22, 2013: Annual IBCA Meeting, Austin, TX.

June 28-29, 2013: Smokin’ for Heroes 2013, Victoria, TX. Contact: Ron, 361-550-0187.

June 28-29, 2013: Fireworks Show & BBQ C/O, Ballinger, TX. Contact: Tammie, 325-365-2333.

July 3-4, 2013: Hilo Bay Cook-off, Hilo, HI. Contact: Rick, 808-935-1860.

July 3-4, 2013: Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival, Marksville, LA. Contact: Bart Jones, 318-305-6000 or email: avoyellesbbq@yahoo.com.

July 5-6, 2013: Texas Cook’em & High Steaks in Edinburg, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie, 956-383-4974.

July 5-6, 2013: Freedom Fest, Mathis, TX. Contact: Burt, 361-215-6731.

July 12-13, 2013: K-Town BBQ & Music Fest, Kosciusko, TX. Contact: Curt, 210-414-9571.

July 12-13, 2013: Brazos County Go-Texan, Kurten Community Center, Kurten, TX. Contact: Doug, 979-255-0083.

July 12-13, 2013: Cruisin’ in the Park, Arkadelphia, AR. Contact: Mike, 870-246-5499 or 870-210-0793.

July 19-20, 2013: Coryell Country Critters BBQ, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Nancy, 354-405-5722.

July 19-20, 2013: Bayou BBQ Bash, LA State Championship, Morgan City, LA. Contact: Donna, 985-384-3830.

July 19-20, 2013: Quail Creek VFD Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Mike, 361-652-7738.

July 19-20, 2013: Bobfest, Inez, TX. Contact: Cody, 361-894-3333.

July 19-20, 2013: Great TX Lake Fest & Cook Off, Somerville, TX. Contact: Melanie, 979-255-1622.

July 26-27, 2013: Latigos & Lace, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Anna, 830-477-6148.

July 26-27, 2013: Great Texas Mosquito Festival, Clute, TX. Contact: Dana, 979-265-8392.

July 26-27, 2013: Moulton Town & Country Jamboree Bar-B-Q Cook-Off, Moulton, TX. Contact: Larissa, 361-772-6253.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: Ft. Worth Angler’s Club, Ft. Worth, TX. Contact: Wayne, 817-692-3245.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: Cowboys Q’ing Against Crime Cook-Off, McAllen, TX. Contact: Gilberty, 956-522-2163.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: The Mud Farm 3rd Q C/O, Sour Lake, TX. Contact: Linda, 409-769-5714.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: LaVernia Park Foundation BBQ, LaVernia, TX. Contact: Robert, 210-669-2720.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: D’town BBQ Cook Off, Dumas, TX. Contact: Sam, 806-935-212.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: Breast Fest Charity Cook Off, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Ashley, 806-224-5870 or email: breast_fest@yahoo.com.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: 6th Annual Boozefighters 58 “Buck” Buckle Memorial BBQ C/O, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Cathleen, 832-338-2156.

Aug. 16-17, 2013: Hill Country Rally for Kids, Driftwood, TX. Contact: Ron, 512-657-3184.

Aug. 16-17, 2013: Alice Evening Lion’s BBQ Turkey Throwdown, TX State Championship, Alice, TX. Contact: Marie, 361-562-3660.

Sug. 23-24, 2013: CCSP BBQ Round-Up, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Mike, 210-669-0552.

Aug. 30-31, 2013: 13th Annual Bar-B-Q Cook-Off, Spring, TX. Contact: Janine, 281-460-1952 or 281-288-8169.

Aug. 30-31, 2013: 4th Annual Ben Bolt Fire Fest, Ben Bolt, TX. Contact: Silver, 361-219-8818.

Aug. 30-31, 2013: Hispanic Heritage BBQ, Alice, TX. Contact: Rojelio, 361-701-6865.

Aug. 30-31, 2013: Port Lavaca Flip Flop Festival, Port Lavaca, TX. Contact: Tina, 361-552-2959.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2013: Victoria Jaycees Labor Day Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Dian, 361-652-2597.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2013: Kelberg County Pinto Bean & BBQ Cook Off, Kingsville, TX. Contact: Noe, 210-381-7175 or Daniel, 361-219-0410.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: BBQ on the Banks of the Guadalupe, VFW 7110, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Daniel Campos, 956-605-1622 or email: campd6032@yahoo.com.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Think Safe, Think Family BBQ Cookoff, LA State Championship, Gonzales, LA. Contact: Renee, 225-282-3301.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: PWC 2nd Annual BBQ Cook Off, Adkins, TX. Contact: Wayne, 210-347-9620.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Steve Mayberry Memorial Cook Off, Carrollton, TX. Contact: David, 469-744-7939.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Old Town Helotes BBQ Cook Off, Helotes, TX. Contact: Rick, 210-695-5913.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook Off, Port Allen, LA. Contact: Kathy, 225-344-2920.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Smokn’ on the Rail, Winfield, TX. Contact: Sherron, 903-563-2345.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: First Shot BBQ, Gonzales, TX. Contact: Shirley, 830-857-4142.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Briscoe County Cook-Off, TX State Championship, Silverton, TX. Contact: Wylie, 806-777-1664 or email: wbomar@suddenlink.net.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Brownwood Reunion Celebration & BBQ, Brownwood, TX. Contact: Kim, 325-217-2210.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Springtown Wild West Festival, Springtown, TX. Contact: Joe, 817-454-0037.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Bubba Can Cook Music Festival & BBQ Cook Off, Navasota, TX. Contact: Dianna, 936-825-8095.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Penitas White Wing Festival, Penitas, TX. Contact: Tomas, 956-570-6248.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: Colorado County Fair/Eddie Orange Cook Off, Columbus, TX. Contact: Rhonda, 979-732-2579.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: 2nd Annual Mabank Jubilee, Mabank, TX. Contact: John, 903-88-4747.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX. Contact: Sissy, 409-296-4404.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: Rhome Pioneer Days BBQ Cook Off, Rhome, TX. Contact: Roger, 940-594-1530 or Tim, 817-917-9371.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: VFW Piney Woods Post 4816 BBQ Cook Off, Porter, TX. Contact: Dale, 936-689-6747; Laurie, 832-675-4197; or VFW, 281-
354-9976.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Keller Lions Club, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy, 817-307-9752.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Rollie’s BBQ &Tripa Cook Off, Alice, TX. Contact: Rojelio Jr., 361-701-4808.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Jeffery Ingram Memorial Foundation BBQ, Magnolia, TX. Cotnact: Jennifer, 281-850-2226.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Smokin & Ropin, Sinton, TX. Contact: Randy Lew Larson, 361-887-6234 or email: r_larson@sbcglobal.net.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Robertson County Go Texan Cook Off, Hearne, TX. Contact: Cole, 979-255-1554.

Oct. 11-13, 2013: Traders Village 30th Open BBQ – OBIE Cue Chicken Challenge – IBCA Invitational, Grand Prairie, TX. Contact: Jerry Holt, 972-647-2331.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Benbrook BBQ Cook Off, Texas State Championship, Benbrook, TX. Contact: Jamie, 817-249-4451.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Beaumont Elks #311, Beaumont, TX. Contact: Ella, 409-658-4280.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits, LA State Championship, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Thomas, 985-386-2536.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Harlan SOP Style BBQ Cook Off, Calvert, TX. Contact: Sonny, 979-324-2780.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Bee County Area Go Texas Blazin Saddles, Beeville, TX.


KCBS

For additional info., visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us

June 1-2, 2013: Monadnock Up in Smoke BBQ Fest, Swanzey, NH. Contact: Geordie Fifiel, 603-831-1655 or email: monadnocksmokebbq@gmail.com.

June 7-8, 2013: It’s A Smokin Good Thang, State Championship, Tecumseh, OK. Contact: Linda Praytor. 405-598-5613 or email: honeysuckle5613@hotmail.com.

June 7-8, 2013: Boats, Bands & BBQ, State Championship, Pueblo, CO. Contact: Kevin Ortiz, 719-595-0424 or email: Kevin@puebloharp.com.

June 7-8, 2013: Podunk Pig Party, State Championship, Springwater, NY. Contact: Larry Gnau, 585-669-9330 or email: lgnau@frontiernet.net.

June 7-8, 2013: Lincolnton Hog Happenin’, State Championship, Lincolnton, NC. Contact: Abby Cole, 704-736-8915 or email: abbycole@ci.lincolnton.nc.us.

June 7-8, 2013: Poor Que, State Championship, Montello, WI. Contact: Anita Moore, 920-295-3647 or email: apmoore@charter.net.

June 7-8, 2013: Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest, State Championship, Mayetta, KS. Contact: Tracy Satterfield, 816-806-9402 or email: tracy@thinkbbq.com.

June 7-8, 2013: Delta Smoke BBQ Contest, State Championship, Wynne, AR. Contact: Chad House, 870-945-0880 or email: chad@houseindustriesinc.com.

June 7-8, 2013: Tonganoxie Days BBQ Blowout, State Championship, Tonganoxie, KS. Contact: James Gambrill, 913-845-2949 or email: jgtoyman@aol.com.

June 7-8, 2013: Covered Bridge ‘Que, State Championship, Euharlee, GA. Contact: Gowan Fenley, 678-231-5064 or email: gowan@bbqteam.net.

June 7-8, 2013: Bourbon City BBQ Festival Cookoff, State Championship, Bardstown, KY. Contact: Rick Berry, 502-348-6221 or email: rmb@bardstowncable.net.

June 7-8, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Asheville, NC. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

June 7-8, 2013: Smokin’ on the Summit, State Championship, Lee’s Summit, MO. Contact: Keith Stidham, 816-554-8610 or email: info@smokinonthesummitbbq.com.

June 8, 2013: Summer Kick Off, Davison, MI. Contact: Robert Edwards, 810-406-2132 or email: summerfest130@gmail.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival, State Championship, Tryon, NC. Contact: Christina Feagan, 828-859-7427 or email: Christina@carolinafoothillschamber.com.

June 14-15, 2013: California Honey Harvest Festival & KCBS BBQ, Fillmore, CA. Contact: Rogedr Campbell, 805-857-2785 or email: rognfillmore@aol.com.

June 14-16, 2013: Rock’n Ribfest NH State BBQ Competition, State Championship, Merrimack, NH. Contact: Colleen Westcott, 603-758-1038 or email: sponsor@ribfestnh.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Colorado Barbecue Challenge, State Championship, Frisco, CO. Contact: Nora Gilbertson, 970-668-9132 or email: morag@townoffrisco.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Ol’ Glory BBQ Bash, State Championship, Fredonia, KS. Contact: Dale Fritz, 918-899-1754 or email: fritz@wilsoncountycitizen.com.

June 14-16, 2013: Crossborder Blues, Brews, & Que, State Championship, Wilson, NY. Contact: Kathy O’Keefe, 716-622-8329 or email: ktokeefedesigns2@aol.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Hog Wild BBQ & Chrome Fest, State Championship, Chandler, OK. Contact: Kim Evans, 405-258-8694 or email: kimaevans@sbcglobal.net.

June 14-15, 2013: Pig in the Park, State Championship, Whitewater, WI. Contact: Tamara Brodnicki, 262-473-2200 or email: director@downtownwhitewater.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Sunflower Barbecue, State Championship, Topeka, KS. Contact: Ted Uhler, 785-448-5357 or email: tsuhler@gmail.com.

June 14-15, 2013: The Desoto Shrine Club 5th Annual 2013 BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Hernando, MS. Contact: Douglas Francis, 901-487-6785 or email: kathy008@centurytel.net

June 14-15, 2013: Northern Arizona BBQ Festival, State Championship, Williams, AZ. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-758-8749 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.

June 14-15, 2013: Smokin’ on the River, State Championship, Jeffersonville, IN. Contact: Daniel Skaggs, 502-259-8734 or email: skaggs_daniel@yahoo.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Blue Mountain BBQ Champion, Blue Mountain, ON. Contact: Steve Perrin, 416-898-3159 or email: Melissa@rustysatblue.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Central M Swinetastic BBQ Festival, State Championship, Frederick, MD. Contact: Chris Carter, 301-829-2222 or email: swinetastic@comcast.net.

June 14-15, 2013: State Center Rose Festival BBQ Championship, State Championship, State Center, IA. Contact: Trish Taft, 641-483-3402 or email: ttaft1968@yahoo.com.

June 14-15, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Lexington, KY. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

June 15-16, 2013: Treasure Island International BBQ Championship, Welch, MN. Contact: Perry Vining, 800-658-2526 or 507-402-6371 or email: pvingin@smig.net.

June 20-22, 2013: Rock’n Freedom, State Championship, Seymour, MO. Contact: April Hepko, 417-224-7671 or email: april@seymourmochamber.com.

June 21-22, 2013: South Park Kick Ass BBQ COmpetition, State Championship, Fairplay, CO. Contact: Janine Snyder or Ernie Dumas, 719-836-3410 or email: Janine@southparkkickassbb.org or info@southparkchamber.com.

June 21-22, 2013: 5th Annual Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-off, State Championship, Auburn Hills, MI. Contact: Shawn Keenan, 248-364-6926 or email: skeenan@auburnhills.org.

June 21-22, 2013: Iowa State BBQ Championship, State Championship,  Marshalltown, IA. Contact: Bob Wenner, 641-485-0827 or email: bob50158@gmail.com.

June 21-22, 2013: BBQ, Bands & Brews, State Championship, Palmyra, VA. Contact: John Atkins, 434-589-3262 or email: jatkins@bbqconnectionllc.com.

June 21-22, 2013: Knights of Columbus, State Championship, Quincy, IL. Contact: Phil Haxel, 217-223-2025 or email: cctc@adams.net.

June 21-22, 2013: Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, State Championship, Lenexa, KS. Contact: Lindsay Hart, 913-477-7130 or email: lhart@lenexa.com.

June 21-22, 2013: Smoking Knights BBQ Competition, State Championship, Hutchinson, MN. Contact: Scott Larson, 320-455-0109 or email: robodog2008@gmail.com.

June 21-22, 2013: Peak City Pig Fest, State Championship, Apex, NC. Contact: Graham Wilson, 919-362-7141 or email: gwilson@prstreet.com.

June 21-22, 2013: 2nd Annual Pechanga BBQ Championship, State Championship, Temecula, CA. Contact: Henry Silvestre, 951-445-1903 or email: hsilvestre@aol.com.

June 21-22, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Indianapolis, IN. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

June 21-23, 2013: Brockport BBQ – Music Festival, State Championship, Brockport, NY. Contact: Robert Blair, 585-472-5093 or email: brockportbbqfest@gmail.com.

June 21-22, 2013: Smokin @ the Ballpark BBQ Festival, State Championship, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Contact: Sharri MacDonald, 207-590-4201 or email: smacdonald@maine.rr.com.

June 21-22, 2013: Queen City Cook-Off, State Championship, Clarksville, TN. Contact: Ricky Thomas, 931-624-0262 or email: queencitycookoff@aol.com.

June 22-23, 2013: Mr. BBQ Barbeque CHallenge, State Championship, Davenport, IA. Contact: Glenn Rohm, 309-799-7469 or email: ioproductions@sbcglobal.net.

June 22-23, 2013: Safeway National Captial Barbecue Battle, State Championship, Washington, DC. Contact: Allen Tubis, 301-860-0630 or email: barbecue1@aol.com.

June 27-29, 2013: Legacy BBQ Championship, State Championship, Effingham, IL. Contact: Tyson Reed, 217-342-3494 or email: Tyson@legacyhd.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Super City Blues & Ques, State Championship, Metropolis, IL. Contact: Priscilla Abell, 618-638-4354 or email: metropolisparks@frontier.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Smokin’ on the Pecos, State Championship, Artesia, NM. Contact: David & Vickie Grousnick, 575-513-4290 or 575-513-4291 or email: dvgrousnick@yahoo.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Hogging Up Virginia Bluegrass BBQ Festival, State Championship, Winchester, VA. Contact: Cindy & Wayne Schafer, 717-793-2124 or email: bigfatdaddys@verizon.net.

June 28-29, 2013: Grillin’ in Grafton, State Championship, Grafton, WI. Contact: Pam Kin, 262-377-1650 or email: pam@grafton-wi.org.

June 28-29, 2013: Smoke on the Square: In Memory of David Harness, State Championship, Franklin, IN. Contact: Megan Hart, 317-346-1258 or email: discoverfranklin@yahoo.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Covington Cork & Pork Festival, State Championship, Covington, VA. Contact: Les Balgavy, 540-960-1532 or email: corkandpork@gmail.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Bend of the River BBQ Smoke Off, State Championship, Mankato, MN. Contact: Nathan Herme, 507-389-8999 or email: natjherme@gmail.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Boston Hill BBQ Fest, State Championship, Hamburg, NY. Contact: Patchin Fire Company, 716-646-9199 or email: mcartechine@roadrunner.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Silicon Valley BBQ CHampionships, State Championship, Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Frank Walsh, 408-219-1852 or email: frank@svbbq.com.

June 28-29, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Traverse City, MI. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

June 29-30, 2013: Cattlemen’s BBQ Competition, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Contact: Michael Compton, 787-319-9410 or email: mike@bbqpr.com.

July 3-4, 2013: Whiting 4th of July BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Whiting, IA. Contact: Kurt Neldeberg, 712-455-2095 or email: klneld@longlines.com.

July 3-4, 2013: Liberty 4th Fest BBQ Contest, State Championship, Liberty, MO. Contact: Gayle Potter, 816-781-5200 or email: gaylep@libertychamber.com.

July 4-6, 2013: I Love Barbecue & Music Festival, State Championship, Lake Placid, NY. Contact: Dmitry Feld, 518-637-1593 or email: dmitry@usaluge.org.

July 5-7, 2013: Rio Rancho NM 10th Annual 2013 Pork & Brew State BBQ Championship, State Championship, Rio Rancho, NM. Contact: Rhonda Robinson, 505-891-7258 or email: rrobinson@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us.

July 5-6, 2013: Crossroads BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, Cameron, MO. Contact: Cameron Chamber of Commerce, 816-632-2005 or email: office@cameronmochamber.com.

July 5-6, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Madison, WI. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

July 5-7, 2013: Firin’ Up the Fox BBQ Contest, State Championship, St. Charles, IL. Contact: Kevin Call, 630-233-4746 or email: info@firinupthefox.com.

July 5-6, 2013: Fin to Fur’s Red, White, & Blue BBQ Blowout 2013, Thayer, MO. Contact: Winston Tucker,

417-264-4444 or email: tuckerauction@hotmail.com.

July 6-7, 2013: Montana BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Absarokee, MT. Contact: Nick Morrison, email: nmrocco@yahoo.com.

July 11-13, 2013: SC Festival of Discovery, State Championship, Greenwood, SC. Contact: Laura Ackerman, 864-942-8448 or email: uptown@cityofgreenwoodsc.com.

July 12-13, 2013: Ohio Veterans Barbeque Cook-off, State Championship, Kettering, OH. Contact: Joe Law, 937-572-1431 or email: usmc417@hotmail.com.

July 12-13, 2013: The Gettysburg Cook-off North vs. South, State Championship, Gettysburg, PA. Contact: Brenda McCabe, 717-334-5006 or email: development@adamsarts.org.

July 12-13, 2013: The Madelia Blazin’ Barbeque Blast, State Championship, Madelia, MN. Contact: Tom Osborne, 507-340-4445 or email: tosborne@kocpas.net.

July 12-13, 2013: 6th Annual Wellsville BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Wellsville, MO. Contact: Pat Pursifull, 573-684-3131 or email: ppursifull@sbcglobal.net.

July 12-13, 2013: 3rd Annual Holbrook “Ace in the Hole” , State Championship, Holbrook, AZ. Contact: Tom Duncan, 480-209-9685 or email: wrbbq7@gmail.com.

July 12-13, 2013: Wine Country Big Q, Santa Rosa, CA. Contact: Judy Groverman, 707-523-3728 or email: judy@wcbigq.com. Website: WineCountryBigQ.com.

July 12-14, 2013: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship, State Championship, North Wildwood, NJ. Contact: Eric Shenkus, 609-523-6565 or email: njbbq@njbbq.com.

July 12-13, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Woodbury, MN. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

July 13-14, 2013: Heart of Illinois Fair BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Peoria, IL. Contact: Roxy Baker, 309-645-6749 or email: roxyb@comcast.net.

July 13-14, 2013: Troy Pig Out, State Championship, Troy, NY. Contact: Downtown Troy, 518-279-7997 or email: Elizabeth.young@troybid.org.

July 13-14, 2013: Pork in the Park BBQ, State Championship, Stamford, CT. Contact: Bob LeRose, 917-446-2921 or email: rlerose@msn.com.

July 19-20, 2013: Blues, BBQ & Bargains, State Championship, Hays, KS. Contact: Pam Joy, 785-259-0246 or email: fjoy@ruraltel.net.

July 19-20, 2013: Warren All American BBQ Festival, State Championship, Warren, PA. Contact: Melissa Anderson, 814-723-3050 or email: manderson@wccbi.org.

July 19-20, 2013: Smokin the Valley Blueberry Festival & Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, Unicoi, TN. Contact: Robbie Adams, 423-735-8787 or email: firecapt-uvfd@hotmail.com.

July 19-20, 2013: Griller’s Cup, State Championship, Laramie, WY. Contact: Dee Bott, 307-742-2142 ext. 5662 or email: dbott@vinsonhospital.org.

July 19-20, 2013: Que & Cruz, State Championship, Louisa, VA. Contact: Bill Small, 540-223-6329 or email: billthegrillguy@msn.com.

July 19-20, 2013: BBQ’Loo & Blues Too!, State Championship, Waterloo, IA. Contact: Cindy Wells, 319-404-7308 or email: cjwsews@mchsi.com.

July 19-20, 2013: Cookin’ on Kampeska: Wing Fling & BBQ Thing, State Championship, Watertown, SD. Contact: Caitlin Voecks, 605-886-5814 or email: Caitlin@watertownsd.com.

July 19-20, 2013: 9th Annual WildBlue BBQ, State Championship, Burlington, KS. Contact: Kristy Reeves, 620-364-5121 or email: info@wildbluebbq.org.

July 19-20, 2013: Smokin’ on the River, State Championship, Glasgow, MO. Contact: Steven Jones, 660-338-2277 or email: smjones2277@sbcglobal.net.

July 19-20, 2013: Wine, Brew & Bar-B-Que Too!, State Championship, New Palestine, IN. Contact: Mark Kennedy, 317-417-3050 or email: mkennedy57@comcast.net.

July 19-20, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Des Moines, IA. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.

July 19-20, 2013: RiverFest Red, White, & Que, State Championship, Bellevue, NE. Contact: Doris Urwin, 402-898-3000 or email: doris@bellevuenebraska.com.

July 19-20, 2013: Taste of Grand Rapids, State Championship, Comstock Park, MI. Contact: John Bates, 616-459-1919 or email: jbates@clearchannel.com.

July 19-20, 2013: Smoke on the Mountain, State Championship, Galax, VA. Contact: Ron Passmore or Judy Brannock, email: info@twincountychamber.com.

July 20-21, 2013: Wakefield Rotary Campus CookOff & State BBQ Championships, State Championship, Kingston, RI. Contact: Arthur Faria, 401-789-3902 or email: budfaria@yahoo.com.

July 20-21, 2013: Kla Ha Ya Days Barbeque Championship, State Championship, Snohomish, WA. Contact: Kla Ha Ya Days Festival, 425-493-7824 or email: info@klhayadays.com.

July 20-21, 2013: Smokin’ for Gold, State Championship, Placerville, CA. Contact: Marta Viola, 530-621-5862 or email: marta@eldoradocountyfair.org.

July 26-27, 2013: WNC Barbeque Festival, State Championship, Maggie Valley, NC. Contact: Teresa Smith, 828-926-1686 or email: teresa@maggievalley.org.

July 26-27, 2013: Foothills Country Fair BBQ Bash, State Championship, Cleveland, TN. Contact: Louie Alford, 423-339-1989 or email: lalford42@gmail.com.

July 26-27, 2013: Up in Smoke BBQ Bash, State Championship, Mason City, IA. Contact: Ruth Miller, 641-421-0577 or email: ruth.miller@globegazette.com.

July 26-27, 2013: Sisklyou Beef Country Cook-Off, State Championship, Montague, CA. Contact: John Hammond, 530-459-5244 or email: john.e.hammond@sbcglobal.net.

July 26-27, 2013: Morton BBQ Throwdow, State Championship, Morton, IL. Contact: Ryan Koener, 309-208-1572 or email: rak@koener.com.

July 26-27, 2013: The Harpoon Championships of New England BBQ, State Championship, Windsor, VT. Contact: Fritz Granger, 617-574-9551 ext. 525 or email: fitz@harpoonbrewery.com.

July 26-27, 2013: Dodge City Days Barbeque Cook-off, State Championship, Dodge City, KS. Contact: Addy Melendez, 620-227-3119 or email: amelendez@dodgechamber.com.

July 26-27, 2013: Bluemont BBQ Bash & Blackberry Bonanza, State Championship, Bluemont, VA. Contact: Jaclyn Jenkins, 540-554-2073 or email: Jaclyn@greatcountryfarms.com.

July 26-27, 2013: Racing for the BBQ, State Championship, Lee’s Summit, MO. Contact: Charlie Gascich, 913-620-1690 or email: cwhatsoever@yahoo.com.

July 26-28, 2013: The Great American Cookoff, State Championship, Woodlake, CA. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-477-7447 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.

Sept. 6-8, 2013: Pickin in the Panhandle, Inwood, WV. Contact: Laura, email: laura@travelwv.com. Website: panhandlepickin.com.

For a complete list of KCBS Events click here


LSBS

For additional info., visit the LSBS website at
www.lonestarbarbecue.com

June 7-8, 2013: 8th Annual Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off, Medina Lake, TX.

June 7-8, 2013: Blue Agave Chili & BBQ Cook-off, Blackwell, TX.

June 7-8, 2013: Hogs at the Point Cook-off, Dumas, TX.

June 7-8, 2013: Ft. McKavett VFW, Fort McKavett, TX.

June 7-8, 2013: Chigger Fest, Meridian, TX.

June 14-15, 2013: Smoke on the Hill, Brady, TX.

June 14-15, 2013: Round Rock Juneteenth Festival, Round Rock, TX.

June 21-22, 2013: Triple Crown, Waco, TX.

June 28-29, 2013: 51st Freedom Fest BBQ Cook-off, Willard, MO.

July 5-6, 2013: Aqua Boom, State Championship, Kingsland, TX.

July 5-6, 2013: Who Burnt the Beans, Novice, TX.

July 12-13, 2013: Spring Ho, Lampasas, TX.

July 19-20, 2013: Ennis Police Officers Association BBQ Cook-off, Ennis, EX.

July 26-27, 2013: Dam Red Barn Chili & BBQ Cook-off, Canyon Lake, TX.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: 10th Annual Band Boosters BBQ Cook-off, Hamilton, TX.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: Watermelon Festival, Alvord, TX.

Aug. 9-10, 2013: 2nd Annual Knights of Columbus Cook-off, Hebbronville, TX.

Aug. 16-17, 2013: Hot Chili Days & Cool Mountain Nights, Red River, NM.

Aug. 23-24, 2013: Smokin’ in the Park, State Championship, Post, TX.

Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2013: Fayette County Fair Sunday BBQ Cook-off, LaGrange, TX.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Wild Duck Marina Cook-off, Lake Brownwood, TX.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Cooper Farm Cook-off, Ledbetter, TX.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Spirit of Texas BBQ, Pflugerville, TX.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Septemberfest, Cranfills Gap, TX.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: State Championship, Terrell, TX.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Hill Country State Championship BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, San Marcos, TX.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Founders Day BBQ Cook-off, McGregor, TX.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Shrine Club BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, Ardmore, OK.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: BBQ & Music Festival, State Championship, Burnet, TX.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: 32nd Annual Barnie McBee PowWow, State Championship, Comanche, TX.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Bulls & Briskets, May, TX.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Smokin’ & Jokin’ Bar-B-Que Cook-off, Granbury, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: BBQ & Chili Cookoff, San Marcos, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: 13th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili & BBQ, State Championship, Midland, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: 2nd Annual Grayson County Fair & BBQ, Denison, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Autumn Stroll & BBQ Cook-off, Canton, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Toko Store Pop-A-Top BBQ Cook-off, Tokio Loop/West, TX.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: BBQ & Chili MDA Chillin & Grillin, Waco, TX.

Oct. 25-26, 2013: National Championship, Meridian, TX.

Nov. 1-2, 2013: Spooktacular Bull & Bash, Jacksonville, TX.

Nov. 15-16, 2013: Post 430 Cancer Cook-off, Odessa, TX.

Dec. 6-7, 2013: Tin Star Ranch BBQ & Chili Cook-off, Fredericksburg, TX.


MBN

For additional info., visit the MBN website at www.mbnbbq.com

June 7-8, 2013: Delta Jubilee Blues City BBQ, Clarksdale, MX. Contact: Tana Vassel, 662-627-7337 or email: tanapvassel@clarksdale-ms.com. Judge’s Contact: Sue Griffin, 662-902-1993 or email: buckinghamsue@gmi.net.

July 18-20, 2013: Smoke on the Mountain, Downtown Galax, VA. Contact: Ron Passmore, 276-233-0334 or 276-236-1000 or email: info@twincountychamber.com. Judge’s Contact: Carlene Poole, 276-236-4918 or email: carlene@wiredog.com.

July 19-20, 2013: The Great Grayling Barbecue Battle, Grayling, MI. Contact: Tim Padot, 517-420-4300 or 517-367-6659 or email: tpadot@capstovecoms.com.

July 26-27, 2013: 3rd Annual BBQ-Fest Cooking Contest, Dyersburg, TN. Contact: Natalie Patterson, 731-299-7076 or 731-589-3670 or email: Natalie@burksb.com. Judge’s Contact: Kaylin Dortch, 731-332-1911 or email: kaylin@burksb.com.

Aug. 22-24, 2013: Music City Festival & BBQ Championship, Nashville, TN. Contact: Brian Hamilton, 615-202-9135 or 615-352-9164 or email: brian@musiccitybbqfestival.com. Judge’s Contact: Jennifer Kiermaier, 615-812-2004 or 615-352-9164 or email: info@musiccitybbqfestival.com.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Fire & Feast BBQ Festival, Yazoo, MS. Contact: Tonja Ray-Smith, 662-746-1815 or 662-528-3171 or email: tonja.smith@yazoo.org. Judge’s Contact: Kay Mills, 662-746-2402 or 662-571-2210 or email: kay.mills@southernbeverage.com.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, 662-756-2011 or 662-719-1675 or email: elisejenkins@bellsouth.net. Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell, 662-497-2575 or email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: 41st Annual World’s Oldest Bar-B-Que, Covington, TN. Contact: Linda Wilson, 901-652-0555 or email: lwilson@covingtones.com. Judge’s Contact: Sandra McCalla, 901-652-0555 or email: sandramccalla@comcast.net.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Contest/Cleveland Octoberfest, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, 662-756-2011 or 662-719-1675 or email: elisejenkins@bellsouth.net. Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell, 662-497-2575 or email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Arlington BBQ Fallfest, Arlington, TN. Contact: Brian Thompson, 901-337-0114 or 901-488-7822 or email: info@arlingtonbbq.com. Judge’s Contact: Michelle Mynatt, 901-830-1887 or email: judges@arlingtonbbq.com.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Time Warner Cable BBQ & Blues Festival, Charlotte, NC. Contact: Damon Phillips, 704-332-9594 or 757-329-2163 or email: dphillips@charlottecentercity.org. Judge’s Contact: Gary & Sharon Countz, 870-238-2343 or email: gcountz@sbcglobal.net.

Oct. 19, 2013: Deep Roots Festival, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Heather Holder, 478-456-3604 or email: heather.holder@gcsu.edu. Judge’s Contact: Lindsey Hornsby, email: cschulte@milledgevillega.us.



MNBBQS

For more information, visit the MNBBQS website at www.mnbbqsociety.com

June 15-16, 2013: Treasure Island International, Welsh, MN.

June 21-22, 2013: Smoking Knights BBQ Competition, Hutchinson, MN.

June 28-29, 2013: Bend of the River BBQ Smoke Off, Mankato, MN. Contact: Matt, 507-89-8999 or email: matt@bustersbar.com.

July 12-13, 2013: Sam’s Club Qualifier, Woodbury, MN.

July 12-13, 2013: Blazin’ Barbeque Blast, Madelia, MN.

Aug. 8-10, 2013: Med City BBQ & Music Fest, Rochester, MN.

Aug. 16-17, 2013: Smokefest, Marshall, MN.

Aug. 23-24, 2013: Big Island BBQ, Albert Lea, MN. Website: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: Smokin’ Gobbler Cook-off, Worthington, MN. Contact: Brad, 507-372-2919 or email: brad@smokingobbler.com. Website: www.smokingobbler.com.


New England Barbeque Society

For additional info., contact the New England Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org

June 1, 2013: Monadnock Up In Smoke BBQ Festival, Swanzey, NH.

June 14, 2013: New Hampshire Rock ‘N Ribfest, Merrimack, NH.

June 21, 2013: Smokin’ at the Ballpark, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Contact: Sharry McDonald, 207-590-4201 or email: smacdonald@maine.rr.com.

June 23, 2013: Chicky’s Oinkin’ Pig Out Throwdown, Leominster, MA. Contact: Robin Fenwick.

June 30, 2013: Polish BBQ Battle, Gardner, MA.

July 4, 2013: I Love BBQ & Music Festival, Lake Placid, NY.

July 13-14, 2013: Troy Pig Out, Riverfront Park, Troy, NY.

July 20, 2013: Brookline Tailgate & Grilling BBQ Cookoff, Brookline, NH.

July 20, 2013: Wakefield Rotary Cammpus Cook Off, Wakefield, RI. Contact: Bud Faria, 401-789-3902 or email: budgaria@yahoo.com.

July 21, 2013: Grill n’ Daze BBQ Cook Off, Southwick Recreation Center, Southwick, MA.

July 27-28, 2013: Harpoon Championships of New England BBQ, Windsor, VT.

Aug. 3, 2013: Battle of the BBQ Brethren, Manorville, NY. Contact: Phil Rizzardi, 631-404-0866 or email:events@bbq-brethren.net.

Aug. 3, 2013: Krazy Days Tailgate BBQ Cookoff, Middleborough, MA. Contact: Paulette Lilla, 508-946-0600 or email: paulette@thecustomdecorator.com. Website: www.middleboroughonthemove.org.

Aug. 17-18, 2013: Hudson Valley Ribfest, Ulster County Fairgrounds, Highland, NY.

Sept. 7, 2013: Hudson HEFerFest Tailgate BBQ Contest, Hudson, MA.

Sept. 21-22, 2013: Oinktoberfest, Clarence, NY.

Oct. 12, 2013: Firefighters for America’s Bravest BBQ Grilling Contest, Staten Island, NY. Contact: John LaBarbera.


Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association

For additional info., visit the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association website at www.tgcbca.org

June 7-9, 2013: Big Bubba’s BBQ Cookoff & Auction, Waller, TX. Contact: Kyle Goodrow, 713-04-8864.

June 14-15, 2013: Freiheit Cookoff, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Freiheit Country Store, 830-660-8069 or 830-625-9400.

July 5-6, 2013: Fishin Fiesta, Freeport, TX. Contact: Mario.

July 19-20, 2013: Annual Watermelon Festival, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Rupert Sheridan, 281-924-6353.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: Forty & Eight 14th Annual BBQ Cook Off, Willis, TX. Contact: Larry Eary, 936-856-5224.

Aug. 16-17, 2013: Inspiring Possibilities, Houston, TX. Contact: Hristy/Kara, 281-373-5425.

Aug. 23-24, 2013: Hotter Than Hell, Katy, TX.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: EMCFA Bar-B-Que 28th Annual Cook Off, Porter, TX. Contact: David Rogers, 713-822-4060.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: 5th Annual Bar-B-Q Cookoff ShertzFest, Schertz, TX.  Contact: Saray Gonzalez, 210-619-1015.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Texas State Championship Weiser Air Park BBQ, Houston, TX. Contact: Mark, 713-858-6090.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Conroe, TX. Contact: Keith Dickinson, 713-580-5507.

Oct. 11-12, 2013: Knights of Columbus 4577 BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: David Pangrazio, 713-641-3694 or 832-524-4282.

Oct. 25-26, 2013: John Henry Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: John Henry, 281-272-1875.


WORLD BARBECUE ASSOCIATION

For additional info., visit the World Barbecue Association website at www.wbqa.com


PACIFIC NORTH WEST BARBECUE ASSOCIATION

For additional info., visit the Pacific North West Barbecue Association website at www.PNWBA.com

June 1-2, 2013: BC Children’s Hosptial BBQ For Kids, Kelowna, BC.

June 2, 2013: Pete’s Fremont Fire Pit BBQ Cook-off (Lite Cook), Seattle, WA.

June 7-8, 2013: McKinley Springs BBQ, Prosser, WA.

June 22-23, 2013: Canadian Festival of Chili & BBQ, Langley, BC.

June 29, 2013: Bikes, Brews, & BBQs (Lite Cook), Coeur d’Alene, ID.

July 5-6, 2013: Moose Jaw Sidewalk Days, Moose Jaw, SK.

July 6-7, 2013: Cascade Country Cook-Off, Chehalis, WA.

July 6-7, 2013: 1st Annual Drummond BBQ Cook-off, Drummond, MT.

July 13-14, 2013: Cheney Jubilee, Cheney, WA.

July 20-21, 2013: Smoke on the Highway (Lite Cook), Abbotsford, BC.

July 20-21, 2013: Molalla’s Wild River BBQ Cook-off, Molalla, OR.

July 27-28, 2013: Stumptown BBQ Smoke-off, Whitefish, MT.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: Smokin’ in the Root, Stevensville, MT.

Aug. 3-4, 2013: Canadian National Championships, Whistler, BC.

Aug. 2-3, 2013: Toontown Smokedown, Saskatoon, SK.

Aug. 10-11, 2013: Fire It Up BBQ Cook-Off, Florence, OR.

Aug. 10-11, 2013: Those Were The Days Festival, North Battleford, SK.

Aug. 16-17, 2013: Smokey Pt. BBQ Cook-off, Arlington, WA.

Aug. 17-18, 2013: IPA Brewers Challenge, Portland, OR.

Aug. 25, 2013: North Surrey Auto Mall Car-B-Que, Surrey, BC.

Aug. 30-31, 2013: Juarez Canyon, Oregon City, OR.

Sept. 7-8, 2013: Tree Top Skewered Apple, Selah, WA.

Sept. 14-15, 2013: BBQ on the Bypass, Langley, BC.

Sept. 21-22, 2013: Basin BBQ Bash, Moses Lake, WA.


SOUTHERN BARBECUE NETWORK

For more information, visit the SBN website at www.sbbqn.com.

July 19-20, 2013: Spruce Pine BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Spruce Pine, SC. Contact: Randall Hembree, email: crhembree@hotmail.com.

Aug. 30-31, 2013: Beach Boogie & BBQ, Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact: Kenny Craven, 843-971-0131 or email: kcraven113@aol.com.

Sept. 6-7, 2013: Uniquely Union, Union County Fairgrounds, Union, SC. Contact: David (Tubo) Owens, 804-426-2174.

Sept. 13-14, 2013: BBQ by the Shrine Lake, Dorchester Shrine Club, Summerville, SC. Contact: Charles Dangerfield, email: charlesdangerfield@yahoo.com.

Sept. 2013: McCormick Children’s Home, Cyrus McCormick Museum, McCormick, SC. Contact: Brad Kay, email: bradkay2003@yahoo.com.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: 3rd Annual Smokin BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, Cold Mountain Corn Maize, Canton, NC. Contact: Janice Heatherly, email: jheatherly11@charter.net. Website: smokinbbqandbluegrassfestival.com.

Sept. 20-21, 2013: Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill, SC. Contact: Bill Steele, email: billsteele@leroysprings.com.

Sept. 27-28, 2013: Best of Berkley, Old Santee Cannel Park, Monks Corner, SC. Contact: Don Saturday, 843-899-7833 or email: dssaturday@aol.com.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Gaston Collard  & BBQ Festival, Gaston, SC. Contact: Troy Bivens or Jennifer Billotti, 803-796-7725 or email: Jennifer.billotti@gmail.com or mayorbivens@att.net.

Oct. 4-5, 2013: Pig Tales & BBQ, Manning, SC. Contact: Jake Buddin, email: wjbuddin@yahoo.com.

Oct. 18-19, 2013: Jamile Shriners BBQ Cook Off, Columbia, SC. Contact: Lance Carpenter, 803-772-9380 or email: carplan@windstream.net.

Oct. 25-26, 2013: Mid-City BBQ Cook-Off, Wellford, SC. Contact: Harold Owens, 864-463-4711.


NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS

June 8, 2013: 4th Annual Southern Tier Craft Beer & BBQ Festival, Big Flats, NY. Contact: Michell Banach, 607-562-7683 or email: michelle@tagstickets.com. Website: http://tagstickets.com.

June 29, 2013: Project Restore Summer Fest & Smack-Down Rib Cook Off, Hamel, IL, Community Park. Email: info@project-restore.org. Website: www.project-restore.com.


COOKING SCHOOLS

July 6, 2013: PNWBA Pitmaster Class, Chehalis, WA. www.pnwba.com.

July 19-21, 2013: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: www.jacksoldsouth.com.

Sept. 6-8, 2013: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: www.jacksoldsouth.com.


JUDGING SCHOOLS

July 6, 2013: PNWBA Judging Class, Chehalis, WA. www.pnwba.com.


MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOLS


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