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

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

Nov. 13, 2021:  Clovis Tailgate BBQ Throwdown (Amateur/Nonsanctioned), Clovis, CA.  Contact:  Jesse Crouch, Phone:  559-387-0581.

Nov. 13, 2021:  The BBQHQ 3rd Annual California Steak Championship 2021 – Double, (SCA & ToY), 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.

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Bell County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff, Contact:  Lochie Hosch, Phone:  972-921-4081, Email:  [email protected].

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

Oct. 23, 2021:  Denny’s Memorial Scholarship Cook-Off, Bay City, TX.  Contact:  Phone:  979-257-9087,  Email: [email protected]. 

Oct. 23, 2021:  Jesse Raub Jr Patriots of Texas Music Festival & BBQ Cookoff, Magnolia, TX.  Contact:  Josh Mueller, Phone:  979-402-6871, Email: [email protected].  

Nov. 6, 2021:  Burnout Cancer BBQ Cook-Off & Car Show, Weatherford, TX.  Contact:  Chris Rodriguez, Phone:  706-622-1253, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 6, 2021:  Ribs & Rods Carshow & Cook-Off, Temple, TX.  Contact:  Mike Olson, Phone:  254-258-8171, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 6, 2021:  World Barbecue Championship, Dallas, TX.  Contact:  Marcia, Phone:  931-528-8852, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 6, 2021:  Fiesta Del Rio, Mercedes, TX. Contact:  Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13, 2021:  Camp Hope BBQ, Hempstead, TX.  Contact:  David Maulsby, Phone:  713-203-8342, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13, 2021:  Cooking 4 Courage, Magnolia, TX.  Contact:  Phone:  832-712-1750, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 20, 2021:  BBQ Showdown at Traders Village, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Thomas Krueger, Phone:  210-422-1178, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 20, 2021:  Texas Citrus Festival Annual Vaquero Cook-Off, Mission, TX.  Contact:  Lisa Rivera, Phone:  956-585-9724, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 4, 2021:  7th Annual Chupacabra Throwdown, Hondo, TX.  Contact:  Shelby, Phone:  830-203-8832.

Dec. 4, 2021:  Jason Pelton’s Cookin’ for the Kids, Willis, TX.  Contact:  Sheri Pelton, Phone:  936-537-0672, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 11, 2021:  Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-Off at the Crossroads, Uvalde, TX.  Contact:  Wade Carpenter, Phone:  830-486-7880.

Dec. 11, 2021:  Donna Chisholm Trail Cook-Off, Donna, TX.  Contact:  David, Phone:  956-358-8722, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 17, 2021:  San Juan Noche de Paz, San Juan TX.  Contact:  Roy Garcia, Phone:  956-608-0611, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 8, 2022:  HCA 4th Annual Cowboy Cook-Off, Edinburg, TX.  Contact:  Jonathan Molina, Phone:  956-270-1248, Email: [email protected]. 

Jan. 14, 2022:  Champions Barbecue Alliance Weekend, Eagle Pass, TX.

Jan. 29, 2022:  Humble Rodeo & BBQ Cook-Off, Humble, TX.  Contact:  Tom Huberty, Phone:  281-961-6069,  Email: [email protected].

Jan. 29, 2022:  Harlingen’s Bravest Cook Off, Harlingen, TX.  Contact:  Gary Tipton, Phone:  956-778-9442, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 30, 2022:  Waller County Demolition Derby, Hempstead, TX.  Contact:  Jason Rymer, Phone:  713-545-3240, Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival, Lake Wales, FL.  Contact:  Kevin DeNell, Phone:  954-465-3804, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Jimmy Jam BBQ & Brew Festival, Palm Coast, FL.  Contact:  David Ayres, Phone:  386-864-0029, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  South Daytona’s BBQ & Blues Festival, Daytona, FL.  Contact:  Amy Zengotita, Phone:  386-322-3070, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 21-22, 2022:  Butts & Clucks On The Bay, Apalachicola, FL.  Contact:  John Solomon, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 28-29, 2022:  Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition, Leesburg, FL.  Contact:  Brian Gamble, Phone:  352-267-4580, Email:  [email protected].

Feb. 4-5, 2022:  Smoke on the Water, Winter Haven, FL.  Contact:  Russell Short, Phone:  863-227-2660, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 11-12, 2022:  The 2022 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown, Apopka, FL.  Contact:  John Hanson, Phone:  352-255-4853, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 18-19, 2022:  Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL.  Contact:  Lindsaia Johansmeyer, Phone:  863-421-5669, Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Smoke in the Valley (DOUBLE TOY POINTS), 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].

Dec, 3-4, 2021:  9th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off, Moultrie, GA.  Contact:  Cecil Hinson, Phone:  229-891-1103, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 25-26, 2022:  Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA.  Contact:  Gail Wells, Phone:  229-567-3436, Email:  [email protected].

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

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  5th Annual Castroville Police Department’s Porkin’ in the Park, Castroville, TX.  Contact: Ashley Kotara, Phone:  830-339-0826, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Czhilispiel, Flatonia, TX.  Contact: Beverly Ponder, Phone:  361-865-3920, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Diamonds and Dollars, Hockley, TX.  Contact: Cindy Niles, Phone:  832-334-3986, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021: MK BBQ Cookoff, Post, TX.  Contact: Kristi Mcmurray, Phone:  806-939-9880, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  National Championship Barbecue Cookoff, Meridian, TX.  Contact:  Karmree Nieuwenhuis, Phone:  254-717-2359, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  TYOC BBQ Cookoff and Yellow Out Day Celebration, Pearland, TX.  Contact: Reaghan Velasquez, Phone:  281-975-7599, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  3rd Annual Battlin’ BBQ Cook-off, Ingleside, TX.  Contact:  Brian Yoder, Phone:  361-222-1650, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Bee County Go Texan BBQ Cook-Off, Beeville, TX.  Contact:  Jordan Lee, Phone:  361-319-0352, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Cookin’ and Spookin’, Harlingen, TX.  Contact:  Eliud Garcia, Phone:  956-536-1471, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Cotton Pickin’ Fair, Hillsboro, TX.  Contact: Chris Moore, Phone:  254-582-5499, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Eighter From Decatur, Decatur, TX.  Contact:  Randy Burkhart, Phone:  817-371-2680,  Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Friends for Wishes 8th Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Hempstead, TX.  Contact:  Brandon Walker, Phone:  713-203-5254, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Grand Prairie Police Association – Signal 6 BBQ Cook-Off, Grand Prairie, TX.  Contact:  Lance LyBrand, Phone:  972-351-6800, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021: Tiki Hutt, Baytown, TX.  Contact:  Wally Garcia, Phone:  281-739-1092, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  12th Annual Jimmy Pee Wee Wells Memorial BBQ, Houston, TX.  Contact:  Danielle Macicek, Phone:  281-731-8870, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 4-5, 2022

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  6th Annual Rib Roast, Grand Prairie, TX.  Contact:  Tim Galaviz, Phone:  682-230-1818, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Cut Above Brahman Invitational, Roseberg, TX.  Contact: Reggie Rodriguez, Phone:  979-732-4175, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Refugio County Fair Association 1st Annual, Refugio, TX.  Contact:  Ryan Deal, Phone:  361-249-0172, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Smoke & Sounds BBQ Festival, Cedar Park, TX.  Contact:  Tim Keaney, Phone:  512-948-6404, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  IBCA Showdown, Raymondville, TX.  Contact:  Liz Shamlian, Phone:  956-245-2069, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:    40th Anniversary Christmas in Crockett on the Square, Crockett, TX.  Contact: Lisa Clark, Phone:  936-544-2359, Email:  [email protected]. COOKOFF POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 2022

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  5th Annual Buffalo Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook-Off, Buffalo, TX.  Contact: Jerrod Jones, Phone:  903-388-5833, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Freedom Is Not Free Cook-Off, Granbury, TX.  Contact: John Joffrion, Phone:  817-573-9350, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Goliad VFD BBQ Cook-Off, Goliad, TX.  Contact:  Matt Konvicka, Phone:  361-935-5574, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  TBIPAC BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA.  Contact: Spencer Galland, Phone:  318-500-0002, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  2nd Annual STBBQE H3 BBQ Cookoff, Beeville, TX.  Contact: Rose Simola, Phone:  832-788-6974, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  North Texas Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cookoff, Denton, TX.  Contact: Jim Paddack, Phone:  940-390-6864, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED UNTIL DEC. 2-3, 2022

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Raymondville Police Dept. Cops for Tots, Raymondville, TX.  Contact:  Tom Gomez, Phone:  956-689-2941, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Sealy Community Foundation – Fantasy of Lights, Sealy, TX.  Contact: Leann Hein, Phone:  979-885-9512, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Toys for Tots Fundraiser Cook-Off, Santa Fe, TX.  Contact:  Daryl Nidiffer, Phone:  409-316-9073, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 10-11, 2021:  Pearland Dad’s Club Annual Jingle Bell Cookoff, Pearland, TX.  Contact:  Troy Bayham, Phone:  832-264-2432, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 7-8, 2022:  Big Buc BBQ Bash, Vidor, TX.  Contact:  Derek Veazey, Phone:  409-553-2070, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 7-8, 2022:  NCJLS Alumni BBQ Cook-Off, Robstown, TX.  Contact:  Kim Krebs, Phone:  361-249-4040, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 14-15, 2022:  7th Annual WCLS Kick Off Cook-Off, Raymondville, TX.  Contact:  Ali Busse Savage, Phone:  512-820-6012, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 14-15, 2022:  8th Annual BCJLHS BBQ Cook-Off, Beeville, TX.  Contact: Sarah Castaneda, Phone:  361-319-2921, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 21-22, 2022:  CTTR Benefit Cook-Off, Beeville, TX.  Contact:  Rose M Simola, Phone:  832-788-6974, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 21-22, 2022:  Hold’Em & Hit’Em, New Caney, TX.  Contact: Don Sharp, Phone:  281-684-4330, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 28-29, 2022:  Fergie’s First Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Crosby, TX.  Contact: Wally Garcia, Phone:  713-380-9930, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 28-29, 2022:  San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo BBQ Cook-Off, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Stephen Stokinger, Phone:  210-842-0488, Email:  [email protected].

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

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Esperanza Bonanza, Marion, AR.  Contact: Eric Johnson, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Border War Barbeque, Osawatomie, KS.  Contact: Karen LaDuex, Phone: 913-731-0907, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Smokin’ For Garrett, Boonville, IN.  Contact: Tina Howton, Phone: 812-629-0806, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Best of the Midwest BBQ, Union Grove, WI.  Contact: Stephanie Kurt, Phone: 262-308-3360, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-24, 2021:  Red White & Que: Day 1 & Day 2 CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Jackson, NJ.  Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Railyard BBQ Fest (BACKYARD ONLY), Madison, AL.  Contact: Todd Seaton, Phone: 256-226-1032, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-24, 2021:  SC – BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 & Day 2, Summerville, SC.  Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  GrillBillies BBQ Backyard Contest, Wendell, NC.  Contact: Joe Pino, Phone: 919-366-5252, Email: [email protected].   POSTPONED

Oct. 23-24, 2021:  KCBS International BBQ contest Vuur en Vlees, Liesselseweg, Deurne, Netherlands. Contact: Wendy Van Den Eynden, Phone: 0031493313790, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24, 2021:  Seventh Annual Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship (KOSHER SERIES), Dallas, TX.  Contact: Brian Rubenstein, Phone: 314-496-3686, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS.  Contact: Brenda Orozco, Phone: 901-800-7907, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Country Road & BBQ Contest-Day 1 & Day 2, Torreglia, Italy.  Contact: Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Shelby’s BBQ Extravaganza Day 1 & Day 2, Shelby, NC.  Contact: Noel Kay, Phone: 828-455-8914, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Almost Heaven’s Spooktacular Backyard BBQ, Buckhannon, WV.  Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 304-439-3033, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Boo-B-Que – Day 1 & Day 2, Unity Village, MO.  Contact: Travis Moore, Phone: 913-748-5323, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2021:  Smokin in the Valley (International), Perth, Australia.  Contact: Stephan Jenner, Phone: +61417993858, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30, 2021: Boo-B-Que – Day 1 – One Meat Rib Contest, Unity Village, MO.  Contact: Travis Moore, Phone: 913-748-5323, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-7, 2021:  Polar Pig BBQ Cook-Off (Duel A & Duel B), Concord, NC.  Contact: Glenn Jones, Phone: 704-701-7886, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Indio California State BBQ Championship & Festival, Indio, CA.  Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-8870, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Saluting with Smoke (COMPETITOR’S SERIES), Yorkville, IL.  Contact: Larry & Jenny Babyar, Phone: 630-939-1528 or 630-564-2255.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Currituck Bulls & BBQ, Powells Point, NC.  Contact: Kemberly Sawyer, Phone: 252-202-4208, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Smokin’ on the Pecos, Artesia, NM.  Contact: David Grousnick, Phone: 575-513-4291, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED

Nov. 11-12, 2021:  Third Annual KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition and Judging, Shawnee, OK.  Contact: Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Biloxi Blues & BBQ Festival, Biloxi, MS.  Contact: Marty McGrath, Phone: 228-529-7866, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Barbecue with a View (Backyard Only), Vicksburg, MS.  Contact: Katie Ray, Phone: 601-630-4308, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13, 2021:  2021 Banquet at Third Annual KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition, Shawnee, OK.  Contact: KCBS Office, Phone: 1-800-963-5227,  Email: [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Plant City Pig Ham, Plant City, FL.  Contact: Kendelle Jimenez, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  GBC Throwdown, Cumming, GA.  Contact: Scott Smith, Phone: 770-547-0110, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Vidalia Police Department’s Back The Blue BBQ Cookoff, Vidalia, LA.  Contact: Ann Westmoreland Goeggle, Phone: 601-431-9222, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Mission Q (Backyard Only), Tuscumbia, AL.  Contact: Mara Brewer or Wesley Burden, Phone: 256-410-4110 (Maria) or 256-762-3592 (Wesley), Email: [email protected] or [email protected].

Nov. 26-27, 2021:  Agribition Supreme BBQ, Regina, Canada.   Contact:  Rob Reinhardt, Phone: 306-502-5360, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 2-4, 2021:  Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Chamionship, Demopolis, AL.  Contact: Dee Wright, Phone: 334-422-1164, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Brew N Que Perth 2021, Claremont, Australia.  Contact: Jason Linto, Phone: +61-(0)414-991-450, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 11-13, 2021:  River Bar Smoke Out, Goldsboro, NC.  Contact: Brett Smoker, Phone: 919-746-1877, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 14-15, 2022:  Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge, Bullhead City, AZ.  Contact: T’Shura Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267,
Email: [email protected].

Jan. 15-16, 2022:  W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tryol BBQ Contest, Rein in Taufers, BZ, Italy.  Contact: Myrko Leitner, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 28-29, 2022:  Lakeland Pig Festival, Lakeland, FL.  Contact: Donovan Tinsley, Phone: 863-221-1502,
Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  The Flower Mound Smoke Fest, Flower Mound, TX.  Contact Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  The Rae Estes BBQ Cook-Off, San Augustine, TX.  Contact:  San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce, Phone:  936-275-3610, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Bandera Fire & Rescue BBQ Cook-Off and Firehouse Challenge, Bandera, TX.  Contact:  Vicki Browning, Phone:  210-378-2055, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Smokin in Action 2 BBQ Cook-Off & Rocky Mountain Oysters World Championship, Wichita Falls, TX.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Unforgotten Heroes BBQ Festival, Caddo Mills, TX. CANCELED

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Schreiners Fall BBQ Cookoff, Kerrville, TX.  CANCELED

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

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].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Biloxi Blues and BBQ Festival, Biloxi Bay, MS.  Contact: Bill Mize, Phone:  228-529-7866, Email:  [email protected].

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

Oct. 22-24, 2021:  Red, White & Que Campground Series-Double, Jackson, NJ.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Fall Steak Cookoff Double, Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Shelby’s BBQ Extravaganza (Double) – Rufus Teague, Shelby, NC.

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Almost Heaven’s Spooktacular Backyard BBQ, Buckhannon, WV.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Ribeyes Steakhouse Open – DOUBLE, Snow Hill, NC.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Currituck Bulls and BBQ, Powells Point, NC.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Raise the Steaks Steak Cookoff-TRIPLE, New Holland, PA.

Dec. 11, 2021:  Santa’s Sack Steak Cookoff Double, Goldsboro, NC.

Dec. 12-13, 2021:  River Bar Smoke Out, Goldsboro, NC.

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

Check back later for future events.  

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

Available Now Online Educational Sessions!  Sessions include (1) Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Fabricates Side of Beef, (2)Legacy Productions – Where Do I Start? A Tech, AV & Live Stream Best Practices, (3)Uber Eats – All Things Delivered, (4)Prairie Fresh – All Things Pork.  No cost to NBBQA Members and $19.99 per session for Non-Members (https://www.nbbqa.org/products) or join NBBQA for as low as $99.00.

Oct. 1, 2021:  Awards of Excellence – Submission Window Opens

Oct. 27, 2021:  Position Your Business for Success in 2022, 4:30 – 5:30 PM EST. Zoom Webinar.  Register: https://www.nbbqa.org/events/register?id=23383.  FREE EVENT!

Nov 12-13, 2021:  NBBQA Steak and Whole Hog Cookoff, Byhalia, MS.    

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.  

Nov. 12-14, 2021:  Annual Meeting @ Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021: The PNWBA 25th Anniversary Kick-Office Open Competition, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021: PNWBA Annual Championship Competition, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021:  PNWBA Membership Meeting, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Annual Awards Banquet, Suquamish, WA.

Feb. 2-5, 2022:  Washington Sportman’s Show, Puyallup, WA.

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

November 12-13th, 2021:  Vicious Pig Annual BBQ Throwdown, Stedman, NC.  Contact: Bobby Brinson, Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 22, 2021:  Aksarben 6-Pack Steak Cookoff Day 1 – Double, Omaha, NE.

Oct. 22, 2021:  Smoke in the Valley Steak Cookoff, Fort Valley, GA.

Oct. 22, 2021:  Steak Your Claim Steak Cookoff, Sand Springs, OK.

Oct. 22, 2021:  The Night Before Down South, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 23, 2021:  3rd Annual Down South Grillfest, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Ladies-Que Steak Off, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Fall Steak Cookoff – Double, Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Oklahoma Championship Steak Cookoff, Sand Springs, OK.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Tulsa Twin Bills (Oklahoma Open), Sand Springs, OK.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Aksaben 6-Pack Steak Cookoff Day 2 – Double, Omaha, NE.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Goin’ for Broke on the River Steak Cookoff – Double, Longview, WA.

Oct. 24, 2021:  Veterans of Foreign War Steak Cookoff – Double, Byhalia, MS.

Oct. 24, 2021:  Aksaben 6-Pack Steak Cookoff Day 3 – Double, Omaha, NE.

Oct. 24, 2021:  KSD Charities Annual BBQ Contest & Steak Cookoff, Lexington, KY.

Oct. 29, 2021:  Cushman Steak Cookoff – Double, Cushman, AR.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Octoberfest Steak Cookoff – Double, Liberty, TX.

Oct. 30, 2021:  The Velvet Ditch Steak Classic – Double, Oxford, MS.

Oct. 30, 2021:  1st Annual Dubotwn Throw Down Steak Cookoff – Double, Wilmington, OH.

Oct. 30, 2021:  2nd Annual Kerbela Shriners Grillin’ O’er the River, Knoxville, TN.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Ribeyes Steakhouse Open – Double, Snow Hill, NC.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Central Park Steakout – Double, Fillmore, CA.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Below the DAM Steakfest – Double, Glen Elder, KS.

Oct. 30, 2021:  The Stoke-D-Fire Last Call in the Fall – Double, Loveland, CO.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Anderson BBQ Supply Steak Cookoff – Double, Vadnais Heights, MN.

Nov. 5, 2021:  Braveheart Pawnee County 4H Shoot-Out, Larned, KS.

Nov. 6, 2021:  The Braveheart Kansas Open Classic – Last Chance Qualifier, Larned, KS.

Nov. 6, 2021: The Braveheart Kansas State Championship Steak Cookoff, Larned, KS.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Grillin’ for the Warriors Steak Cookoff, Sibley, LA.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Raise the Steaks Steak Cookoff – Triple, Holland, PA.

Nov. 12, 2021:  NBBQA Steak Cookoff, Byhalia, MS.

Nov. 13, 2021:  The BBQHQ 3rd Annual California Steak Championship 2021 – Double, Simi Valley, CA.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Sizzlin’ Steak Showdown at the Shrine Steak Cookoff – Double, Pensacola, FL.

Nov. 13, 2021:  NBBQA Whole Hog, Byhalia, MS.

Nov. 13, 2021:  NBBQA Steak Cookoff – Double, Byhalia, MS.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Steaks for Students, Surgoinsville, TN.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Electra Masonic Steak Brawl – Double, Electra, TX.

Nov. 19, 2021:  All-In Steak Showdown, Hot Springs, AR.

Nov. 19, 2021:  Bama-Q Grilling on the Gulf, Orange Beach, AL.

Nov. 20, 2021: All-In Steak Showdown – Double, Hot Springs, AR.

Nov. 20, 2021: Bama-Q Grilling on the Gulf – Double, Orange Beach, AL.

Nov. 20, 2021:  Pilgrims Pride Steak Cookoff,  Liberty, TX.

Nov. 20, 2021:  Midwest Steak Challenge – Double, Rochelle, IL.

Nov. 26, 2021:  1st Annual Bison Madness Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR.

Nov. 27, 2021: 1st Annual Bison Madness Steak Cookoff – Double, Carlisle, AR.

Dec. 3, 2021:  Chill on the Hill Steak Cookoff, Catawissa, PA.

Dec. 4, 2021:  Bama-Q Steaks in the Sand Steak Cookoff – Double, Destin, FL.

Dec. 4, 2021:  The Hope Center Steak Cookoff – Double, Clermont, FL.

Dec. 4, 2021: Chill on the Hill Steak Cookoff-Double, Catawissa, PA.

Dec. 11, 2021:  HOPE Landing Christmas on the Ranch Steak Cookoff – Double, El Dorado, AR.

Dec. 11, 2021:  Santa’s Sack Steak Cookoff – Double, Goldsboro NC.

Dec. 18, 2021:  Lone Star Invitation State Championship, Liberty, TX.

Dec. 18, 2021:  Bovine at the Shrine Winter Freeze Steak Cookoff – Double, Savannah, GA.

Dec. 31, 2021:  Flying Bull Bash Steak Cookoff – Double, Rockford, IA.

Dec. 31, 2021:  Brooksville Barn Bash – Double, Brooksville, FL.

Jan. 1, 2022:  Flying Bull Bash Steak Cookoff, Rockford, IA.

Jan. 1, 2022:  Brooksville Barn Bash – Double, Brooksville, FL.

Jan. 14, 2022:  7th Annual Slab-O-Rama Steak Cookoff, Bullhead City, AZ.

Jan. 14, 2022:  Taste of Blachard Steak Cookoff, Shreveport, LA.

Jan. 15, 2022:  2021 Alabama Steak Championship, Pelham, AL.

Jan. 22, 2022:  The Shed Steak Cookoff – Double, Ocean Springs, MS.

Jan. 22, 2022:  KIDS NY STRIP – The Shed Steak Cookoff – Double, Ocean Springs, MS.

Feb. 4, 2022:  Outdoor Cooking Championship, Puyallup, WA.

Feb. 5, 2022:  Carnegie Steak Cookoff – Double, Decatur, AL.

Feb. 5, 2022:  Outdoor Cooking Championship, Puyallup, WA.

Feb. 6, 2022:  Outdoor Cooking Championship, Puyallup, WA.

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

Nov. 5, 2021:  Australian Food Championship, (BBQ, Dessert, Seafood), Melbourne, Australia.

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

Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events

Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, 2021:  Barbecue News Magazine Rubs of Honor Entries Accepted.  Deadline 5 pm Monday, October 25, 2021.  FMI:  barbecuenews.com.

Nov. 5-7, 2021:  Austin Food and Wine Festival, Austin, TX.  FMI:  https://www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Troubadour Festival, Celina, TX.  FMI: https://www.troubadourfestival.com.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Holy Smokes:  Lowcountry BBQ Festival, Charleston, SC.  FMI: http://www.holysmokeschs.com.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, Wilmington, NC.  FMI: https://wilmington.beerandbourbon.com.

Nov. 20, 2021:  Tex Mex BBQ Festival, San Antonio, TX.  FMI: https://pedrottis.com/public-events/tex-mex-bbq-festival/.

Dec. 10-12, 2021:  Jacksonville BBQ Fest, Jacksonville, FL.  FMI: https://www.bbqfestjax.com.

Mar. 2-5,  2021:  Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association (HPBA), Atlanta, Georgia.  Education, March 2-4 and Expo, March 3-5.  FMI: https://www.hpbexpo.com.

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/.

Nov. 12, 2021:  BBQ Class presented by Harry Soo of Slap Your Daddy BBQ, Suquamish, WA.  FMI:  pnwba.com/events

Nov. 12-14, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

Dec. 10-12, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

Feb. 25-27, 2022: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

BBQ Judging Schools

Oct. 21, 2021:  FBA Judges Seminar – Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL. https://fba39.wildapricot.org/events.

Oct. 21, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Omaha, NE.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 29, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Loveland, CO. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Nov. 12, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Pensacola, FL.  FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Nov. 13, 2021:  PNWBA Advanced Judging Workshop for PNWBA CBJ’s, Suquamish, WA.  FMI:  pnwba.com/events

Dec. 4, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Mannington, WV.  Contact: Jerry Reel, Phone:  304-667-0106, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 10, 2021:  SCA Certified Steak Judge and Ancillaries, Goldsboro, NC.  FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Jan. 27, 2022: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Lakeland, FL.  Contact: Amanda Lamont, Phone: 863-559-8492,
Email: [email protected].

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PODCAST 

BARBECUE BASE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barbecue-base/id1510373361

BASEBALL AND BBQ https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com 

BBQ NATION https://player.fm/series/bbq-nation

BBQ STATE OF MIND http://bbqstateofmind.libsyn.com

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

BUTCHER BBQ https://butcherbbq.com/podcast-2/

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

GRAB EM IN THE BRISKET https://grabeminthebrisket.podbean.com

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

KEVIN’S BBQ JOINTS https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com

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

MEAT & GREET BBQ PODCAST https://meatgreetbbqpodcast.com

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

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

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

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

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

THE BBQ CENTRAL SHOW GET IN THE SMOKE http://thebbqcentralshow.com/

THE PITMASTERS PODCAST https://www.thepitmasterspodcast.com/podcast

THE RUB https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-rub

THE SMOKIN HOT CONFESSIONS https://smokinghotconfessions.com/shcpodcast/