For more information, please visit AK BBQ at https://www.akbbq.org/.

The wait will be worth it—check back soon!

For more information, please visit Barbecue Competitors’ Alliance at https://www.bcabbq.org.

Nov 14–15, 2025: Toula ’Que & Fall Fest, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Jody Borne, Phone: 985-634-0731, Email: [email protected].

Dec 12–13, 2025: Christmas on the Coast, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717, Email: [email protected].

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].

Mar. 13-14, 2026: Operation Smoke Sheaux, LaFayette, LA.  Contact: John O’Reilly or Blake Adams, 337-315-6066 or 337-298-7459.

Mar. 27-28, 2026: Hall Summit Hometown Festival, 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. 24-25, 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.

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.

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. 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. Ben Lobenstein, Website:  fireitupevents.com.

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

More events coming soon — check back later!

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

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025: 2nd Annual Nathen Montez Memorial Barbecue CookOff, Jal, NM. Contact: Anthony Montez, Phone: 575-263-3554, 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: Texas Red Music Festival, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Rock Bock, Phone: 409-789-5053, Email: [email protected].

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

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

 Nov. 14-15, 2025:  Texas Firewalkers BBQ Cookoff STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Rosanky, TX.  Contact: Blake Henson, Phone: 512-844-8324, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Cooking for Calboy State Championship, Midland, TX.  No Contact Information Listed at Press Time.

 Nov. 14-15, 2025: Pit Kings Laredo 2025, Laredo, TX. Contact: Felix Nunez, Phone: 956-319-5679, 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:  Mercedes PD BBQ Cookoff, Mercedes,TX.  Contact: Joselyn Castillo, Phone:  956-532-1423, Email:  [email protected].

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

 Nov. 21-22, 2025: Fair to Midland’s West Texas BBQ Cookoff, Midland, TX.  Contact: Bri Semple, Phone:  512-751-8002.  Email: [email protected].

 Nov. 28-29, 2025: Battle of Champions State Championship, Cuero, TX.  Contact:  Phone:  361-243-8989.

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

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

 Dec. 12-13, 2025: Texas Angels BBQ Cookoff, Angelton, TX.  Contact: Jessica Ohler, Phone:  832-215-8931, Email: [email protected].

 Dec. 12-13, 2025: Briscoe Ranch at the Crossroads STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Uvalde, TX.  Contact: Wade Carpenter, Phone:  830-486-7055.

 Dec. 12-13, 2025: Noche De Paz BBQ Cookoff, San Juan, TX.  Contact: Ruben Guajardo, Phone:  956-223-2350, Email: [email protected].

 Dec. 19-20, 2025: Holiday Fun in the Barn, Crystal City, TX. Contact: Zavala Agricultural Exposition, Phone:  830-448-9981, Email: [email protected].

 Jan. 2-3, 2026:  El Campo KC, El Campo, TX.  Contact:  Cody Korenek, Phone:  979-541-7878, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 9-10, 2026: Champions BBQ Alliance World Championship Cookoff, Seguin, TX.  

Jan. 16-17, 2026:McMullen County Cowboy Cookoff, Tilden, TX.

Jan. 16-17, 2026: 38th Annual Hold’Em & Hit’Em Club BBQ Cookoff, New Caney, TX.

Jan. 16-17, 2026:  11th Annual Willacy County Livestock Shoow Cookoff, Raymondville, TX.

Jan. 23-24, 2026: Holy Smokes BBQ Cookoff, Princeton, TX.

Jan. 30-31, 2026:Humble Rodeo Cookoff, Humble, TX.

Jan. 30-31, 2026:  WBCA Red, White & BBQ, Laredo, TX.

Jan. 30-31, 2026:  Shiner FFA BBQ Cookoff, Shiner, TX.

Feb. 13-14, 2026: Smokin On The Rio, Mercedes, TX.

Feb. 20-21, 2026: Matagorda County Fair, Bay City, TX. 

Feb. 27-28, 2026: Live Oak County Fair BBQ, George West, TX.

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

Nov. 14-15, 2025:  Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL.  Contact:  Angela Iversen, Phone:  407-697-4077, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 21-22, 2025:  South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, South Daytona, FL.  Contact:  Suzanne Rhinesmith, Phone: 386-322-3070,  Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 5-6, 2025:  Que for a Cure, Tampa, FL.  Contact:  Roni-Kay Esler, Phone:  813-447-1340, 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. 20-21, 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].

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.

Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2025: 2nd Annual Jim Wells Co. Fair Assn BBQ Cook-Off, Alice, TX.  Contact: Kimberlee Scarborough, Phone: 361-537-9978, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 7-8, 2025: Brayden Pope Benefit Cook-Off, Lockney, TX.  Contact: Mason Gallaway, Phone: 860-292-8048, Email: [email protected]

 Nov. 7-8, 2025:  Pearland VFW Post 7109 Veterans Day BBQ Cook-Off, Pearland, TX.  Contact: Stew Bates, Phone: 619-925-6172, Email: [email protected]

 Nov. 7-8, 2025: South Texas Race Ranch Cook-Off, Corpus Christi, TX.  Contact: Eric Webb, Phone: 361-549-8309, Email: [email protected]

 Nov. 14-15, 2025: 2nd Annual STX BBQ Hunters Classic, George West, TX.  Contact: David Ainsworth, Phone: 361-885-5455, Email: [email protected]

 Nov. 14–15, 2025: Camp Hope Cook-Off, Houston, TX.  Contact: Rick Stephanow, Phone: 713-705-3629, Email: [email protected]

 Nov. 14–15, 2025: VFW 4443 Vet BBQ Fest, Austin, TX.  Contact: Kris Vandenberg, Phone: 309-846-8237, Email: [email protected]

 Nov. 21-22, 2025: The Grand 1st Annual Cook-Off, Beeville, TX.  Contact: Jennifer Soto, Phone: 361-254-5347, Email: [email protected]

 Dec. 5-6, 2025: 15th Annual Jason Pelton’s Cookin’ for the Kids, Willis, TX.  Contact: Sheri Pelton, Phone: 936-537-0672, Email: [email protected]

 Dec. 5-6, 2025: 2nd Annual Smokin’ for Scholars, Corpus Christi, TX.  Contact: Brittany Crow, Phone: 361-813-1672, Email: [email protected]

 Dec. 5-6, 2025:  Mijo’s 3^rd Annual BBQ Cook-off & Toy Drive, Pasadena, TX.  Contact: Carlos Reyes, Phone: e 832-284-2707, Email:  [email protected]

 Dec. 12-13, 2025: Pearland Area Dads Club Jingle Bell BBQ Cook-Off, Pearland, TX.  Contact: Stephani Rice, Phone: 832-292-7807, Email: [email protected]

 Dec. 19-20, 2025: 2nd Annual Down South in December, Beeville, TX.  Contact: Rose M. Simola, Phone: 832-788-6974, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 9-10, 2026:  Big Buc BBQ Bash, Vidor, TX. Contact: Derek Veazey, Phone. 409-553-2070, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 16-17, 2026: 4th Annual Maverick County Junior Livestock Show BBQ Cook-Off, Eagle Pass, TX.  Contact: Amado Esqueda, Phone: 830-968-0076, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 16-17, 2026:  Smokin’ The Blues, Navasota, TX. Contact: Julia Schomburg, Phone: 936-870-5372, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 23-24, 2026:  Tomas FFA Chop and Chomp, East Bernard, TX.  Contact: Treva Bialas, Phone: 832-595-4495, Email: mailto:[email protected]

Jan. 23-24, 2026: Veronica Rocha Scholarship Fundraiser BBQ Cookoff, Refugio, TX. Contact: Irene Garzam, Phone: 361-739-8501, Email: mailto:[email protected].

Jan. 29.30, 2026:  San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Erin Sanchez or Tammy Dullnig, Phone: 210-382-4288 or 210-771-6015, Email: [email protected] or [email protected].

For more information, visit Kansas City BBQ Society at kcbs.us

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

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2025:  Spooky Q 1792, Monticello, KY. Contact Person: Jed Thompson, Phone: 941.267.9502, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-9, 2025: American Royal World Series of Barbecue, Kansas City, KS.  Contact:  Kayci Vincent/BBQ Team, Phone: 816-569-4021, Email: [email protected].

 Nov. 11-12, 2025: Permian Basin Barbecue Cook-off by Daniel Energy Partners, Houston, TX.  Contact:  Mark Immekus, Phone: 713-884-7520, Email: [email protected].

 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.  Contact:  Ivan Sosa, Phone: 506-8917-1538, Email: [email protected].

 Nov. 21-22, 2025: Plant City Pig Jam, Plant City, FL.  Contact:  Jerilyn Rumbarger, Phone: 813-754-3707, Email: [email protected].

 Nov. 21-22, 2025: BBQ Jackpot, Las Vegas, NV.  Contact:  Christie Vanover, Phone: 702-468-6844, Email: [email protected].

 Dec. 5-6, 2025:  Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship, Demopolis, AL.  Contact:  Dee Wright, Phone: 334-422-1164, Email: [email protected].

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

Nov. 7-8, 2025: Lampasas Co Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff, Lampasas, TX.  Contact:  Craig Groves, Phone:  512-667-8005.

 Nov. 9, 2025: 10th Annual Texas Kosher, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  www.txkosherbbq.com or Phone:  210-479-0307.

 Dec. 5-6, 2025:  John Reynolds Memorial BBQ & Chili Cookoff, Lockhart, TX.  Contact:  John Reynolds Memorial Foundation, Website:  johnreynoldsmemorialfoundation.org, Email:  [email protected].

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

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

Jan. 31, 2026:  MABA Annual Meeting and Awards, Frederick, MD.

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

Check back later for future events.

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

Oct. 1-December 1, 2025:  NBBQA Awards of Excellence Contest Entry Window, Contact:  Janet Phelps, Phone:  800-385-0002, Email:  [email protected].  Entry forms can be found at: https://www.nbbqa.org/awards-of-excellnce-entries

Nov. 6-9, 2025: Come See NBBQA at the 2025 American Royal!,  Kansas City, KS. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].

 Dec. 6, 2025:  NBBQA Awards of Excellence Judging, Byhalia, MS.  Contact:  Janet Phelps, Phone:  800-385-0002, Email:  [email protected].

 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 

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.

Nov. 9, 2025:  Toy Drive, Wrentham, MA.

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

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. 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, Cameron, TX. Contact:  Blake Hairston, Phone:  979-220-6147, Email:  [email protected].

 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: Mark Lambert, Phone: 901-831-1451, Email: [email protected]. 

 Nov. 21, 2025:  Pits for Paws, Collierville, TN.  Contact:  Stephen Lipa, Email:  [email protected]. 

 Nov. 28-29, 2025: Last Chance to The Dance, Larned, KS.  Contact:  Cory Johnson, Phone:  785-656-0124, Email:  [email protected].

 Dec. 31, 2025:  Camp QYB New Year’s Rib Cookoff, Runaway Bay, TX.  Contact:  Justin West, Phone:  940-577-9543. 

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

Nov. 23, 2025:  Thanksgiving Holiday Charity Cook at the Brass Rail, O’Fallon, MO.  Contact:  SLBS
Charity Committee, Email:  [email protected].

 Dec. 6, 2025:  SLBS Awards and Gala and Hogapalooza, Sunset Hills, MO.  Contact:  SLBS Membership Events, Email:  [email protected].

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

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 Steak Cookoff Association at www.steakcookoffs.com.

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

Nov. 8, 2025:  Lafayette Fire Smoke Show, Lancaster, PA.  Contact:  Suzi Sutton, Phone: 717-825-8934 Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 15, 2025: A La Parilla Fest Preparate Steak Cookoff, Mexicali, MX.  Contact:  Alan Baldenebro, Phone: +526865861102, Email:  [email protected].

 Nov. 22, 2025: Warriors & Wisdom 3: Return The Favor Steak Cookoff, Collierville, TN.  Contact:  Robert Hunt, Phone:  901-634-6669, Email:  [email protected].

 Nov. 28, 2025: Bison Show Up & Shine Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR.  Contact:  John Tullus, Phone:  501-297-2189.

 Nov. 29, 2025: Arkansas State Championship, Carlisle, AR.  Contact:  John Tullus, Phone:  501-297-2189.

 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, 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].

Dec. 31, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026:  Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff, Goldsboro, NC.  Contact:  Ralph LeGrand, Email:  [email protected].

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

Check back later for future events.

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

Nov. 7–8, 2025: HSBBQ / FWSSR, Ft. Worth, TX.  Contact:  [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2025: Lancaster High School, 200 E. Wintergreen Rd., Lancaster, TX.  Contact:  [email protected].

Nov. 15, 2025: Del Rio High School BBQ Regional Qualifier, Del Rio, TX.
Contact: Chef Adan Cortez, Phone: (956) 241-2601, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6, 2025: Winnsboro High School BBQ Regional Qualifier, Winnsboro, TX.
Contact: Chef Joel Skipper, Phone: (903) 342-3737, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 12-13, 2025: J.B. Alexander High School, 3600 E. Del Mar Blvd., Laredo, TX.  Contact:  [email protected].

Jan. 9-10, 2026: Ingleside High School, 2739 Mustang Dr., Ingleside, TX.  Contact:  [email protected].

Jan. 23-24, 2026: Walnut Grove High School, 3500 East First Street, Prosper, TX.  Contact:  [email protected].

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. 12-14, 2025: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South – Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA.  Contact:  Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].

BBQ Judging Schools

Nov. 7, 2025:  MBN Judge Class – Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA.  Register:  https://memphisbbqnetwork.wildapricot.org/event-6102076. 

Dec. 6, 2025:  KCBS Certified Barbecue Judging Class, Mount Vernon, IN.  Contact:  Darl Henderson, Phone: 812-454-1999, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 31, 2026:  GBA Judge Training Class, Griffin, GA.  More Info: https://www.bbqga.org/waevents/

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

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

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

The Rub https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-rub