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Barbecue Competitors Alliance
OCT9–10
Smokin’ the SIP
Moss Point, MSIntended Jack/Royal Qualifier.Contact: Joshua Borden, 228-219-3392 [email protected]Event detailsOCT16–17
Fall Barbecue Extravaganza
Baton Rouge, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Sandy Chambers, 225-975-2327 [email protected]Event detailsNOV6–7
46th Annual Sabine Freestate Festival BBQ Championship
Florien, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Joshua Hippler 318-581-292 [email protected]Event detailsNOV13–14
Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest
Ponchatoula, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Jody Borne, 985-320-9792 [email protected]Event detailsDEC4–5
Christmas on the Coast
Biloxi, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brandon Houston, 228-392-7717 [email protected]Event detailsJAN15–16
15th Annual Taste of Blanchard
Blanchard, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Shannon Wall, 318-464-3359APR16–17
22nd Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown
Marksville, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Spencer Galland, 318-500-0002APR–MAY30–1
Quein’ On the Red
Alexandria, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Lisa Harris, 318-449-5013MAY21–22
Sweetwater Campground BBQ contest
Loranger, LAIntended Jack/Royal Qualifier.Contact: Justin Traylor, 985-878-6868JUN18–19
10th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle
Biloxi, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brandon Houston, 228-392-7717JUL30–31
16th Annual BBQ Bash
Morgan City, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Bill Goessl/St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps Lge., 985-384-3446 or, 985-372-8880AUG20–21
Bucks Birds and BBQ
Brookhaven, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Mark Porter, 601-757-1772SEP10–11
20th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-off
Port Allen, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Lois Webre, 225-344-2920SEP17–18
The Shed BBQ BCA
Ocean Springs, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brooke Lewis, 228-297-2628California BBQ Association
OCT10
OCT17
OCT17
OCT24
Champions Barbecue Alliance
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT30
OCT30
OCT30
Rosanky Reunion BBQ
Rosanky, TXFlorida BBQ Association
OCT23–24
Panama in Fall “BBQ BRAWL”State championshipPro
Panama City Beach, FLContact: Shannon Rodriguez, ( 850)596-1231Event detailsNOV13–14
NOV20–21
South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass FestivalBackyard
South Daytona, FLContact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, 386-322-3070Event detailsDEC4–5
JAN22–23
Newberry’s Blues & BBQ Festival & Car ShowBackyard
Newberry, FLContact: Charmagne GiardinaEvent detailsJAN29–30
FEB5–6
MAR5–6
MAR12–13
Shamrockin’ Fest – BBQ & Beer FestivalState championshipBackyard
Eustis, FLContact: Brian Gamble, 352-267-4580Event detailsMAY21–22
Sizzle and Splash BBQ Cook-Off and Festival Winter SpringsPro & Backyard
Winter Springs, FLContact: Libby Baity, 321-231-2026Event detailsOCT15–16
NOV12–13
NOV19–20
South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass FestivalBackyard
South Daytona, FLContact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, 386-322-3070Event detailsGeorgia Barbecue Association
OCT16–17
NOV13–14
Hogs for Housing BBQ Competition – Double Points Contest
Vienna, GAContact: Rhonda Lamb Phone: 229-322-1596 Email:Event detailsFEB12–13
Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store BBQ Competition & Festival
Ashburn, GAContact: Tony Morris and Phil Harris Contact: Tony Morris, 229-561-9070 or, 478-952-8707 email: Tony, Application Coming SoonEvent detailsMAR5–6
MAR26–27
International Barbeque Cookers Association
OCT9
3rd Annual Robstown VFD BBQ Cook OffState championship
Robstown, TXEVENT POSTPONING NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED Kids cook registration form: https://form.jotform.com/262264066177157 GRILLIN TO THE BONE 2 EVENTEvent detailsOCT9
Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cook OffState championship
Bryan, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER-Suit-DIAMONDEvent detailsOCT9
Moontower Saloon BBQ Cook Off
Austin, TXThe RV Fee of $50 has been waived by the Promoter. Registration will be open Till October 9th. Email your entry fee to promoter and you can pay onsite.Event detailsOCT9
St. Jude Benefit Cook OffState championship
Livingston, TXCook Off Presented by the Polk County Chamber of CommerceEvent detailsOCT9
TYOC’s Annual BBQ Cook Off and Yellow Out Day CelebrationState championship
Pearland, TXEvent detailsOCT16
OCT16
Big T Memorial BBQ Cook OffState championshipPostponed
Fairfield, TXEVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 2027Event detailsOCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16
Pumpkins Pitches and Pit MastersState championship
Victoria, TXGrilling to the Bone Event JPA Kids QueEvent detailsOCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
Friends for Wishes BBQ Cook OffState championship
Hempstead, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBDEvent detailsOCT30
Blues Brews & BBQState championship
Madisonville, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBD Kids Check in & Meat pick up is Friday @ 6:30pm.Event detailsOCT30
OCT30
Grills Ghouls and BBQ Cook OffState championship
East Bernard, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBD Pumpkin carving contest-open turn in @ $20 pays 50/50Event detailsKansas City Barbeque Society
SEP–OCT30–4
American Royal World Series of Barbecue – Open Contest
Kansas City, KSContact: Kayci Vincent, 816-569-4021Event detailsOCT9–10
Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BarbecueCompetitor Series
Lynchburg, TNAt Wiseman Park. Team contact also: Pam Hess, 870-588-6508. Judges by invitation only; judge contacts: Debbie Christian, 931-307-4215, or Maxine Kilgore, 256-783-7809.Contact: Debbie Christian, 931-307-4215Event detailsOCT9–10
The United Rentals Big Blue BBQ at Union StationState championship
Kansas City, MOAt Union Station. Judge contact: Jason Beckner, 660-909-3493.Contact: Rod Gaul, 913-306-8273Event detailsOCT9–10
OCT15–17
Royal Oak InvitationalCompetitor SeriesInvitation only
Roswell, GAContact: Craig Verhage, 662-719-7141OCT16–17
WhistleStop BBQ FestivalBackyard only
Huntsville, ALJudge contact: Myron Berry, 256-740-9636.Contact: Joanna White, 256-665-6418Event detailsOCT16–17
OCT16
All American Military/Veterans/First Responders BBQ ContestCompetitor Series
Sunland Park, NMAt Sunland Racetrack & Casino.Contact: Jim Palmer, 714-319-1782Event detailsOCT23–24
Red White & QueState championship
West Creek, NJAt Sea Pirate Campground. Campground BBQ Series, Day 1.Contact: Jeremy Garrett, 802-244-8994Event detailsOCT23–24
VPD Back the Blue BBQ CompetitionState championship
Vidalia, LAJudge contact: Pam Hess, 870-588-6508.Contact: Georganna Berry/Andrea Foster, 318-336-5254OCT23–24
The Butcher’s Smoke & Flames Barbeque CookoffBackyard only
Cullman, ALJudge contact: Fred and Maxine Kilgore, 256-783-4508.Contact: Kadi Smith, 256-339-3913Event detailsNOV21
JAN16
12th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge
Bullhead City, AZSanctioned by: KCBS Master Series / TOY.Contact: T'Shura Elias [email protected]... Read More. [email protected]Event detailsMid-Atlantic Barbecue Association
Memphis Barbecue Network
OCT9–10
MS Delta Barbecue State Championship/Cleveland OctoberfestState championship
Cleveland, MSEvent detailsOCT16–17
OCT16–17
OCT23–24
OCT23–24
OCT30–31
NOV6–7
NOV7
DEC–JAN30–1
APR2–3
Atoka BBQ Fest
Event detailsAPR23–24
Northeast Barbecue Society
Outlaw BBQ Association
OCT9–10
OCT16–17
OCT16–17
OCT23–24
OCT23–24
OCT30–31
NOV6–7
NOV13–14
DEC4–5
Rib Cookoff Association
OCT10
OCT10
OCT10
OCT10
OCT16
OCT17
OCT24
OCT30
OCT31
NOV7
NOV7
NOV13–14
NOV13
NOV14
NOV14
NOV21
DEC4
AUG28
St. Louis BBQ Society
OCT9–10
Sizzlin on 66 Granite City Great BBQ Throw Down
Granite City, ILContact: Bill Whitaker, 618-604-6739, [email protected]Event detailsOCT10
Judge – Sizzlin on 66 Granite City Great BBQ Throw Down (Pro-Series)
Granite City, ILContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event detailsOCT23–24
3rd Annual Gateway to the Ozarks BBQ Cook-off
Sullivan, MOContact: Edward Kirk, 573-210-3281, [email protected]Event detailsOCT24
Judge – 3rd Annual Gateway to the Ozarks BBQ Cook-off (Pro-Series)
Sullivan, MOContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event detailsNOV7
NOV7
Judge – Smokin For Veterans BBQ Bash (Open)
Ellisville, MOContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event detailsNOV22
Thanksgiving Holiday Charity Cook at the Brass Rail – 2026
O'Fallon, MOContact: SLBS Charity Committee, [email protected]Event detailsDEC5
SLBS 2026 Awards Gala and Hogapalooza
Sunset Hills, MOContact: Alysha Wright, [email protected]Event detailsSteak Cookoff Association
OCT4
OCT9
OCT10
OCT10
OCT16
OCT17
OCT17
OCT17
OCT17
OCT23
OCT24
OCT30
OCT30
OCT31
OCT31
NOV6
NOV7
NOV14
NOV27
NOV28
DEC4
DEC4
DEC5
DEC5
DEC11
DEC12
DEC19
DEC19
DEC31
DEC31
JAN1
JAN2
JAN15
JAN15
JAN15
JAN16
FEB5
FEB19
FEB20
FEB20
MAR11
MAR11
MAR11
MAR12
MAR12
MAR12
MAR12
MAR13
MAR13
MAR14
APR2
APR3
APR30
APR30
MAY1
JUN11
JUN12
JUL24
BBQ Judging Classes
OCT9
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class
Lynchburg, TNAt American Legion.Contact: Carol Bigler, 256-426-9385Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT15
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class
Sunland Park, NMAt Sunland Racetrack & Casino.Contact: Jim Palmer, 714-319-1782Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyNOV6
DEC19
JAN28
APR2
JUL1
Annual Couples Membership – $70. Join as a family and take advantage of savings.
Event detailsSouthern BBQ NetworkJUL1
International Events
OCT4
N&M Grill ShowdownDouble
Essen (Oldenburg), Lower Saxony, GermanyEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationOCT9
Low N Slow Smoke Off – Steak Cook Off
Gerogery, New South Wales, AustraliaEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationNOV7
NOV7
NOV14
NOV14
NOV14
NOV21
MAR19
SMOKED Sunshine Coast Steak CookoffDouble
Nambour, Sunshine Coast QLD, AustraliaEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationNon-Sanctioned and Public Events
OCT16–17
Smoke at the Park
Grand Bay, ALPeople’s Choice BBQ competition and a judged steak competitionContact: https://www.masonhillsfarm.com/smoke-at-the-parkEvent detailsSeptember 2026
SEP–OCT30–4
American Royal World Series of Barbecue – Open Contest
Kansas City, KSContact: Kayci Vincent, 816-569-4021Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOctober 2026
OCT4
OCT4
N&M Grill ShowdownDouble
Essen (Oldenburg), Lower Saxony, GermanyEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationOCT9
OCT9
Low N Slow Smoke Off – Steak Cook Off
Gerogery, New South Wales, AustraliaEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationOCT9–10
Smokin’ the SIP
Moss Point, MSIntended Jack/Royal Qualifier.Contact: Joshua Borden, 228-219-3392 [email protected]Event detailsBarbecue Competitors AllianceOCT9–10
MS Delta Barbecue State Championship/Cleveland OctoberfestState championship
Cleveland, MSEvent detailsMemphis Barbecue NetworkOCT9–10
OCT9–10
Sizzlin on 66 Granite City Great BBQ Throw Down
Granite City, ILContact: Bill Whitaker, 618-604-6739, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyOCT9–10
OCT9–10
Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BarbecueCompetitor Series
Lynchburg, TNAt Wiseman Park. Team contact also: Pam Hess, 870-588-6508. Judges by invitation only; judge contacts: Debbie Christian, 931-307-4215, or Maxine Kilgore, 256-783-7809.Contact: Debbie Christian, 931-307-4215Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT9–10
The United Rentals Big Blue BBQ at Union StationState championship
Kansas City, MOAt Union Station. Judge contact: Jason Beckner, 660-909-3493.Contact: Rod Gaul, 913-306-8273Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT9–10
Smoke on the WaterState championship
Topeka, KSContact: Dustyn Whyte, 785-251-6881Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT9
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class
Lynchburg, TNAt American Legion.Contact: Carol Bigler, 256-426-9385Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT9
Coleman Fiesta De La Paloma Cook OffState championship
Coleman, TXEvent detailsChampions Barbecue AllianceOCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
OCT9
3rd Annual Robstown VFD BBQ Cook OffState championship
Robstown, TXEVENT POSTPONING NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED Kids cook registration form: https://form.jotform.com/262264066177157 GRILLIN TO THE BONE 2 EVENTEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT9
Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cook OffState championship
Bryan, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER-Suit-DIAMONDEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT9
Moontower Saloon BBQ Cook Off
Austin, TXThe RV Fee of $50 has been waived by the Promoter. Registration will be open Till October 9th. Email your entry fee to promoter and you can pay onsite.Event detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT9
St. Jude Benefit Cook OffState championship
Livingston, TXCook Off Presented by the Polk County Chamber of CommerceEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT9
TYOC’s Annual BBQ Cook Off and Yellow Out Day CelebrationState championship
Pearland, TXEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT10
OCT10
OCT10
Judge – Sizzlin on 66 Granite City Great BBQ Throw Down (Pro-Series)
Granite City, ILContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyOCT10
Savory Dave’s 2nd Annual ALL Women Rib Cookoff
Natomas, CANon-sanctioned event.Event detailsCalifornia BBQ AssociationOCT10
OCT10
2026 Fox Valley Bigfoot BBQ Challenge
N2093 County Road N Appleton, WIEvent detailsRib Cookoff AssociationOCT10
OCT10
OCT15–17
Royal Oak InvitationalCompetitor SeriesInvitation only
Roswell, GAContact: Craig Verhage, 662-719-7141Kansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT15
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class
Sunland Park, NMAt Sunland Racetrack & Casino.Contact: Jim Palmer, 714-319-1782Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT16
OCT16–17
Fall Barbecue Extravaganza
Baton Rouge, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Sandy Chambers, 225-975-2327 [email protected]Event detailsBarbecue Competitors AllianceOCT16–17
OCT16–17
OCT16–17
OCT16–17
El Dorado Chevy Car Show & BBQ Cook OffState championship
McKinney, TXEvent detailsOutlaw BBQ AssociationOCT16–17
OCT16–17
OCT16
OCT16–17
WhistleStop BBQ FestivalBackyard only
Huntsville, ALJudge contact: Myron Berry, 256-740-9636.Contact: Joanna White, 256-665-6418Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT16–17
King of the CornState championship
Ottumwa, IAContact: Dena Milhous, 515-231-1381Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT16
All American Military/Veterans/First Responders BBQ ContestCompetitor Series
Sunland Park, NMAt Sunland Racetrack & Casino.Contact: Jim Palmer, 714-319-1782Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16
OCT16–17
Smoke at the Park
Grand Bay, ALPeople’s Choice BBQ competition and a judged steak competitionContact: https://www.masonhillsfarm.com/smoke-at-the-parkEvent detailsNon-Sanctioned and Public EventsOCT16
8th Annual Boots for Troops Cook Off
Magnolia, TXEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT16
Big T Memorial BBQ Cook OffState championshipPostponed
Fairfield, TXEVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 2027Event detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT16
Harris County Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cook OffState championship
Tomball, TXEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT16
OCT16
October FestState championship
Franklin, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER-Suit-HEARTEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT16
Pumpkins Pitches and Pit MastersState championship
Victoria, TXGrilling to the Bone Event JPA Kids QueEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT17
OCT17
OCT17
OCT17
OCT17
OCT17
All American Smoke OFF Day 1
Sunland Park, NMContact: James PalmerEvent detailsCalifornia BBQ AssociationOCT17
OCT17
OCT23
OCT23–24
OCT23–24
OCT23–24
OCT23–24
OCT23–24
3rd Annual Gateway to the Ozarks BBQ Cook-off
Sullivan, MOContact: Edward Kirk, 573-210-3281, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyOCT23–24
Panama in Fall “BBQ BRAWL”State championshipPro
Panama City Beach, FLContact: Shannon Rodriguez, ( 850)596-1231Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationOCT23–25
OCT23–25
OCT23–24
Red White & QueState championship
West Creek, NJAt Sea Pirate Campground. Campground BBQ Series, Day 1.Contact: Jeremy Garrett, 802-244-8994Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT23–24
VPD Back the Blue BBQ CompetitionState championship
Vidalia, LAJudge contact: Pam Hess, 870-588-6508.Contact: Georganna Berry/Andrea Foster, 318-336-5254Kansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT23–24
The Butcher’s Smoke & Flames Barbeque CookoffBackyard only
Cullman, ALJudge contact: Fred and Maxine Kilgore, 256-783-4508.Contact: Kadi Smith, 256-339-3913Event detailsKansas City Barbeque SocietyOCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
2nd Annual United Creed Cancer Benefit & Cook OffState championship
Spring Branch, TXEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT23
OCT23
OCT23
Friends for Wishes BBQ Cook OffState championship
Hempstead, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBDEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT24
Humboldt, TN Veterans Home Activities FundraiserDouble
Homboldt, TNEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationOCT24
Judge – 3rd Annual Gateway to the Ozarks BBQ Cook-off (Pro-Series)
Sullivan, MOContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyOCT24
TRIPLE “R” FEST
Lincoln, CANon-sanctioned event.Contact: Jonique TurnerEvent detailsCalifornia BBQ AssociationOCT24
OCT30
OCT30
OCT30–31
OCT30–31
OCT30
OCT30
OCT30
Rosanky Reunion BBQ
Rosanky, TXChampions Barbecue AllianceOCT30
OCT30
Blues Brews & BBQState championship
Madisonville, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBD Kids Check in & Meat pick up is Friday @ 6:30pm.Event detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT30
Freedom and Frights FestivalState championship
Navasota, TXEvent detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT30
Grills Ghouls and BBQ Cook OffState championship
East Bernard, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBD Pumpkin carving contest-open turn in @ $20 pays 50/50Event detailsInternational Barbeque Cookers AssociationOCT31
The Johnny Wells Smokehouse Steak SpooktacularDouble
Mount Olive, NCEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationOCT31
Shake, Rattle, and Roll Steak & BBQ CookoffDoubleJackpot
Tupelo, MSEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationOCT31
November 2026
NOV6
Warriors & Wisdom 4: Return the Favor Steak Cookoff
Collierville, TNEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationNOV6–7
46th Annual Sabine Freestate Festival BBQ Championship
Florien, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Joshua Hippler 318-581-292 [email protected]Event detailsBarbecue Competitors AllianceNOV6–7
NOV6
NOV6–7
NOV7
Warriors & Wisdom 4: Return the Favor Steak CookoffDoubleJackpot
Collierville, TNEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationNOV7
NOV7
NOV7
NOV7
NOV7
Judge – Smokin For Veterans BBQ Bash (Open)
Ellisville, MOContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyNOV7
NOV7
NOV7
NOV8–9
NOV13–14
Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest
Ponchatoula, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Jody Borne, 985-320-9792 [email protected]Event detailsBarbecue Competitors AllianceNOV13–14
Hogs for Housing BBQ Competition – Double Points Contest
Vienna, GAContact: Rhonda Lamb Phone: 229-322-1596 Email:Event detailsGeorgia Barbecue AssociationNOV13–14
NOV13–14
Big Belly BBQ BattlePro & Backyard
Davenport, FLContact: Angela Iversen, 407-697-4077Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationNOV13–14
NOV13
NOV14
NOV14
NOV14
NOV14
NOV14
NOV14
NOV20–21
South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass FestivalBackyard
South Daytona, FLContact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, 386-322-3070Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationNOV21
NOV21
Las Vegas BBQ Jackpot 2026
Las Vegas, NVSanctioned by: KCBS Master Series / Toy.Event detailsCalifornia BBQ AssociationNOV21
2026 3rd Annual Double Rib Cookoff San Andres Masonic LodgeDouble
Cameron, TXEvent detailsRib Cookoff AssociationNOV22
Thanksgiving Holiday Charity Cook at the Brass Rail – 2026
O'Fallon, MOContact: SLBS Charity Committee, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyNOV27
NOV28
December 2026
DEC4
DEC4
DEC4–5
Christmas on the Coast
Biloxi, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brandon Houston, 228-392-7717 [email protected]Event detailsBarbecue Competitors AllianceDEC4–5
DEC4–5
Que For A CurePro & Backyard
Tampa, FLContact: Roni-Kay Elser, 813-447-1340Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationDEC4
2026 Outlaw BBQ Association Round Up Rib Cookoff Contest
Denton, TXEvent detailsRib Cookoff AssociationDEC5
DEC5
DEC5
SLBS 2026 Awards Gala and Hogapalooza
Sunset Hills, MOContact: Alysha Wright, [email protected]Event detailsSt. Louis BBQ SocietyDEC11
DEC12
DEC19
DEC19
DEC19
DEC–JAN30–1
DEC31
DEC31
Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff
Goldsboro, NCEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationJanuary 2027
JAN1
Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff
Goldsboro, NCEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationJAN2
Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff
Goldsboro, NCEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationJAN15
JAN15
JAN15
JAN15–16
15th Annual Taste of Blanchard
Blanchard, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Shannon Wall, 318-464-3359Barbecue Competitors AllianceJAN16
JAN16
12th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge
Bullhead City, AZSanctioned by: KCBS Master Series / TOY.Contact: T'Shura Elias [email protected]... Read More. [email protected]Event detailsCalifornia BBQ AssociationJAN22–23
Newberry’s Blues & BBQ Festival & Car ShowBackyard
Newberry, FLContact: Charmagne GiardinaEvent detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationJAN28
JAN29–30
Butts & Clucks On The BayState championshipPro
Apalachicola, FLContact: John SolomonEvent detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationFebruary 2027
FEB5
FEB5–6
FEB12–13
Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store BBQ Competition & Festival
Ashburn, GAContact: Tony Morris and Phil Harris Contact: Tony Morris, 229-561-9070 or, 478-952-8707 email: Tony, Application Coming SoonEvent detailsGeorgia Barbecue AssociationFEB19
FEB20
FEB20
March 2027
MAR5–6
MAR5–6
MAR11
Ribeye Ranch RV Village Reserved RV Spaces at the SCA World Championships
Pensacola, FLEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationMAR11
SCA World Championship XIII Party EXTRA DINNER TICKETS
Pensacola, FLEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationMAR11
MAR12
MAR12
SCA Ancillary World Championship XIII (Invitational)
Pensacola, FLEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationMAR12
MAR12
MAR12–13
Shamrockin’ Fest – BBQ & Beer FestivalState championshipBackyard
Eustis, FLContact: Brian Gamble, 352-267-4580Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationMAR13
SCA Steak World Championships XIII (INVITATIONAL)
Pensacola, FLEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationMAR13
MAR14
MAR19
SMOKED Sunshine Coast Steak CookoffDouble
Nambour, Sunshine Coast QLD, AustraliaEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationMAR26–27
April 2027
APR2
Rise of the Pitmasters: The Phoenix Flame Invitational
Ocean Springs, MSEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationAPR2
APR2–3
APR3
Rise of the Pitmasters: The Phoenix Flame InvitationalDouble
Ocean Springs, MSEvent detailsSteak Cookoff AssociationAPR16–17
22nd Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown
Marksville, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Spencer Galland, 318-500-0002Barbecue Competitors AllianceAPR23–24
APR30
APR30
APR–MAY30–1
Quein’ On the Red
Alexandria, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Lisa Harris, 318-449-5013Barbecue Competitors AllianceMay 2027
MAY1
MAY21–22
Sweetwater Campground BBQ contest
Loranger, LAIntended Jack/Royal Qualifier.Contact: Justin Traylor, 985-878-6868Barbecue Competitors AllianceMAY21–22
Sizzle and Splash BBQ Cook-Off and Festival Winter SpringsPro & Backyard
Winter Springs, FLContact: Libby Baity, 321-231-2026Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationJune 2027
JUN11
JUN12
JUN18–19
10th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle
Biloxi, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brandon Houston, 228-392-7717Barbecue Competitors AllianceJuly 2027
JUL1
Annual Couples Membership – $70. Join as a family and take advantage of savings.
Event detailsSouthern BBQ NetworkJUL1
JUL24
JUL30–31
16th Annual BBQ Bash
Morgan City, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Bill Goessl/St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps Lge., 985-384-3446 or, 985-372-8880Barbecue Competitors AllianceAugust 2027
AUG20–21
Bucks Birds and BBQ
Brookhaven, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Mark Porter, 601-757-1772Barbecue Competitors AllianceAUG28
September 2027
SEP10–11
20th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-off
Port Allen, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Lois Webre, 225-344-2920Barbecue Competitors AllianceSEP17–18
The Shed BBQ BCA
Ocean Springs, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brooke Lewis, 228-297-2628Barbecue Competitors AllianceOctober 2027
OCT15–16
BBQ from the HartPro
Bell, FLContact: Donna Creamer, 352-210-1827Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationNovember 2027
NOV12–13
Big Belly BBQ BattlePro & Backyard
Davenport, FLContact: Angela Iversen, 407-697-4077Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationNOV19–20
South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass FestivalBackyard
South Daytona, FLContact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, 386-322-3070Event detailsFlorida BBQ AssociationDates, locations and contacts come from each association's own listings, which are the final word on any event details. Always confirm with the organizer before traveling.
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