For More Information, please contact AK BBQ INC at https://www.akbbq.org/.

Check back late for future events.

For More Information, please contact Barbecue Competitors’ Alliance at https://www.bcabbq.org.

Sep. 12-13, 2025: 18th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-off, Port Allen, LA. Contact: Lois Webre, Phone: 225-344-2920, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Jody Borne, Phone: 985-634-0721.

Dec. 12-13, 2025: Christmas on the Coast, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717.

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

Aug. 23, 2025: Hog August Bites – Rib & Chili Cookoff 2025, Rio Vista, CA. Contact: Robie Williams, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 23, 2025: All American Rib Cookoff 2025, Auburn, CA. Contact: Matt Zlaket, Phone: 530-320-8776, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 13, 2025: 21^st Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest, Riverside, CA. Contact: Barnaby Antunez, Phone: 951-403-9590, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 13, 2025: Woodland’s Ribs & Rods BBQ Cookoff, Woodland, CA. Contact: Carl Prutch, Phone: 707-337-2796, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 20, 2025: 12 Bridges Rib Cook-Off *KCBS 1-Meat Ribs 2025, Lincoln, CA. Contact: Tyler Campbell, Phone: 916-243-8458, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 27, 2025: West Coast Double Down – SCA Double, Hayward, CA. Contact: Joe Ilmberger, Phone: 510-551-5639, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4, 2025: Silicon Valley Pig Jig 2025, San Jose, CA. Contact: Kara Jones, Email: [email protected].

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

Check back later for more events.

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

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Dennys Memorial, Needville, TX. 

Aug. 29-30, 2025: Ingleside Smoke Show, Ingleside, TX. Contact: Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 361-776-2906, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 29-30, 2025: 13th Annual BBQ Cookoff, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: VFW Post 7110, Phone: 830-575-2434, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: JDs Gives Back Sizzle in the Park State Championship, Clute, TX. Contact: TJ McAvoy, Phone: 979-418-1190, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Jerry Busby Memorial, Hondo, TX. Contact: Austin Ruff, Phone: 512-995-6926, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 6-7, 2025: Camp Harkness Beachside Smoke Showdown, Waterford, CT. Contact: Heidi Pereira, Phone: 508-400-7153, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Bust N Burn State Championship, Devine, TX. Contact: Misty Stricker, Phone: 830-200-1015, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: 6th Annual William, La Joya, TX. Contact: Lita Leo, Phone: 956-279-8451, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Washington Co. Fair King of Coals Cookoff, Brenham, TX. Contact: Todd Huebner, Phone: 979-571-0639, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Wild West Fest State Championship, Springtown, TX. Contact: Mitch Martin, Phone: 817-932-3220, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: One HOT BBQ Cookoff, Waco, TX. Contact: Heart O’Texas Fair & Rodeo, Phone: 254-366-7872, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Hometown Hero’s BBQ Cookoff, Hondo, TX. Contact: Elsie Purcell, Phone: 830-384-9098, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Roping & Cooking For A Reason, Gonzalez, TX. Contact: Oilfield Helping Hands- David Ybarra, Phone: 361-389-8165, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: City of Somerset State Championship, Somerset, TX. Contact: Chevy Hernandez, Phone: 210-391-8110.

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Smoke on the Water State Championship, Aransas Pass, TX. Contact: Doug Gresenz, Phone: 361-944-5891, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: 8th Annual Harvest Christian Academy BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Nick Torrez, Phone: 956-342-0467, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2025: 22nd Guadalupe County Fair Association Scholarship Benefit, Seguin, TX. Contact: Tom Fox, Phone: 210-378-3454, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Fall on the Frio, Concan, TX.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Chicks and Hogs & Brew Fest, New Caney, TX. Contact: Lana Malouf, Phone: 972-900-9356, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Brazoria County Fair BBQ Cookoff, Angleton, TX. Contact: TJ McAvoy, Phone: 979-418-1190, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Cooking For The Kids State Championship, Castroville, TX. Contact: Julie Solis, Phone: 210-844-5890, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: 8th Annual Cowboy Cook State Championship, Los Fresnos, TX. Contact: Larry Cantu or Jerry Bruce, Phone: 956-371-0869, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Cuero Turkey Fest, Cuero, TX. Contact: Edward Oakes, Phone: 361-245-2027, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17, 2025: Fall Free For All, Manvel, TX. Contact: Shelly Terry, Phone: 817-629-3792, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Holy Smokes BBQ Cookoff, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Holy Smokes Foundation, Phone: 210-296-9985, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: West Texas BBQ Bash, Monahans, TX. Contact: Collin McElrath, Phone: 405-651-3556, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: OinktoberFest BBQ Cookoff, McAllen, TX. Contact: Great McAllen Assn of Realtors, Phone: 956-759-2799, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Watt’s Smoke’n BBQ Cookoff, Pearsall, TX. Contact: Bianca Ramirez, Phone: 830-584-3725, Email: [email protected].

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

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Que For A Cure, Riverview, FL. Contact: Roni-Lay Elser, Phone: 813-447-1340.

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Perez, Phone: 850-584-5366.

Oct. 17-18, 2025: BBQ From The Hart, Bell, FL. Contact: Donna Creamer, Phone: 352-210-1827.

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Panama in Fall “BBQ Brawl”, Panama City Beach, FL. Contact: Shannon Rodriguez, Phone: 850-596-1231.

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

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Sylvester Swine Festival, Sylvester, GA. Contact: Karen Singletary, Phone: 229-773-7716, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss, Phone: 678-283-0550, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Byron BBQ Fest, Byron, GA. Contact: Selina Hall, Phone: 478-956-2409.

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Red, White, & Blue BBQ, Canton, GA. Contact: Jim Lindenmayer, Phone: 678-983-7590.

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

Aug. 22-23, 2025: IBCA Annual Membership Meeting & Rib Shoot Out, El Campo, TX. Contact: Rose Simola, Phone: 832-788-6974, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Victoria API Roping & Cook Off, Edna, TX. Contact: Shana Speer, Phone: 361-920-4315, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: 2nd Annual Conjunto Fest, Beeville, TX. Contact: Joe Benavidez, Phone: 361-597-0046, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Bob Wills Day BBQ Cook Off, Turkey, TX. Contact: Troy Glover, Phone: 806-790-4206, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: East Montgomery Count Fair Assoc BBQ Cook off, New Caney, TX. Contact: Tiffany Wheatley, Phone: 713-829-5397, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Pit Masters for Patriots, Pearland, TX. Contact: Jeff Pickard, Phone: 832-720-9743, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: 2nd Annual Supporting Veterans BBQ Cookoff, El Paso, TX. Contact: Armida Thomas, Phone: 915-273-4506, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: 7th Annual ECLL BBQ Cook Off, El Campo, TX. Contact: Peggy Valdez, Phone: 979-275-1600, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Hill Country “State Championship” BBQ Cook Off “Road To Retirement”, San Marcos, TX. Contact: Richard Anzaldua, Phone: 512-644-0881, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Van Zandt County First Responder’s Fund Smoke & Guns Cook Off, Canton, TX. Contact: Misty Roberts, Phone: 903-477-0966, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: VFW Post 8905 39th Semi-Annual BBQ Cook Off, Cypress, TX. Contact: Matthew Parrent, Phone: 832-457-3767, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Big Axe BBQ, Lufkin, TX. Contact: Tara Watkins, Phone: 936-229-1724, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: King of the Grill – Buffalo Springs Lake, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Shayna Kerby, Phone: 806-715-7110, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Sinton Fiddler’s Fest, Sinton, TX. Contact: Michael Gibson Jr, Phone: 361-563-4144, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: VFW Post 4692 IBCA Cook Off, Bryan, TX. Contact: Peter Michelena, Phone: 281-403-3386, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX. Contact: Sissy Leger, Phone: 409-296-4404, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2025: 27th Annual Piney Woods Classic Cook Off, Porter, TX. Contact: Laurie Wiley, Phone: 713-247-9591, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Patriots of Texas Cookoff, Navasota, TX. Contact: Laney McKinney, Phone: 346-732-6771, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Skidmore Fire Department Annual Cookoff, Skidmore, TX. Contact: Ty Huser, Phone: 361-318-1574, Email: [email protected].

For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Brighton Barbque Bash, Oshkosh, WI. Contact: Kourtney Schussler, Phone: 920-420-3166, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22-23, 2025: East Central State BBQ Cookoff, Paola, KS. Contact: Jon Smail, Phone: 913-731-7995, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Montana Pitmaster Classic, Bozeman, MT. Contact: Kelly Michaelson, Phone: 406-539-9133, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Cruisin’ and BBQin’, Hampton, IA. Contact: Charlane Janssen, Phone: 515-689-9770, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Stoney Creek BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg, VA. Contact: Christopher Heird, Phone: 540-539-6874, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 23, 2025: Auburn Rib Cookoff, Auburn, CA. Contact: Matt Zlaket, Phone: 530-320-8776, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 29-31, 2025: Meat & Tater BBQ Fest, Meridian, ID. Contact: Annella Kelso, Phone: (208) 917-3245, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 29-31, 2025: Smoke on the River, Burlington, KS. Contact: Mark Petterson, Phone: 620-364-9110, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 31, 2025: Smokin Ghost BBQ Rib Double Dip, Chillicothe, IL. Contact: Paul Buob, Phone: 309-253-1429, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 4, 2025: Wings 4 Water IV, Lee’s Summit, MO. Contact: Ryan Bryant, Phone: 816-305-1251, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Uniquely Union Festival, Union, SC. Contact: Jami Trammell, Phone: 864-466-6769, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Buds Blues and BBQ, Columbia, MO. Contact: John Borland, Phone: 408-680-9673, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Bernard Blues & BBQ Cookoff, Cullman, AL. Contact: Joyce Nix, Phone: 256-636-0122, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Puckaway Pigfest, Montello, WI. Contact: Jessica Malsack, Phone: 920-295-3000, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Grizzly BBQ Brawl, Wellington, OH. Contact: Nicole Owensby, Phone: 330-696-1125, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Vine St BBQ Competition & Fest, Park Ridge, IL. Contact: Brian Chaplin, Phone: 312-320-4264, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5, 2025: Buds Blues and BBQ, Columbia, MO. Contact: John Borland, Phone: 408-680-9673, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 6-7, 2025: Saxonburg BBQ Smokeout, Saxonburg, PA. Contact: Mark Burd, Phone: 814-824-9562, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: 21st Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest, Riverside, CA. Contact: Barnaby Antunez, Phone: 951-403-9590, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Smoke on the Ohio, Mt. Vernon, IN. Contact: Breckin Sauer, Phone: 270-577-7831, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Bands and BBQ at the Point, Carrollton, KY. Contact: Misty Wheeler, Phone: 502-732-7036, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Grillstock, Moore, OK. Contact: Kim Brown, Phone: 405-794-3400, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Smoke on the Water Guntersville, Guntersville, AL. Contact: Garreth Price, Phone: 205.353.8404, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Cookoff, Mt. Vernon, IN. Contact: Jennifer Sewell – NSDDF, Phone: 832-887-1045, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: September Fest, Coldwater, MI. Contact: Alyssa Blonde, Phone: 260.316.2606, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Green Mountain BBQ Championship, Braintree, VT. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Rutherford College, NC. Contact: Jessica Bargsley, Phone: 828-368-4582, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: 37th Annual Jesse James Barbeque Cook Off, Kearney, MO. Contact: Larry Pratt, Phone: 816-935-9644, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Murphysboro BBQ Cook-off/ Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Laurie Neef, Phone: 618-684-8902, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Tri-City BBQ Fest, Denison, IA. Contact: Tami Long, Phone: 712-828-5444, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 20, 2025: 12 Bridge Rib Cook-Off, Lincoln, CA. Contact: Breckin Sauer, Phone: 270-577-7831.

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Rollin Smoke at Rustic Timbers BBQ Bash, Egg Harbor, WI. Contact: Sherrie Patten, Phone: 920-883-8234, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: First State BBQ Bash, Milford, DE. Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Shawnee Great Grillers, Shawnee, KS. Contact: Sean Keenan, Phone: 913-742-6404.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Meat Inferno, Edgerton, KS. Contact: Brittany Paddock, Phone: 913-893-6231.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, Lyons, GA. Contact: Dalphne Walker, Phone: 912-245-0449.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Carnivore Carnival, Platte City, MO. Contact: Craig Carter, Phone: 816-419-9861, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Red White & Q, Henryetta, OK. Contact: Corbet Witham, Phone: 918-706-4730, Email: [email protected].

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

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Smoke on the Water, PK Lake.

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Fayette County Fair BBQ Cookoff, La Grange, TX. Contact: Jimmy Rohde, Phone: 979-249-7296, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 29-30, 2025: Annual Kow Kick, Junction, TX.

Sep. 12-13, 2025: 22nd Annual Shin Oak Springs Cookoff, Gorman, TX. Contact: Enquiries, Phone: 254-734, 2317, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Fiesta de la Paloma, Coleman, TX.

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Annual Pow Wow State Championship, Comanche, TX.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Curtis Payne Memorial Cookoff, Hamlin, TX.

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

Aug. 23, 2025: Stoney Creek BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg, VA.

Sep. 20, 2025: Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Rutherford College, NC.

Sep. 27, 2025: First State BBQ Bash, Milford, DE.

Sep. 27, 2025: Fire in the Foothills, King, NC.

Oct. 4, 2025: Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA.

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

Aug. 23, 2025: MN Masters BBQ, Pierz, MN.

Aug. 29-30, 2025: South Dakota BBQ Shootout, Brandon, SD.

Sep. 13, 2025: Livin Music Festival 2025, Elk River, MN.

Sep. 27, 2025: Ribs For The Ribbon, Big Lake, MN.

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

Nov. 6-9, 2025: Join NBBQA at the 2025 American Royal! Showcase your brand at the 2025 NBBQA Live Fire Experience in Kansas City!, Kansas City, KS. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].

For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org 

Sep. 7, 2025: Otter River BBQ Cookoff, Templeton, MA.

Sep. 14, 2025: Boots, Brews, And BBQ, Woonsocket, RI.

Sep. 20, 2025: Miller’s Crossing, Cranston, RI.

Sep. 27, 2025: Que For A Cause, Brattleboro, VT.

Oct. 4, 2025: Baby Mac’s BBQ Smoker Challenge, West Greenwich, TI.

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

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Ennis Patriot Days, Ennis, TX. Contact: Geoffery, Phone: 972-878-2626.

Sep. 18-19, 2025: Bear Bottom BBQ Bash, Marshall, TX. Contact: Brittany, Phone: 903-702-7927.

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Dennie Rohe Memorial, Terrell, TX. Contact: Patrick, Phone: 972-551-1122.

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Busted in Baylor City, Seymour, TX. Contact: Jon, Phone: 940-256-0743.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Keller Lions Club, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy, Phone: 817-307-9752.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Rib, Rub, Run, & Roll, Rockwall, TX. Contact: Dustin, Phone: 972-672-5053

Oct. 4-5, 2025: Jambo Shootout, Ennis, TX. Contact: Jamie, Phone: 817-223-3918.

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

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

Aug. 23, 2025: BBCubed at Brighton Acres, Oshkosh, WI. Contact: Kourtney Schussler, Phone: 920-420-3166.

Sep. 6, 2025: Smokin’ For Special Olympics, Tipton, MO.

Sep. 12, 2025: Grillstock Rib Rub, Moore, MO.

Sep. 13, 2025: Alvord Watermelon Festival & truck Show Rib Cookoff, Alvord, TX.

Sep. 20, 2025: Double Rib Burn 2025, Nicoma Park, OK.

Sep. 20, 2025: Inaugural Lyndon Station VFW Hero Support Rib Cookoff, Lyndon Station, WI.

Sep. 26-27, 2025: Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer ‘N BBQ 2025, Broken Arrow, OK.

Sep. 27, 2025: Harvest Festival Rib Cook-Off, Moundridge, KS.

Sep. 27, 2025: 4th Annual Give Domestic Violence The Boot Rib Cookoff 2025, O’Connor, TX.

Oct. 3-4, 2025: Carnivore Carnival BBQ Contest, Platte City, MO.

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

Aug. 23, 2025: Staunton RibFest, Staunton, IL.

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Farmington B3 – 2025, Farmington, MO. Contact: Jeremy Horton, Phone: 573-330-0500, Email: [email protected].

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

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Smoke On Shrine Lake, Summerville, SC.

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Jamil Shriners BBQ Cook Off, Columbia, SC. Contact: John McDonald, Phone: 803-724-9633, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: OMAR Bootleggers BBQ Cook Off, Moncks, SC. Contact: Greg Hardee, Phone: 843-364-5595, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4, 2025: Bessemer City Brew and QUE, Bessermer City, NC. Contact: JoD Franklin, Phone: 704-729-6510, Email: [email protected].

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

Aug. 22-23, 2025: Magnolia Steak Cookoff, Hernando, MS. Contact: Debbie Storley, Phone: 662-420-0534, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 23, 2025: Allred’s Grillin’ on Main Steak Cookoff, Pleasant Grove, UT. Contact: Chase Jensen, Phone: 801-857-4768, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 23, 2025: Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest Steak Cookoff, Cresco, IA. Contact: Pat & Spiff Slifka, Phone: 563-203-4905, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 23, 2025: Grill Your Ace Off, West Newton, PA. Contact: Keith & Jen Todd, Phone: 724-953-8506, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 29-30, 2025: Big Lou’s Cookin’ Crew Labor Day Kids Cookoff, George West, TX. Contact: Erica De La Cruz, Phone: 361-449-6692.

Aug. 30, 2025: Sperry’s Steak Cookoff, Nashville, TN. Contact: Al Thomas, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 30-31, 2025: 6th Annual Sizzlin Into September Steak Cookoff, Mason City, IA. Contact: Paul Matthes, Phone: 641-430-1489, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 31, 2025: American Workers Steak Cookoff, Mason City, IA. Contact: Jim Sallee, Phone: 641-425-6924, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 5-6, 2025: Sizzlin Steak Showdown At The Shrine, Pensacola, FL. Contact: Hadji Shrine – Mitch Esser, Phone: 850-396-3846, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 12-13, 2025: Grilling At The Pass Steak Cookoff, Pass Christian, MS. Contact: Mike Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229.

Sep. 13, 2025: BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship Series, Morgan, UT. Contact: Steve Johnson, Phone: 801-376-0850, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 13, 2025: Trekking for CDH, Morgan, UT. Contact: Kyle Korte, Phone: 618-781-0182.

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Murphysboro BBQ – Praise the Kard Steak Cookoff, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Amy Mills, Email: 618-684-8902.

Sep. 20, 2025: Christiana Smokestack Sizzle Steak Cookoff, Christiana, PA. Contact: Mike Ross, Phone: 717-723-5626, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 20, 2025: Alcorn County Fair Steak Cookoff, Corinth, MS. Contact: Joey Gilmore, Phone: 662-603-1726, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 19-20, 2025: Sizzle “n Sip Steak Cookoff, LaCenter, WA. Contact: Carey Foster, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 26-27, 2025: The Burn Shop Block Party and Steak Cookoff, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Keith Wineinger, Phone: 940-631-6117, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 27, 2025: Grillin in the Gap Steak Cookoff, Big Stone Gap, VA. Contact: Steve Hamm, Phone: 276-275-0998, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 27, 2025: Tina Slack Memorial to Benefit Steak for Sheepdogs, Mason City, IA. Contact: Bill Clack, Phone: 515-943-1160, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 27, 2025: West Coast Double Down Steak Cookoff, Hayward, CA. Contact: Joe Ilmberger, Phone: 510-551-5639, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3, 2025: Arlington BBQ Burnout, Arlington, TN. Contact: Michelle O’Guin, Phone: 901-210-9252.

Oct. 3, 2025: Carnivore Carnival Steak Cookoff, Platte City, MO. Contact: Craig Carter, Phone: 816-419-9861, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4, 2025: North Texas Championship Steak Cookoff, Irving, TX. Contact: Larry Moody, Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 16-19, 2025: World Food Championships, Indianapolis, IN.

Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events

Sept. 20, 2025: McCool Vol Fire Dept 3rd Annual Rib Cookoff, McCool Junction, NE. Contact: Adam Beck, Phone: 402-724-8030.

Oct. 25, 2025: Prime Fest – Rocket City Burger Throwdown Cook-off, Huntsville, AL. Contact: USA Prime SE Knights, Phone: 256-651-1089, Email: [email protected].

HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS

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BBQ Cooking Schools 

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Sep. 5-6, 2025: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South – Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA.

BBQ Judging Schools

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BASEBALL AND BBQ https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com 

BBQ NATION https://player.fm/series/bbq-nation

BBQ STATE OF MIND http://bbqstateofmind.libsyn.com

BEST BBQ SHOW https://blubrry.com/bestbarbecueshow/

BUTCHER BBQ https://butcherbbq.com/podcast-2/

COOKING WITH FIRE https://www.kmuw.org/programs/cooking-fire

GRAB EM IN THE BRISKET https://grabeminthebrisket.podbean.com

JIM’S BBQ http://www.jimsbbqpod.com/episodes/ 

KEVIN’S BBQ JOINTS https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com

MAN MEAT BBQ http://www.manmeatbbq.com/mmb-blog

MEAT & GREET BBQ PODCAST https://meatgreetbbqpodcast.com

NOW THAT’S SMOKIN’ https://www.youtube.com/@nbbqa1991

LOW N SLOW BBQ SHOW https://LowSlowBBQShow.com

PIT LIFE BBQ https://pitlifebbq.podbean.com

RED MEATLOVER https://redmeatlover.com/meat-america-podcast/

SAUCED ON BEER BOURBON AND BBQ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sauced-on-beer-bourbon-bbq-2/sauced-on-beer-bourbon-bbq

TALES FROM THE PITS BBQ SHOW https://bryannorton.podbean.com 

THE BBQ BEAT https://bbqbeat.com/category/podcast/

THE BBQ CENTRAL SHOW GET IN THE SMOKE http://thebbqcentralshow.com/

THE PITMASTERS PODCAST https://www.thepitmasterspodcast.com/podcast

THE RUB https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-rub

THE SMOKIN HOT CONFESSIONS https://smokinghotconfessions.com/shcpodcast/