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

Feb. 20-21, 2021:  American BBQ Cook-Off Steak Competition, (SCA – Double), Simi Valley, CA.  

Feb. 26-27, 2021:  American BBQ Cook-Off (Texas Style BBQ Competition), Simi Valley, CA.  

Feb. 27, 2021:  BBQ Pit Stop Steak Competition, (SCA),  St. George, UT.  

Mar. 27, 2021:  A La Parrilla Fest 2021, Mexicali, MX, (SCA, KCBS & ToY).

May 1, 2021:  Elk Grove Western Festival & BBQ Championship 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Elk Grove, CA.  

May 15, 2021:  17th Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest, (KCBS Competitors Series), Riverside, CA.

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 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. 

July 17, 2021:  Dixon Grillin & Chillin, (SCA), Dixon, CA.  

July 24-25, 2021:  Clayton BBQ Cook-Off 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Clayton, 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.  

Aug. 14, 2021:  Ceres Bands, Brews, & Barbecue Festival, Ceres, CA.  

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. 25, 2021:  BBQ in the Glen 2021, Willow Glen (San Jose), CA.

Sept. 25, 2021:  Rogue Caveman Barbecue, (KCBS & ToY), Grants Pass, OR.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Indio CA State BBQ Championship & Festival (KCBS), Indio, CA.

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

Jan. 22-23, 2021:  Butts & Clucks on the Bay, Apalachicola, FL.  Contact:  John Solomon, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 22-23, 2021:  Lake Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition, Leesburg, FL.  Contact:  Brian Gamble, Phone:  (352) 267-4580, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  Smoke on the Water, Winter Haven, FL.  Contact:  Russell Short, Phone:  863-227-2660, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Feb. 19-20, 2021:  Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL.  Contact:  Lindsaia Johansmeyer, Phone:  863-421-5569, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Feb. 26-27, 2021:  Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues, Zephyrhills, FL.  Contact:  Melanie Monson, Phone:  813-782-1913, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED 

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Pig-a-Palooza!, Mulberry, FL.  Contact:  Bonnie Titus, Phone:  831-712-0625, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, Venice, FL.  Contact:  Don Fisher, Phone:  941-809-5232, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  The 2021 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown, Apopka, FL.  Contact:  John Hanson, Phone:  352-255-4853, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Sturge’s 9th Annual Biker Rally and BBQ Cookoff, Branford, FL.

Apr. 23-24, 2021:  Grills Gone Wild, Davenport, FL.  Contact:  Katie Fussell, Phone:  863-419-3300 x138, 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].

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

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2021, Tifton, GA.  Contact:  Tyrone Spearman, Phone:  229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone:  229-392-3376.

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA.  Contact:  Gail Walls, Phone:  229-567-3436, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA.  Contact:  Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone:  229-268-8275, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival, Barnesville, GA.  Contact:  Melissa Lee, Phone:  770-358-5884, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 23-24, 2021:  Babes, BBQ, and Blues, Cartersville, GA.  Contact:  Lauren Hether, Phone:  678-721-0203, Email:  [email protected].

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].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Firehouse BBQ Festival, Donalsonville, GA.  Contact:  Virginia Harrison, Phone:  229-400-3772, 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].

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

Jan. 22-23, 2021:  Hold ‘Em N Hit ‘Em 34th Annual BBQ Cook-off, New Caney, TX.  Contact:  David Rogers, Phone:  713-822-4060, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 29-30, 2021:  West Texas BBQ Cook-off, Odessa, TX.  Contact:  Cori Branscum, Phone:  432-368-3548, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  2nd Annual Fireman’s Light BBQ Cook-off, Blanco, TX.  Contact:  John M. Taylor, Phone:  903-746-3395, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  Alicia’s CookOff, Raymondville, TX.  Contact:  Adriana Castro, Phone:  956-746-9371, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  Castaway Classic BBQ Cook-Off, Seadrift, TX.  Contact:  Kris Kelley, Phone:  361-648-3474, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  Central Texas Regional Chili and BBQ Cook-off, Glen Rose, TX.  Contact:  Kelly Harris, Phone:  817-564-4587, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 12-13, 2021:  Elks/Shriners Classic, Ardmore, OK.  Contact:  Clay Allison, Phone:  550-277-3643, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 12-13, 2021:  Friends of Tri-Club, Spring, TX.  Contact:  William Greer, Phone:  281-282-7461, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 12-13, 2021:  Two Broke Cookers, Refugio, TX.  Contact:  Irene E. Garza, Phone:  361-739-8501, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 19-20, 2021:  2nd Annual John Hybner Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Shiner, TX.  Contact:  Jackie Wegener, Phone:  361-594-3852, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Feb. 19-20, 2021:    Buna Redbud Festival, Buna, TX.  Contact:  Laura Goodman, Phone:  409-659-3095, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 19-20, 2021:  Smokin for Crisman, Longview, TX.  Contact:  Randy Lancaster, Phone:  903-570-3818, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2022

Feb. 19-20, 2021:  VFW 8787 Chilly Chili & BBQ Cook-off, Austin, TX.  Contact:  Lisa Hines, Phone:  512-633-6464, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 02/18-19/2022

Feb. 19-20, 2021:  Victoria Livestock Show BBQ Cook-off, Victoria, TX.  Contact:  Heather McBride, Phone:  361-312-3200, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2022

Feb. 26-27, 2021:  Irving Elks Lodge, Irving, TX.  Contact:  John Gray, Phone:  469-834-7775, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 26-27, 2021:  Smokin on the Rio, Mercedes, TX.  Contact:  Chuck Sellman, Phone:  956-975-1254, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  8th Annual Burning Meat BBQ Cook-Off, Sinton, TX.  Contact:  Jane Gimler, Phone:  361-389-5558, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Buck’s 4th Annual Backyard BBQ, Buda, TX.  Contact:  Shane Sanders, Phone:  512-667-8063.

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Freedom Fest, Concan, TX.  Contact:  Cassandra Perry, Phone:  830-232-6625, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Kaufman County Jr Livestock Show BBQ, Kaufman, TX.  Contact:  James Hines, Phone:  972-965-3719, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Marsh Fest, Winnie, TX.  Contact:  Aimee Chesson, Phone:  409-728-5152, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  TTHA’s Bucks & BBQ Cook-off, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Jennifer Beaman, Phone:  210-523-8500, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Walnut Springs Rattlesnake BBQ Cookoff, Walnut Springs, TX.  Contact:  Johnnie Billman, Phone:  254-396-0045, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  25th Annual CHTR BBQ Cook-off, Falls City, TX.  Contact:  Mark Mika, Phone:  830-299-2335, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  All Fired Up Benefit, Jourdanton, TX.  Contact:  Stephen Wilson, Phone:  830-570-1806, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Daryl’s Place Annual Cookoff, Santa Fe, TX.  Contact:  Daryl Nidiffer, Phone:  832-264-9894, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Elgin VFW 6115, Elgin, TX.  Contact:  Rebecca Madrid, Phone:  512-285-2300, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Guns & Hoses Cooking for Kids, Wichita Falls, TX.  Contact:  John Spragins, Phone:  940-733-8379, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Happy Birthday Texas Fest, San Benito, TX.  Contact:  Carolina Garza, Phone:  956-245-4202, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Iola VFD 8th Annual Fundraise Cookoff, Iola, TX.  Contact:  Betty Moore, Phone:  512-539-6792, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Boomtown Shootout, Burkburnett, TX.  Contact:  Steve Bowlin, Phone:  940-249-2821, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Grenau BBQ Cookoff, Yorktown, TX.  Contact:  Dianna Metting, Phone:  361-491-1217, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Marina Village Resort, Trinity, TX.  Contact:  Tiffany Millstid, Phone:  936-594-0149, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Richard Reeves Memorial 2021, Fort Stockton, TX.  Contact:  Jimmy Stephens, Phone:  432-290-0124, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  West Volunteer Fire Department, West, TX.  Contact:  George Nors, Phone:  254-709-7387, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  ABC Pro Rodeo BBQ Cook-Off, Levelland, TX.  Contact:  Scott Taylor, Phone:  806-983-4701, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  AGC Houston BBQ Cook-off, Pasadena, TX.  Contact:  Tamara Hancock, Phone:  713-843-3771, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 06/18-19/2021

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Alvin Music Festival & BBQ Cook-Off, Alvin, TX.  Contact:  Patrick Burford, Phone: 281-850-1577, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Cindy Riehs Memorial Cook-off, Inez, TX.  Contact:  Chantel Riehs, Phone:  361-571-4240, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2022

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Cleveland Livestock Show BBQ Cook-off, Cleveland, TX.  Contact:  Angela Turner, Phone:  281-797-8844, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Fort Worth Cops 4 Kids, Fort Worth, TX.  Contact:  James Novak, Phone:  682-201-6433, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED 03/25-26/2022

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Stockdale C of C 3rd Annual Just Ranchin Rodeo and BBQ Cook-off, Stockdale, TX.  Contact:  Wesley Hodge, Phone:  830-534-2460, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 2-3, 2021:  7th Annual Neals Lodges BBQ Cookoff, Concan, TX.  Contact:  Jackie Simmonds, Phone:  830-232-6118, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 2-3, 2021:  La Vedera BBQ Cookoff, Lamesa, TX.  Contact:  Adam Cantu, Phone:  806-239-5921, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 2-3, 2021:  Luling Oilfield Museum Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Luling, TX.  Contact:  Trey Bailey, Phone:  830-875-1922, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  2021 Buffalo Wing Cook-Off, Lubbock, TX.  Contact:  Matt O’Sullivan, Phone:  806-747-3353, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  4-H Goes to DC, Cleburne, TX.  Contact:  Pamela Berndt, Phone:  817-832-6253, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Annual Papalote VFD Cook-Off, Sinton, TX.  Contact:  Lee Garza, Phone:  361-742-9662.

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  CarFest, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  David Bippert, Phone:  210-381-8617, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Hamilton ISD Band Cookoff, Hamilton, TX.  Contact:  Melissa Medina, Phone:  254-386-4376, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Our Heroes Wear Combat Boots, Tomball, TX.  Contact:  Candice Baines, Phone:  832-326-6909, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Risk It for the Brisket, Gilmer, TX.  Contact:  Anna Conlan, Phone:  512-663-2308, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  3rd Annual Valeria Jasso Memorial Cookoff, Diboll, TX.  Contact:  Ramior Jasso, Phone:  936-676-1135, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Orange Grove VFD Cookoff, Orange Grove, TX.  Contact:  Scotty Herschap, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Sumthing’s Burning BBQ Cookoff, Clifton, TX.  Contact:  Lisa Dromgoole, Phone:  254-266-1859, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Turkey Fest, Henrietta, TX.  Contact:  Melissa Roberson, Phone:  940-733-7944, Email:  [email protected].

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].

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. 23-24, 2021:  Wild Horse Desert Round-Up, Bishop, TX.  Contact:  Judy Gonzalez, Phone:  956-202-2678, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 30-May 1, 2021:  2021 Eastside Cinco de Drinco Cook-Off, Houston, TX.  Contact:  Alfredo Salinas, Phone:  504-343-1354, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 30-May 1, 2021:  Champions Kids Camp, Spring, TX.  Contact:  Ellen Cole, Phone:  713-829-2508, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 30-May 1, 2021:  Cinco de Mayo Cook-Off, Goliad, TX.  Contact:  Edward Garcia, Phone:  361-813-1410.

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].

May 7-8, 2021:  2021 Kyle Fajita Festival, Kyle, TX.  Contact:  Sarah Watson, Phone:  512-938-8098, Email:  [email protected].

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

Jan. 29-30, 2021:  Humble BBQ Cook-Off, Humble, TX.  Contact:  Stan McWilliams, Phone: 832-802-9250, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown, Young Harris, GA.  Contact:  Bobby Brumley, Phone:  706-379-4612, Email:  [email protected].

aFeb.19-21, 2021:  Premier Communications – BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 & 2, Raleigh, NC.   Contact:  Bob Johanns, Phone:  919-656-6446, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Sip & Swing BBQ Festival, Lawrenceville, GA.  Contact:  Jim Lloyd, Phone: 404-683-1549
Email: [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  American Royal Backyard and Steak Contest (Competitor’s Series), Kansas City, MO.  Contact:  Eric Pew, Phone: 816-221-9800, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Pirateland, Myrtle Beach, SC.  Contact:  Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off (Backyard Only), Foley, AL.  Contact:  Kylee Raulerson, Phone: 251-943-5590, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship, Lebanon, TN.  Contact:  Jason Cole, Phone: 615-219-9590, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Smokin in the Square, Pensacola, FL.  Contact:  Ivan Delabruere, Phone: 850-516-2622,
Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Mar. 19-21, 2021:  Country Road & BBQ Contest Day 1 & 2, Torreglia, Italy.  Contact:  Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 19-20, 2021:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Dorchester Shrine, Summerville, SC.  Contact:  Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 19-21, 2021:  3rd Annual Qlathe BBQ Championship, Olathe, KS.  Contact:  Chris Stewart, Phone: 913-971-8605, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 19-21, 2021:  Firelake BBQ Cookoff  – Day 1 & 2, Shawnee, OK.  Contact:  Jason Boyce. Phone: 405-878-4850 ext 2026,
Email: [email protected].

Mar. 26-28, 2021:  BBQ Gives Back Day 1 & 2, Urbanna, VA.  Contact:  Mary Jones,  Phone: 804-467-3558,
Email: [email protected].

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  A La Parrilla Fest 2021, Mexicali, Mexico.  Contact:  Tomas Siqueiros, Phone: +52-686-113-2039,
Email: [email protected].

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Kickin It Route 66 Barbeque Challenge, St. Roberts, MO.  Contact:  Anita Ivey, Phone: 573-451-2000 ext 1112,Email: [email protected].

Mar. 27-28, 2021:  Glowing Austria 2021, Wels, Austria.  Contact:  Dobernig Alexander, Phone: +43 676 9003109,
Email: [email protected].

Mar. 27-28, 2021:  Mother Road BBQ Competition, Waynesville, MO.  Contact:  BJ Benton, Phone: 573-433-4196,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 2-3, 2021:  Blazathon, Stillwater, OK.  Contact:   Chad Duncan, Phone: 405-880-4514, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Smoke in the Spring, Osage City, KS. Contact:  Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  The Best Dam BBQ Contest, Smithville, MO.  Contact:  Tony Kerns, Phone: 816-749-3154,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  CCS Fest, Indianapolis, IN.  Contact:  Aaron McCreery, Phone: 317-498-3812,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  The Ironman, Greencastle, PA.  Contact:  Tyler Bloom, Phone: 204-439-4778,
Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Smokin’ For Down Syndrome (Formally Bull Moose), Collierville, TN.  Contact:  Marvin Hurley, Phone: 901-282-6138, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Boss of the Sauce BBQ Festival, Jacksonville, FL.  Contact:  Eric Livingston,  Phone: 904-360-4527, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Smoke on the Falls, Gadsden, AL.  Contact:  Janet Tarrance, Phone: 256-549-4658,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 10-11, 2021:  FOG & SMOKE, Modena, Italy.  Contact:  Micheli Simone, Phone: +39 338 9185658,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Pork-A-Palooza, Weatherford, OK.  Contact:  Jarred Jones, Phone: 580-305-9900,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Smoke in the Valley, Linn Valley, KS.  Contact:  Mark Hough, Phone: 214-684-4524,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Interstate BBQ Festival, Hagerstown, MD.  Contact:  Rob Immer, Phone: 301-991-2373,
Email: [email protected]. 

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  The Golden State Battle III, Hollister, CA.  Contact:  James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Pine Ridge, Roebuck, SC.  Contact:  Bob Johanns,
Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].

Apr 17, 2021:  Fire at the Foothills (Backyard Only), Chelsea, AL.  Contact:  Scott Weygand, Phone: 205-678-4410,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 17-18, 2021:  Smoke On the Border, Gravette, AR.  Contact:  Fred Overstreet, Phone: 479-787-8998,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 23-24, 2021:  Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS.  Contact:  Brenda Orozco, Phone: 901-800-7907,
Email: [email protected].

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:  Smokin In the Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO.  Contact:  Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, 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:  World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival (Competitor’s Series), Memphis, TN.  Contact:  Paul Gagliano, Phone: 901-949-2596, Email: [email protected].  

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:  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. 23-24, 2021:  3rd Wild King BBQ Contest, Tirol, Austria.  Contact:  Franz Groessing, Phone: +43 669 3918555,
Email: [email protected].

Apr. 24-25, 2021:  KCBS Greekfire Festival 2021, Reichshof, Germany.  Contact:  Markus Bondorf, Phone: +491737150816, Email: [email protected].

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:  Apple Blossom BBQ, St. Joseph, MO.  Contact:  Kristi Bailey, Phone: 816-364-4108,
Email: [email protected].

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:  Elk Grove Western Festival and BBQ Championship, Elk Grove, CA.  Contact:  Ed Anhorn,  Phone: 916-599-5095, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 30-May 2, 2021:  Jiggy with the Piggy (Day 1 & Day 2), Kannapolis, NC.  Contact:  Eddie Smith, Phone: 980-521-0683,
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:  Bernard BBQ Battle (Formerly Brew, Blues & Bar-B-Q), Lansing, KS.  Contact:  Tim Dossey, Phone: 913-364-6923, 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 Contest (Invitational Competitor’s Series), Kansas City, MO.  Contact:  Stacy Lykins, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

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:  Longhorn BBQ, Broerup, Denmark.  Contact:  Jesper Christensen, Phone: +45 304 844 99,
Email: [email protected].

May 1-2, 2021:  7th BBQ Bulls Championship Salzburg 2021, Salzburg, Austria.  Contact:  Helmut Karl, Phone: +436767501528,
Email: [email protected].

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

Feb. 5-6, 2021:  9th Annual Diamond Jim’s Country Saloon BBQ Cook-Off, Texas City, TX.  Contact:  Alan Calaway, Phone:  832-309-6254, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-14, 2021:  Spicewood City Center 8th Annual BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, Spicewood, TX.  Contact:  Craig Schlicke, Phone:  512-507-9089, Email:  [email protected].

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

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Atoka BBQ Fest, Atoka, TN.  Contact: Dorothy Isbell, Phone: 901-288-8596, 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]. 

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

Check back later for future events.

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

Sept. 17-18, 2021:  The Get Busy LIVIN Music Fest, Elk Park, MN.  

For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at  www.NBBQA.org or phone (360) 670-0194.  

Mar. 3-6, 2021:  NBBQA 2021 Conference, Louisville, KY.

Mar. 5, 2021:  NBBQA Rhinestone Cowboy Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.

Mar. 6, 2021:  NBBQA Classic Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.

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.  

Mar. 11-14, 2021:  Oregon Sportmen’s Show, Redmond, OR.  CANCELED

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

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Cook-N-Park, Cottageville, SC.  Contact:  Sandy Nettles, Phone:  843-297-9085, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 12-13, 2021:  Doko Ribfest In The Park, Blythewood, SC.  Contact:  Phil Frye, Phone:  803-403-6769, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 9-10, 2021:  Clinton Smokin’ On The Rails, Clinton, SC.  Contact:  Kevin Hawkins, Phone:  864-200-4510, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Newberry Pork in the Park, Newberry, SC.  Contact:  Mary Alex Kopp, Phone:  803-321-3881, Email:  [email protected]

Apr. 23-24, 2020:  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].

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

Jan. 22, 2021:  Hold’em & Hit’em Club’s 34th Annual Steak & BBQ Cookoff, New Caney, TX.

Jan. 29, 2021:  Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show Steak Cookoff, Saint Augustine, FL.

Jan. 30, 2021:  Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show Steak Cookoff, Saint Augustine, FL.

Feb. 5, 2021:  Brasstown Valley Steak Shootout, Young Harris, GA.

Feb. 6, 2021:  Carnegie Steak Cookoff (Double), Decatur, AL.

Feb. 6, 2021:  Grills & Shanties Steak Cookoff (Double), Montello, WI.

Feb. 13, 2021:  For The Love of Steak Steak Cookoff (Double), Rockford, IA.

Feb. 20, 2021:  The BBQHQ American BBQ Cookoff (Double), Simi Valley, CA.

Feb. 20, 2021:  Texas Steak Showdown Steak Cookoff (Double), Fort Worth, TX.

Feb. 20, 2021:  Sweet Swine O’Mine Steak Cookoff (Double), Byhalia, MS.

Feb. 27, 2021:  BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship Series, George, UT.

Mar. 5, 2021:  NBBQA Rhineston Hat Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.

Mar. 6, 2021:  NBBQA Classic Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.

Mar. 6, 2021:  5th Annual Collard Green Festival Steak Cookoff, Evergreen, AL.

Mar. 7, 2021:  North Florida Eggfest Steak Cookoff, Saint Augustine, FL.

Mar. 12, 2021:  SCA World Championship Party, Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 13, 2021:  SCA World Championship, Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 14, 2021:  SCA Cowtown Classic Open at the SCA World Championship, Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 19, 2021:  Smoke on the Shores, Lebanon, TN.

Mar. 26, 2021:  BBQ Gives Back Steak Cookoff, Urbanna, VA.

Mar. 27, 2021:  Conquistador Challenge (Double), Marion, AR.

Mar. 27, 2021:  A La Parila Fest, Mexicali, MX.

Mar. 27, 2021:  Firehouse Steak Cookoff (Double), Donalsonville, GA.

Mar. 28, 2021:  Ozarks Veterans Coalition Spring Steak-Off, Ozark, MO.

Apr. 2, 2021:  4th Annual Raising the Steaks (Double) Steak Cookoff, Greencastle, PA.

Apr. 10, 2021:  3rd Annual Atoka Ribeye Round-Up Steak Cookoff, Atoka, TN.

Apr. 10, 2021:  The Shed Steak Showdown (Double), Ocean Springs, MS.

Apr. 10, 2021:  APRIL Fooling Around The Grill (Double) Steak Cookoff, Rockford, IA.

Apr. 16, 2021:  Pork-A-Palooza Steak Cookoff, Weatherford, OK.

Apr. 17, 2021:  Magnolia Steak Cookoff, Eudora, MS.

Apr. 17, 2021:  Rockwall Lions Club Steak Cookoff (Double), Rockwall, TX.

Apr. 17, 2021:  Grill for Gold Steak Cookoff (Double), Peoria, AZ.

Apr. 23, 2021:  Marietta River City BBQ Steak Cookoff, Marietta, OH.

Apr. 23, 2021:  Last Chance for Arkansas State Steak Cookoff Championship, Batesville, AR.

Apr. 23, 2021:  Ozarks BBQ Fest Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.

Apr. 24, 2021:  Dreams Come True Crawfish Festival Steak Cookoff, Gonzales, LA.

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-Duecey 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. 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:  Isabel Modica Keep Pumping Memorial Scholarship Steak Cookoff, Kellyville, OK.

Apr. 30, 2021:  HogWild BBQ & Steak Cookoff & Family Festival, Brookhaven, MS.

Apr. 30, 2021:  Steak Cookoff, Lakeville, MN.

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:  Steak Cookoff (Double), Lakeville, MN.

May 2, 2021:  SCHEELS Steak Cookoff, Overland Park, KS.

May 2, 2021:  Kellyville Pones Baseball Hit It Out Of The Park Steak Cookoff (Double), Kellyville, OK.

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

Feb. 6, 2021:  Flora-Bama Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off, (Soup), Perdido Key, FL.

Mar. 4, 2021:  Taste of Lake Murray (Burger, Seafood, Chef, Dessert, Bacon, Sandwich), Columbia, SC.

Apr. 9, 2021:  Apoka BBQ Blast & Steak Cookoff (BBQ – Eat Division, Steak), Apoka, FL.

Apr. 9, 2021:  Team Texas – Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown, (Seafood, Chef, Recipe), Galveston, TX.

Apr. 10, 2021:  World Championship Chili Cook-Off, (Soup), Myrtle Beach, SC.

Apr. 23, 2021:  New Jersey KnoQ-out, Campground Series, (Dessert), Blairstown, NJ.

May 10, 2021:  Japan Burger Championship (Burger), Tokyo, Japan.

July 1, 2021:  Michigan Ribfest, (BBQ – Eat Division), Lake Orion, MI.

Aug. 7, 2021:  Uganda Food Championship 2021, (Chef), Kampala City, Uganda.

Nov. 5-9, 2021:  World Food Championships, Dallas, TX.

Non-Sanctioned Events

May 12-15, 2021:  Memphis in May 2021, Memphis, TN.  

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/.

Jan. 22-24, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. 

Mar. 5-7, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. 

Mar. 19-21, 2021:  “Legends of BBQ” featuring KCBS Lifetime Members Melissa Cookston and Tuffy Stone, Horn Lake, MS.  Contact:  Melissa Cookston, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 16-18, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

BBQ Judging Schools

Jan. 21, 2021:  FBA Certified Judges Seminar, Apalachicola, FL.

Feb. 6, 2021:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Aiken, SC.  Contact:  Jason Hardee,  Phone: 843-340-4588, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 6, 2021:  KCBS Table Captain Class, Aiken, SC.  Contact:  Jason Hardee,  Phone: 843-340-4588, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 13, 2021:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Indianapolis, IN.  Contact:  Scott Regal, Phone: 317-281-6753,
Email: [email protected].

Feb. 13, 2021:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Claremore, OK.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Feb. 20, 2021:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Gadsden, AL.  Contact:  Janet Torrance, Phone: 256-295-2207,
Email: [email protected].  

Feb. 20, 2021:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Simi Valley, CA.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Mar. 19, 2021:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Lebanon, TN.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Mar. 27, 2021:  KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Johnston, IA.  Contact:   Francis W. Dutton, Phone: 319-361-6721, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 27, 2021:  KCBS Table Captain Class, Johnston, IA.  Contact:   Francis W. Dutton, Phone: 319-361-6721, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 8, 2021:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Ocean Springs, MS.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Apr. 10, 2021:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Lincoln, NE.  Contact:  Toby Antonson, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 17, 2021:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Morgantown, PA.  Contact: Tom Hornberger
Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].

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. 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].

May 1, 2021:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Terre Hill, PA.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

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BEST BBQ SHOW https://blubrry.com/bestbarbecueshow/

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COOKING WITH FIRE https://www.kmuw.org/programs/cooking-fire

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JIM’S BBQ http://www.jimsbbqpod.com/episodes/ 

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MAN MEAT BBQ http://www.manmeatbbq.com/mmb-blog

PIT LIFE BBQ https://pitlifebbq.podbean.com

RED MEATLOVER https://redmeatlover.com/meat-america-podcast/

SAUCED ON BEER BOURBON AND BBQ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sauced-on-beer-bourbon-bbq-2/sauced-on-beer-bourbon-bbq

TALES FROM THE PITS BBQ SHOW https://bryannorton.podbean.com 

THE BBQ BEAT https://bbqbeat.com/category/podcast/

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THE PITMASTERS PODCAST thepitmasterspodcast.com/podcast

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