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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.
Apr. 11, 2026: 6th Annual CHSRA District 3 Rib Cook-Off, Lincoln, CA. Contact: Randy, Phone: 916-207-4418.
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 1-2, 2026: Pendleton Cattle Baron’s Buckaroo BBQ Challenge 2026, Pendleton, OR.
May 16, 2026: Klinker Brick Winery BBQ Contest 2026, 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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Apr. 10–11, 2026: Harlingen Board of Realtors Cookoff, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Herbert Reyna, Phone: 956-247-1505.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: BTR Cajun Throwdown at Bayou Fest, La Marque, TX. Contact: Tammy Monlezun, Phone: 832-687-8401.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Cookin’ For A Claus State Championship, Devine, TX. Contact: Misty Stricker, Phone: 830-200-1015.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: AGC Houston BBQ Cookoff, Rosenburg, TX. Contact: Brenda Roman, Phone: 832-738-7339, Email: [email protected].
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: KZ Jamboree Cookoff Benefit, Wharton, TX. Contact: Mike Teague, Phone: 979-332-3156.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Richard Reeves Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Ft Stockton, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 432-230-1935.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Makenna Elrod Seiler Memorial Cookoff, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Cindy Kohlmeyer, Phone: 830-279-0095.
Apr. 18, 2026: Grill Fest San Carlos, San Carlos, CR. Contact: Ronny Huertas Cortes, Phone: +50688462039.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Mama Mo’s BBQ Cookoff, St Hedwig, TX. Contact: Monica Arzola, Phone: 830-386-8915, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24–25, 2026: South Texas BBQ Bash – PRIVATE EVENT, Karnes City, TX. Contact: Collin McElrath, Phone: 405-651-3556.
May 1, 2026: Party on the Farm, New Caney, TX. Contact: Jennifer Johnson, Phone: 832-401-4073, Email: [email protected].
May 1, 2026: Blues Hog BBQ Showdown, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Ticket Office, Phone: 817-215-8500, Email: [email protected].
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
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/.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Whoo Wants Smoke BBQ Competition, Eatonton, GA. Contact: Otis Harrison, Phone: 706-473-6109, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24–25, 2026: Smokin’ on Blackshear BBQ & Balloons, Cordele, GA. Contact: Linda Hawkins, Phone: 229-276-1004, Email: [email protected].
May 8, 2026: Smoke on the Lake — In Association With GBA Contest, Acworth, GA. Contact: Dave Schwickerath, Phone: 678-414-0430, Email: [email protected].
For more information, please visit IBCA at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Apr. 3, 2026: 13th Annual Sumthin’s Burning BBQ Cook Off, Clifton, TX.
Apr. 10-11, 2026: 36th Annual Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook Off, Luling, TX. Contact: Ashley Flores, Phone: 830-875-0123, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Blues Brews & BBQ, Austin, TX. Contact: Skip King, Phone: 512-519-9684, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Good Times Texas Made 3rd Annual IBCA Cook Off, Baytown, TX. Contact: Wally Garcia, Phone: 713-380-9930, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Knights of Columbus Battle Royale, Farwell, TX. Contact: Crystal Carrasco, Phone: 8062362428, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: TAFR Charity Wild Game Cook Off, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Randy Lee Rice, Phone: 352-422-4493, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: VFW Post 8905 40th Semi Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Cypress, TX. Contact: Randy Lee Rice, Phone: 352-422-4493, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Windfest BBQ Cook Off, Portland, TX. Contact: Miranda Buller, Phone: 361-777-4650, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2026: 17th Annual Orange Grove VFD BBQ Cook Off, Orange Grove, TX. Contact: David Gebert/Jeff McFatter/Scotty Herschap, Phone: 361-701-3035/361-701-3857/361-324-2308, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2026: Austin Matura Scholarship Cook Off, East Bernard, TX. Contact: Kirk Matura, Phone: 979-533-0106, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2026: Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival, Ft. Worth, TX.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: 19th Ever Chigger Hill BBQ, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Lloyd Lee, Phone: 936-293-6263, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2026: 61st Annual Freer Rattlesnake Round Up, Freer, TX. Contact: Daniel Saenz, Phone: 361-227-4503, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Buda Lions Country Fair BBQ Cook Off, Buda, TX.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Freestone County Go Texan, Fairfield, TX. Contact: Frankie Hoch, Phone: 512-971-0355, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Papalote VFD Annual Cookoff, Papalote, TX. Contact: Lee Garza, Phone: [email protected], Email: 361-742-9662.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Smoke On The Water 2026, Port Neches, TX. Contact: Kayla White, Phone: 409-543-2208, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2026: 5th Annual Smoking with the Knights, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Edgar Martinez, Phone: 956-561-0966, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2026: IYKYK Cowboy Round UP & BBQ Cookoff, Post, TX. Contact: Wacey Moore, Phone: 432-661-1187, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2026: League City Lions Club BBQ Cook Off, League City, TX.
May 1-2, 2026: Lexington Homecoming BBQ Cook Off, Lexington, TX.
May 1-2, 2026: Ranch Trash Co. BBQ Cook Off, Lytle, TX.
May 1-2, 2026: Sargent VFD 15th Annual BBQ Cookoff & Fundraiser, Sargent, TX.
May 8-9, 2026: 102nd Border Patrol Birthday BBQ Cook Off, Eagle Pass, TX. May 8-9, 2026: MSCA Annual Bar B Que Cookoff, Madisonville, TX.
May 8-9, 2026: Yaga’s Wild Game and Barbecue Cookoff, Galveston, TX.
May 15-16, 2026: 3rd Annual VFW Post 1657 BBQ Cook Off, Pampa, TX.
May 15-16, 2026: Cacahuate Cook Off, Floresville, TX.
May 15-16, 2026: Marina Village Resort Camp-N-Cook, Trinity, TX.
May 22-23, 2026: Freedom Is Not Free Cookoff, Granbury, TX.
May 22-23, 2026: Pearland VFW Post 7109 Memorial Day Cook Off, Pearland, TX.
May 22-23, 2026: Rio Grande Grill Fest, Piedras Negras, MX. .
May 29-30, 2026: BBQ for the Brave, Elgin, TX.
May 29-30, 2026: Kids Unlimited BBQ Cook Off, Houston, TX.
May 29-30, 2026: Smokin’ on the Plaza, Levongton, NM.
For more information, visit Kansas City BBQ Society at kcbs.us
Apr. 3-4, 2026: Smokin in the Valley, Linn Valley, KS.
Apr. 3-4, 2026: Rekindled Ironman, Seven Valleys, PA.
Apr. 3-4, 2026: Iowa State BBQ Championship, Altoona, IA.
Apr. 3-4, 2026: Smoke on the Falls, Gadsden, AL.
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Cedar Fest BBQ Cook Off, Cedar Park, TX.
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Smoke in the Spring (Open Format), Osage City, KS.
Apr. 10-12, 2026: Southern New England Barbecue Throwdown – Campground BBQ Series, Bristol, CT.
Apr. 11-12, 2026: BBQ Expo Master’s Challenge, Parma, Italy.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: The Downtown BBQ Showdown, Lake City, FL.
Apr. 17, 2026: The Downtown BBQ Showdown (One Meat Ribs), Lake City, FL.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: New Jersey KnoQ-out – Campground BBQ Series, Blairstown, NJ.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: Tom Brigham Memorial BBQ, Iola, KS.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: GLBBQA Spring Fling, Coldwater, MI.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: Knox Co. 4-H/FFA Ring of Smoke, Edina, MO.
Apr. 17-18, 2026: The Downtown Grand Master BBQ Showdown, Las Vegas, NV.
Apr. 18, 2026: World Championship Hot Wings Contest & Festival (Competitors Series), Memphis, TN.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Marietta River City BBQ (Open Format), Marietta, OH.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Spitsbroek on Fire III, Eede, Netherlands.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Revolutionary BBQ Brawl, Williamsburg, VA.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Smokin’ in the Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO.
Apr. 24, 2026: Marietta River City BBQ (One Meat Chicken), Marietta, OH.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Smoke & Fire (Backyard Only), Stanley, WI.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Wild West BBQ Cook-Off, Lamar, CO.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Lodi BeerFest & State BBQ Championship, Lodi, CA.
Apr. 25, 2026: Pitmasters in Paradise, Auburndale, FL.
May 1-2, 2026: Bear-B-Q, New Bern, NC.
May 1-2, 2026: Dr. George Smith BBQ Brawl (Competitor Series), Murfreesboro, TN.
May 1-2, 2026: SmokeHouse Barbeque Showdown (Open Format), Cambridge, IA.
May 1-2, 2026: Grand American Barbecue World Championship Invitational (Competitor Series), New Paltz, NY.
May 1-2, 2026: Blue Compass RV BBQ Bash, Marriott-Slaterville, UT.
May 1-2, 2026: ND BBQ Championship, Fargo, ND.
May 1-2, 2026: Smoke in the Mitten, Westland, MI.
May 1, 2026: Smoke in the Mitten (One Meat Ribs), Westland, MI.
May 1-2, 2026: O’So Good BBQ Festival (Backyard Only), Cleveland, AL.
May 1-2, 2026: Hellhole Swamp Festival (Backyard Only), Jamestown, SC.
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.
Apr. 10–11, 2026: Atoka BBQ Fest, 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. 17-18, 2026: Peavine Festival, Boyle, MS. Contact: Justin Davis, Phone: 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
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
Apr. 3-4, 2026: The Rekindled Ironman, Greencastle, PA. Contact: Todd Howdyshell, Phone: 717.858.0527, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-19, 2026: New Jersey KnoQ-out, Greencastle, PA. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2026: 2026 Revolutionary BBQ Brawl, WIlliamsburg, VA. Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2026: Bear-B-Q, New Bern, NC. Contact: Jon Herrin, Phone: 252.933.3204, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2026: Grand American Barbecue World Championship, New Paltz, NY. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802.272.5113, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 8, 2026: MN In May 2026 – Kid’s Que, St. Peter, MN. Register Here: https://www.mnbbqsociety.com/event-6521241/Registration.
May 8, 2026: MN In May 2026 – Friday One Meat – Ribs, St. Peter, MN. Register Here: https://www.mnbbqsociety.com/event-6521234/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 additional information, please visit Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
May 15–17, 2026: Mass in May, Wrentham, MA.
June 6, 2026: BBQ Battle at the Bow, Lyman, ME.
June 27, 2026: Slatebelt Smokeout, Bangor, PA.
Aug. 14–16, 2026: Kora Kares for Kids, Hiram, ME.
For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.
Mar. 6-7, 2026: Kaufman Cty JLSBBQ, Kaufman, TX. Contact: James, Phone: 972-962-3719.
Mar. 13-14, 2026: Guns & Hoses Cookin for Kids, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Daniel, Phone: 940-867-9338.
Mar. 20-21, 2026: Limestone Cty BBQ, Groesbeck, TX. Contact: Matt, Phone: 906-644-5606.
Mar. 20-21, 2026: Saginaw Youth Assn BBQ, Saginaw, TX. Contact: Jennifer, Phone: 918-815-0952.
Mar. 27-28, 2026: Glenn Heights Countty Line BBQ, Glenn Heights, TX. Contact: Clint, Phone: 972-268-2597.
Apr. 3-4, 2026: Holy Smokes BBQ, Palmer, TX. Contact: Teri, Phone: 972-921-7470.
Apr. 10-11, 2026: Risk it for the Brisket, Gilmer, TX. Contact: Craig, Phone: 940-395-1919.
Apr. 24-25, 2026: Germanfest, Muenster, TX. Contact: Iva, Phone: 940-902-1655.
May 1-2, 2026: Cookin for Canines, Ft Worth, TX. Contact: Mark, Phone: 817-360-6904.
May 15-16, 2026: Rogers Springfest, Rogers, TX. Contact: Charlie, Phone: 254-493-6401.
May 15-16, 2026: Hootdown BBQ, Burleson, TX. Contact: Kandi, Phone: 817-899-8704.
May 22-23, 2026: Cody Dragoo Memorial, West, TX. Contact: Ranae.
May 29-30, 2026: Red River Classic, Ardmore, OK. Contact: Clay, Phone: 584-277-3643.
Jun. 5-6, 2026: Smoke & Saddles, Mesquite, TX. Contact: Kristi, Phone: 214-228-1329.
Jun. 12-13, 2026: Back the Blues, Wills Point, TX. Contact: Dawn, Phone: 903-873-2588.
Jun. 19-20, 2026: Jim Bowie Days, Bowie, TX. Contact: Cory, Phone: 940-366-2126.
Jul. 31-Aug. 1, 2026: Goin’ for Broke in PNW, Brush Prairie, WA. Contact: Alta, Phone: 360-600-5727.
Sep. 11-12, 2026: Patriot Days, Ennis, TX. Contact: Geoffery, Phone: 972-878-2625.
Sep. 18-19, 2026: Kare for Kids, Longview, TX. Contact: Terry, Phone: 903-431-2001.
Sep. 25-26, 2026: National Championship, Meridian, TX. Contact: Melba, Phone: 254-717-2359.
Oct. 2-3, 2026: Keller Lions Club, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy, Phone: 817-307-9752.
Oct. 9-10, 2026: Jambo Shootout, Ennis, TX. Contact: Jamie, Phone: 817-223-3918.
Oct. 16-17, 2026: ElDorado Chevy BBQ, McKinney, TX. Contact: Kevin, Phone: 972-569-0101.
Oct. 16-17, 2026: Bear Bottom BBQ, Marshall, TX. Contact: Kevin, Phone: 402-490-3059.
Oct. 23-24, 2026: Rae Estes Cookoff, San Augustine, TX. Contact: Bethany, Phone: 936-275-3610.
Oct. 30-31, 2026: Smoke & Whiskey, Flowermound, TX. Contact: Bryan, Phone: 972-816-5661.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
(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.
Apr. 4, 2026: Porkmania, Franklin, WI.
Apr. 11, 2026: Quen at the Lake, Ketchum, OK.
Apr. 11, 2026: DeSoto Wings & Ribs Competition & Festival, Olive Branch, MS.
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.
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.
Apr. 17–18, 2026: Pork in the Park, Newberry, SC. Contact: Bridget Carey, Phone: 803-321-1015.
Apr. 25, 2026: Revolutionary BBQ Brawl, Williamsburg, VA. Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit Steak Cookoff Association at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 11, 2026: 7th Annual Gene Potts Memorial Steak Cookoff, Bryan, TX.
Apr. 18, 2026: Pigmaster’s SCA Challenge, Rutherford College, NC.
Apr. 18, 2026: Bull Moose SCA Cookoff for Syndrome of Memphis, Somerville, TN.
Apr. 18, 2026: BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship at Recteq, Lehi, UT.
Apr. 25, 2026: Lancaster BBQ Supply Spring Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA.
Apr. 25, 2026: Peach State Steak Cookoff, Alpharetta, GA.
Apr. 25, 2026: The Oklahoma State Steak Championship, Piedmont, OK.
May 1, 2026: Show Low Steak Throwdown, Show Low, AZ.
May 2, 2026: Show Low Steak Throwdown, Show Low, AZ.
May 2, 2026: Dark Horse Brewery BBQ, Marshall, MI.
May 2, 2026: High Steaks in Perrydise, Perry, GA.
May 2, 2026: Breakfast Rotary Club of Dyersburg Steak Cookoff, Dyersburg, TN.
May 2, 2026: Taste and Tunes on Oak Street Steak Cookoff, Roanoke, TX.
May 8, 2026: Caveman Cookoff, American Fork, UT.
May 9, 2026: Caveman Cookoff, American Fork, UT.
May 9, 2026: Kennett Jaycees BBQ Cookoff, Kennett, MO.
May 14, 2026: Memphis in May Steak Cookoff, Memphis, TN.
May 22, 2026: Grate Sauces & Rubs Bring the Heat Sizzler Steak Cookoff, Goldsboro, NC.
May 22, 2026: Donate Life/Cystic Fibrosis, Jacksonville, FL.
May 23, 2026: Donate Life/Cystic Fibrosis, Jacksonville, FL.
May 23, 2026: Limestone Brewers Steak Cookoff, Osage, IA.
May 23, 2026: Best Dam Steak Cookoff, Boulder City, NV.
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
Apr. 12, 2026: 4th Annual Railyard BBQ Challenge Hosted by The Empowered Kitchen, Jacksonville, FL. Link: https://www.theempoweredkitchen.org/railyard-bbq-competition.
May 16, 2026: Pensacola Pickles and Wings Family Festival, Pensacola, FL. Contact: Ericka Boussarhane, Phone: 850-941-4321, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 4-7, 2026: Jamaica Jerk Championship, Negril, JM. More information: https://jamaicajerkchampionship.com/jamaica-jerk-championship/.
HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
Apr. 11, 2026: TAPPS — TAPPS, Waco, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com.
Apr. 24–25, 2026: 2026 State Championship — Granite Shoals, TX (Quarry Park). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com.
Apr. 26, 2026: State High School BBQ Championship (Florida State HSBBQ Championship). Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com.
May 2, 2026: Texas HSBBQ Association, Burnet, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com.
May 2, 2026: Kansas HSBBQ Association, TBA, KS. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com.
May 11, 2026: Missouri HSBBQ Association, TBA, MO. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com.
May 23, 2026: KCBS World Invitational — Kids Que / Junior Q, Lebanon, TN. Contact: Kansas City Barbeque Society — kcbs.us.
Jun. 7–10, 2026: SCHEELS® THE SLAB 2026: SCHEELS National Championship of Barbecue — SCHEELS Grandscape, The Colony, TX. Contact: http://highschoolbbqleague.com
BBQ Cooking Schools
Apr. 10–12, 2026: Myron Mixon BBQ Memories Class — Unadilla, GA. Contact: myronmixon.com
BBQ Judging Schools
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
Backyard Smokemaster BBQ, https://www.youtube.com/@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ, Every Wednesday at 6pm ET
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
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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