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

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

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Donald Lanier, Phone: 985-634-0731.

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.

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

Oct. 4, 2025: Women Make The World Go Around Rib Cookoff, Rancho Cordova, CA. Contact: Kara Jones, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 22, 2025: Las Vegas BBQ Jackpot 2025, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Christie Vanover, Email: [email protected].

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

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

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].

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.

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

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Nueces Canyon Hunters Round Up, Campwood, TX. Contact: C G Guerrero, Phone: 281-468-6792, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Tried and True Helping Hands Cookoff, Midland, TX. Contact: Genniva Isbell, Phone: 325-721-8867, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24-25, 2025: First-Ever Junction BBQ Cookoff, Crosby, TX. Contact: Amanda McCorquodale, Phone: 832-995-9266.

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Battlin BBQ State Championship, Ingleside, TX. Contact: Brian Yoder, Phone: 361-222-1650.

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Segovia BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Moises Segovia, Phone: 956-588-8168.

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: Texas Red Music Festival, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Rock Bock, Phone: 409-789-5053, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: Hunter’s Roundup in Uvalde State Cahmpionship, Uvalde, TX. Contact: John Yeackle, Phone: 830-486-6520, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: RGVBA Big Builder Cookoff, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Rio Grande Valley Builders Asociation, Phone: 956-686-2932.

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: 2nd Annual Nathen Montez Memorial Barbecue CookOff, Jal, NM. Contact: Anthony Montez, Phone: 575-263-3554, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 7-8, 2025: Ribs & Rods, Temple, TX. Contact: Stephen Bramlett, Phone: 254-228-3560, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 7-8, 2025: 15th Annual Harper BBQ Cook-Off, Harper, TX. Contact: Damon Clark, Phone: 830-739-1328.

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Pit Kings Laredo 2025, Laredo, TX. Contact: Felix Nunez, Phone: 956-319-5679, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Rosanky BBQ Throwdown State Championship, Rosanky, TX. Contact: Blake Henson, Phone: 512-844-8324, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2025: SmokeShow on the Frio State Championship, Rio Frio, TX. Contact: Steven or Shelly Davis, Phone:830-232-6686, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Cooking For Calboy State Championship, Midland, TX.

Nov. 21-22, 2025: 9th Annual BBQ Showdown at Traders Village State Championship, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Thomas Krueger, Phone: 210-422-1178.

Nov. 28-29, 2025: Battle of Champions State Championship, Cuero, TX.

Dec. 5-6, 2025: 10th Annual Chupacabra Throwdown State Championship, Eagle Pass, TX. Contact: Jonathan Mauer, Phone: 830-776-3992.

Dec. 5-6, 2025: Clear Lake Elks Lodge 2822 BBQ Cookoff, Kemah, TX. Contact: Ted Blanchard, Phone: 713-412-5895, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 5-6, 2025: 6th Annual Texas BBQ Blowout State Championship, Paris, TX. Contact: Paul Allen, Phone: 903-715-4516.

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

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/.

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.

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].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: 2nd Annual Robstown Volunteer Robstown Dept. Cook Off, Skidmore, TX. Contact: Edwin Benavides, Phone: 361-726-0746, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: BBQ For Hope, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Jeremy Bradford, Phone: 806-342-0600, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Brazos Valley Fair BBQ Cookoff, Bryan, TX. Contact: Avery Fisher, Phone: 512-632-5310, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Breast Cancer Cook Off, Midland, TX. Contact: Connie Thames, Phone: 432-208-7329, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: TYOC’s BBQ Cookoff and Yellow Out Day Celebration, Pearland, TX. Contact: Reaghan Velasquez, Phone: 281-975-7599, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: 1st Annual West Texas BBQ Cook Off, El Paso, TX. Contact: Ruben Genera, Phone: 915-491-8213, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Annual Fall Event, Corpus Christi, TX.

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Harris County Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cook Off, Tomball, TX. Contact: Greg Brenham, Phone 832-797-9282, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Moose Knuckle BBQ Cook Off, Post, TX. Contact: Kyran Moore, Phone: 806-543-1297, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24-25, 2025: Willacy County Young Farmers BBQ Cook Off, Raymondville, TX. Contact: Eli Benavidez, Phone: 956-280-3792, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24-25, 2025: 2nd Annual Jim Wells Co Fair Assn BBQ Cook Off, Alice, TX. Contact: Kimberlee Scarborough, Phone: 361-537-9978, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 7, 2025: Pearland VFW Post 7109 Veterans Day BBQ Cook Off, Pearland, TX.

Nov. 7, 2025: South Texas Race Ranch, Corpus Christi, TX.

Nov. 7, 2025: Veteran’s Day Cook Off, Port Lavaca, TX.

Nov. 14, 2025: 2nd Annual STX BBQ Hunters Classic, George West, TX.

Nov. 14, 2025: Camp Hope, Houston, TX.

Nov. 21, 2025: The Grand 1st Annual Cook Off, Beeville, TX.

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

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].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Stover Rock Island Festival, Stover, MO. Contact: Karen Watkinson, Phone: 573.746.1011, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Smoke on the Water, Topeka, KS. Contact: Dustyn Whyte, Phone: 785-251-6881, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2025: Page County Heritage Festival, Luray, VA. Contact: Nina Fox, Phone: 540.742.9394, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Happy Basset 5th Annual BBQ Competition, Topeka, KS. Contact: Heather Jones, Phone: 785.640.6481, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: Boo-B-Que Championship, Oak Grove, MO. Contact: Greg Hastie, Phone: 816-805-2729, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-8, 2025: American Royal World Series of Barbecue, Kansas City, KS.

Nov. 11-12, 2025: Permian Basin Barbecue Cook-off by Daniel Energy Partners, Houston, TX.

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Atlanta BBQ Store Classic, Cumming, GA. Contact: Ellen Jarvis, Phone: 770.402.9858, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15-16, 2025: BBQ Fest Palmares, Palmares, Costa Rica.

Nov. 21-22, 2025: Plant City Pig Jam, Plant City, FL. Nov. 21-22, 2025: BBQ Jackpot, Las Vegas, NV.

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

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

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Red River BBQ Battle Cookoff, Vernon, TX.

Nov. 7-8, 2025: Lampasas Co Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff, Lampasas, TX.

Nov. 9, 2025: 10th Annual Texas Kosher, San Antonio, TX.

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

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

Oct. 10-11, 2025: MD State BBQ Bash, Bel Air, MD.

Nov. 1, 2025: Currituck Bulls and BBQ, Powells Point, NC. FMI: https://northernouterbanks.com/signature-event/currituck-bulls-and-bbq/

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

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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].

Mar. 25-28, 2025: Now That’s Smokin’ – The 35th Anniversary of NBBQA Celebration & Conference, Nashville, TN.

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

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

Oct. 18, 2025: Franklin County Food Festival, Greenfield, MA.

Oct. 25, 2025: Henniker Brewing BBQ Fest, Henniker, NH.

Oct. 25-26, 2025: Red White & Que, Jackson, NJ.

Nov. 8, 2025: Commander’s Cup, Wrentham, MA.

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

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.

Oct. 10-11, 2025: Dangerfield Days 3rd Annual BBQ Cookoff, Daingerfield, TX.

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Custom Car Show and BBQ Cook-Off, McKinney, TX.

Nov. 7-8, 2025: Pecan Festival & BBQ Cookoff, Ardmore, OK. Contact: AJ George, Phone: 903-905-2930, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Smoke on the Water BBQ Cookoff, Run Away Bay, TX. Contact: Nita Tucker, Phone: 940-277-3828, Email: [email protected].

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

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

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

Oct. 25, 2025: NEO A&M College BBQ on the Banks, Miami, OK.

Oct. 31, 2025: Decatur Boo Bash One Rack Challenge, Decatur, TX.

Nov. 1, 2025: Rib and Wing Showdown, Palmer, TX. Contact: Henry Stephens, Phone: 614-359-3385, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8, 2025: Double Rib Cook-Off By The San Andres Masonic Lodge 170, Cameron, TX.

Nov. 9, 2025: Guns N Hoses BBQ Cookoff, Helena, AL. Contact: Christopher Miller, Phone: 205-663-5809.

Nov. 15, 2025: Byhalia BBQ  Battle 2025, Byhalia, MS. Contact: Makr Lambert, Phone: 901-831-1451, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 28-29, 2025: Last Chance To The Dance, Larned, KS.

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

Oct. 18, 2025: 1st Annual Saint Ann Police Association Backyard BBQ, Saint Ann, MO.

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

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

Oct. 11, 2025: Smoke on the Waccamaw, Conway, SC.

Oct. 18, 2025: Bo’s Battle ‘QUE, Boiling Springs, NC.

Nov. 1, 2025: Lincolnton Ga American Legion BBQ, Lincolnton, GA. Contact: Stacy Kenerly, Phone: 727-710-0322, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8, 2025: Moncks Corner Lions Club/ SBN Invitational, Lincolnton, GA. Contact: Don  Saturday, Phone: 843-870-7432, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15, 2025: Vicious Pig Annual BBQ Throwdown, Steadman, NC. Contact: Bobby Brinson, Email: [email protected].

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

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].

Oct. 10, 2025: Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo, Bryan, TX.

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Smoke on the Farm Steak Cookoff, Grand Bay, AL.

Oct. 17-18, 2025: Steak Attack at the Johnny Mac Triple Steak Cookoff, Mount Olive, NC.

Nov. 8, 2025: Sumrall Rotary’s Grilled and Grateful Steak Cookoff, Sumrall, MS. Contact: Whitney Bienvenu, Phone: 601-434-1591.

Nov. 15, 2025: A La Parilla Fest Preparate Steak Cookoff, Mexicali, MX.

Nov. 22, 2025: Warriors & Wisdom 3: Return The Favor Steak Cookoff, Collierville, TN.

Nov. 28, 2025: Bison Show Up & Shine Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR.

Nov. 29, 2025: Arkansas State Championship, Carlisle, AR.

Dec. 5-6, 2025: Winter Wonderland Steak Cookoff, Graham, TX.

Dec. 5-6, 2025: Food Fight in Destin Steak Cookoff, Destin, FL. Contact: Mike Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229.

Dec. 12-13, 2025: Big Dan’s BBQ Grill on the Hill Steak Cookoff, Catawissa, PA. Contact: Dan Bosworth, Phone: 267-242-5854, 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

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 

Butcher BBQ 100% Tell All BBQ Class Videos, 35 videos totaling over 7 1/2 hours – Get all 4 meats (Chicken, Ribs, Pork, & Brisket) Only $599.  Watch them anytime with no traveling expenses.  FMI:  https://bbqchamps.com/pitmasters/butcher-bbq/.

Dec. 13 2025: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South – Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA.

BBQ Judging Schools

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LIVE EVENTS

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OLD SCHOOL WITH MARK & ASHLEY, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE, EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM CENTRAL. 

PODCASTS 

BARBECUE BASE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barbecue-base/id1510373361

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/