For more information, visit the California BBQ Association website at cbbqa.org.

Jan. 19, 2019:  Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge 2019(KCBS & TOY), Bullhead City, AZ.  

Jan. 26, 2019:  The Golden State Battle 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Santa Ynez, CA.  

Feb. 16, 2019:  The Smithfield Guinea Pig 2019, (KCBS&TOY), Coachella, CA. 

Mar. 16, 2019:  Backyard on the Grape 2019, Lodi, CA.  

Mar. 30, 2019:  Santa Anita Winner’s Circle 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Arcadia, CA. 

Apr. 13, 2019:  Hog ‘N Heat 4, Redwood City, CA.  

Apr. 27, 2019:  Lodi Beer Fest & BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Lodi, CA.  

May 4, 2019:  Show Low BBQ Throw Down 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Show Low, AZ.  

May 4, 2019:  Elk Grove Western Festival & BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS), Elk Grove, CA.  

May 11, 2019:  Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues 2019, Livermore, CA.  

May 26, 2019:  Big Bear Grill & Chill, (KCBS & TOY), Big Bear, CA.  

June 1, 2019:  Horse Town Brew N Que Festival 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Norco, CA.  

June 8, 2019:  Chillin & Grillin by the Vines, Lodi, CA.  

June 22, 2019:  Silicon Valley BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS) Santa Clara, CA.  

July 13, 2019:  Clayton BBQ Cook-off 2019, (KCBS), Clayton, CA.  

July 13, 2019:  Annual Vista BBQ Classic, (KCBS & TOY), Vista, CA.  

Aug. 3, 2019:  Rods-N-Ribs 2019, Roseville, CA.  

Aug. 17, 2019:  Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-off 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Susanville, CA. 

Aug. 18, 2019:  Turf & Surf BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Del Mar, CA.  

Sept. 14, 2019:  America’s Finest BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), San Diego, CA. 

Sept. 21, 2019:  Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Oroville, CA.    

 

For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fbabbq.com

Jan. 18-19, 2019:  Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues, Zephyrhills, FL.  Contact: Melonie Monson, Phone:  (813) 782-1913, Email: Director@Zephyrhillschamber.org.

Jan. 25 -26, 2019:  Butts & Clucks On The Bay, Apalachicola, FL, Contact:  Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, Phone:   850-653-9419, Email:  execdirector@apalachicolabay.org. 

Feb. 1-2, 2019:  Smoke on the Water, Winter Haven, FL. Contact:  Kevin Ward, Phone:  863-325-9070, Email:  krw@awarddesign.net. 

Feb. 8-9, 2019:  The Old Florida Outdoor Festival, Apopka, FL. Contact:  John Hanson, Phone:  352-255-4853, Email:  jhanson@apopka.net. 

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Grills Gone Wild, Davenport, FL.  Contact:  Contact: Danny McClain, Phone: 863-419-3300 x 137, Email:  dmcclain@mydavenport.org. 

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL.  Contact:  Jill Latimer, Phone:  863-421-9959 (ext. 5959), Email:  jlatimer@hainescity.com. 

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  BBQ, Bluegrass & Brews Cook-off, Car Show, and Family Festival, Melbourne, FL. Contact:  EFSC Foundation, Phone:  321-433-7055, Email:  efscfoundation@easternflorida.edu. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, Venice, FL.  Contact:  Don Fisher, Phone:  941-809-5232, Email:  bbq.bluegrassbash@gmail.com. 

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition & Music Festival, Fort Myers, FL. Contact:  Devon Parker, Phone:  (239) 333-1933, Email:  devon@sbdac.com. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Skinny’s BBQ Throwdown, Merritt Island, FL.  Contact:  Fred DiStasio, Phone:  321-863-5425, Email:  fredd12@bellsouth.net. 

June 27-30, 2019:  All American Smokers, Red, White & Blue Q, Bradenton, FL.  Contact: Maria Gomez, Phone:  305-877-8687, Email:  mgomez1016@aol.com. 

Aug. 30-31, 2019:  Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact:  Shelby Lomen, Phone:  407-873-7367, Email:  slomen@gmail.com. 

Sept. 13-14, 2019:  Smokin’ Pig, Lake City, FL.  Contact:  Lisa Park, Phone:  386-752-8822, Email:  ccflfair@gmail.com. 

Sept. 20-21, 2019:  Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact:  Dawn Taylor, Phone:  850-584-5366, Email:  taylorchamber@gtcom.net. 

Nov. 8-9, 2019:  Gridiron Grill-Off BBQ Competition, Pompano Beach, FL.  Contact: John Offerdahl, Phone: 305-748-6107, Email:  jwilliams@gridirongrilloff.com.

Nov. 8-9, 2019:  Rhythm & Ribs Festival, Milton, FL. Contact:  Stephen Prestesater, Phone:  850-564-1647, Email:  sprestesater@miltonfl.org.

Dec. 6-7, 2019:  Orange Blossom Revue, Lake Wales, FL. Contact:  Angela Iversen, Phone:  407-697-4077, Email:  aiver@att.net. 

For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.com/.

Jan. 20, 2019:  GBA Board of Directors Meeting, Griffin, GA.  Contact:  Rick Godfrey, Email:  the107smokehouse@gmail.com.

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA.  Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone:  229-268-8275.

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2019, Tifton, GA.  Contact:  Tyrone Spearman, Phone:  229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone:  229-392-3376.

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA.  Contact:  Gail Walls, Phone: (229) 567-3436 or (229) 567-1479 or Email:  ggwalls@windstream.net.

Apr.5-6, 2019:  Donalsonville BBQ Contest, Donalsonville, GA.  Contact:  Virginia Harrison, Phone:  229-400-3772 or Email:  vaharrison@ymail.com. 

Apr.5-6, 2019:  Firehouse BBQ Festival, Donalsonville, GA.  Contact:  Virginia Harrison, Phone:  229-400-3772 or Email:  vaharrison@ymail.com. 

May 10-11, 2019:  Smoke on the Lake – In Association with the GBA, Acworth, GA.  Contact: Jude Dooley, Phone:  336-407-5052, Email:  juded@ymcaatlanta.org. 

Sept. 27-28, 2019: Doc Holiday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA.  Contact: Will Doss, Phone:  770-228-4699 or Email:  will@eagleswaychurch.org.

For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.

Jan. 18-19, 2019:  5^thAnnual BCJLHS BBQ Cook-Off, Beeville, TX. Contact:  Josh Kovar, Phone:  361-354-3618, Email:  joshkovar34@gmail.com.  

Jan. 18-19, 2019:  5^thAnnual Willacy County Kick Off Cook Off, Raymondville, TX.  Contact: Libby Moreno, Phone: 956-746-1680, or Email:  Wclsfair@yahoo.com. 

Jan. 18-19, 2019:  Holdem Hitem Club 32^ndAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Pasadena, TX.  Contact: Alan Higginbotham, Phone: 281-217-5055, Email:  cookoff@hhclub.org. 

Jan. 18-19, 2019:  San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo Barbeque Cookoff Festival, San Antonio, TX.  Contact: Phone:  210-827-7988,   Email: bbq@sarodeo.com.

Jan. 25-26, 2019:  Holdem Hitem Club 32^ndAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Pasadena, TX.  Contact: Alan Higginbotham, Phone: 281-217-5055, Email: cookoff@hhclub.org.  

Jan. 25-26, 2019:  San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo Barbeque Cookoff Festival, San Antonio, TX.  Contact: Phone:  210-827-7988, Email:  bbq@sarodeo.com

Feb. 1-2, 2019:  5th Annual South TX Courage to Change, McAllen, TX.  Contact: Nadia Ochoa, Phone:  956-687-7714, Email:  nadia.pdap@gmail.com.   

Feb. 1-2, 2019:  Coleto Creek BBQ Association 7^thAnnual BBQ Cook, Yorktown, TX.  Contact: Stephanie Schuckenbrock, Phone:  361-564-8677, or Email:  ccbbqa@hotmail.com.

Feb. 8-9, 2019:  Big Rocks BBQ, Glen Rose, TX.  Contact:  Dianne Stinson, Phone:  254-855-2767, Email:  winksintexas@aol.com. 

Feb. 8-9, 2019:  Friends of Tri Club BBQ Cook-Off, Spring, TX. Contact:  William Greer, Phone:  281-288-2492, Email:  Rcwcgreer@sbcglobal.net.

Feb. 8-9, 2019:  Two Broke Cookers Cookoff,  Refugio, TX.  Contact:  Irene Garza, Phone:  361-739-8501, Email:  ieg1215@yahoo.com.

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Ardmore Shrine Club, Ardmore, OK.  Contact:  Shannon Houchin, Phone:  580-277-3643, Email:  bigdaddy73401@yahoo.com.

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Buna Redbud Festival Cookoff, Buna, TX.  Contact:  Laurie Goodman, Phone:  409-659-3095, Email:  lagoodman87@gmail.com.

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Creektastic Cookoff, Spring, TX.  Contact:  Jimmy Johnson, Phone;  713-253-7077, Email:  mopete42nil@gmail.com.

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  VFW 8787 Chilly Chili, Austin, TX.  Contact:  John Casey, Phone:  512-576-1642, Email:  caseycharles@sbcglobal.net.

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Victoria Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact:  Heather McBride, Phone:  361-212-3200, Email:  vlsbbqcookoff@yahoo.com. 

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Good Bull BBQ Cookoff, Bryan, TX.  Contact:  Jennifer Bounds, Phone:  979-450-2162, Email:  friendsofbvh@gmail.com.

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Irving Elks Lodge, Irving, TX.  Contact:  John Gray, Phone:  469-834-8775, Email:  Jgray1718@gmail.com.

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Smokin on the Rio, Mercedes, TX.  Contact:  Chuck Sellman, Phone:  956-975-1254, Email:  info@smokinontherio.com. 

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  12^thAnnual Republic of Texas Independence Day Celebration, San Angelo, TX.  Contact:  John Luce, Phone:  325-212-4085. Email:  rotbbq@gmail.com.

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  9^thAnnual TTHA Bucks and BBQ Cookoff, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Jennifer Beaman, Phone:  210-523-8500, Email:  jenn@ttha.com.

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  ABC Burnin Meat BBQ Cook-Off, Sinton, TX. Contact:  Kathy Burnette, Phone:  361-289-5311, Email:  kburnette@abctcb.org.

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  Cuero Turkefyfest Ragin Cajun Cookoff, Cuero, TX. Contact:  Brenda Martin, Phone:  361-243-6114. 

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  Freedom Fest, Concan, TX.  Contact:  Cassandra Peavy, Phone:  830-232-6625, Email:  cassandra@friocountry.com. 

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  Marsh Fest, Winnie, TX. Contact:  Kevin Carothers, Phone:  409-466-9076, Email:  kevin.carouthers@premiumofs.com.

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  Rattlesnake BBQ, Walnut Springs, TX.  Contact: Robert Billman, Phone: 254-396-0129, Email:  rattlesnakecookoff@gmail.com.

Mar. 9, 2019: ArkLaTex Craft Beer and BBQ Festival, Shreveport, LA. Contact:  Ian Summers, Phone:  318-347-3622, Email:  hello@arklatexcraftbeerandbbq.com. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Iola VFD Annual BBQ Cookoff, Contact: Betty S. Moore, Phone: 512-539-6792, Email:  iolavfdcookoff@hotmail.com. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Kaufman County Jr. Livestock Show, Kaufman, TX.  Contact: Bill Thornton, Phone: 214-729-4522, Email:  texmedley2003@yahoo.com.

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Plazita Brown Spring Cookoff, Del Rio, TX. Contact:  Julia Alfaro, Phone; 830-765-1988, Email: julie137137@msn.com.

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Texas Independence Day Celebration Cookoff, San Benito, TX.  Contact: Carolina Garza, Phone:  956-245-4202, Email:  cc9801@live.com. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Turn n Burn, Pleasanton, TX.  Contact:  Cindy Mumm, Phone:  830-569-2163, Email:  pleasantoncofc@att.net.

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  23^rdAnnual CHTR BBQ Cookoff, Falls City, TX.  Contact:  Mark Mika, Phone:  830-299-2335, Email:  mmika@mikaenterprisesllc.com. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  RCFA BBQ Cookoff, Refugio, TX. Contact:  Scott Payne, Phone:  361-318-2474, Email:  popiscott63@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  Sargent Lions Club Jubilee, Sargent, TX. Contact:  Carla Rae Southard, Phone:  832-563-6221. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  VFW 4692 Annual Memorial Cookoff, Bryan, TX.  Contact: Renee Rudd, Phone:  979-823-0880, Email:  vfwpost4692@hotmail.com. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  West Vol Fire Department, West TX. Contact:  George Nors, Phone:  254-709-7387, Email:  gnors@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  6^thAnnual Gruenau Hall Cookoff, Yorktown, TX. Contact:  Dianna Metting, Phone:  361-491-1217, Email:  diannametting@gmail.com.  

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  AGC Houston BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact:  Tamara Hancock, Phone:  713-843-3771, Email:  tamara.h@agchouston.org.  

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Alvin Music Festival Cookoff, Alvin, TX. Contact:  Patrick Buford, Phone:  281-850-1577, Email:  patrick_burford@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Fort Worth Cops 4 Kids, Fort Worth, TX.  Contact: Carolyn Gilmore, phone: 682-551-6678, Email:  fwpoa2018cg@gmail.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Helotes Ag Boosters SouthNYour Mouth Battle of the Meats, Rio Medina, TX.  Contact:  Jennifer Moore, Phone:  210-428-8593, Email:  vicepresident.helotesagbooster@gmail.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Marina Village Resort, Trinity, TX. Contact:  Tiffany Millstid, Phone:  936-594-0149, Email:  marinavillageom@fsresidential.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Richard Reeves Memorial Cookoff, Fort Stockton, TX.  Contact: Jimmy Stephens, Email:  texland76@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association 1^stAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Edinburg, TX.  Contact:  Diana Ramirez, Phone:  956-318-1900, Email:  dramirezrgvda@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  South 40 BBQ Cookoff, Waco, TX. Contact:  Morgan Smart, Phone:  254-224-8288, Email:  morgan@hotfair.com.

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  2019 US National Chili Championship BBQ Cookoff, Hobbs, NM.  Phone: 575-441-0535, Email:  jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  Cindy Riehs Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Contact: Chantal Riehs, Phone: 361-571-4240, Email:  chantalriehs23@gmail.com. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks, Sanger, TX.  Contact: Barbara Scheffler, Phone: 940-595-6326, Email:  bscheffler@rocketmail.com. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  My Country 1073 Bar B Que Cook Off Concert, Corpus Christi, TX. Contact:  Ashley Walk, Phone:  361-814-3800, Email:  awalk@icabroadcasting.com. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  Our Heroes Wear Combat Boots Tomball VFW Post 2427, Tomball, TX.  Contact:  Candice Baines, Phone:  832-326-6909, Email:  candibaines@gmail.com.   

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  Spring Fling BBQ Cook-Off, George Town, TX. Contact:  Pee Wee, Phone:  512-844-8324, Email:  peewee@texasfirewalkers.org.  

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  TriCounty BBQ Cookoff, Selma, TX. Contact:  Debraun West, Phone:  916-995-9363, Email:  bigtexasfun@gmail.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  6^thAnnual Neals Lodges, Concan, TX.  Contact:  Jackie Simmonds, Phone:  830-232-6118, Email:  reserve@nealslodges.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  BBQ Championship Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact:  Ulrica Hernandez, Phone:  713-480-2141, Email:  ulricahdz@gmail.com.

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Beeville Springfest, Beeville, TX. Contact:  Matias Serrata, Phone:  361-318-8007, Email:  matiasserrata@yahoo.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  BPOA Scholarship Fund Cookoff, Brownsville, TX.  Contact:  Robert Nieto, Phone:  956-466-4986, Email:  a98special@aol.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Car Fest, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  David Bippert, Phone:  210-381-8617, Email:  dwb@lonestarradiator.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  La Vedera BBQ Cookoff, Lamesa, TX. Contact:  Adam Cantu, Phone:  806-239-5921, Email:  acantu23@gmail.com.

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Luling Oil Museum Roughneck Chili BBQ Cookoff, Contact:  Trey Bailey, Phone:  830-875-1922, Email:  ledc@austin.rr.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Pearland Area Dads Club Spring Cook-Off, Pearland, TX.  Contact: Troy Bayham, Phone:  832-264-2432, Email:  troy.bayham@att.net. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Texas Deer Assn 3^rdAnnual Ropin Smokin, Robstown, TX.  Contact: Leo Martinez, Phone: 361-207-0980, Email:  lleo906@yahoo.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Valeria Jasso Memorial BBQ Cook-Off, Diboli, TX. Contact:  Kelli McCleskey, Phone:  936-676-2241, Email:  kellimccleskey@yahoo.com.

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  31^stAnnual Elgin Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cookoff, Elgin, TX.  Contact: Linda Reed, Phone:  409-651-8491, Email:  laor2008@yahoo.com. 

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  3^rdAnnual BBQ Cookoff and Car Show, Grapeland, TX.  Contact: Linda Reed, Phone:  409-651-8491, Email:  laor2008@yahoo.com.

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  4^thAnnual Crusader Cookoff, Tomball, TX. Contact:  Russel Blue, Phone:  281-755-9978, Email:  russelblue@yahoo.com.

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Bexar County Junior Livestock Show, San Antonio, TX.  Contact: Roger Pena, Phone:  210-416-2458, Email:  beefmaster1@gmail.com.

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Clay County Turkey Fest, Henrietta, TX. Contact:  Melissa Roberson, Phone:  940-733-7944, Email:  mroberson@fidelitybankwf.com. 

 Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Cleveland Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, Cleveland, TX.  Contact: Angela Turner, Phone: 281-797-8844, Email: Wellsbunch@aol.com or Turnerbunch2@icloud.com. 

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Orange Grove Vol Fire Dept Cook-Off, Orange Grove, TX.  Contact: Wesley Eoff, Phone:  361-701-4643.

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Ronald McDonald Rib Challenge, Amarillo, TX. Contact:  Shelley Cunningham, Phone:  806-358-8177, Email:  shelley@rmhcofamarillo.org.

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Rosenberg Masonic Lodge, Rosenberg, TX. Contact: Phillip Wigginton, Phone: 281-633-1726, Email:  phillipdwigginton@yahoo.com. 

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  VFW Post 1922, Gainsville, TX. Contact:  John Villaneuva, Phone:  940-594-3976, Email:  johnvillanueva173@gmail.com.

April 19-20, 2019:  10^thAnnual Wesley Ritchie Memorial Fund Cookoff, Victoria, TX.  Contact: Melanie Wendel Benner, Phone: 361-649-2248, Email:  wrmfcookoff@gmail.com.

Apr. 19-20, 2019:  2019 Texas Shoot Out, Andrews, TX. Contact:  Nohemi Sanchez, Phone:  432-523-2695, Email:  achamber@andrewstx.com.

Apr. 19-20, 2019:  6^thAnnual Josh Haynie Memorial Cookoff, Wharton, TX.  Contact: Brandon Cruz, Phone: 281-253-5020, Email:  sidewinderfmrc@gmail.com. 

Apr. 19-20, 2019:  Sargent Volunteer Fire Dept Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Contact:  Kevin Foster, Phone:  281-389-9909, Email:  Sargents.vfd@gmail.com. 

Apr. 19-20, 2019:  Sumthins Burnin, Laguna, TX.  Contact:  Danny Burkett, Phone:  254-733-1261, Email:  wsvfdpresident@hotmail.com.

Apr. 20, 2019:  Asesionos Chilin Grillin, McAllen, TX. Contact:  Zenon Mendoza, Phone:  956-313-4475, Email:  w_relko@yahoo.com.

Apr. 26.27, 2019:  2^ndAnnual Smyer Stock Show Association BBQ Cookoff, Contact:  Eric VonBerg, Phone:  806-787-3638, Email:  Evonberg23@yahoo.com. 

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  4^thAnnual Port Neches Riverfest Cookoff, Port Neches, TX.  Contact: Brandon White, Phone: 409-284-4407, Email:  bwhite2232@yahoo.com. 

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Bishop Wildhorse Desert Roundup, Bishop, TX. Contact:  Roddy Trevino, Phone:  361-459-425, Email:  roddytrevino@gmail.com. 

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Bob Wills Days BBQ Cookoff, Turkey, TX. Contact:  Lacy Glover, Phone:  806-790-4206, Email:  lacy@proudtofarm.com. 

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Friends for Wishes, Waller, TX. Contact:  Brandon Walker, Phone:  713-203-5254, Email:  bwalker@geimech.com.

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Lone Star Pony Express, Montgomery, TX. Contact:  Jeff Tollet, Phone:  281-974-6948, Email:  lonestarponyexpress@gmail.com.

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Papalote VFD Annual Cookoff, Papalote, TX. Contact:  Lee Garza, Phone:  361-742-9662, Email:  pvfd04@yahoo.com.

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Our Lady of Guadalupe Santo Nino De Atocha Mission 10^thAnnual Jamaica Cookoff, Alice, TX.  Contact:  Jesse Gonzalez, Phone:  361-701-3855, Email:  jgtrs99@gmail.com. 

Apr. 26-27, 2019:  Terrell Heritage Jubilee, Terrell, TX. Contact:  Donna Riley, Phone:  972-563-5703, Email:  donna@terrelltexas.com. 

May 2-4, 2019:  League City Music Fest, League City, TX. Contact:  Jason Long, Phone:  281-905-7616, Email:  lcmfbbq@gmail.com. 

May 3-4, 2019:  13^thEver Chigger Hill BBQ Cookoff, Huntsville, TX.  Contact: Susan Giroux, Email:  sgiroux@cscutx.com. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Arlington Knights of Columbus Carnivore Cookoff, Arlington, TX.  Contact: David Lara, Phone:  817-461-6269, Email:  dlara@usantx.com.

May 3-4, 2019:  Champion Kids Camp BBQ Cookoff, Spring, TX. Contact:  Ellen Cole, Phone:  713-829-2508, Email:  ellenash51@gmail.com. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Cinco de Mayo Cookoff, Goliad, TX. Contact:  Ruben San Miguel, Phone:  381-722-9565, Email:  rrmj90@aol.com. 

May 3-4, 2019:  CVFD Annual Cookoff, Covington, TX.  Contact:  Kevin Karlicek, Phone:  254-205-7937, Email:  kmk1544@yahoo.com. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Kirby Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cookoff, Kirby, TX.  Contact: Steve Jimenez, Phone: 210-748-7531, Email:  sj1075@gmail.com.

May 10-11, 2019:  Bluebonnet Days Triple Heat Cookoff, Kenedy, TX. Contact:  Joe Sheeran, Phone:  830-583-6146, Email:  kenedycc@sbcglobal.net. 

May 10-11, 2019:  Butterfield Stage Days Festival and Cookoff, Bridgeport, TX.  Contact: Marybeth Holder, Phone: 940-389-6216, Email:  marybeth@bridgeportchamber.org. 

May 10-11, 2019:  Fight for 5, Waco, TX.  Contact:  Ralph Reynolds, Phone:  254-301-6270, Email:  rreynolds@lochridgepriest.com. 

May 10-11, 2019:  Mark Marley’s GO BIG or GO HOME BBQ Bash, Plainview, TX. Contact:  RaeAnne King, Phone:  806-292-3288, Email:  rking@countyserv.com. 

May 10-11, 2019:  VZCF Annual Sabine Shootout Van Zandt, Canton, TX.  Contact: Jim Cox, Phone:  214-732-9811.

May 10-11, 2019:  Watermelon Festival, Alamo, TX.  Contact:  Arnold Robles, Phone:  956-787-6699, Email:  arobles@alamotexas.org. 

May 17-18, 2019:  Charcoal Challenge, Giddings, TX.  Contact:  Betty Petzoid, Phone:  979-820-1952, Email:  betty.p@browningoil.com. 

May 17-18, 2019:  Law Enforcement Appreciation BBQ Cookoff, Leesville, LA.  Contact: Grant Bush, Phone:  337-404-4078, Email:  grant.bush@leesvillela.gov. 

May 17-18, 2019:  Red River BBQ Championship, Ardmore, OK. Contact:  Richard McLaughlin, Phone:  580-465-7234, Email:  richmac2233@yahoo.com. 

May 24-25, 2019:  2019 US Navy Seal Memorial Classic, Rosenberg, TX.  Rosenberg, TX.  Contact: Steven Pfeiffer, Phone: 281-203-7066, Email:  dannydietzcookoff@yahoo.com. 

May 24-25, 2019:  Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cookoff, West, TX. Contact:  Ranae Dameron, Phone:  254-716-2262, Email:  mrs4ret@aol.com. 

May 24-25, 2019:  Memorial Weekend Bash BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact:  Cornelio Valdez, Phone:  361-218-8099, Email:  jess-valdez@hotmail.com. 

May 31-June 1, 2019:  Al Amin Shriners BBQ Cookoff, Sandia, TX. Contact:  Richard Gamewell, Phone:  361-241-5553, Email:  officeadmin@alaminshriners.com. 

May 31-June 1, 2019:  Eighter from Decatur, Decatur, TX. Contact:  Randy Burkhart, Phone:  817-371-2680, Email:  m5burkhart7@yahoo.com. 

May 31-June 1, 2019:  Tin Roof 5^thAnnual Charity Cookoff, Atascocita, TX.  Contact: Brek We, Phone:  281-852-5577, Email:  tinroofbbqtexas@gmail.com. 

For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.

Jan. 11-12, 2019:  National Western BBQ Throwdown Denver, CO, CONTACT: Morgan Unks, Phone: 303-299-5560, Email:  munks@nationalwestern.com. 

Jan. 18-19, 2019:  Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge Bullhead City, AZ, T’Shura-Ann Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267, Email: tshura@gregoryandelias.com. 

Jan. 19-20, 2019:  W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol BBQ Contest, Rein in Taufers, BZ Italy.  Contact:  Myrko Leitner/Michele Capano, Phone: +39 348 6913837, Email: info@mig.bz. 

Jan. 25-26, 2019:  Lakeland Pig Festival, Lakeland, FL.  Contact:  Donovan Tinsley, Phone: 863-669-6493, Email: prodivision@lakelandpigfest.org. 

Jan. 25-26, 2019:  The Golden State Battle Santa Ynez, CA.  Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: jpee@sbcglobal.net. 

Feb. 1-2, 2019:  Humble Rodeo and BBQ, Humble, TX.  Contact:  Julia Arcuri, Phone: 832-444-0996, Email: julia@humblerodeo.com. 

Feb. 1-2, 2019:  Brasstown Valley Resort BBQ Throwdown (JUDGES FULL) Young Harris, GA.  Contact: Jodi Pierro, Phone: 706-379-4770, Email: jpierro@brasstownvalley.com.

Feb. 8-9, 2019:  KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Championship, Little Rock, AR.  Contact:  Jason Cole, Email:  jcole@kcbs.us. 

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Shotgun Fred BBQ Showdown, Huntsville, TX, Contact: Ben Pruitt, Phone: 956-661-4204, Email:  benatt41@aol.com. 

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  The Smithfield Guinea Pig, Indian Wells, CA.  Contact:  Jessie Corbin, Phone: 760-775-4222, Email: customerservice@bigpoppasmokers.com. 

Feb. 16-17, 2019:  Austrian BBQ Festival BARBECUE on ICE, Weissensee, Austria.  Contact: Armin Oberndurfer, Phone: +43 664 882 33 000, Email:  armin@barbecue-point.at. 

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Cape Coral Rotary BBQ Smoke Out, Cape Coral, FLContact: Jan Dickinson, Phone: 239-541-3388, Email:  janette.dickinson@yahoo.com.

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Diberville Throwdown & Festival, Diberville, MS.  Contact:  Desiree Marquez, Phone: 228-257-9734, Email:  Teams.diberville@gmail.com. 

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Bama Q Capital City Cook-Off, Montgomery, AL.  Contact: Jamie Gonzalez, Phone: 334-625-2100, Email:  jgonzalez@montgomeryal.gov. 

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Lawrenceville, GA.  Contact: Jim Lloyd, Phone:  404-683-1549, Email:  jlloyd@insurancehub.com. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship, Nashville, TN.  Contact: Jason Cole, Phone: 615-219-9590, Email:    nashvillesmoke@gmail.com. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Mid Atlantic BBQ Expo, Atlantic City, NJ.   Contact: Rob Immer, Phone: 301-991-2373, Email:  Rob@interstatefestivalgroup.com. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  Qlathe BBQ Championship, Olathe, KS.  Contact: Chris Stewart, Phone: 913-971-8605, Email:  cpstewart@olatheks.org. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival (JUDGES FULL), Barnesville, GA.  Contact: Sharon Greer, Phone: 770-872-1043, Email: sgreer675@gmail.com. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  Smokin In the Square, Pensacola, FL.  Contact: Ivan Delabrere, Phone: 850-516-2622, Email:  smokininthesquare@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  BBQ Gives Back-III (DAY 1), Urbanna, VA.  Contact: Mary Jones, Phone: 804-965-0484, Email: bbqgivesback@gmail.com.   

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Firelake BBQ Cook Off Day 1, Shawnee, OK.  Contact: Jason Boyce, Phone: 405-878-4850, Email:  jboyce@firelakefoods.com.   

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Hammond BBQ,Hammond, LA. Contact:  Jodie Giseler,  Phone: 985-507-6902,  Email: jodeemichiel@yahoo.com.   

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Country Road & BBQ Contest -Day1, Torreglia, Padova, Italy.  Contact: Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880,  Email: countryroadbbq@gmail.com. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  PigMania Franklin State Championship BBQ Competition, Franklin, IN.  Contact: Dan Hurst, Phone: 614-676-0770, Email:  dhurst@pigmaniabbq.com. 

Mar. 23-24, 2019:  BBQ Gives Back-IV (DAY 2), Urbanna, VA Contact:  Mary Jones, Phone: 8049650484,  Email: bbqgivesback@gmail.com.

Mar. 23-24, 2019:  Firelake BBQ Cook Off Day 2, Shawnee, OK.  Contact: Jason Boyce, Phone: 405-878-4850,  Email:  jboyce@firelakefoods.com. 

Mar. 23-24, 2019:  Country Road & BBQ Contest -Day2, Torreglia, Padova, Italy.  Contact: Massimo Zarmella, Phone: 3400936880, Email:  countryroadbbq@gmail.com. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  TN River BBQ Battle & Music Fest, Savannah, TN.  Contact: Mary Beth Hopper, Phone: 731-616-7474, Email:  mbhopper@eplus.net. 

Mar. 30-31. 2019:  Spring Break BBQ Contest,  Lommel, Belgium.  Contact: Marjolein Van Deccaen, Email: burninglovebbq@gmail.com. 

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Operation Stand Down Kentucky Annual Smoke Off, Franklin, KY.  Contact:  Larry Gregory, Phone: 270-303-8232,  Email:  vets4vets1776@gmail.com.  

Apr. 4-5, 2019:  Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off, Cedar Park, TX.  Contact: Jessica Grate, Phone: 512-851-9775, Email:  jessica@cedarparkchamber.org. 

April 5-6, 2019:  CCSFest, Indianapolis, IN. Contact:  Amber McCreery, Phone: 317-498-3814, Email:  almccreery31@gmail.com.  

April 5-6, 2019:  Fire at the Foothills (BACKYARD ONLY), Chelsea, AL.  CONTACT: Scott Weygand, Email:  Scottw@hometownagent.net. 

April 5-6, 2019:  9th Annual Bull Moose, Millington, TN.  Contact: Marvin Hurley, Phone: 901-282-6138, Email:  mdhurley1957@yahoo.com.  

April 5-6, 2019:  Stillwater Elks Lodge Blazathon, Stillwater, OK. Contact:  Chad Duncan, Phone: 405-880-4514, Email: Blazathon@gmail.com.  

April 6-7, 2019:  Smoke On the Border, Gravette, AR.  Contact: Fred Overstreet, Phone: 479-752-3313, Email:  blastmaster@fullnet.net.  

April 12-13, 2019:  Smoke In the Springs, Osage City, KS.  Contact: Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911, Email:  rec@osagecity.com. 

April 12-13, 2019:  The Best Dam BBQ Contest at Smithville Lake Smithville, MO. Contact:  Tony Kerns, Phone: 816-749-3154, Email:  teams@thebestdambbqcontest.com.

April 12-13, 2019:  Fire it up Frostproof! Frostproof, FL.  Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: 407-697-4077, Email: aiver@att.net.  

April 13-14, 2019:  2nd Wild King BBQ Competition, Tirol, Austria.   Contact: Franz Groessing, Email: f.groessing@a1.net.  

April 13-14, 2019:  Meat the East Hengelo, Netherlands.  Contact:  Marco Wulff, Phone: +31 648163194, Email:  info@meattheeast.NL. 

April 19-20, 2019:  High on the Hog Festival, Winchester, TN.  Contact:   Ray Davis, Phone:  931-607-6030, Email:  highonthehog_teams@yahoo.com. 

April 19-20, 2019:  Eastern BBQ Contest Day 1, Ninove, Belgium.    Contact: Bart Beeckmans, Phone: 00032477641169, Email: info@wettelsonfire.be.   

April 19-20, 2019:  Interstate BBQ Festival, Hagerstown, MD.  Contact: Rob Immer, Phone: 301-991-2373, Email:  rob@mountainmarylandevents.com. 

April 19-20, 2019:  Pork-A-Palooza Weatherford, OK.  Contact: Jarred Jones, Phone: 580-305-9900, Email: jjones@fnbwford.com.  

April 20-21, 2019:  Eastern BBQ Contest Day 2, Ninove, Belgium.  Contact: Bart Beeckmans, Phone: 00032477641169, Email: info@wettelsonfire.be.  

April 26-27, 2019:  BBQ, Bikes and Blues, Washington, MO.  Contact: Cassidy Lowery, Phone: 636-239-1743, Email: events@downtownwashmo.org.  

April 26-27, 2019:  14th Annual HANOR Smokin’ Red Dirt BBQ, Enid, OK.  Contact: Lynne Benkendorf, Phone: 580-548-8194, Email:  lbenkendorf@eaglemkt.com.  

April 26-27, 2019:  Smokin In The Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO.  Contact: Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: smikula@sugar-creek.mo.us.  

April 26-27, 2019:  Marietta River City BBQ, Marietta, OHContact: Emmeline Wharton, Phone: 740-629-7139, Email: mariettabbq@gmail.com.  

April 26-27, 2019:  Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS.  Contact: Dana Alvarez, Phone: 901-254-4727, Email: msqueen1970@hotmail.com.  

April 26-27, 2019:  BBQ Capital Cook Off, Lexington, NC.  Contact: Katie Hoyle, Phone: 336-249-0383, Email: Katie@uptownlexington.com.   

April 26-28, 2019:  KCBS Greek Fire Festival 2019, Marketplate, Germany, Contact:  Oliver Louse, Phone: +49 1788488888, Email:  Kcbs@greekfire.de.  

April 26-27, 2019:  Rock N Ribs BBQ Festival, Springfield, MO.  Contact: Andrea and Michael Brady, Phone: 417-880-3915, Email:  abrady@greatsouthernbank.com. 

April 26-27, 2019:  Smokin For Garrett, Boonville, IN.  Contact: Tina Howton, Phone: 812-629-0806, Email:  howtontina216@yahoo.com.  

April 26-27, 2019:  BBQ Boogie & Blues, Calhoun, GA.  Contact: Aaron Walker, Phone: 706-307-9129, Email:  ahwalkover@yahoo.com 

April 27-28, 2019:  5th Barbecue Bulls Championship Salzburg 2019, Salzburg, Austria.  Contact: Helmut Karl, Phone: 662461462, Email: info@helmukarl.at.  

April 27-28, 2019:  Atlanta BBQ Classic, Atlanta, GA.  Contact: Randall Bowman, Phone:  770-886-6290, Email:  bbqcup@hotmail.com. 

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

Jan. 19-20, 2019:  COTY “Cooker of the Year”, Burnet, TX.  Contact: Debbie, Phone:  325-998-8877, Email:  cookoffdirectorslsbs@gmail.com. 

Feb. 1-2, 2019:  6^thAnnual Diamond Jim’s Country Saloon BBQ, Texas City, TX.  Contact:  Alan Calaway, Phone:  832-309-6254, Email:  alan@maxconllc.com. 

Feb. 8-9, 2019:  3^rdAnnual James Domel Winter Cookoff, Round Rock, TX. 

Feb. 16, 2019:  Annual LSBS General Meeting

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Mason County Cancer Benefit, Mason, TX.  Contact: Angela Parker Beam, Phone: 830-733-7200, Email:  a.wollmann7@gmail.com.   

Mar. 1-2, 2019:  VFW Post 8315, Schertz, TX. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Austin Rodeo, Austin, TX.  Phone:  512-791-3280, Webpage:  www.bbqaustin.com.  

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-Up Cook-Off, Sweetwater, TX. 

Mar. 8-9, 2019:  The Best Little Cook-Off in Texas, LaGrange, TX. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  Wild Hog Explosion, Bandera, TX. 

Mar. 15-16, 2019:  Elks #2322 BBQ Cook-Off, Clear Lake, TX. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Starfest Festival, Brownwood, TX. Contact:  Debbie, Phone:  325-998-8877, Email:  cookoffdirectorlsbs@gmail.com. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  VFD BBQ Cook-Off, Christine, TX. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  6^thAnnual Spicewood Community Center BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, Spicewood, TX. 

Mar. 29-30, 2019:  Smoking in Action, Wichita Falls, TX. 

April 5-6, 2019:  American Legion Cook-Off, Snyder, TX. 

April 5-8, 2019:  Spring Fling, Evant, TX. 

April 12-13, 2019:  25th Annual Showdown BBQ Cook-Off, Magnolia, TX. 

April 12-13, 2019:  Old Mill Trade Days, Post TX. Contact:  Donna Cowdrey, Phone:  432-934-1479, Email:  omtd.donna@gmail.com. 

April 12-13, 2019:  8^thAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Quanah, TX.

April 12-13, 2019:  3^rdAnnual Lockhart FFA-Booster Club BBQ/Chili Cookoff, Lockhart, TX.

April 12-13, 2019:  Mingus Merica Cook-Off, Mingus, TX. 

April 19-21, 2019:  11^thAnnual Kerrville Easterfest & BBQ Cook-Off, Kerrville, TX.  Contact:  Tricia Byrom, Phone:  830-267-1668, Email:  tlbyrom@live.com.  

April 26-27, 2019:  22^ndAnnual BBQ and Goat Cook-Off, Goldthwaite, TX. 

April 26-27, 2019:  BBQ Boys Buyers Group, Round Rock, TX. 

April 26-27, 2019:  German Fest, Muenster, TX. 

April 26-27, 2019:  Wild Game TRAF, Houston, TX.   

May 3-4, 2019:  Cookin for Kids, Jefferson, TX. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Howdy Roo, Marble Falls, TX. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Brushy Creek Backyard BBQ, Round Rock, TX. 

May 10-11, 2019:  Sims Strong (ALS) Lou Gehrig Benefit Cook-Off, Liberty Hill, TX. 

May 17-18, 2019:  36^thAnnual Electra Goat BBQ & Craft Show, Electra, TX.  

May 17-18, 2019:  8^thAnnual Benefit Car & Bike Show and BBQ Cook-Off, San Antonio, TX.  

May 17-18, 2019:  3 Meats Cook-Off, Eustace, TX. Contact:  Amy Parham, Phone:  930-288-5791.  

May 17-18, 2019:  MSCA BBQ Cook-Off, Madisonville, TX.  

May 17-18, 2019:  World Food Championship Bison Cook-Off, Santa Anna, TX.  

May 24-25, 2019:  Get Your Cook On, Bandera, TX.  

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

 Feb. 23, 2019:  2019 Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association Awards Banquet, Baltimore, MD.  FMI:  https://mabbqa.com/social-gatherings/#!event/2019/2/23/2019-maba-annual-meeting-awards-banquet.

For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.mbnbbq.com 

Feb. 23, 2019:  2019 MBN QueBall, Millington, TN. FMI: http://memphisbbqnetwork.com/event/2019-mbn-queball/. 

Mar. 8, 2019: Esperanza Bonanza Conquistador, Marion, AR.  Contact:  Missi Norman, Phone (day):  870-735-6580, Phone (night):  901-647-3391 or Email:  mgnorman@cspermit.com.  

April 5-6, 2019:  Atoka BBQ Fest, Atoka, TN. Contact: Cliff Evans, Phone (Day): 901-837-5300 Contact’s Phone (Night): 901-651-1105 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 901-651-1107, Email: Email: cevans@townofatoka.com.  

April 12-13, 2019:  Ham Jam BBQ Contest, Philadelphia, MS.  Contact: Tony Gray, Phone (Day): 601-562-6471, Phone (Night): 601-562-6471, Phone (Cell): 601-562-6471, Email: jgray10301@gmail.com.  

April 26-27, 2019:  Southhaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Contact:  Kristi Faulkner, Phone (Day): 662-393-6939, Phone (Cell): 901-461-1791, Email: kfaulkner@southaven.org. 

May 3-4, 2019:  Que on the Yazoo, Greenwood, MS. Contact:  Brantley Snipes, Phone (day):  662-453-7625, Email:  mainstreetgreenwood@gmail.com. 

June 14-15, 2019:  Thunder on the Water, Grenada, MS. Contact:  Duan Willis, Phone (cell):  662-703-0137, Email:  duan.willis@yahoo.com. 

Sept. 19-21, 2019:  Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, IL. Contact:  Sammi Graff, Phone (Day):  618-684-8902/618-521-6957, Email:  sammi@17bbq.com. 

Sept. 27-28, 2019:  Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS.  Contact:  Elise Jenkiins, Contact (Day):  662-719-1675, Email:  jenkins2@tecinfo.com. 

Oct. 12-13, 2019:  Octoberfest Mississippi Delta, Ruleville, MS. Contact:  Elise Jenkiins, Contact (Day):  662-719-1675, Email:  jenkins2@tecinfo.com. 

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

Jan. 12, 2019:  Minnesota BBQ Society Banquet 2019, Maple Grove, MN. FMI:  http://mnbbqsociety.com/2019-banquet-signup/

 

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

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

Jan. 23-27, 2019:  Washington Sportsman Show Outdoor Cooking Championship, Puyallup, WA.  FMI:  http://outdoorcookingchampionship.com. 

 

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

Jan. 19, 2019:  SBN General Membership Meeting,Summerville, SC.  

Feb. 15-16, 2019:  Hot Pursuit BBQ Cook and Car Show, Sumter, SC. 

Mar. 22-23, 2019:  Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook-Off, West Columbia, SC.

Apr. 5-6, 2019:  Smoke At The Lodge, Summerville, SC. 

Apr. 5-6, 2019:  Swiners BarBQ Fest, Pendleton, SC. 

Apr. 12-13, 2019:  Newberry Pork in the Park, Newberry, SC.

May 17-18, 2019:  Smoke on the Rails, Clinton, SC. 

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

Jan. 10, 2019:  Orange Butcher Steak Cookoff, Amsterdam, Netherlands.  

Jan. 18, 2019:  Taste of Blanchard Steak Cookoff, Shreveport, LA. 

Jan. 19, 2019:  Frozen Bones Steak Challenge, Van Dyne, WI.  

Jan. 19, 2019:  W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol SCA Contest, Rein, Italy.  

Jan. 19, 2019:  Que in the Club Steak Cookoff, Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia.  

Jan. 25, 2019:  Washington Sportsman’s Show Outdoor Cooking Championship, Puyallup, WA.  

Jan. 26-29, 2019:  The Shed Steak Showdown, Ocean Springs, MS.  

Jan 26, 2019:  Central Coast SCA & Kids Competition, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia.  

Feb. 2, 2019:  Super Steak Cookoff & Charity Dinner, St. Johns, FL.    

Feb. 8, 2019:  The 2019 Apopka SCA Steak Cookoff, Apopka, FL.     

Feb. 9, 2019:  Grill Your Ace Off Steak Challenge, Houston, TX.  

Feb. 16, 2019:  John Henry’s Double Steak Challenge, Katy, TX.  

Feb. 17, 2019:  Memphis Barbeque Supply Steak Cookoff, Bartlett, TN.  

Feb. 16, 2019:  Meatstock Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.  

Feb. 22, 2019:  GrillGrate in Paradise Steak Cookoff, Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas.  

Feb. 23, 2019:  The Navy’s Great Steak Showdown, Millington, TN.  

Mar. 2, 2019:  Firelake Arena-Cookin on the Porch (Double Event), Shawnee, OK. 

Mar. 2, 2019:  Live Oak County Fair Steak Cookoff, George West, TX.  

Mar. 2, 2019:  Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ, Kariong, New South Wales, Australia.  

Mar. 8, 2019:  Mid Atlantic BBQ Expo, Atlantic City, NJ.     

Mar. 8, 2019:  ArkLaTex Craft Beer and BBQ Steak Competition, Shreveport, LA.  

Mar. 9, 2019:  Brooksville Elks Swing Into Spring Steak Cookoff, Spring Hill, FL.  

Mar. 9, 2019:  Sweetwater Steak-Off, Sweetwater, TX.  

Mar. 9, 2019:  Conquistador Challenge, Marion, AR.  

Mar. 15, 2019:  Smokin in the Square, Pensacola, FL.  

Mar. 16, 2019:  1^stAnnual Jesup Shrine Club Steak Challenge, Jesup, GA.  

Mar. 23, 2019:  Firelake BBQ Cookoff, Shawnee, OK.  

Mar. 23, 2019:  Southeastern Railway Steak Cookoff Hosted by Ricki Bobby, 3 Taxi Guys Pitmaster, Duluth, GA.  

Mar. 23, 2019:  Rock’n C Steak Roundup, Crosby, TX.  

Mar. 23, 2019:  SCA KIDS – Rock’n C Steak Roundup, Crosby, TX. 

Mar. 24, 2019:  Firelake BBQ Cookoff, Shawnee, OK.    

Mar. 23, 2019:  Meatstock Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.  

Mar. 30, 2019:  Bel Air Moose Lodge Steak Cookoff, Forest Hill, MD.  

Mar. 30, 2019:  Magnolia Steak Cookoff, Horn Lake, MS.  

Mar. 30, 2019:  Wild Acre Brewing Company’s Texas 2 Step, Fort Worth, TX.  

Mar. 30, 2019:  Spring Break BBQ Contest, Lommel, Belgium.  

Mar. 31, 2019:  Trinity River Distillery’s Texas 2 Step, Fort Worth, TX.  

Apr. 5, 2019:  La Vedera Steak Cookoff, La Vedera, TX.  

Apr. 5, 2019:  2^ndAnnual Raising the Steaks Cookoff, Greencastle, PA.  

Apr. 5, 2019:  Rhinestone Steak Showdown, Kansas City, MO.  

Apr. 6, 2019:  2019 NBBQA Classic, Kansas City, MO. 

Apr. 6, 2019:  Atoka Ribeye Round-Up, Atoka, TN.  

Apr. 12, 2019:  SCA KIDS – Fire It Up Frostproof!, Frostproof, FL.  

Apr. 12, 2019:  Fire It Up Frostproof!, Frostproof, FL.  

Apr. 13, 2019:  Meat the East, Hengelo, Netherlands.  

Apr. 13, 2019:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA. 

Apr. 13, 2019:  Helping U BBQ’s Triple Threat Match Day 1, Omaha, NE.  

Apr. 13, 2019:  SCA KIDS – Haynes ACE CMN Steak Cookoff, Conway, AR.  

Apr.13, 2019:  Haynes ACE CMN Steak Cookoff, Conway, AR.  

Apr. 13, 2019:  Sequoyah Lodge Steak Cookoff, Kingsport, TN. 

Apr. 13, 2019:  SCA KIDS Sequoyah Lodge Steak Cookoff, Kingsport, TN. 

Apr. 13, 2019:  3^rdAnnual Operation Tiger Paw, Tuscaloosa, AL.  

Apr. 13, 2019:  Shelby Forest Spring Fest Sizzlin’ In The Forest, Millington, TN.  

Apr. 14, 2019:  Helping U BBQ’s Triple Threat Match Day 2, Omaha, NE.  

Apr.19, 2019:  Eastern BBQ Contest 2019 Day 1, Ninove, Belgium.  

Apr. 19, 2019:  Interstate BBQ, Boonsboro, MD.   

Apr. 19, 2019:  SCA KIDS – Interstate BBQ Festival, Boonsboro, MD.  

Apr.20, 2019:  Eastern BBQ Contest 2019 Day 2, Ninove, Belgium.  

Apr. 26, 2019:  Rockahock Pickin’ N Pullin’ BBQ Competition, Lanexa, VA.  

Apr. 27, 2019:  5^thBBQ Bulls Championship, Salzburg, Austria.  

Apr. 27, 2019:  Hope BeastFeast Competition, Memphis, TN.  

Apr. 27, 2019:  Bilbrey Farm Steak Cookoff, Sparta, TN.  

May 3, 2019:  Show Low Steak Throwdown, Show Low, AZ.  

May 4, 2019: Meatstock Sydney, Sydney, Australia.  

May 4, 2019:  Hamburg’s Grillmeister Gesucht, Hamburg, Germany. 

May 4, 2019:  Roanoke Roundup, Roanoke, TX.  

May 4, 2019:  Castle Rock Steak Cookoff, Castle Rock, CO.  

May 4, 2019:  SCA KIDS – Castle Rock Steak Cookoff, Castle Rock, CO.  

May 4, 2019:  SCHEELS Overland Park Steak Cookoff, Overland Park, KS. 

May 10, 2019:  American Outdoors Steak Cookoff, Warsaw, IN.  

May 11, 2019:  Esperenza Bonaza BBQ Blitz, Marion, AR. 

May 18, 2019:  O-Town Showdown, Owasso, OK.    

May 24, 2019:  Red, White, & Bar-B-Q, Westmont, IL. 

May 25, 2019:  Capital BBQ Festival, Ottawa, Canada.  

June 8, 2019:  Weldy Home for Girls Steak Cookoff, Winfield, AL. 

June 8, 2019:  Wannemaker’s Steak Cookoff, Downers Grove, IL.  

June 8, 2019:  Noble County Smoke Eaters Steak Cookoff, Perry, OK.  

June 8, 2019:  Smoke in the Broke, Broke, Australia.

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

Jan. 25-26, 2019:  The Shed Steak Showdown, Ocean Springs, MS.   

Jan. 26, 2019:  Watson’s 9^thAnnual Bird & Sausage Gumbo Cookoff, Livingston, LA.  

Feb. 2, 2019: Flora-Bama Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off, Perdido Key, FL.  

Feb. 22-23, 2019:  Sertoma Chili Cookoff, Springfield, MO.  

Mar. 16-17, 2019:  Caribbean Food Championships, San Juan, Puerto Rico.  

April 13, 2019:  The Taste, Inverness, FL.  

April 22, 2019:  The Final Table Event, Brightwater in Bentonville, AR. 

Non-Sanctioned Events

BBQ Cooking Schools

Jan. 12-13, 2019:  Rescue Smokers Cook School, Warner Robins, GA. Contact:  Robby Royals, Phone:  229-222-1070 or Email:  rescuesmokers@hotmail.com.   

Jan. 20, 2019:  Big Papa’s Country Kitchen Backyard Cooking School, Naples, FL.  Website: http://www.bigpapascountrykitchen.com/school_backyard_app.htm

Feb. 8, 2019: Smokin’ Triggers Cooking Class, Hammond, LA.  Contact:  Johnny Trigg, Phone:  817-999-8377, Email:  johnnytrigg@gmail.com. 

Mar. 1-3, 2019:  Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. http://www.jacksoldsouth.com/bbq-cooking-school

BBQ Judging Schools

Jan. 12, 2019:  CABBQA Judging Workshop, UC Riverside, Riverside, CA.  FMI:  cabbqa.org.  

Jan. 12, 2019:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Glen St. Mary, FL.  FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com. 

Jan. 16, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Bullhead City, AZ.  FMI: kcbs.us.  

Jan. 18, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Shreveport, LA.  FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.  

Jan. 18, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Rein In Taufers, BZ, Italy.  FMI: kcbs.us.  

Jan. 19, 2019:  SCA Certified Judges Class, West Memphis, AR. FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.    

Jan. 19, 2019:  NEBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Brookline, NH.  FMI:  www.nebs.org.  

Jan. 24, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Lakeland, FL.  FMI:  kcbs.us. 

Jan 24, 2019: Florida BBQ AssociationJudges Seminar, Apalachicola, FL.   FMI: www.FBABBQ.com

Jan. 26, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Florence, AL.  FMI: kcbs.us.  

Jan. 31, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Humble, TX.  FMI:  kcbs.us.  

Feb. 3, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, De Rijbp, NL.  FMI:  kcbs.us.  

Feb. 9, 2019:  GBA Judge Training Class, Griffin, GA.  FMI: bbqga.org.  

Feb. 16, 2019:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Lancaster, PA. FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.  

Feb. 16, 2019:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Bartlett, TN.  FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.    

Feb. 23, 2019:  CABBQA Judging Workshop, Clayton, CA.  FMI:  cabbqa.org.  

Mar. 2, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Riverside, CA.  FMI: kcbs.us.  

Mar. 2, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Omaha, NE.  FMI: kcbs.us.  

Mar. 23, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Cedar Rapids, IA.  FMI:  kcbs.us.  

April 19, 2019:  International SCA Certified Judges Class, Ninove, Belgium. FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.  

Apr. 20, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Clayton, CA.  FMI: kcbs.us. 

April 26, 2019:  Florida BBQ AssociationJudges Seminar, Fort Myers, FL.   FMI: www.FBABBQ.com.

April 26, 2019:  International SCA Certified Judges Class, Salzburg, Austria.  FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.  

May 3, 2019:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Castle Rock, CO. FMI:  http://www.steakcookoffs.com.   

May 25, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, North Bend, OR.  FMI: kcbs.us. 

Aug. 3, 2019:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Miami, Queensland, Slovenia.  FMI: kcbs.us.