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Jan 16–17, 2026: 14th Annual Taste of Blanchard, Blanchard, LA. Contact: Shannon Wall, Phone: 318-464-3359, Email: [email protected].
Feb 6–7, 2026: Tee Wayne Abshire BCA Championship, Breaux Bridge, LA. Contact: Andy Hollerman, Phone: 337-278-4632, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28, 2026: Hall Summit Hometown Festival, Hall Summit Community Center (1160 1st St), Hall Summit, LA. Contact: Jason Briggs, Phone: 318-304-8078, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Tiger’s Trail RV Resort, Baton Rouge, LA. Contact: Sandy Chambers, Phone: 225-975-2327, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17–18, 2026: 21st Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA. Contact: Spencer Galland, Phone: 318-500-0002.
May 1-2, 2026: Quein’ On the Red, Alexandria, LA. Contact: Lisa Harris, Phone: 318-449-5013.
May 22–23, 2026: Sweetwater Campground BBQ Contest, Sweetwater Campground (57056 N. Cooper Rd), Loranger, LA. Contact: Justin Traylor, Phone: 337-823-8773.
June 19-20, 2026: 9th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717.
July 24-25, 2026: 15th Annual BBQ Bash, Morgan City, LA. Contact: Bill Goessl/St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps Lge., Contact: 985-384-3446 or 985-372-8880.
Aug. 14-15, 2026: Grillin’ & Chillin, Bunkie, LA. Contact: Caroline Gromko, Phone: 318-295-4030.
Sept. 11-12, 2026: 19th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-off, Port Allen, LA. Contact: Lois Webre, Phone: 225-344-2920.
Oct. 16–17, 2026: Fall Barbecue Extravaganza (Intended Jack/Royal qualifier), 15001 River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA. Contact: Sandy Chambers, Phone: 225-975-2327.
Nov. 13–14, 2026: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest (Intended Jack/Royal qualifier), Memorial Park (300 Block N 6th St), Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Jody Borne, Phone: 985-634-0731.
For more information, please visit California BBQ Association at cbbqa.com.
Jan. 17, 2026: 11th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’Shura Elias, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 31. 2926: Golden State Battle VIII, Hollister, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 7, 2026: Savory Dave’s 3rd Annual “Bringing the City Together” Rib Cook-Off & Kid Chef Competition, Sacramento, CA. Contact: David Jackson, Sr., Phone: 916-308-1614, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28, 2026: BBQ & Brew Fest – Best in the Southwest 2026, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Jim Palmer, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 7, 2026: Backyard on the Grape 2026, Lodi, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Website: fireitupevents.com.
Mar. 21, 2026: Dinuba’s BBQ & Brew Fest 2026, Dinuba, CA. Contact: Heather Leiferman, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2026: Q’s & Brews – Bighorn BBQ Competition 2026, Lake Havasu, AZ. Contact: Lynda Kristoffersen, Phone: 541-530-9577, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 18, 2026: 5th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Cook-Off, Fairfield, CA. Contact: Juan Segura, Phone: 707-428-7584, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 25, 2026: 7th Annual Lodi Beerfest & BBQ Championship, Lodi, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Website: fireitupevents.com.
May 16, 2026: Klinker Brick Winery BBQ Contest 2026x, Lodi, CA. Contact: Kaylene Miller, Phone: 209-333-1845 x105, Email: [email protected].
May 24, 2026: Best Dam Barbeque Challenge 2026, Boulder City, NV. Contact: George Rosenbaum, Phone: 702-371-6824, Email: [email protected].
May 30, 2026: Brew N Que Festival – BBQ, Berr & Music, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 13, 2026: Ric’s Backyard – “Invitational” 2026, San Jose, CA. Contact: Ric Gilbert, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 19, 2026: Sutherlin Throwdown 2026 – Bags, BBQ & Brews, Sutherlin, OR. Contact: Terry Brock, Phone: 541-733-5164, Email: thebodyshoptotalfitness.com.
Aug. 8, 2026: 4th Annual Roaring Camp Cook-Off, Felton, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Website: fireitupevents.com.
Sept. 12, 2026: Woodland Ribs & Rods, Rib Cookoff & Car Show, Woodland, CA. Contact: Carl Prutch, Phone: 707-337-2796, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 19, 2026: 22nd Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest, Riverside, CA. Contact: Barnaby Antunez, Phone: 9510493-9590, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 21, 2026: Las Vegas BBQ Jackpot 2026, Girls Can Grill Pitmaster, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Christie Vanover, Email: [email protected].
For more information, please visit Central Texas Barbecue Association at www.ctbabbq.com
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Jan. 2–3, 2026: El Campo Knights of Columbus Cookoff, El Campo, TX. Contact: Kevin E. Burd, Phone: 979-318-1467.
Jan. 9–10, 2026: The World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff, Seguin, TX. Contact: Dina King, Phone: 830-556-7369.
Jan. 16–17, 2026: Shiner FFA 35th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Shiner, TX. Contact: Anne DeBord, Phone: 361-772-6108.
Jan. 16–17, 2026: Willacy County Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, Raymondville, TX. Contact: Richard Ochoa, Phone: 956-220-2092.
Jan. 16–17, 2026: Hold’Em & Hit’Em Club, New Caney, TX. Contact: Scott Orton, Phone: 281-659-1360.
Jan. 23–24, 2026: Holy Smokes BBQ Cookoff, Princeton, TX. Contact: Doug Miller, Phone: 214-728-4621.
Jan. 30–31, 2026: Red, White, & BBQ Cookoff, Laredo, TX. Contact: David Gonzalez, Phone: 956-291-1020.
Feb. 13–14, 2026: Smokin’ on the Rio, Mercedes, TX. Contact: Danny Rodriguez, Phone: 956-454-2870.
Feb. 20–21, 2026: Matagorda County Fair BBQ Cookoff, Bay City, TX. Contact: Michael Duck, Phone: 979-245-2473.
Feb. 27–28, 2026: Live Oak County Fair BBQ Cookoff, George West, TX. Contact: Jerrica Herrera, Phone: 361-449-2045.
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Freedom Fest BBQ Cookoff, Concan, TX. Contact: Rocky Merz, Phone: 830-279-2141.
Mar. 6–7, 2026: BBQ Austin, Austin, TX. Contact: Mike Carr, Phone: 512-705-5985.
Mar. 13–14, 2026: San Benito Hog Waddle BBQ Cookoff, San Benito, TX. Contact: Gabriel Cantu, Phone: 956-625-7906.
Mar. 13–14, 2026: Christine VFD BBQ Cookoff STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Christine, TX. Contact: Iris Lizardo, Phone: 210-862-1925.
Mar. 13–14, 2026: The Barnyard STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Colleen Baggett, Phone: 817-597-3892.
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Border Classic, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Justin Huitt, Phone: 830-488-0638.
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Operation Smoke Sheaux, Lafayette, LA. Contact: Barry Foucheaux, Phone: 337-654-8411.
Mar. 20–21, 2026: All Fired Up STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Carter Lederer, Phone: 830-446-2522.
Mar. 20–21, 2026: FOE Eagles #3719 Annual Cookoff, Crystal Beach, TX. Contact: Tracy James, Phone: 832-585-9223.
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Alvin Music Festival BBQ Cookoff, Alvin, TX. Contact: Michael Mulhollan, Phone: 713-816-8721.
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Circle The Wagons, Angleton, TX. Contact: Michelle Bugeley, Phone: 979-248-1491.
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Trophy Hunters 15th Annual Bucks & BBQ Cookoff, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Billy Bob’s Trophy Hunters, Phone: 210-364-9783.
Apr. 3–4, 2026: Cookin’ For A Claus, Devine, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 832-789-3081.
Apr. 3–4, 2026: Guns and Hoses STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Angleton, TX. Contact: Lauren Snowden, Phone: 713-409-0024.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Just Cooking Chamber of Commerce Cookoff, Stockdale, TX. Contact: Raquel Robinson, Phone: 210-274-6801.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Harlingen Board of Realtors Cookoff, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Herbert Reyna, Phone: 956-247-1505.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Padre Island Beach BBQ Bash, Corpus Christi, TX. Contact: Lisa Banks, Phone: 361-443-0877.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: BTR Cajun Throwdown at Bayou Fest, La Marque, TX. Contact: Tammy Monlezun, Phone: 832-687-8401.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Richard Reeves Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Ft Stockton, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 432-230-1935.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: KZ Jamboree Cookoff Benefit, Wharton, TX. Contact: Mike Teague, Phone: 979-332-3156.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: San Jacinto Fest BBQ Cookoff STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, West Columbia, TX. Contact: William Watson, Phone: 979-541-9943.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Makenna Elrod Seiler Memorial Cookoff, 301 Main St, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Cindy Kohlmeyer, Phone: 830-279-0095.
Apr. 24–25, 2026: South Texas BBQ Bash – PRIVATE EVENT, 1480 County Rd 345 – Karnes County Show Barn, Karnes City, TX. Contact: Collin McElrath, Phone: 405-651-3556.
Apr. 24–25, 2026: Los Cunades 7th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Mile 5 N & Mile 4 W, Weslaco, TX. Contact: Albert Cano, Phone: 956-472-2489.
May 1–2, 2026: KSJC Cookoff, 401 N Main St, Beeville, TX. Contact: Tami Rector, Phone: 361-542-1695.
May 8–9, 2026: Adopt A Rescue Pet BBQ Showoff, 1125 Padon Rd, Poteet, TX. Contact: Darlene Cullins, Phone: 830-569-4864.
May 15–16, 2026: Bad Boys of Butt Burnin’, 109 S St Marys St, Mathis, TX. Contact: Tim Reitz, Phone: 361-556-5004.
May 15–16, 2026: Calhoun County Fair BBQ Cookoff, 1866 N Market St, Port Lavaca, TX. Contact: Michael Duck, Phone: 979-240-6074.
May 15–16, 2026: 15th Annual Coleto Creek BBQ Cookoff, 655 CR 451, El Campo, TX. Contact: Stephanie Schuckenbrock, Phone: 361-564-8677.
May 22–23, 2026: The Wrangler, 7915 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX. Contact: Venessa Trinh, Phone: 832-593-8186.
May 22–23, 2026: Lots, Stock & Barrows, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Jeremy Johonnette, Phone: 830-538-7130.
June 5–6, 2026: Smoke in the Mountains, 100 Court Ave, Ft Davis, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 432-249-1021.
June 6–7, 2026: Seven Maples BBQ Showdown, 24 Longview Rd – Seven Maples Campground, Hancock, NH. Contact: Matt Pereria, Phone: 508-726-3324.
June 12–13, 2026: Rosanky Reunion BBQ, 300s S State Hwy 304 – Firewalker Ranch, Rosanky, TX. Contact: Blake Henson, Phone: 512-844-8324.
June 19–20, 2026: Cuero VFD, 211 Leonard Roy Herman Hall, Cuero, TX. Contact: Craig Oaks, Phone: 361-210-9995.
June 26–27, 2026: Texarkana Airshow, 60 Globe Ave, Texarkana, AR. Contact: Texarkana College – Brandon Sanders, Phone: 903-276-9699.
June 26–27, 2026: SS American Memorial, 450 Naum Rd, Seguin, TX. Contact: Tim Broderick, Phone: 484-624-2124.
June 26–27, 2026: Gregory VFD, 404 Ayres, Gregory, TX. Contact: Trystin Cline, Phone: 361-695-9596.
Aug. 21–22, 2026: Summer Under the Stars Cookoff, 1125 Padon Rd, Poteet, TX. Contact: Darlene Cullins, Phone: 830-569-4864.
Aug. 28–29, 2026: BBQ on the Banks of the Guadalupe, 600 Peace Ave – VFW Post 7110, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Dianna Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679.
Sept. 4–5, 2026: JD’s Give Back Sizzle in The Park STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, 100 Parkview Dr – Clute Municipal Park, Clute, TX. Contact: TJ McAvoy, Phone: 979-418-1190.
Sept. 4–5, 2026: Ingleside Smoke Show, 2809 Main St, Ingleside, TX. Contact: John Bower – Kortney Floyd, Phone: 361-776-2906.
Sept. 11–12, 2026: Bust N Burn, 2238 FM 2200 W, Devine, TX. Contact: Misty Stricker, Phone: 830-200-1015.
Sept. 18–26, 2026: Wild West Fest STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Martin Ave – Behind Brookshires, Springtown, TX. Contact: Springtown Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 817-220-7828.
Sept. 25–26, 2026: Smoke on the Water, 200-266 E Johnson Ave, Aransas Pass, TX. Contact: Doug Gresenz, Phone: 361-944-5891.
Oct. 2–3, 2026: 23 Annual Guadalupe County Fair Association Scholarship Benefit, 859 Nelda St, Seguin, TX. Contact: Tom Fox, Phone: 210-378-3454.
Oct. 9–10, 2026: Cuero TurkeyFest, 211 Leonard Roy Herman Dr, Cuero, TX. Contact: Edward Oaks, Phone: 361-243-2027.
Oct. 9–10, 2026: Cooking For Kids STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, 816 Alsace – The Park, Castroville, TX. Contact: Julie Slis, Phone: 210-844-5890.
Oct. 16–17, 2026: Watt’s Smokin BBQ Cookoff, 433 Co Rd 1056, Pearsall, TX. Contact: Bianca Ramirez, Phone: 830-334-4160.
Oct. 23–24, 2026: Nueces Canyon Hunters, 751 River Road, Campwood, TX. Contact: CG Guerrero, Phone: 281-468-6792.
Oct. 23–24, 2026: Hometown Heros BBQ Cookoff, 773 FM 462 N, Hondo, TX. Contact: Elsie Purcell, Phone: 830-384-9098.
Oct. 30–31, 2026: Texas Red Music Fest, 10 Jack Brroks, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Gloria Todaro, Phone: 409-789-1125.
For more information, please visit FBA at www.fba39.wildapricot.org
Jan. 17, 2026: 2025 FBA TOTY Awards & One-Day Contest, Lakeland, FL. Contact: Jim (Sweet Smoke Q), Email: [email protected].
Jan. 23-24, 2026: Butts & Clucks on the Bay, Apalachicola, FL. Contact: John Solomon, Phone: 850-653-9419, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2026: Smokin’ Country Jam, Live Oak, FL. Contact: Ryan Gamble, Phone: 386-965-4951, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2026: Shamrockin’ Fest – BBQ & Beer Festival, Leesburg, FL. Contact: Brian Gamble, Phone: 352-267-4580, Email: i[email protected].
May 15-16, 2026: Sizzle and Splash BBQ Cook-Off and Festival, Winter Springs, FL. Contact: Libby Baity, Phone: 321-231-2026, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 25-26, 2026: Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Perez, Email: t[email protected].
Oct. 16-17, 2026: BBQ From The Hart, Bell, FL. Contact: Donna Creamer, Phone: 352-210-1827, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 23-24, 2026: Panama in Fall “BBQ Brawl”, Panama City Beach, FL. Contact: Shannon Rodriguez, Phone: 850-596-1231, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 13–14, 2026: Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: (407) 697-4077.
Nov. 20–21, 2026: South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, South Daytona, FL. Contact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, Phone: (386) 322-3070.
For more information, please visit Georgia Barbecue Association at http://www.bbqga.org/.
Feb. 13–14, 2026: Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store BBQ Competition & Festival, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Tony Morris, Phone: 229-561-9070, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 27–28, 2026: Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone: 229-322-1596, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2026, Fulwood Park, Tift Ave, Tifton, GA. Contact: Angela Elder, Phone: 229-848-9899, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Robby Royal, Phone: 229-222-1070, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24–25, 2026: Smokin’ on Blackshear BBQ & Balloons, Lake Blackshear Resort, 2459 US Hwy 280 W, Cordele, GA. Contact: Lake Blackshear Resort via Facebook (Smokin’ on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival).
For more information, please visit IBCA at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Jan. 2–3, 2026: 24th Annual Nueces Co Junior Livestock Show Alumni BBQ Cook Off, Richard M Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, Robstown, TX. Contact: Mollie Goetzel, Phone: 361-227-3370, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 9–10, 2026: Big Buc BBQ Bash, 2110 South Main, Ste 210, Vidor, TX. Contact: Derek Veazey, Phone: 409-553-2070, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 16–17, 2026: 4th Annual Maverick Co Junior Livestock Show BBQ Cook Off, Maverick County Show Barn, Eagle Pass, TX. Contact: Amado Esqueda, Phone: 830-968-0076, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 16–17, 2026: Smokin’ The Blues, 1575 W. Washington Avenue, Navasota, TX. Contact: Jim DeGeorge, Phone: 719-930-1664, Email: [email protected]..
Jan. 23–24, 2026: 9th Annual Two Broke Cookers Cook Off, 109 Fairgrounds Rd, Refugio, TX. Contact: Irene Garza, Phone: (361) 739-8501, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 23–24, 2026: Tomas FFA Chop and Chomp, 14643 Buls Rd, East Bernard, TX. Contact: Treva Bialas, Phone: (832) 595-4495, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 23–24, 2026: WARPIG Winter Battle, Big Creek Marina, Somerville, TX. Contact: Dennis Butterworth, Phone: (979) 220-2717, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 29–31, 2026: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Bar-B-Que Cook Off, 1723 Creekview Dr, San Antonio, TX. Contact: (Waitlist via sarodeo.com/bbq), Email: [email protected].
Feb. 6–7, 2026: VFW Post 10352, 16035 Waverly Dr, Houston, TX. Contact: Billy Smith, Phone: (281) 443-2023, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 13–14, 2026: Victoria Livestock Show BBQ Cook Off, 2801 E North St, Victoria, TX. Contact: JR Perez, Phone: (361) 550-0114, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 20–21, 2026: 5th Annal Coastal Bend Home Builders Assn BBQ Cook Off, San Patricio Co Fair Grounds, Sinton, TX. Contact: Kayla Thomas, Phone: (361) 991-3034, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 27–28, 2026: 13th Annual Burning Meat BBQ Cook Off, 219 W 5th Street, Sinton, TX. Contact: Kent Young, Phone: (361) 816-9293, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: 22nd Annual Triple Heat BBQ Cook Off, Karnes County Showbarn, Kenedy, TX. Contact: Jolene Terwilliger, Phone: (830) 583-3223, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Brews Ewes & BBQ, 325 S Oaks St, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Monica Ramos, Phone: (325) 655-2345, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Rosenberg Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fundraiser BBQ Cook Off, 3001 Violet St, Needville, TX. Contact: Jim Black, Phone: (979) 240-5010, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: The Big Smoke Show BBQ Competition & Festival, 201 E Main St, Crowley, TX. Contact: Shelby Forster, Phone: (817) 575-9770, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13–14, 2026: 30th Annual CHTR BBQ Cook Off, Kosciusko Hall (7975 FM 541 East), Stockdale, TX. Contact:Mark Mika, Phone: (830) 299-2335, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13–14, 2026: Lucky Spring Fling BBQ Bash, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball, TX. Contact: Jennifer Sewell, Phone: (832) 887-1045, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13–14, 2026: Wharton County Youth Fair & Exposition, 6036 FM 961 Rd, Wharton, TX. Contact: Kirk Matura, Phone: (979) 533-0106, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: 13th Annual Gruenau Hall BBQ Cook Off, 1012 Gruenau Rd, Yorktown, TX. Contact: Dianna Metting, Phone: (361) 491-1217, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: 4th Annual NGee BBQ Cook Off (HAS BEEN POSTPONED.), 37710 OSR Hwy, Normangee, TX. Contact: Joshua Harris, Phone: (281) 687-1488, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: ABC Pro Rodeo BBQ Cookoff, Buffalo Springs Lake, Buffalo Springs, TX. Contact: Scott Taylor, Phone: (806) 983-4701, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: CenTex BBQ Roundup, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX. Contact: George Scott Bunker, Phone: (970) 632-4917, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Hitchcock Good Ole Days Celebration, 8300 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Philip Sukal, Phone: (409) 549-4815, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Kenedy Music Festival, 112 S. First Street, Kenedy, TX. Contact: Jeffrey Martinez, Phone: (830) 299-5019, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: 4th Annual DCJRA Benefit BBQ Cook Off, 529 Industrial Blvd, Carrizo Springs, TX. Contact:Sally Mangold, Phone: (830) 876-8601, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: 6th Annual John Hybner BBQ Cook Off, 603 E Brewery St, Shiner, TX. Contact: Alison Lovejoy, Phone: (361) 594-3383, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Road Runner BBQ Battle, 591 Country Club Rd, Quanah, TX. Contact: Josh Honea, Phone: (940) 473-1966, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Two Creeks BBQ Showdown, 1581 Triple Creek Loop, Livingston, TX. Contact: Kim Hart, Phone: (936) 646-4071, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit Kansas City BBQ Society at kcbs.us
Jan. 9–10, 2026: 10th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam, St. Augustine, FL. Contact: J Tim Gause, Phone: 904-540-0980, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 16–17, 2026: 11th Annual Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura-Ann Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 22–24, 2026: Lakeland Pig Festival, Lakeland, FL. Contact: Tiffany Taylor, Phone: (863) 245-8078, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 24–25, 2026: Chiriqui Grill Fest Internacional, Chiriqui, Panama. Contact: Mauricio Arata Rodríguez, Phone: +507 66119276, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 30–31, 2026: The Golden State Battle VIII, Riverside, CA. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 30–31, 2026: SJV Winter Rub, Omaha, NE. Contact: Win Lander, Phone: 402-891-8565, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 20–21, 2026: Okefenokee Smoke, Waycross, GA. Contact: Jason Rubenbauer, Phone: 912.288.5735,Email: [email protected].
Feb. 20–21, 2026: 2026 KCBS Annual Awards Banquet, Kansas City, MO. Contact: KCBS Office, Phone: 1-816-765-5891, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 20–21, 2026: Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL. Contact: Jill Latimer (Organizer), Phone: 863.632.1071,Email: [email protected].
Feb. 21–22, 2026: BBQ Fest Costa Rica, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Contact: Ivan Sosa, Phone: (506) 8917-1538, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 27–28, 2026: BBQ & Brew Festival, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Michael Santiago; Rhonda Santiago. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714.319.1782, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 27–28, 2026: Mission Farms – King of the Farm, Iron Station, NC. Contact: Noel Kay; Bryan Stewart. Contact: George DeMartz, Phone: 919.368.5720, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28–Mar. 1, 2026: Vienna Pet Fair BBQ Contest, Vienna, Austria. Contact: Exotica Veranstaltungen GmbH, Phone: +43 676 9003109, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28, 2026: Vienna Pet Fair BBQ Contest (ONE MEAT RIBS), Vienna, Austria. Contact: Exotica Veranstaltungen GmbH, Phone: +43 676 9003109, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Lawrenceville, GA. Contact: Jim Lloyd Chrissy Keheley, Phone: 404-683-1549 / 678-619-1961, Email: [email protected] / [email protected].
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Jaco Beach BBQ Challenge, Playa Jaco, Costa Rica. Contact: Kevin Eich, Phone: +11 506 8499 5655, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13–14, 2026: University of Arkansas Animal Science Boots, Brews, and BBQ Contest, Fayetteville, AR. Contact: Mike Looper, Phone: 479.883.7782 Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13–14, 2026: Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off (BACKYARD ONLY), Foley, AL. Contact: Rachel Spear, Phone: 251.233.9470, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13–14, 2026: Jeepin 4 Justice, Shady Hills, FL. Contact: Felicia Montano, Phone: 727.534.8272, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship, Lebanon, TN. Contact: Charlie Brinza; Jeanne Titus; Carolyn Wells; David Burstein; Connie Amidei; Jonathan Amidei.
Mar. 20, 2026: Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship (ONE MEAT RIBS), Lebanon, TN. Contact: Jason Cole, Phone: 615-219-9590, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Torry Island BBQ Showdown, Belle Glade, FL. Contact: Kevin Brewer Phone: 561.261.1555, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Dinuba’s BBQ & Brew Fest, Dinuba, CA. Contact: Heather Leiferman, Phone: 559.725.2016, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: 8th Annual Qlathe BBQ Championship, Olathe, KS. Contact: Chris Stewart, Phone: 913-971-8605, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: American Royal World Series of Barbecue Steak Cook-Off, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Kayci Vincent, Phone: 816.569.4021, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20–21, 2026: American Royal World Series of Barbecue Backyard Contest, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Kayci Vincent, Phone: 816.569.4021, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, St. Robert, MO. Contact: Mark Parker, Phone: 573.855.8855, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Singing River Smoke-O-Rama (BACKYARD ONLY), Athens, AL. Contact: Terry Tuten, Phone: 256.431.7812, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Q’s & Brews Bighorn BBQ Competition, Lake Havasu City, AZ. Contact: Lynda Kristoffersen, Phone: 541-530-9577, Email: [email protected]. .
Mar. 27–28, 2026: BBQ Gives Back (Day 1) (OPEN FORMAT), Urbanna, VA. Contact: Alex Jr Brown; Regina Bodnar.
Mar. 27, 2026: BBQ Gives Back (ONE MEAT RIBS), Urbanna, VA. Contact: Mary Jones, Phone: 804-467-3558, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27, 2026: BBQ Gives Back (ONE MEAT CHICKEN), Urbanna, VA. Contact: Mary Jones, Phone: 804-467-3558, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2026: Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge (ONE MEAT RIBS), St. Robert, MO. Contact: Mark Parker, Phone: 573.855.8855, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28–29, 2026: BBQ Gives Back (Day 2) (OPEN FORMAT), Urbanna, VA. Contact: Alex Jr Brown; Regina Bodnar. Mary Jones, Phone: 804-467-3558, Email: [email protected].
For more information, please visit Lone Star Barbecue Society at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Apr. 3–4, 2026: EasterFest, Kerrville, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Masonic Lodge BBQ Cookoff, Junction, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected]
Apr. 24–25, 2026: BBQ & Goat Cookoff, Goldthwaite, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24–25, 2026: Eden Ranch Rodeo & BBQ Cookoff, Eden, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected]
May 1–2, 2026: Howdy Roo BBQ & Chili Cookoff, Granite Shoals, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
May 1–2, 2026: Brushy Creek Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Round Rock, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
May 8–9, 2026: Water Valley Picnic Cookoff, Water Valley, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
May 8–9, 2026: Smoke on the Water, Possum Kingdom Lake, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
May 15–16, 2026: World Championship Bison Cookoff, Santa Anna, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
May 15–16, 2026: 15th Annual BBQ Cookoff, La Vernia, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
May 22–23, 2026: Gustine Homecoming Cookoff, Gustine, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected]
Jun. 5–6, 2026: Wild Horse Prairie Days, Haskell, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 5–6, 2026: 3rd Annual BBQ Cookoff, Eden, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 19–20, 2026: Smoke on the Hill, Brady, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 26–27, 2026: Bangs Cowboy Cookoff, Bangs, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 26–27, 2026: TNT Fest, Jacksboro, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 3–4, 2026: Kingsland AquaBoom, Kingsland, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 10–11, 2026: 3rd Annual Burleson 1856 BBQ Cookoff, Lampasas, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 17–18, 2026: Night in Old Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 7–8, 2026: Band Boosters Cookoff, Hamilton, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 14–15, 2026: ’8750 BBQ & Music Festival, Red River, NM. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 4–5, 2026: 12th Annual Kow Kick, Junction, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 11–12, 2026: 23rd Annual Shin Oak Springs, Gorman, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 25–26, 2026: 45th Annual Barnie McBee, Comanche, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 25–26, 2026: BBQ Cookoff, Eden, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 3–4, 2026: (Event details not listed on page), (Location not listed). Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 9–10, 2026: 17th Annual Red River BBQ Battle, Vernon, TX. Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 1–2, 2026: (Event details not listed on page), (Location not listed). Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected]
Nov. 3–4, 2026: (Event details not listed on page), (Location not listed). Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 1–2, 2026: (Event details not listed on page), (Location not listed). Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 3–4, 2026: (Event details not listed on page), (Location not listed). Contact: LSBS (President), Phone: 325-998-7708, Email: [email protected].
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com.
Feb. 28, 2026: 2026 MBN Que Ball — (More Information Coming Soon).
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Rolling On The River — Paradise Ranch RV Resort, Tylertown, MS. Contact: Opey Brumfield, Phone: 601-600-1546, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Peavine Festival — Boyle, MS. Contact: Justin Davis, Phone: 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Atoka BBQ Fest — Nancye Lane Park, Atoka, TN. Contact: Dorothy Isbell, Phone: 901-837-5306 or 901-288-8596, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Hogs for the Cause — New Orleans, LA. (More Information Coming Soon).
Apr. 24–25, 2026: Southaven Springfest — Snowden Grove, Southaven, MS. Contact: Kristi Faulkner, Phone: 662-393-6939, Email: [email protected].
May 1–2, 2026: Que on the Yazoo — Greenwood, MS. More Information Coming Soon.
May 15–16, 2026: SmokeSlam — Memphis, TN. More Information Coming Soon.
Jun. 12–13, 2026: Thunder on Water — Grenada, MS. More Information Coming Soon.
Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Water Valley Trains Track Pork Attack BBQ Contest — 1100 Central Street, Water Valley, MS. Contact: Tonya Eubanks, Phone: 662-609-7370, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 11–12, 2026: Laura Fletcher Cooking for a Cure — Blytheville, AR. More Information Coming Soon.
Sep. 24–26, 2026: Murphysboro BBQ Cook-Off / Praise the Lard — 214 N 17th Street, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Ben Heller, Phone: 618-684-8902, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association at www.mabbqa.com
Jan. 31, 2026: MABA Annual Meeting and Awards, Frederick, MD.
January 17, 2026: 2026 Annual MBS Banquet from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Bloomington, MN. Register Here: https://www.mnbbqsociety.com/event-6417070/Registration.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org.
Mar. 25-28, 2026: Now That’s Smokin’ – The 35th Anniversary of NBBQA Celebration & Conference, Nashville, TN. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].
For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.
Check back soon for updated information.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
Jan. 10, 2026: Sausage Making Demo, Buckley, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Jan. 17, 2026: PNWBA In-Person Board Meeting, Tukwila, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Jan. 31 or Feb. 7, 2026 (TBD): PNWBA In-Person Head Judges Meeting, More information coming soon.
(TBD): 14th Annual Rib Rally, Vancouver, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Apr. 10–12, 2026: Spring Fair BBQ Playoff’s, Puyallup, WA. Contact: Bill Stock, Phone: (not listed), Email: (not listed).
Apr. 24–26, 2026: BIAWC Ribs and Roofs Fundraiser BBQ Competition, Lynden, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
May 2, 2026: Pendleton Cattle Baron’s BBQ Challenge, Pendleton, OR. Contact: More information coming soon.
May 15–17, 2026: Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition, Myrtle Creek, OR. Contact: More information coming soon.
Jun. 12–13, 2026 (Pending): Mckinley Springs BBQ Showdown, Prosser, WA. Contact: Diane Mee, Phone: (not listed), Email: (not listed).
Jun. 19–21, 2026: Berry Dairy Days Smoke and Grill Competition, Burlington, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Jun. 26–28, 2026 (TBD): Big Smoke in Little Kalama, Kalama, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Aug. 2026 (TBD): Mission Outdoors WTC – Volunteers Needed, Westport, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Aug. 8–9, 2026 (TBD): Grillfest 2026, Suquamish, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Aug. 2026 (TBD): Feed the Troops – Volunteers/Donations Needed, Fairchild AFB, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Sep. 4–6, 2026 (TBD): Cooking for Kids – Camp Korey Charity BBQ, Mount Vernon, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Sep. 18–20, 2026: Newport OR Event, Newport, OR. Contact: Diane Mee, Phone: (not listed), Email: (not listed).
Sep. 25–27, 2026: BBQ, Brews & Brats, Enumclaw, WA. Contact: Bill Stock, Phone: (not listed), Email: (not listed).
Nov. 12, 2026 (TBD): Feed the Vets – Volunteers Needed, Suquamish, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Nov. 13, 2026 (TBD): Annual Business Meeting – 10:00am (Pending), Suquamish, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Nov. 13–14, 2026 (TBD): PNWBA Championship, Suquamish, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Nov. 14, 2026 (TBD): Annual Awards Banquet – 6:30pm, Suquamish, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
Nov. 14, 2026 (TBD): Annual Dessert Auction, Suquamish, WA. Contact: More information coming soon.
For More Information, Contact Rib Cookoff Association at ribcookoffassociation.com.
Dec. 31, 2025: Camp QYB New Year’s Rib Cookoff — Runaway Bay, TX. Contact: Justin West, Phone: 940-577-9543.
Mar. 7, 2026: North Texas Fair and Rodeo 1st Annual Rib Cookoff — Denton, TX. Contact: Justin West, Phone: 940-577-9543; Jim Paddack, Phone: 940-390-6864.
Mar. 27–28, 2026: NBBQA Rib Wrangler — Nashville, TN. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].
May 30, 2026: Que for the Red, White & Blue — Parkville, MO. Contact: Kevin Heese, Phone: 816-800-1455, Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.
Jan. 31–Feb. 1, 2026: KOA Freeze Que – 2026 – Pro-Series — St Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA Holiday, Eureka, MO. Contact: Bash Productions, Phone: 636-256-6564, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3–4, 2026: KOA Camp Que – 2026 — St Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA Holiday, Eureka, MO. Contact: Bash Productions, Phone: 636-256-6564, Email: [email protected].
May 29–30, 2026: Smokin’ in the Park – 2026 — Turner Park, Smithton, IL. Contact: Pat Nichols, Phone: (618) 791-0958.
Jun. 19–20, 2026: Route 66 BBQ and Bluegrass Festival — Liberty Fields Park, Pacific, MO. Contact: More information coming soon.
Aug. 21–22, 2026: Newton American Legion Post 20 3rd Annual BBQ Competition — Jasper County Fairgrounds, Newton, IL. Contact: Jim, Phone: 980-621-0031.
Aug. 29–30, 2026: St. Ann Pro BBQ Competition — Tiemeyer Park, Saint Ann, MO. Contact: Dan Murphy, Phone:314-267-4611.
Sep. 18–19, 2026: Farmington B3 – 2026 — City of Farmington, Farmington, MO. Contact: Jeremy Horton, Phone:573-330-0500, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 23–24, 2026: 3rd Annual Gateway to the Ozarks BBQ Cook-off — MK BBQ Sullivan Chamber of Commerce, Sullivan, MO. Contact: Edward Kirk, Phone: (573) 210-3281, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit Southern BBQ Network at www.sbbqn.com.
Feb. 7, 2026: SBN Members Spring Kick-Off — (details not listed), (location not listed). Contact: More information coming soon.
Feb. 27–28, 2026: OMAR Bootleggers BBQ Cook-Off & Kid’s ‘Que — Moncks Corner, SC. Contact: Greg Hardee, Phone: (843) 364-5595.
Mar. 7, 2026: 2026 DOKO Ribfest Cook Off — Blythewood, SC. Contact: Tony Crout, Phone: (803) 600-0967.
Mar. 13–14, 2026: Carolina Classic Festival (BIA) BBQ — Columbia, SC. Contact: Bin Wilcenski, Phone: (803) 513-5030.
Mar. 20–21, 2026: Battle of the BBQ & Kids-Que — Nashville, NC. Contact: Jason Knapp, Phone: More information coming soon.
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Smoke at the Lodge — Summerville, SC. Contact: Chris Caron, Phone: 843-437-4540.
Apr. 4–5, 2026: The Legion BBQ Classic — More information coming soon.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Pork in the Park — Newberry, SC. Contact: Bridget Carey, Phone: 803-321-1015.
Apr. 25, 2026: Revolutionary BBQ Brawl (Virginia) — More information coming soon.
For more information, visit Steak Cookoff Association at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Jan. 16–17, 2026: Hold’Em & Hit’Em Club BBQ Steak Cookoff — New Caney, TX. Contact: Scott Orton, Phone: 281-659-1360, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 16–17, 2026: 11th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge — Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura-Ann Elias, Phone:928-704-7267, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 17, 2026: The Shed Steak Showdown (DOUBLE-ALL IN) — Ocean Springs, MS. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association (Brett), Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected]m.
Jan. 24, 2026: When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash & SCA Steak Cookoff (Double) — Cape Girardeau, MO. Contact:Smokin Brothers, Phone: 573-803-1816.
Jan. 30, 2026: WBCA Red, White, & BBQ Steak Cookoff — Laredo, TX. Contact: WBCA, Phone: 956-722-0589, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 20, 2026: Mississippi State Championship Kickoff — Hernando, MS. More information coming soon.
Feb. 21, 2026: Mississippi State Championship Last/First Chance Steak Cookoff — Hernando, MS. More information coming soon.
Feb. 21, 2026: Mississippi State Championship Steak Cookoff — Hernando, MS. More information coming soon.
Mar. 7, 2026: Rotary Club of Azle Steak Cookoff (DOUBLE) — Lakeside, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 11, 2026: Premium Steak Trailer Spots at the SCA World Championships — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 12, 2026: Ribeye Ranch RV Village Reserved RV Spaces at the SCA World Championships — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 12, 2026: SCA World Championship XII Party EXTRA DINNER TICKETS — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13, 2026: SCA Ancillary World Championship XII (Invitational) — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13, 2026: SCA Rib World Championship — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13, 2026: SCA Kids World Championship — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 14, 2026: SCA Steak World Championship XII (Invitational) — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 14, 2026: TMS Ancillary Classic — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 15, 2026: TMS Steak Classic — Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20, 2026: BBQ Hill Ancillary Championship (Day 1) — Pike Road, AL. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 21, 2026: BBQ Hill Ancillary Championship (DOUBLE) Day 2 — Pike Road, AL. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27, 2026: Rhinestone Cowboy Steak Showdown — Nashville, TN. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone:817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2026: NBBQA 35th Anniversary Celebration Steak Cookoff — Nashville, TN. Contact: Steak Cookoff Association, Phone: 817-615-9635, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com.
Feb. 21–22, 2026: Top Tastes of Washington State, Ocean Shores, WA.
Sep. 25–27, 2026: Texas Food Championship Texas Table of Hope, Corpus Christi, TX. Contact: Matthew Lawson, Phone: (361) 428-0122.
Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events
Dec. 31, 2026: 10th Annual Hog Drop, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Michael Mixon, Phone: 478-627-3022.
HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
Jan. 9–10, 2026: Ingleside High School Regional — Ingleside, TX (2739 Mustang Dr.). Contact: hsbbq.com
Jan. 17, 2026: Athens HS — Athens ISD, Athens, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Jan. 23–24, 2026: Walnut Grove High School Regional — Prosper, TX (3500 East First Street). Contact: hsbbq.com
Jan. 24, 2026: Klein Oak HS — Klein ISD, Klein, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Feb. 6–7, 2026: Llano High School Regional — Llano, TX (2509 TX Hwy. 16). Contact: hsbbq.com
Feb. 7, 2026: Splendora HS — Splendora ISD, Splendora, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Feb. 20–21, 2026: Baird High School Regional — Baird, TX (600 W. 7th Street). Contact: hsbbq.com
Feb. 21, 2026: Stanton HS — Stanton ISD, Stanton, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Feb. 21, 2026: Lake Dallas HS — Lake Dallas ISD, Corinth, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Feb. 28, 2026: Bryan HS — Bryan ISD, Bryan, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Mar. 6–7, 2026: Veterans Memorial High School Regional — San Antonio, TX (7618 E. Evans Rd.). Contact: hsbbq.com
Mar. 7, 2026: Kauffman HS — Kauffman ISD, Kauffman, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Mar. 20–21, 2026: HSBBQ/ProStart Regional — Waco, TX (311 Austin Ave.). Contact: hsbbq.com
Mar. 21, 2026: State High School BBQ Championship (Louisiana State HSBBQ Championship). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Mar. 27–28, 2026: Weather Make Up Date — Location TBD. Contact: hsbbq.com
Mar. 28, 2026: Muenster HS — Muenster ISD, Muenster, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Mar. 28, 2026: Whitehouse HS — Whitehouse ISD, Whitehouse, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Apr. 11, 2026: TAPPS — TAPPS, Waco, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
Apr. 24–25, 2026: 2026 State Championship — Granite Shoals, TX (Quarry Park). Contact: hsbbq.com
Apr. 26, 2026: State High School BBQ Championship (Florida State HSBBQ Championship). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
May 1–2, 2026 (STATE): Burnet HS — Burnet CISD, Burnet, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
May 2, 2026: State High School BBQ Championship (Kansas State HSBBQ Championship). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
May 2, 2026: State High School BBQ Championship (Texas State HSBBQ Championship). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
May 11, 2026: State High School BBQ Championship (Missouri State HSBBQ Championship). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
June 7–10, 2026 (NATIONALS): SCHEELS® THE SLAB 2026: SCHEELS National Championship of Barbecue — SCHEELS Grandscape, The Colony, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
BBQ Cooking Schools
Jan. 10, 2026: Sausage Making Demo — Buckley, WA. Contact: https://pnwba.com/backyard-classes
Jan. 16–17, 2026: Fergolicious Competition Master Class — Louisville, KY. Contact: https://thehogfathersbbq.com
Feb. 20–22, 2026: Myron Mixon BBQ Cooking School — Unadilla, GA. Contact: myronmixon.com
Mar. 28, 2026: BBQ 102: Professional Level/Four Meat Competition Course — American Legion, Vacaville, CA. Contact: Melanie Price, Email: [email protected]
Apr. 10–12, 2026: Myron Mixon BBQ Memories Class — Unadilla, GA. Contact: myronmixon.com
BBQ Judging Schools
Jan. 10, 2026: KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class — Riverside, CA. Contact: kcbs.us
Jan. 17, 2026: SBN Certified Judge Training Class, Summerville Masonic Lodge, Summerville, SC. Contact: Donica Butters, Email: [email protected]
Jan. 17, 2026: SBN Calculations Training Class, Summerville Masonic Lodge, Summerville, SC. Contact: Donica Butters, Email: [email protected]
Jan. 18, 2026: SBN Online Table Captain Training Class, (details not listed), (location not listed). Contact: Donica Butters, Email: [email protected]
Jan. 24, 2026: KCBS Certified BBQ Judge & Table Captain Class. Contact: kcbs.uskcbs.us
Jan. 31, 2026: GBA Judge Training Class — Griffin, GA. More Info: https://www.bbqga.org/waevents/
Jun. 5, 2026: KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class — Egg Harbor, WI. Contact: kcbs.us
Live Events
Croix Valley Live, Facebook, every Friday at 12 noon CT.
Croix Valley Nightcap, Instagram, every Friday at 5 PM CT.
Old School with Mark & Ashley, Facebook & YouTube, every Thursday night at 7 PM Central.
It’s All About the Barbecue, Facebook, Thursday night at 7 PM Central.
Podcast
Baseball and BBQ https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com
BBQ Nation https://player.fm/series/bbq-nation
BBQ State of Mind http://bbqstateofmind.libsyn.com
BBQ Therapy https://www.youtube.com/@BBQTHERAPYPODCAST
Best BBQ Show https://blubrry.com/bestbarbecueshow/
Butcher BBQ https://butcherbbq.com/podcast-2/
Cooking with Fire https://www.kmuw.org/programs/cooking-fire
Digital Hospitality https://calibbq.media/podcast-episodes
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
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