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Apr. 11, 2021: Sweet Home Icebox Cookoff, (PNWBA), Sweet Home, OR.
Apr. 17, 2021: Golden State Battle III, (KCBS), Hollister, CA. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17, 2021: Grill for Gold Double Steak Cookoff, (SCA), Peoria, AZ.
Apr. 24, 2021: Smokin in the Hills, Bakersfield, CA. Contact: Brett Haas, Phone: 661- 706-9494, Jimmy Amador, Phone: 661- 525-6318, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24, 2021: American BBQ Cook-Off (Texas Style BBQ Competition), Simi Valley, CA. Contact: Arvon Lunsford, Phone: 805-285-2618, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
Apr. 30, 2021: 2nd Annual Show Low Steak Cookoff, (SCA), Show Low, AZ.
May 15, 2021: 17th Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest, (KCBS Competitors Series), Riverside, CA.
May 15, 2021: The BBQHQ Steak Spring Classic 2021, (SCA-Double), Simi Valley, CA. Contact: Arvon Lunsford, Phone: 805-285-2618, Email: [email protected].
May 22, 2021: BBQ, Boots & Brew, (KCBS & ToY), Perris, CA.
May 29, 2021: Big Bear Grill & Chill BBQ Championships 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Big Bear Lake, CA.
May 29, 2021: Best Dam BBQ Challenge, (KCBS), Boulder City, NV.
May 30, 2021: BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay, (KCBS & ToY), North Bend, OR. CANCELED
June 5, 2021: Horse Town Brew n Que Festival 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Norco, CA.
June 5, 2021: Throwdown in the Vineyard 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Murphys, CA.
June 19, 2021: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Santa Clara, CA. CANCELED
June 26, 2021: Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues 2021, Livermore, CA.
July 24-25, 2021: Clayton BBQ Cook-Off 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Clayton, CA. CANCELED
July 31, 2021: Rods-N-Ribs 2021, Roseville, CA.
Aug. 7, 2021: Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-off 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Susanville, CA.
Aug. 8, 2021: Best of the Bay Area Rib Cook-Off & Live Music Festival, Antioch, CA. Contact: James O’Neal, Phone: 925-384-7310, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 14, 2021: Ceres Bands, Brews, & Barbecue Festival, Ceres, CA.
Aug. 14, 2021: Summer Classic Steak Cook-off 2021, (SCA – Double), Simi Valley, CA. Contact: Arvon Lunsford, Phone: 805-285-2618, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 21, 2021: Western Legends BBQ Contest, (KCBS), Kanab, UT.
Aug. 22, 2021: 4th Annual Hudson’s Bay Heritage Days BBQ Cookoff, (KCBS), DuPont, WA.
Aug. 28, 2021: Hog August Bites 2021, Rio Vista, CA.
Sept. 18, 2021: America’s Finest BBQ State Championship 2020, (KCBS & ToY), San Diego, CA.
Sept. 19, 2021: Dixon Grillin & Chillin, Dixon, CA.
Sept. 25, 2021: BBQ in the Glen 2021, Willow Glen (San Jose), CA.
Oct. 2, 2021: Silicon Valley Pig Jig 2021, San Jose, CA.
Nov. 6, 2021: Indio CA State BBQ Championship & Festival (KCBS & ToY)), Indio, CA.
Nov. 13, 2021: The BBQHQ California Steak Championship 2021, (SCA-Double), Simi Valley, CA.
For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com
2nd Tuesday of Every Month @ 6 pm, Recurring CTBA Meeting, Fat Boys BBQ, Temple, TX.
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Rogers Texas Cook-Off. Rogers, TX. Contact: Charlie Shirley, Phone: 254-493-6401, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Buckholts Cook-Off, Buckholts, TX. Contact: Pasty Gaines, Phone: 254-482-0570.
June 18-19, 2021: David Decker Memorial Cook-Off, Holland, TX. Contact: Paule Bales, Phone: 254-654-9689.
Sept. 17-18, 2021: Harper Cook-Off, Harper, TX. Contact: Steve Sweeney, Phone: 830-992-1193.
Sept. 24-25, 2021: Del Rio Cook-Off, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Susie Lister, Phone: 830-768-3616.
Oct. 1-2, 2021: Bob Miracle Elks Lodge, Temple, TX.
Nov. 5-6, 2021: Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial Cook-Off, Morgan’s Point, TX.
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fbabbq.com
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Grills Gone Wild, Davenport, FL. Contact: Katie Fussell, Phone: 863-419-3300 x138, Email: [email protected].
July 2-3, 2021: Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL. Contact: Lindsaia Johansmeyer, Phone: 863-421-5569, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 3-4, 2021: Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: 407-697-4077, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 24-25, 2021: Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Perez, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 15-16, 2021: BBQ from the Hart, Bell, FL. Contact: Donna Creamer, Phone: 352-210-1827, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 22-23, 2021: Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Kevin DeNell, Phone: 954-465-3804, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 12-13, 2021: South Daytona’s BBQ & Blues Festival, Dayton, FL. Contact: Amy Zengotita, Phone: 386-322-3070, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.com/.
May 7-8, 2021: Ocilla Soul Man BBQ Competition & Prater Music Festival, Ocilla, GA. Contact: Earl Denham, Phone: 229-848-4188, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Smoke on the Lake, Acworth, GA. Contact: Judy Dooley, Phone: 336-407-5052, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Kennedy Creek BBQ Cookoff, Suches, GA. Contact: Claudia Wood, Phone: 478-290-3858, Email: [email protected]ail.com. POSTPONED
Aug. 20-21, 2021: Sylvester Swine Festival, Sylvester, GA. Contact: Karen Singletary, Phone: 229-238-1685, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 10-11, 2021: Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss, Phone: 770-228-4699, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 24-25, 2021: Babes, BBQ, and Blues, Cartersville, GA. Contact: Lauren Hether, Phone: 678-721-0203, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 8-9, 2021: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2021, Tifton, GA. Contact: Tyrone Spearman, Phone: 229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone: 229-392-3376.
Oct. 15-16, 2021: Firehouse BBQ Festival, Donalsonville, GA. Contact: Virginia Harrison, Phone: 229-400-3772, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 22-23, 2021: Smoke in the Valley, Fort Valley, GA. Contact: Chris Smith, Phone: 478-397-5579, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 29-30, 2021: Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45), Canton, GA. Contact: Jim Lindenmayer, Phone: 678-983-7550, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 12-13, 2021: Smokin’ on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival, Cordele, GA. Contact: Linda Hawkins, Phone: 229-276-1004, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 19-20, 2021: Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone: 229-268-8275, Email: [email protected].
For More information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Bexar County Jr Livestock Show BBQ Cook-Off, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Roger Pena, Phone: 210-416-2458, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Buda County Fair and BBQ Cookoff, Buda, TX. Contact: Frankie Hoch, Phone: 512-971-0355, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 2022
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Cookin Against COVID, Beeville, TX. Contact: Rose Simola, Phone: 832-788-6974, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Freedom Is Not Free Cook-Off, Granbury, TX. Contact: John Joffrion, Phone: 817-573-9350, Email: [email protected]
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Lonestar Pony Express, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Jeff Tollert, Phone: 281-974-6948, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Smoke on the Water, Port Neches, TX. Contact: Brandon White, Phone: 409-797-4407, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: 14th Ever Chigger Hill Cook-off, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Susan Giroux, Phone: 936-661-2330, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Champions Kids Camp, Spring, TX. Contact: Ellen Cole, Phone: 713-829-2508, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 05/06-07/2022
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Cinco de Mayo Cook-Off, Goliad, TX. Contact: Edward Garcia, Phone: 361-813-1410. POSTPONED 09/2021
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Kaufman County Fire Chief’s & Firefighters Association Annual Cookoff, Mabank, TX. Contact: Jason Lengacher, Phone: 214-500-8729, Email: jlengacher!collegemoundfire.com.
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Knights of Columbus #6269 Carnivore Cook-Off, Arlington, TX. Contact: David Lara, Phone: 817-233-4533, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: League City Music Fest, League City, TX. Contact: Ryan Smith, Phone: 281-910-3080, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 09/17-19/2021
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Mark Blondin, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Mark Miller, Phone: 817-360-6904, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Smoking Under the Oaks, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Eliud Garcia, Phone: 956-536-1471, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: 2021 Kyle Fajita Festival, Kyle, TX. Contact: Sarah Watson, Phone: 512-938-8098, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 2022
May 7-8, 2021: Aransas County Boys & Girls Club, Rockport, TX. Contact: Ronnie Medina, Phone: 361-557-1051, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Butterfield Stage Days, Bridgeport, TX. Contact: City Hall, Phone: 940-683-3411, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Ropin-at-the-River, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Justin Menchaca, Phone: 830-480-4651, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Tiki Hutt Bar and Grill Summer Cook-off, Baytown, TX. Contact: Wally Garcia, Phone: 281-739-1092, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Yaga’s Wild Game and BBQ Cookoff, Galveston, TX. Contact: Mike Dunn, Phone: 409-789-3357, Email: [email protected].
May 8, 2021: BOD Meeting, Kerrville, TX. Contact: Dawn Mason, Phone: 512-806-3287, Email: [email protected]
May 14-15, 2021: 107.3 The Bull BBQ Cook-off, Robstown, TX. Contact: Scott Wiggins, Phone: 361-814-3800, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 2022
May 14-15, 2021: 5th Annual Austin Matura Scholarship BBQ Cookoff, East Bernard, TX. Contact: Kirk Matura, Phone: 979-533-0106, Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Charcoal Challenge, Giddings, TX. Contact: Betty Petzold, Phone: 979-820-19552, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 05/20/2022
May 14-15, 2021: East Texas Arboretum Cookoff, Athens, TX. Contact: Larry Russell, Phone: 903-368-0030, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 05/20-21/2022
May 14-15, 2021: Floresville Peanut Festival, Floresville, TX. Contact: Brenda Trevino, Phone: 210-317-2509, Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Smokedown, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Andy Eldridge, Phone: 405-202-0740, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED SPRING 2022
May 14-15, 2021: Smokin with the Knights, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Edgar Martinez, Phone: 956-561-0966, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: 2021 Buffalo Wing Cook-off, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Brandon Powell, Phone: 806-747-3353, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: 31st Annual Jourdanton VFD Cook-off, Jourdanton, TX. Contact: Amy Martinez, Contact: 210-482-9752, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Coleto Creek BBQ Assn 10th Annual C0ok-off, El Campl, TX. Contact: Stephanie Schuckenbrock, Phone: 361-564-8677, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Freer Rotary Club Spring Cookoff, Freer, TX. Contact: Sam Foster, Phone: 361-701-1875, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Smokin on the Rio, Mercedes, TX. Contact: Chuck Sellman, Phone: 956-975-1254, Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Cody Dragoo Memorial Cook-off, West, TX. Contact: Ranae Knust, Phone: 254-716-2262, Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Cookin for Chayah, Beeville, TX. Contact: Rose Simola, Phone: 832-788-6974, Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Kress Fulla Bull Cook-off, Kress, TX. Contact: Ben Rojas, Phone: 806-316-1723, Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Veterans Memorial Gulf Coast Cookoff by Veterans of America Chapter 685, Hitchcock (Galveston County), TX. Contact: James Flex, Phone: 832-285-2008, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED 05/27-28/2022
June 4-6, 2021: Alley Oop Days, Iraan, TX. Contact: Kamie Klassen, Phone: 432-302-1317, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Beers, Bands, and BBQ Bazaar, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Tamie Tibbs, Phone: 325-947-0899, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: CVFD BBQ, Covington, TX. Contact: Shalest Karlicek, Phone: 254-205-8035, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Luling Oilfield Museum Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cookoff, Luling, TX. Contact: Trey Bailey, Phone: 830-875-1922, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Mansfield Marina Inaugral Cook-Off, Port Mansfield, TX. Contact: Susie Contreras, Phone: 956-873-1186, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Shivaree Up in Smoke Cook-Off, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Monica Hinds, Phone: 817-823-9030, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: 2nd Annual CookOff, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Dennis Taylor, Phone: 940-733-8370, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Cookin’ Up a Cure State Championship, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Diana Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: CTF Spring Cook-Off (Better Late Than Never), Cuero, TX. Contact: Kevin Wolf, Phone: 361-243-0671, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Great American Cook-off, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Justin Hesse, Phone: Email: 806-236-0362, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Joe Davis Scholarship BBQ Cook-off, Hempstead, TX. Contact: John Caine, Phone: 832-228-0206, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Llano VFD Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Llano, TX. Contact: Joey Gunnels, Phone: 325-248-3408, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Sargent Lions Club Jubilee and BBQ Cookoff, Sargent, TX. Contact: Howard W Bond, Phone: 936-788-4094, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Wills Point Back the Blue, Wills Point, TX. Contact: Lonnie Carroll, Phone: 903-453-7183, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: 3rd Annual No Excuses BBQ Challenge, Beeville, TX. Contact: Reba Beard, Phone: 361-354-7827, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: AGC Houston BBQ Cookoff, Pasadena, TX. Contact: Tamara Hancock, Phone: 713-843-3771, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Columbus Annual June Cook-off, Columbus, TX. Contact: Fausta Kasier, Phone: 979-732-1386, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Geronimo Annual BBQ Cook-off, Geronimo, TX. Contact: Bill Owens, Phone: 830-481-6311, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Lake Whitney Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Whitney, TX. Contact: Janice Sanders, Phone: 254-694-2540, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Ribs & Rods, Ingleside, TX. Contact: Barbara Gregg, Phone: 361-776-2906, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Smokin on the Plaza, Lovington, NM. Contact: Mara Salcido, Phone: 575-396-1418, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Big Dog BBQ Cookoff, Spur TX. Contact: Betsy Arnold, Phone: 806-269-7373, Email: [email protected]
June 25-26, 2021: Lake Murvaul BBQ Cook-off, Carthage, TX. Contact: Anna Bryce, Phone: 903-931-2962, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: M.A.G. Walker Strong Initiative, Groesbeck, TX. Contact: Ryan Smith, Phone: 903-388-8011, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Smoke in the Pines, Livingston, TX. Contact: John Clifton, Phone: 936-328-9864, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: SS American Memorial, Seguin, TX. Contact: Paul Leal, Phone: 860-302-5658, Email: [email protected].
For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Marietta River City BBQ, Marietta, OH. Contact: Emmeline Wharton, Phone: 740-629-7139, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Smoke on the Water Festival (Backyard Only), Florence, AL. Contact: Myron Berry, Phone: 256-740-9636,
Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: WashMo BBQ, Bike, & Blues, Washington, MO. Contact: Cassidy Lowery, Phone: 636-239-1743, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Mark Twain Casino BBQ Cook-Off, LaGrange, MO. Contact: Darcy Buckwater, Phone: 573-655-4770, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
Apr. 23-24, 2021: The Great Wisconsin Tune-Up, Manawa, WI. Contact: Brenda Vander Zanden, Phone: 920-427-6814, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Fuego y Huma 2021, San Jose, Costa Rica. Contact: Natasha Loew, Phone: +506 8399 3111, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: Ozarks BBQ Fest, Springfield, MO. Contact: Larry Krauck, Phone: 417-833-2660, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: 16th Annual HANOR Smokin’ Red Dirt BBQ Enid, OK. Contact: Lynn Benkendorf, Phone: 580-554-5995, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-25, 2021: New Jersey KnoQ-Out (Campground BBQ Series), Day 1 & 2, Blairstown, NJ. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2021: KCBS Greekfire Festival 2021, Reichshof, Germany. Contact: Markus Bondorf, Phone: +491737150816, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: 8th Annual BBQ Throwdown, Show Low, AZ. Contact: John Leech, Phone: 928-205-9791,
Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: City of Springs BBQ Championship, Sulphur, OK. Contact: Garrett Leverridge, Phone: 580-618-0950, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Route 66 Smoke Out, Dwight, IL. Contact: Rodney Connors, Phone: 815-374-0364,
Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: 39th Annual Kennett Jaycees Show Me State BBQ Cook-Off, Kennett, MO. Contact: Lee Atwill, Phone: 573-344-1711, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: NYC BBQ Cookoff, Staten Island, NY. Contact: Jessica Phillips, Phone: 718-351-1611,
Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Hog Wild BBQ Cook-Off, Kids Que, and Family Festival, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Adam Wallace, Phone: 601-757-2826, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: UMB Smokin Vault BBQ (Invitation Competitor’s Series), Kansas City, MO. Contact: Stacy Lykins,
Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Columbia Elks BBQ Cookoff, Columbia, MO. Contact: Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1 2021: Almost Heaven Rib Fest – One Meat Rib Contest A & B, Buckhannon, WV. Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 304-439-3033
Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2021: Smoke on the Water, Liberty, IN. Contact: Carl Sharp, Phone: 765-458-5574, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2021: Spit in the Hills, Chidlow, Western Australia. Contact: Fran Berry, Phone: 61 0417530500,
Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2021: 7th BBQ Bulls Championship Salzburg 2021, Salzburg, Austria. Contact: Helmut Karl, Phone: +436767501528,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
May 7-8, 2021: Bixby Rotary BBQ’N Blues Festival, Bixby, OK. Contact: Kim Miller, Phone: 918-366-8000,
Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Wild West BBQ Cook-Off, Lamar, CO. Contact: Diane Pool, Phone: 719-688-0870, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Franklin, Franklin, NC. Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446,
Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Minnesota in May, Cambridge, MN. Contact: Stan or Tonia Dobosenski, Email: [email protected].
May 7-8, 2021: Minnesota in May -One Meat Contest – Ribs, Cambridge, MN. Contact: Stan or Tonia Dobosenski,
Email: [email protected].
May 14-16, 2021: Smokin’ on the Buffalo BBQ Brawl (Day 1 & Day 2), Mannington, WV. Contact: Sara Reel, Phone: 304-677-3439, Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881,
Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Ribs on the River, Louisana, MO. Contact: Susan Fregeau, Phone: 630-269-0285, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
May 14-15, 2021: 17th Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest (Competitors Series), Riverside, CA. Contact: James Palmer,
Phone: 714-367-1505, Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Sunset Hill Kansas City Barbecue Competition, Valparaiso, IN. Contact: Madison Binkowski, Phone: 219-548-0219, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
May 14-15, 2021: Boss Hog State Championship Cook-Off, Waynesboro, GA. Contact: Elizabeth Billips, Phone: 706-551-0729,
Email: [email protected]
May 14-16, 2021: Mark Marley’s Go Big or Go Home BBQ Bash (Day 1 & Day 2), Plainview, TX. Contact: RaeAnne Warren,
Phone: 806-292-3288, Email: [email protected].
May 14-16, 2021: Rockin’ BBQ (Day 1 & Day 2), Warsaw, IN. Contact: Jeanette Wood, Phone: 574-269-1823,
Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Obion County Barbeque Cook-Off, Union City, TN. Contact: Craig McManus, Phone: 731-885-8400,
Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2021: Transylvanian BBQ Festival 2nd Edition, Olteni, Covasana County, Romania. Contact: Szidonia Fazakas-Csoma, Phone: +40 746 110 766, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
May 15-16, 2021: Twin Smoke, Vilnius, Lithuania. Contact: Nerijus Navickas, Phone: +447830310848, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Twin States Barbecue Showdown (Backyard Only), Meridian, MS. Contact: Cara Shirley, Phone: 601-693-2661, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Kings of Q BBQ Cook-off and Festival, Ayden, NC. Contact: Kim Raynor, Phone: 252-481-5828, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
May 21-22, 2021: BBQ, Boots & Brew, Perris, CA. Contact: Sarah Harty, Phone: 951-805-7546, Email: [email protected].
May 21-23, 2021: GA – BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 & 2, Evans, GA. Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446,
Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2021: Capital BBQ Festival, Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: John Thomson, Phone: 613-986-5375, Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Brew’n’Q Open, Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Contact: Scott Lane, Phone: +447759678774,
Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
May 28-29, 2021: 9th Annual Valley Veterans BBQ Competition, Valley, NE. Contact: Doug Eggen, Phone: 402- 669-7951,
Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Big Bear Grill & Chill BBQ Championships, Big Bear Lake, CA. Contact:: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-6190, Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: 9th Annual Smokin on the Lake, Monroe City, MO. Contact: Rebecca Watson, Phone: 573-735-9422,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
May 28-29, 2021: The Great Georgia BBQ Festival, Cumming, GA. Contact: Stan Kaminski, Phone: 770-363-0894,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
May 28-29, 2021: The Best Dam Barbeque, Boulder City, NV. Contact: John Chase, Phone: 702-497-3328,
Email: [email protected].
May 28-29, 2021: Hadi ShrinersFest, Evansville, IL. Contact: Roger Fuchs, Phone: 812-449-1372, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
May 29-30, 2021: Brew’n’Q Invitational, Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Contact: Scott Lane, Phone: +447759678774,
Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
May 29-30, 2021: Porkapalooza BBQ Festival, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Russell Bird, Phone: 780-400-4426,
Email: [email protected].
May 30, 2021: Helping U BBQ Triple Bone – One Meat Rib Contest A & B & C, Omaha, NE. Contact: Ron Rauert, Phone: 402-932-4578,
Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-off, Cedar Park, TX. Contact: Lyndee Matthews, Phone: 512-260-7800, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Poosa Q, Montgomery, AL. Contact: Christi Mann, Phone: 334-514-2081 or 334-296-3145,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
June 4-5, 2021: Original SD BBQ Championship, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354,
Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Kelley Wilson BBQ (KWBBQ), Kansas City, MO. Contact: Mark Blanck, Phone: 816-363-2039,
Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Horse Town Brew N Que Festival, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280,
Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Mclouth BBQ Blowout 29th Annual, Mclouth, KS. Contact: Dan Holwick, Phone: 913-634-5267,
Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Up in Smoke on the Square, Lincoln, IL. Contact: Marc Schoonover, Phone: 217-737-9398,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
June 4-5, 2021: BBQ Fruiuli Venezia Giulia, Cividale del Friuli, Italy. Contact: Serena Simonetti, Phone: +393347330553,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
June 4-5, 2021: Big Blue BBQ Championship, Marysville, KS. Contact: Allie Argo, Phone: 785-562-8374,
Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Country Invasion, Wilmington, OH. Contact: Kevin Garen, Phone: 937-728-9082, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
June 4-5, 2021: Greeley Blues Jam, Greeley, CO. Contact: Brett Hill, Phone: 970-590-1095, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Smoke on the Lake (Backyard Only), Bloomington, IN. Contact: Tony Suttile, Phone: 812-824-2628,
Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
June 4-5, 2021: The Original SD BBQ Championships – One Meat Standalone Ribs Contest, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Covington TN’s World’s Oldest BBQ Cooking Contest, Covington, TN. Contact: Joe Mack, Phone: 901-476-3734, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest, Derby, KS. Contact: Janae’ Springer, Phone: 316-788-1519 ext.1232,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Montana BBQ Cook-off, Absarokee, MT. Contact: Danelle De Saveur, Phone: 406-670-8956,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Delta Smoke BBQ Contest, Wynne, AR. Contact: Chad House, Phone: 870-945-0880, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Separation Day Colonial BBQ, New Castle, DE. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: The Roberson County Fair Association Barbeque Throwdown (Competitors Series), Springfield, TN. Contact: Perry Pratt, Phone: 615-584-0004, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition (Backyard Only), Huntsville, AL. Contact: Brandi Quick,
Phone: 256-990-4960, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Cushing Chamber 25th Annual BBQ and Blues Contest (Backyard Only) (Invite Only), Cushing, OK. Contact: Tracy Caulfield, Phone: 918-225-2400, Email: [email protected].
June 11-13, 2021: Vienna BBQ Days 2021 Day 1 & Day 2, Vienna, Austria. Contact: Exotica Team, Phone: +43 676 9003109,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Roebuck, Roebuck, SC. Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-13, 2021: Bring’n Home the Bacon – Day 1 & Day 2, West Salem, WI. Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: Beats, Brews & BBQ, Wagoner, OK. Contact: Samantha Call / Cass Cagle, Phone: 918-577-1772,
Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: City of Welch Coalfields Cook-off, Welch WV. Contact: Jason Grubb, Phone: 304-436-3113,
Email: [email protected].
June 11, 2021: Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest – One Meat Contest – Ribs, Derby, KS. Contact: Janae’ Springer,
Phone: 316-788-1519 ext.1232, Email: [email protected].
June 11-12, 2021: BBQ Jamboree, Fredericksburg, VA. Contact: Jeremy Bullock, Phone: 540-408-3789, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2021: Granite State BBQ Championship, Hancock, NH. Contact: Ted Lorson, Phone: 203-530-3506,
Email: [email protected].
June 13, 2021: Lake County BBQ Cook-off (Backyard Only), Okauchee, WI. Contact: Tom Voell, Phone: 262-853-2389,
Email: [email protected].
June 18-20, 2021: Central Plains Ribfest Day 1 & 2, Holdrege, NE. Contact: Doug Stevenson, Phone: 308-991-8967, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Almost Heaven Bash, Roanoke, WV. Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 866-710-7600, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Barbourville BBQ Cook-Off & Festival, Barbourville, KY. CANCELED
June 18-19, 2021: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Deb York, Phone: 408-858-2868, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Ayr Charity BBQ, Ayr, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Michelle Granger, Phone: 519-404-7324, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED
June 18-19, 2021: Knights of Columbus BBQ Smoke Off 4 Life, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Josh Markley, Phone: 913-449-1972, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition, State Center, IA. Contact: Megan Willier, Phone: 641-691-5768, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: 27th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge, Frisco, CO. Contact: Nora Gilbertson, Phone: 970-668-9132, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
June 18-19, 2021: Hartford Rib Off, Hartford, CT. Contact: Lynn Cohen, Phone: 860-906-1141, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: GLR No Bull BBQ, Gwinn, MI. Contact: Jesie Melchiori, Phone: 906-360-7069, Email: [email protected].
June 18-20, 2021: Hoosier BBQ Classic Day 1 & 2, Franklin, IN. Contact: Dan Skaggs, Phone: 502-225-7700, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA. Contact: Ken Jensen, Phone: 732-513-8331, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: DeSoto Shrine Clue 13th Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Nesbit, MS. Contact: Jason Francis, Phone: 901-827-9201, Email: [email protected].
June 18-19, 2021: Black Silo Swine in the Vine, Trenton, MO. Contact: Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2021: Central Maine BBQ Cook Off, Showhegan, ME. Contact: Jason Gayne, Phone: 207-431-2396, Email: exdirskwheganarechamber.com.
June 19, 2021: Camp High Hopes Rib Fest (Backyard Only), Sioux City, IA. Contact: Sarah Morgan, Phone: 712-224-2267, Email: [email protected].
June 25-27, 2021: Heritage Days BBQ Showdown Day 1 & 2, Belvidere, IL. Contact: Danny Anderson, Phone: 815-544-2612,
Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Blount County BBQ Bash, Maryville, TN. Contact: Mark Smith, Phone: 865-806-5398, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Miles City Cowtown Cook Off, Miles City, MT. Contact: Fidele Dent, Phone: 406-853-2919, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: 28th Annual Giante National Capital BBQ Battle, Washington, DC. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: 9th Annual Covington Cork & Pork Festival, Covington, VA. Contact: David Bryant, Phone: 540-968-3561, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle-Kansas State Championship, Lenexa, KS. Contact: Sarah Hirst, Phone: 913-477-7139,
Email: [email protected].
June 25-27, 2021: Back the Blue Day 1 & 2, Madison, MS. Contact: Van Waites, Phone: 601-942-4985, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Riverland Smokers BBQ Contest, Dodewaard, Netherlands. Contact: Maurice Mulder, Phone: +31 0 6 408 481 20,
Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Bowling Green Bakcyard Event (Backyard Only), Bowling Green, KY. Contact: Dean Conners, Phone: 573-470-0414,
Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Apr. 23-24, 2021: 24th Annual Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & Goat Cook-off, Goldthwaite, TX. Contact: Goldthwaite Area Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 325-648-3619, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 23-24, 2021: 2021 Muenster Germanfest BBQ Cookoff, Muenster, TX. Contact: Muenster Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 940-759-2227, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30 – May 1, 2021: Howdy-Roo 26th Annual Bar-B-Q State Championship, Marble Falls, TX. Contact: Craig Schlicke, Phone: 512-507-9089, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: 2021 Eastside Cinco De Drinko Cook-Off, Houston, TX. Contact: Alfredo Salinas, Phone: 504-343-1354, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Lockhart FFA Booster Club BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, Luling, TX. Contact: Lockhart FFA Booster Club, Email: [email protected]
May 8, 2021: Best of the West BBQ Cook-Off, Midland, TX. Contact: Tim Stallard, Phone: 432-620-8180, Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: Flower Mound Smoke Fest, Flower Mound, TX. Contact: Summit Club, Email: [email protected].
May 14-15, 2021: MSCA BBQ Cook-Off, Madisonville, TX. Contact: Sharon Phelps, Phone: 936-348-8460, Email: [email protected].
May 21-22, 2021: Kevin Vest Memorial Bull Riding & BBQ Cook-off, Dublin, TX. Contact: Lilly G Arena Productions, Phone: 254-459-0141.
May 28-29, 2021: Gustine Homecoming BBQ Cookoff, Gustin, TX. Contact: Derek Ahearn, Phone: 325-330-0916.
May 28-30, 2021: Red, White & Blue BBQ Festival, Caddo Mills, TX. Contact: Ruckup Charities, Email: [email protected].
June 11, 2021: Chisolm Trail Roundup Barbecue & Chili Cookoff, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 512-398-2818, Contact: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Jacksboro Fire Department Annual TN Fest Cook-Off, Jacksboro, TX. Contact: Jason Jennings, Phone: 940-507-1594, Email: [email protected].
June 25-26, 2021: Riverfest, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, Phone: 210-378-2055, Email: [email protected]
June 25-26, 2021: Jacksboro Fire Department Annual TNT Fest Cook-off, Jacksboro, TX. Contact: Jason Jennings, Phone: 940-507-1594, Email: [email protected].
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com
June 4-5, 2021: Porkerfest BBQ Competition, Atlanta, GA. Contact: Andrew Stringfellow, Jr., Phone: 229-429-1507/770-882-7789, Email: [email protected].
June 4-5, 2021: Hogs for the Cause, New Orleans, LA. Contact: Rene Loupree, Phone: 504-554-5123, Email: [email protected].
July 23-24, 2021: Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Contest, Galax, VA. Contact: Michael Stevens, Phone: 376-236-2184, Email: [email protected].
July 30-31, 2021: Water Valley Watermelon Carnival Train Tracks Pork Attack, Water Valley, MS. Contact: Tonya Eubanks, Phone: 662-609-7370, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 10-11, 2021: South Mississippi Boucherie Festival, Tylertown, MS. Contact: Taylor Stringer, Phone: 601-803-2075 Email: [email protected]
Sept. 23-25, 2021: Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Laurie Neef, Phone: 618-684-8902, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 24-25, 2021: Bartlett BBQ Fest, Bartlett, TN. Contact: David Parsons, Phone: 901-859-3381/901-859-3381, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 25-26, 2021: The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 8-9, 2021: MS Delta State Championship/Cleveland Octoberfest, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Phone (Cell): 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 15-16, 2021: Arlington BBQ Fallfest, Arlington, TN. Contact: Paige Eavenson, Phone: 901-488-7822, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 16-17, 2021: Delta Hot Tamale Festival, Greenville, MS. Check back for further info.
Oct. 22-23, 2021: Bolivar BBQ Blowout, Bolivar, TN. Contact: Suzanne Rhea, Phone: 731-609-1568, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 29-30, 2021: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Contact: Kristi Faulkner, Phone: 901-461-1791 Email: [email protected].
Nov. 5-6, 2021: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone (Day): 229-332-1596/Phone (Night): 229-322-4157 Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Apr. 23-25, 2021: New Jersey KnoQ-out (Campground BBQ Series) – Double, Blairstown, NJ.
Apr. 24, 2021: Spring Break (Double) Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA.
Apr. 30 – May 2, 2021: Jiggy with the Piggy Double, Kannapolis, NC. POSTPONED
May 1, 2021: Keystone Double Steak Cookoff, Terre Hill, PA.
May 7-8, 2021: Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Franklin, Franklin, NC.
May 14-15, 2021: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke BBQ Competition, Morgantown, PA.
May 14-16, 2021: Smokin on the Buffalo Barbecue Brawl – Double, Mannington, WV.
June 11-12, 2021: WV Coalfields Cookoff, Welch, WV.
June 11-12, 2021: BBQ Jamboree, Fredericksburg, VA.
June 18-19, 2021: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Roanoke, WV.
June 18-19, 2021: York County BBQ Festival & Street Fair, Delta, PA.
June 25-26, 2021: Covington Cork and Pork Festival, Covington, VA.
July 9-10, 2021: New Jersey State BBQ Championship, North Wildwood, NJ.
July 16-17, 2021: Chillin’ & Grillin’ in the Glades, Wise, VA.
July 16-17, 2021: Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Zooland, Asheboro, NC.
July 23-24, 2021: Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship, Galax, VA.
July 23-24, 2021: Bone Sucking Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, Apex, NC.
July 30-31, 2021: Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Murphy, Marble, NC.
July 30-31, 2021: Smoke in the Grove BBQ Festival, Spring Grove, PA.
Aug. 13-14, 2021: Black Mountain BBQ Festival, Black Mountain, NC.
Aug. 20-21, 2021: Pig Out in the Park (Backyard Only), Frostburg, MD.
Aug. 27-29, 2021: Dirty Boots County Fest BBQ & Meats Double, Boonsboro, MD.
Aug. 27-28, 2021: New Holland Summer Fest, New Holland, PA.
Sept. 2-4, 2021: I love Barbecue and Music Festival, Lake Placid, NY.
Sept. 10-11, 2021: Recovery Fest, Richmond, VA.
Sept. 24-25, 2021: Smoke in the Park, Lemoyne, PA.
Sept. 24-25, 2021: Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Rutherford College, NC.
Sept. 25-26, 2021: Oinktoberfest BBQ Cookoff, Clarence, NY.
Oct. 8-9, 2021: Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA.
Oct. 8-9, 2021: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown, Rocky Mount, NC.
Oct. 15-17, 2021: Rufus Teague – Zom-B-Q, Galax, VA.
Oct. 29-31, 2021: Rufus Teague Shelby- Double, Shelby, NC.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 7, 2021: Minnesota in May – Compart Kid’s Que, Cambridge, MN.
May 7-8, 2021: Minnesota in May – Master’s Series Contest, Cambridge, MN.
May 8, 2021: Minnesota in May – Backyard Contest, Cambridge, MN.
May 22, 2021: Mad May BBQ, Madison Lake, MN.
May 30, 2021: Wild West Days Rib 2021 Cookoff, Zimmerman, MN.
June 11-13, 2021: Bring’n Home the Bacon – Masters, West Salem, WI.
June 11-13, 2021: Bring’n Home the Bacon – Backyard, West Salem, WI.
June 20, 2021: Rigs & Pigs Backyard, Buffalo, MN.
July 24, 2021: Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook-Off, Preston, MN.
Aug. 7, 2021: B-Dale BBQ Contest, Roseville, MN.
Aug. 21, 2021: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.
Aug. 20-21, 2021: Big Island BBQ – Masters Series, Albert Lea, MN.
Aug. 22, 2021: Big Island BBQ (BIB) – Backyard, Albert Lea, MN.
Sept. 11, 2021: Youth First Rib Competition (Backyard Competition), Annandale, MN.
Sept. 18, 2021: Livin Music Festival, Elk River, MN.
Oct. 15-17, 2021: Bring’n Home the Bacon II – Backyard (Double), West Salem, WI.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org or phone (360) 670-0194.
Check back later for future events.
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
May 17, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
June 21, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
July 19, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
Aug. 16, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
Sept. 20, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
Oct. 18, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
Nov. 15, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
Dec. 20, 2021: NEBS Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Online.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
May 1-2, 2021: Canadian Festival of Chili and BBQ, Langley, BC, Canada CANCELED
June 5, 2021: Grillfest, Burlington, WA. CANCELED
June 12-13, 2021: Bottles Brews Barbeques, Prosser, WA. CANCELED
July 17, 2021: Feed The Troops, Fairchild AFB, WA. Volunteers and Donations Needed
Aug. 7-8, 2021: Canadian National Championships, Whistler, BC, Canada. TBD
Aug. 14-15, 2021: Oak Harbor Pig Fest, Oak Harbor, WA. TBD
Aug. 21-22, 2021: Oregon Bacon Championships, Salem, OR. TBD
Aug. 28-29, 2021: Beaverton Pitmaster BBQ Cookout!, Beaverton, OR. TBD
Sept. 10-11, 2021: Benton City DAZE 2021, Benton City, WA. TBD
Nov. 12-14, 2021: Annual Meeting @ Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish, WA. TBD
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
Apr. 23-24, 2021: OMAR Hillbilles Outhouse BBQ Cook-Off, Moncks Corner, SC. Contact: Paul Port, Phone: 843-499-2720, Email: [email protected] or Greg Hardee, Phone: 843-364-5595, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30-May 1, 2021: Race of the Pines, Pinehurst, NC. Contact: Josh Peyton, Phone 803-467-9680, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 22-23, 2021: Clinton Smokin’ On The Rails, Clinton, SC. Contact: Kevin Hawkins, Phone: 864-200-4510,
Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 23, 2021: Marietta River City BBQ Steak Cookoff, Marietta, OH.
Apr. 23, 2021: Great Wisconsin Tune-Up SCA 6-Pack (Double), Manawa, WI.
Apr. 23, 2021: Last Chance for Arkansas State Steak Cookoff Championship, Batesville, AR.
Apr. 23, 2021: Ozarks BBQ Fest Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.
Apr. 23, 2021: Hanor Red Dirt BBQ Steak Cookoff, Enid, OK.
Apr. 24, 2021: Great Wisconsin Tune-Up SCA 6-Pack (Double) Day 2, Manawa, WI.
Apr. 24, 2021: 2021 Arkansas State Steak Cookoff Championship Batesville, AR.
Apr. 24, 2021: 2nd Annual Bovine at the Shrine Steak Cookoff (Double), Savannah, GA.
Apr. 24, 2021: Acey-Deucey Arkansas State Championship Steak Cookoff, Batesville, AR.
Apr. 24, 2021: Spring Break (Double) Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA.
Apr. 24, 2021: Lenoir County Fair Steak Cookoff, Kinston, NC.
Apr. 24, 2021: Sin City Steak Cookoff, Las Vegas, NV.
Apr. 24, 2021: Solano Steak Out, Dixon, CA.
Apr. 25, 2021: Great Wisconsin Tune-Up SCA 6-Pack (Double) Day 3, Manawa, WI.
Apr. 25, 2021: 1st Chance for Arkansas Steak Cookoff Championship, Batesville, AR.
Apr. 30, 2021: 2nd Annual Kennett Jaycees Steak Cookoff, Kennett, MO.
Apr. 30, 2021: Route 66 Smokeout Steak Cookoff, Dwight, IL.
Apr. 30, 2021: HogWild BBQ & Steak Cookoff & Family Festival, Brookhaven, MS.
Apr. 30, 2021: MN State Championship Warm-Up, Lakeville, MN.
Apr. 30, 2021: 2nd Annual Show Low Steak Cookoff, Show Low, AZ.
May 1, 2021: Will Rogers Classic Steak Cookoff, Claremore, OK.
May 1, 2021: Scouting for Steaks Steak Cookoff (Double), Whitesburg, TN.
May 1, 2021: Grillin at The Fort (Double), Spanish Fort, AL.
May 1, 2021: Keystone Steak Cookoff (Double), Terre Hill, PA.
May 1, 2021: MN State Championship Steak Cookoff (Triple), Lakeville, MN.
May 1, 2021: Smoke on the Water Steak Cookoff, Liberty, IN.
May 1, 2021: Masters in May (Double) Steak Cookoff, Bancroft, WI.
May 1, 2021: Roanoke Roundup (Double) Steak Cookoff, Roanoke, TX.
May 1, 2021: Shake Rag Tenn (Pop 441/2) Steak Cookoff, Millington, TN.
May 1, 2021: 3rd Annual Jesup Shrine Club (Double) Steak Cookoff, Jesup, GA.
May 2, 2021: Kellyville Ponies Baseball Hit It Out Of The Park Steak Cookoff (Double), Kellyville, OK.
May 8, 2021: 10th Annual Mid South Great Steak Cookoff, West Memphis, AR.
May 8, 2021: Steamboat BBQ’s Thankful for Steaks Cookoff (Double), Des Plaines, IL.
May 8, 2021: Bama-Q (Double) Steak in Caverns, Warrior, AL.
May 8, 2021: Lyons Ribeye (Double) Roundup, Lyons, GA.
May 8, 2021: Texas Southern Steak Showdown, Texas City, TX.
May 8, 2021: Steak-O de Mayo (Double) Steak Cookoff, Anaheim, CA.
May 9, 2021: Lyons Ribeye (Double) Roundup, Lyons, GA.
May 14, 2021: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke Steak Cookoff, Morgantown, PA.
May 14, 2021: Smokin’ on the Buffalo Brawl Steak Cookoff, Mannington, WV.
May 15, 2021: The Great Cedar Rapids Sizzle (Double) Steak Cookoff, Cedar Rapids, IA.
May 15, 2021: Hound Hogs Steak Shootout (Double), Carrollton, GA.
May 15, 2021: The BBQHQ 1st Annual Classic 2021 (Double), Simi Valley, CA.
May 15, 2021: Garden Spot Fire & Rescue (Double) Steak Cookoff, New Holland, PA.
May 15, 2021: BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship Series, Layton, UT.
May 15, 2021: Tim’s Ford Steak Showdown (Double), Winchester, TN.
May 22, 2021: Turkeytown VFD Smoke Show (Double), West Newton, PA.
May 22, 2021: Celebration in the Park (Double) Steak Cookoff, Glencoe, AL.
May 22, 2021: The Croix Valley (Double) Steak Cookoff, Hudson, WI.
May 22, 2021: 2nd Annual Gene Potts Memorial Steak Cookoff, Liberty, TX.
May 22, 2021: Locked Up BBQ Charity Steak Showdown (Double), Gig Harbor, WA.
May 22, 2021: Wahabi Shriners 1st Annual Steak Cookoff, Jackson, MS.
May 29, 2021: Old South (Double) Steak Competition, Athens, AL.
May 29, 2021: Saluting with Steak (Double) Steak Cookoff, Plainfield, IL.
May 29, 2021: The Longhorn (Double) Show Down, Jones, OK.
May 29, 2021: Mitchell County (Double) Steak Cookoff, Osage, IA.
May 29, 2021: Stout Ranch Rodeo Steak Cookoff, Graham, TX.
May 30, 2021: Prairie Fire (Double) Steak Cookoff, Sioux Falls, SD.
May 30, 2021: Wellston Tigers (Double) Showdown, Wellston, OK.
June 4, 2021: KWBBQ Steak Cookoff, Kansas City, MO.
June 4, 2021: Hartselle Tigers “Eye of the Tiger” Burger Challenge, Hartselle, AL.
June 5, 2021: Rawhide Meat Co. Eastern Illinois Steak Championship Cookoff, Danville, IL.
June 5, 2021: Beef Empire Days Grill Master Cookoff (Double), Garden City, KS.
June 5, 2021: Hartselle Tiger Ribeye Throw Down (Double) Steak Cookoff, Hartselle, AL.
June 5, 2021: Georgia Great (Double) Steak Cookoff, Hazlehurst, GA.
June 5, 2021: Smoke Showing (Double) Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA.
June 5, 2021: World’s Oldest BBQ Cooking Contest Steak Cookoff, Covington, TN.
June 5, 2021: Miami Cow Calling Contest, Miami, TX.
June 5, 2021: Tracy Link Cares (Double) Steak Cookoff, Kansas City, MO.
June 6, 2021: FLAVOR of Lee’s Summit Annual Charity Steak-Off, Kansas City, MO.
June 11, 2021: Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest, Derby, KS.
June 11, 2021: Beats, Brews & BBQ Steak Cookoff, Wagoner, OK.
June 12, 2021: Granite State BBQ Championship Steak Cookoff, Hancock, NH.
June 12, 2021: Steak on the Lake Steak Cookoff (Double), Arnolds Park, IA.
June 12, 2021: Sand Mountain Sizzle Steak Cookoff (Double), Albertville, AL.
June 12, 2021: Noble County Smoke Eaters (Double) Steak Cookoff, Perry, OK.
June 12, 2021: Mulebarn Steak Cookoff, Buchanan, TN.
June 12, 2021: Lumberjack Steak Cookoff (Double) Feature, Frederic, WI.
June 12, 2021: Summer Cookoff, George West, TX.
June 12, 2021: BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship Series, Ogden, UT.
June 12, 2021: Panter Classic (Double) Steak Cookoff, Liberty, TX.
June 13, 2021: Pawnee Fire Steak Cookoff, Pawnee, OK.
June 18, 2021: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash GRill Off Steak Cookoff, Weston, WV.
June 18, 2021: Jesse Dylan James Foundation Benefit Steak Cookoff, Searcy, AR.
June 18, 2021: Hoosier BBQ Classic (Double) Steak Cookoff, Franklin, IN.
June 18, 2021: Desoto Shrine Club Steak Cookoff, Nesbit, MS.
June 18, 2021: York County BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Delta, PA.
June 19, 2021: PHA Steak and Bacon (Double) Cookoff, Katy, TX.
June 19, 2021: Carnivor (Double) Steak Cookoff, Marshfield, MO.
June 19, 2021: Jesse Dylan James Foundation Benefit (Double) Steak Cookoff, Searcy, AR.
June 19, 2021: WWWINERY Vineyard (Double) Steak Cookoff, Decorah, IA.
June 19, 2021: The Great Wagyu Roundup, Fort Worth, TX.
June 19, 2021: Wildcard Steak Cookout (Double), Show Low, AZ.
June 20, 2021: Hornet Dunk & Grill Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.
June 25, 2021: Heritage Days Steak Throw Down, Belvidere, IL.
June 25, 2021: 4th Annual Hilliard Youth Football Car-B-Que Steak Cookoff, Folkston, GA.
June 25, 2021: The Clay Lodge Steak Cookoff, Church Hill, TN.
June 26, 2021: Ohio State Steak Cookoff, Waynesville, OH.
June 26, 2021: 4th Annual Hilliard Youth Football Car-B-Que (Double) Steak Cookoff, Folkston, GA.
June 26, 2021: The Lodge (Double) Steak Cookoff, Johnson City, TN.
For more information, visit the World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com
Apr. 23, 2021: New Jersey KnoQ-out, Campground Series, (Dessert), Blairstown, NJ.
Apr. 30, 2021: Canadian Festival of Chili & BBQ, (Bacon, Burger, Chef, Recipe, Sandwich, Seafood, Soup, Steak), Langley, BC, Canada.
May 6, 2021: Taste of Lake Murray (Burger, Seafood, Chef, Dessert, Bacon, Sandwich), Columbia, SC.
May 8, 2021: Team Alabama – Steak in the Caverns – Shrimp Ancillary, (Seafood), Warrior, AL.
May 10, 2021: Japan Burger Championship (Burger), Tokyo, Japan.
May 15, 2021: Team Texas – Big Ass Crawfish Bash (Seafood, Chef, Recipe), La Marque, TX.
May 21, 2021: High on the Hog Festival (Steak), Winchester, TN.
July 1, 2021: Michigan Ribfest, (BBQ – Eat Division), Lake Orion, MI.
July 14, 2021: Nashville Scene – Burger Week, Nashville, TN.
Aug. 7, 2021: Uganda Food Championship 2021, (Chef), Kampala City, Uganda.
Aug. 28, 2021: World Championship Hot Wing Contest & Festival, (Chef, Recipe), Memphis, TN.
Sept. 17, 2021: World Food Championship Chili Cookoff, (Soup), Myrtle Beach, SC.
Nov. 5-9, 2021: World Food Championships, Dallas, TX.
Non-Sanctioned Events
Apr. 23, 2021: Barbecue News Magazine’s Sauces of Honor Entry Deadline, Douglas, GA.
May 12-15, 2021: Memphis in May 2021, Memphis, TN.
September 3-5, 2021: Pinehurst Barbecue Festival, Pinehurst, NC. Contact: Peter Stillwell, Phone: 910-215-0861 Email: [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/.
May 21-23, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.
May 22, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Brisket Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
June 5, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Ribs and Chicken Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
June 11-13, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.
June 12, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Brisket Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
June 19, 2021: Bob & Moe BBQ Show, Harleysville, PA.
June 25-26, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Pork and Whole Hog Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
July 10, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Brisket Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
July 24, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Ribs and Chicken Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
Aug. 13-14, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Brisket Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
Aug. 28, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Ribs and Chicken Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
Sept. 18, 2021: Mason Dixon BBQ Service Turkey and Tailgate Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.
Sept. 24-26, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.
Oct. 15-17, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.
Nov. 12-13, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.
BBQ Judging Schools
Apr. 23, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Marietta, OH. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 23, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Savannah, GA. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 23, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Lancaster, PA. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 23, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Las Vegas, NV. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 24, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Denver, CO. Contact: Dan Crose, Phone: 816-686-5888, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 29, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Mark Porter, Phone: 601-757-1772, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 30, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Spanish Fort, AL. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 1, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Terre Hill, PA. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 6, 2021: KCBS Certified Judge Class, Cambridge, MN. Contact: John Scharffbillig, Phone: 651-295-7165,
Email: [email protected].
May 7, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Texas City, TX.
May 7, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Anaheim, CA.
May 9, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Liberty, TX.
May 11, 2021: KCBS Certified Judge Class, Kansas City, MO. Contact: https://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/spring-events/judging-classes/.
May 12, 2021: KCBS Table Captain Class, Kansas City, MO. Contact: https://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/spring-events/judging-classes/.
May 14, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Yorkville, IL. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 14, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Winchester, TN. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 21, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, West Newton, PA. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 21, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Glencoe, AL. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 21, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Gig Harbor, WA. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
May 27, 2021: KCBS Certified Judge Class, Boulder City, NV. Contact: John Chase, Email: [email protected].
May 28, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Jones, OK. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
June 15, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Bob Hagar, Phone: 913-850-3348, Email: [email protected].
June 18, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Franklin, TN. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
June 19, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Westland, MI. Contact: Sarah Austin, Phone: 734-612-5055, Email: [email protected].
July 2, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Mason City, IA. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
July 31, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Shawnee, KS. Contact: Tonya Lecuru, Phone: 913-742-6402, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 7, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, New Berlin, WI. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.
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