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June 19–20, 2026: 9th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Biloxi, MS.
Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717, Email: [email protected].
July 24–25, 2026: 15th Annual BBQ Bash (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Morgan City, LA.
Contact: Bill Goessl, St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps League, Phone: 985-384-3446 or 985-372-8880.
Aug. 14–15, 2026: Grillin’ & Chillin’ (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Bunkie, LA.
Contact: Caroline Gromko, Phone: 318-295-4030.
Sept. 11–12, 2026: 19th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-Off (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Port Allen, LA.
Contact: Lois Webre, Phone: 225-344-2920.
Sept. 18–19, 2026: The Shed BBQ BCA (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Ocean Springs, MS.
Contact: Brooke Lewis, Phone: 228-297-2628.
Oct. 16–17, 2026: Fall Barbecue Extravaganza (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Baton Rouge, LA.
Contact: Sandy Chambers, Phone: 225-975-2327.
Nov. 13–14, 2026: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest (Intended Jack/Royal Qualifier), Ponchatoula, LA.
Contact: Jody Borne, Phone: 985-634-0731.
For more information, please visit California BBQ Association at cbbqa.com.
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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June 5–6, 2026: Smoke in the Mountains, Ft Davis, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 432-249-1021.
June 6–7, 2026: Seven Maples BBQ Showdown, Hancock, NH. Contact: Matt Pereria, Phone: 508-726-3324.
June 12-13, 2026: Barbeque Capital Showdown, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Gabe Medina, Phone: 512-995-9394, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2026: South Texas Heat 2nd Annual Cook off, Devine, TX. Contact: David Valdez, Phone: 210-464-7776, Email: [email protected].
June 13-14, 2026: SBCJLS Cookin’ For Kids Cookoff and Car Show, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Bryan Quinn, Phone: 254-424-3346, Email: [email protected].
June 19–20, 2026: David Decker Memorial BBQ Cookoff – Holland Corn Festival, Holland, TX. Contact: Austen Marwitz, 254-760-9948, Email: [email protected].
June 19–20, 2026: Parker County Sheriff’s Posse, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Raquel Harbin, Phone: 940-550-5019, Email: [email protected].
June 19–20, 2026: Harlingen Police Dept BBQ Cookoff, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Officer JJ Lopez, Phone: 956-374-8392, Email: [email protected].
June 26–27, 2026: SS American Memorial, Seguin, TX. Contact: Tim Broderick, Phone: 484-624-2124, Email: [email protected].
June 26–27, 2026: Center Point Pirates Community Event, Center Point, TX. Contact: Harry Holy, Phone: 830-377-8921, Email: [email protected].
June 26–27, 2026: Ramirez Roping Arena Cookoff and Showdown, Raymondville, TX. Contact: Jacob Ramirez, Phone: 361-331-3962, Email: [email protected].
June 26–27, 2026: Gregory VFD, Gregory, TX. Contact: Trystin Cline, Phone: 361-695-9596, Email: [email protected].
June 26–27, 2026: BBQ and Brew VT, Ruthland, VT. Contact: Matt Pereira, Phone: 508-726-3324.
July 3–4, 2026: Shiner Half Moon Holidays, Shiner, TX. Contact: Michelle Price, Phone: 361-772-4808, Email: [email protected].
July 3–4, 2026: Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larralde, Phone: 956-453-1357, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 21–22, 2026: Summer Under the Stars Cookoff, 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
Jun. 13, 2026: Summer Smoke Day, Tampa, FL. Contact: Roni-Kay Elser, Phone: 812-447-1340.
Sept. 25-26, 2026: Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Perez, Email: [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/.
July 10-11, 2026: 2026 Bastille Day BBQ Cookoff – In Association with Contest, Rochelle, GA. Contact: Michael Frazier, Phone: 478-808-8610, Email: [email protected].
For more information, please visit IBCA at www.IBCAbbq.org.
June 5, 2026: 98th Tom Tom Festival BBQ Cookoff, Yoakum, TX. Contact: Sharla Pohl, Phone: 361-293-3507, Email: [email protected].
June 5, 2026: Knights of Columbus Great American cook-off – 50th Anniversary, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Jimmy Garza, Phone: 806-891-9668, Email: [email protected].
June 12, 2026: American Legion S. Mike Lacy Post 554, 42nd Annual BBQ cook-off, League City, TX.
June 12, 2026: Cow Camp Cookoff, San Saba, TX. Contact: Keith Hebert, Phone: 325-330-2426, Email: [email protected].
June 12, 2026: Joe Davis Scholarship Cook-off, Hempstead, TX. Contact: John Caine, Phone: 832-228-0206, Email: [email protected].
June 19, 2026: Grillin’ To The Bone Points Chase Finale, Beeville, TX. Contact: Rose Simola, Phone: 832-788-6974, Email: [email protected].
June 19, 2026: S.M.O.K.E – Spending Money on Kids and Education, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Paul Zimmerman, Phone: 281-814-7812, Email: [email protected].
June 26, 2026: 21st Annual QCVFD BBQ Cook-off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Matthew Lange, Phone: 361-935-1830, Email: [email protected]
June 26, 2026: 7th Annual “State Championship” Smoke in the Pines, Livingston, TX. Contact: Brenda Clifton, Phone: 936-327-4929, Email: [email protected].
July 3-4, 2026: The View: Flavor of the Pits, Livingston, TX. Contact: Mason Galloway, Phone: 806-292-8048, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit Kansas City BBQ Society at kcbs.us
June 5–6, 2026: Original SD BBQ Championships, Huron, SD.
June 5, 2026: Original SD BBQ Championships (One Meat Ribs), Huron, SD.
June 5–6, 2026: Smoke in the Park (Backyard & Kids Que), Glencoe, AL.
June 5–6, 2026: McLouth BBQ Blowout 35th Annual, McLouth, KS.
June 5–6, 2026: Polish Open Grill and BBQ Championships, Mazowieckie, Poland.
June 5–6, 2026: Loudoun Rotary BBQ Classic (Backyard Only), Leesburg, VA.
June 5–6, 2026: Big Blue BBQ Championship, Marysville, KS.
June 6–7, 2026: Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown, Upper Onslow, Nova Scotia, Canada.
June 12–14, 2026: Bring’n Home the Bacon (Masters & Backyard), West Salem, WI.
June 12, 2026: Bring’n Home the Bacon (One Meat Ribs), West Salem, WI.
June 12–14, 2026: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA.
June 12–13, 2026: Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest, Derby, KS.
June 12–13, 2026: Robertson County Fair Assoc. Barbeque Throwdown (Competitor Series), Springfield, TN.
June 12–13, 2026: Montana BBQ Cookoff, Absarokee, MT.
June 12–13, 2026: Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition (Backyard Only), Huntsville, AL.
June 19–20, 2026: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash (Open Format), Buckhannon, WV.
June 19–20, 2026: Rose Festival’s 25th Annual KCBS BBQ Competition, State Center, IA.
June 19–20, 2026: 12th Annual K of C BBQ Smoke Off 4-Life, Kansas City, KS.
June 19–20, 2026: Rhythm & BBQ Festival (Backyard Only), Morris, IL.
June 19–20, 2026: BBQ for Bravery, Alcoa, TN.
June 20–21, 2026: Father’s Day BBQ Bash, Biglerville, PA.
June 26–28, 2026: Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, Washington, DC.
June 26–27, 2026: Grizzly BBQ Brawl, Wellington, OH.
June 26–27, 2026: Smoke-N-Wings, Blackfoot, ID.
June 26–27, 2026: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle – Kansas State Championship, Lenexa, KS.
June 26–27, 2026: Old Town Smokeout, Van Buren, AR.
June 26, 2026: Old Town Smokeout (One Meat Ribs), Van Buren, AR.
June 26–27, 2026: Rib Fest (Backyard Only), Sioux City, IA.
June 27, 2026: AG Hall of Fame Backyard BBQ Contest (Backyard Only) (Postponed), Bonner Springs, KS.
July 3–4, 2026: Dillon Days Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Cook Off, Dillon, MT.
July 9–11, 2026: South Carolina Festival of Discovery, Greenwood, SC.
July 10–11, 2026: Cameron Elks BBQ Cook-Off (Masters & Backyard), Cameron, MO.
July 10, 2026: Cameron Elks BBQ Cook-Off (One Meat Ribs), Cameron, MO.
July 10–11, 2026: Cameron Elks BBQ Cook-Off (Backyard 2), Cameron, MO.
July 10–11, 2026: Goose’s Annual Pitmaster Showdown, Papillion, NE.
July 10–11, 2026: KTD Smokn’ Gobbler, Worthington, MN.
July 10, 2026: KTD Smokn’ Gobbler (One Meat Ribs), Worthington, MN.
July 11, 2026: K.S. Que (Backyard Only), Kennett Square, PA.
July 11–12, 2026: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship, North Wildwood, NJ.
For more information, please visit Lone Star Barbecue Society at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
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: Kiel, Phone: 732-948-8700, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 3–4, 2026: Kingsland AquaBoom, Kingsland, TX. Contact: Tia Markham, Phone: 325-248-4955.
July 3–4, 2026: Rock’N BBQ Boss, Llano, TX.
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.
June 12–13, 2026: Grenada Thunder On Water, Grenada, MS. Contact: Duan Willis, Phone: 662-703-0137, Email: [email protected].
June 26–27, 2026: Bootlegger’s BBQ Bash, Richland, MS. Contact: Monica Stuart (Redemption Meat Mobile Processing), Phone: 228-217-8208, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 31–Aug. 1, 2026: Water Valley Trains Track Pork Attack BBQ Contest, 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.
Sep. 24–26, 2026: Murphysboro BBQ Cook-Off / Praise the Lard, 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
June 19–20, 2026: Loudoun Rotary BBQ Classic (Backyard Only), Leesburg, VA.
June 20–21, 2026: Father’s Day BBQ Bash, Biglerville, PA.
June 27–28, 2026: The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle, Washington, DC.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
June 5–6, 2026: Original SD BBQ Championship, Huron, SD.
June 12–14, 2026: Bring’n Home the Bacon, West Salem, WI.
June 19–20, 2026: Rose Festival’s 25th KCBS BBQ Competition, State Center, IA.
July 10–11, 2026: KTD Smokin’ Gobbler, Worthington, MN.
July 24–25, 2026: 10th Annual E’burg BBQ Contest, Emmetsburg, IA.
August 15, 2026: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.
August 28–29, 2026: MN Master BBQ, Pierz, MN.
September 4–5, 2026: SD BBQ Shootout @ Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org.
September 11–12, 2026: NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Nashville Fire & Flavor, Nashville, TN. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].
October 9–10, 2026: NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Greenwood Smoke & Sear, Greenwood, SC. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].
November 13–14, 2026: NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Byhalia Fire & Feast, Byhalia, MS. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].
For additional information, please visit Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
June 6, 2026: BBQ Battle at the Bow, Lyman, ME.
June 6–7, 2026: Seven Maples BBQ Showdown, Hancock, NH.
June 13–14, 2026: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA.
June 21, 2026: Father’s Day BBQ Bash, Biglerville, PA.
June 27–28, 2026: BBQ & Brew Festival, Pennsylvania.
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.
Jun. 6-7, 2026: Smoke on the Canal at the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club, Union, WA.
Jun. 12–13, 2026: Mckinley Springs BBQ Showdown, Prosser, WA.
Jun. 19–21, 2026: Berry Dairy Days Smoke and Grill Competition, Burlington, WA.
Jun. 27-28, 2026: Cool Desert Nights Smoke and Shine Showdown, Richland, WA.
Jun. 26–28, 2026: Big Smoke in Little Kalama, Kalama, WA.
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.
June 6, 2026: 2026 Rhythm and Ribs, Blanchard, OK. Contact: Luke Short, Phone: 405-613-3187, Email: [email protected].
June 13, 2026: 2026 Route 66 Challenge, Elk City, OK. Contact: Susie Cupp, Phone: 580-243-7692, Email: [email protected].
June 20, 2026: 2026 Smokin for Paws, Brussels, WI. Contact: Cody Krepline, Phone: 920-255-0128, Tim Schopp, Phone: 920-410-1897.
For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.
Jun. 19–20, 2026: Route 66 BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, Pacific, MO.
June 26–27, 2026: 1st Annual Meramec Community Pitmasters Classic, Sullivan, MO.
June 27, 2026: STC BBQ Festival in New Town, St. Charles, MO.
July 18, 2026: SLBS Golf Tournament – 2026, Wentzville, MO.
Aug. 21–22, 2026: Newton American Legion Post 20 3rd Annual BBQ Competition, Newton, IL. Contact: Jim, Phone: 980-621-0031.
Aug. 29–30, 2026: St. Ann Pro BBQ Competition, Saint Ann, MO. Contact: Dan Murphy, Phone:314-267-4611.
Sep. 18–19, 2026: Farmington B3 – 2026, 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, Sullivan, MO. Contact: Edward Kirk, Phone: (573) 210-3281, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit Southern BBQ Network at www.sbbqn.com.
June 19, 2026: Community’s Hope Impact Center, Moncks Corner, SC. Contact: Clifford Chatman, Phone: 843-200-0854, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit Steak Cookoff Association at www.steakcookoffs.com.
June 6, 2026: Spa City Steak Showdown, Hot Springs, AR.
June 6, 2026: 2nd Annual Coyote Country Steak Cookoff, Lake Tahoe, CA.
June 12–13, 2026: Car-B-Que Steak Cookoff, Folkston, GA.
June 13, 2026: Tina Slack Gnomes Gone Wild Steak Cookoff, Mason City, IA.
June 20, 2026: Tunica Rotary Club Steak Cookoff, Tunica, MS.
June 26, 2026: Lynchburg’s Frontier Days Welcome Party, Lynchburg, TN.
June 26–27, 2026: Sevier Sear Steak Cookoff, Richfield, UT.
June 26, 2026: Deer Creek Days Steak Cookoff, Glenrock, WY.
June 27, 2026: Lynchburg’s Frontier Days, Lynchburg, TN.
July 3–4, 2026: River City Steak Challenge 10th Anniversary, Mason City, IA.
July 4, 2026: Texas Cook’em High Steaks in Edinburg, Edinburg, TX.
July 11, 2026: Texas Harley Davidson Steak Cookoff, Bedford, TX.
July 11, 2026: Grillin’ on the River Steak Cookoff, Sugar Tree, TN.
For more information, visit World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com.
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
May 16, 2026: Pensacola Pickles and Wings Family Festival, Pensacola, FL. Contact: Ericka Boussarhane, Phone: 850-941-4321, Email: [email protected].
May 23, 2026: Red, White & Blue BBQ Rib Competition, Orland Park, IL. Contact: Erin Cortilet, Email: [email protected].
July 18, 2026: SSOS First Annual Food Truck Cook Off, Jonesboro, GA. Contact: Phone: 404-857-4758.
Dec. 4-7, 2026: Jamaica Jerk Championship, Negril, JM. More information: https://jamaicajerkchampionship.com/jamaica-jerk-championship/.
HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
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
Sept. 11-13, 2026: Jacks Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Contact: myronmixon.com.
BBQ Judging Schools
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 PT
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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