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Apr. 19-20, 2024: 17th Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA. Contact: Spencer Galland, Phone: 318-500-0002.
May 3-4, 2024: Quein’ On The Red, Alexandria, LA. Contact: Lisa Harris, Phone 318-449-5013 or 318-792-3878.
May 11, 2024: Heart & Hardware BBQ Cookoff Contest, Haughton, LA. Contact: DJ Thomas, Phone: 318-553-1783.
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Grilling On Main, Minden, LA. Contact: Taylor Wren, Phone: 318–371-4258.
Jun. 21-22, 2024: 7th Annual Cooking On The Creek BBQ Battle, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717.
Jun. 28-29, 2024: Hall Summit’s Hometown Festival and BBQ Cook-off, Hall Summit, LA. Contact: Jason Briggs, Phone: 318-422-0212, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the California BBQ Association website at cbbqa.com.
Apr. 20, 2024: 3rd Annual Blues, Brew, & BBQ Cook-Off, Fairfeild, CA. Contact: Kalie Cambra, Phone: 707-428-7652.
Apr. 27, 2024: 5th Annual Lodi Beerfest & BBQ Championship, Lodi, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, FireItUpEvents.com.
May 3, 2024: Rock N’ Ribs 2024, Petaluma, CA. Contact: Michael Peters, Email: [email protected].
May 4, 2024: 5th Annual IBEW Social BBQ & Chili Cookoff, San Diego, CA. Contact: Art Gomex, Phone: 619-851-3605.
May 4, 2024: Show Low Steak Throwdown 2024, Show Low, CA.
May 4, 2024: Valensin Vineyard & Winery – Sizzle By The Shore Rib Cook-Off, Galt, CA. Contact: Kirk Ruffell, Phone: 916-883-2555.
May 18, 2024: Green River Brewing & Taproom Spring Rib Cook-Off Challenge 2024, Winters, CA. Contact: Cody Klimper, Phone: 530-574-5975.
May 19, 2024: Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition, Myrtle Creek, OR. Contact: Dale Groetsema, Phone: 360-984-7571.
May 25, 2024: 2nd Annual Roaring Camp BBQ Cook-Off, Felton, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, FireItUpEvents.com.
May 25, 2024: Best Dam Barbeque Challenge 2024, Boulder City, NV. Contact: George Rosenbaum, Phone: 702-371-6824, Email: [email protected].
May 26, 2024: BBQ, Blues & Brews On They Bay 2024, North Bend, OR. Contact: Amy Bailey, Phone: 541-756-8800 ext. 1574, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 1, 2024: Brew N Que Festival – BBQ, Beer, & Music… The Way It Oughta Be, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 8, 2024: 5th Annual E2 Family Winery Rib Cookoff, Lodi, CA. Contact: Don King, Phone: 209-470-4037.
Jun. 15, 2024: Mare Island Rib Cook-Off, Vallejo, CA. Contact: Chuck Matto, Phone: 707-299-7290.
Jun. 15, 2024: Ignite Your Passion – Rotary District 5330 Celebration & Community Festival, Winchester, CA. Contact: Judy Zulifqar, Phone: 951-434-4630, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 15, 2024: CBCA Clayton BBQ & Brews Festival 2024, Clayton, CA. Contact: Steve Biggs, Phone: 925-202-9133, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 22, 2024: Ric’s Backyard – “Invitational”, San Jose, CA.
Jun. 29, 2024: Sons Of The American Legion, Squadron 101 – 5th Annual Rib Cook-off, Benicia, CA. Contact: Kevin Brock, Phone: 925-457-2915, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 29, 2024: Dixon Grillin & Chillin 2024, Dixon, CA. Contact: Meagan Nieto, Phone: 707-580-2792.
Jun. 29, 2024: 20th Annual Burnt Offering BBQ Contest, Riverside, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 5, 2024: Icebox Cookoff SCA *Double* 2024, Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Brett Gallaway, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 6, 2024: Green River *Brewing & Taproom* Summer Cook-Off Challenge 2024, Winters, CA. Contact: Cody Klimper, Phone: 530-574-5975.
Jul. 7, 2024: Icebox Cookoff 2024, Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Peggy Curtis, Phone: 541-367-8800.
Jul. 21, 2024: Icebox Cookoff 2024, Sutherlin, OR. Contact: Terry Brock, Phone: 541-733-5164.
For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com
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For more information, visit the Champions Barbecue Alliance website at www.cbabbq.com.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: 7th Annual All Fired Up BBQ Cook Off, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Steve Wilson, Phone: 830-570-1806, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: TAFR Charity Wildgame, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Jimmy Thorton, Phone: 281-808-4544, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: South Padre Island, TX, Uvalde, TX. Contact: YPN of GMAR, Phone: 956-682-4119.
Apr. 19-21, 2024: Texas Shoot Out BBQ Cook Off Day, Andrews, TX. Contact: Andrews Chamber Of Commerce, Phone: 432-894-7377, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Parker County Sheriff’s Possee Annual BBQ Cook Off, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Raquel Harbin, Phone: 940-550-5019, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26, 2024: LTX BBQ & Riata Round Up, Lampassas, TX. Contact: Mike Olson, Phone: 254-258-8171, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26, 2024: Bishop Wildhorse Desert, Bishop, TX. Contact: Roddy Trevino, Phone: 361-459-9425, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Lots, Stocks, and Barrows, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Jeremy Johnnett, Phone: 830-538-7130, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Hookers Annual Cook Off, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Allison Riley, Phone: 432-528-9183, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Alvin VFW BBQ Cookoff, Alvin, TX. Contact: Alvin VFW Post 5237, Phone: 713-213-8472, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Texas Chrome Heros BBQ Throwdown, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Dustin Stanley, Phone: 281-924-6357, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Our Heros Wear Combat Boots, Tomball, TX. Contact: Candi Baines, Phone: 832-326-6909, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Richard Reeves Memorial, Stockton, TX. Contact: Jimmy Stephens, Phone: 432-290-0124, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: City Of Alamo Watermelon Festival and Cook Off, Alamo, TX. Contact: Laura Solis, Phone: 956-750-2322, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Knights of Columbus Council 3207, Liberty, TX. Contact: Davis Allison, Phone: 936-391-2274, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Jourdanton VFD, Jourdanton, TX. Contact: Deana Hyatt, Phone: 713-315-7557.
May 24-25, 2024: Cooking Up A Cure, New Braufels, TX. Contact: Diana Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Smoke in the Mountain, Fort Davis, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 432-249-1021, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Harlingen Police Department State Championship, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Officer JJ Lopez, Phone: 956-374-8392, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 14-15, 2024: David Decker Memorial BBQ Cook Off At The 50th Annual Holland Corn Festival, Holland, TX. Contact: Paul Bales, Phone: 254-654-9689, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Southeastern BBQ Showdown, Columbia, SC, TX. Contact: Mark Conway Media, Phone: 757-652-3003.
Jun. 21-22, 2024: Firecracker BBQ Cook Off, Seguin, TX. Contact: Timothy Broderick, Phone: 484-624-2124, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 28-29, 2024: Freedom First BBQ Cook Off, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Unity Unlimited Inc., Phone: 817-317-6262, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 5-6, 2024: Rhode Island BBQ Championship, Warwick, RI. Contact: Matt Pereira, Phone: 508-726-3324, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 5-6, 2024: Shiner Half Moon, Shiner, TX. Contact: Sarah Langoff, Phone: 361-594-4180, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 5-6, 2024: Texas Cook’em High Steaks In Edinburg, Shiner, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larralde, Phone: 956-383-4974, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 5-6, 2024: The Backroad At The Hidden Jewel, Blue Ridge, TX. Contact: JC Feagins, Phone: 281-650-6313.
Jul. 12-13, 2024: McDade Watermelon Festival, McDade, TX. Contact: Stephen Kylberg, Phone: 512-784-6143, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fba39.wildapricot.org
Apr. 19-20, 2024: City Of Miami Pitmasters Competition & Festival, Miami, FL. Contact: Stacey Clarke, Phone: 954-248-7500.
Aug. 23-24, 2024: Que For A Cure, Riverview, FL. Contact: Roni-Kay Elser, Phone: 813-447-1340.
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.org/.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Smokin on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival, Cordele, GA. Contact: Linda Hawkins, Phone: 229-276-1004, Email: lhawkins@lakeblackshearresort.
May 3-4, 2024: Hogs For Housing, Vienna, GA. Contact: Melissa Langford, Phone: 908-300-1597, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Smoke On The Lake, Acworth, GA. Contact: Dane Schwickerath, Phone: 678-414-0430, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 23-24, 2024: Sylvester Swine Festival, Sylvester, GA. Contact: Karen Singletary, Phone: 229-773-7716, Email: [email protected].
For More information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: 11th Annual Quanah County Country Club Roadrunner BBQ Battle, Quanah, TX. Contact: Josh Honea, Phone: 940-473-1966, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: 15th Annual Orange Grove VFD Cook Off, Orange Grove, TX. Contact: David Gebert – Jeff McFatter – Scotty Herschap, Phone: 361-701-3035, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: 20th Annual Hogs at the Point, Channing, TX. Contact: David Riggins, Phone: 806-674-2591, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Bexar County Jr Livestock Show BBQ Cook Off, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Sammy Perez, Phone: 210-602-7502, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Cox’s Smoky Eyed BBQ & Red Dirt Fest, Mount Pleasant, TX. Contact: Ryon Cox, Phone: 903-572-5902, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Bob Wills Day BBQ Cook Off, Turkey, TX. Contact: Lacy Glover, Phone: 806-790-4206, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Buda Lions Country Fair BBQ Cook Off 2024, Buda, TX. Contact: Frankie Hock, Phone 512-971-0355, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Freer Rattlesnack Roundup, Freer, TX. Contact: LeRoss Garza, Phone: 361-701-1060, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Freestone County Go Texan, Fairfield, TX. Contact: Jessica Corley-Rieves, Phone: 254-625-0925, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Papalote VFD Annual Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Lee Garza, Phone: 361-742-9662, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Smoke On The Water 2024, Port Neches, TX. Contact: Kayla White, Phone: 409-543-2208, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: 17th Chigger Hill Cook Off, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Stacy Lawler, Phone: 936-355-4537, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: 3rd Annual K of C BBQ Cookoff, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Edgar Martinez, Phone: 956-561-0966, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: 6th Annual BGC Battle on the Bay, Rockport, TX. Contact: Ronnie Medina, Phone: 361-571-1051, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Goliad Cinco de Mayo, Goliad, TX. Contact: Edward Garcia, Phone: 361-813-1410, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: King Of The Hill BBQ Cook Off, Dallas, TX. Contact: Jason Pappas, Phone: 214-893-8260, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Sargent VFD 14th Annual BBQ Cook Off & Festival, Sargent, TX. Contact: Grady Powell, Phone: 979-476-2610, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Boss Brews and BBQ Cookoff, Leslie, MI. Contact: James Every, Phone: 517-897-0171, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen’s asso. BBQ Cook-Off, Madisonville, TX. Contact: Sharon Phelps, Phone: 936-348-8460, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Supporting Veterans BBQ Cook Off, El Paso, TX. Contact: Robert Thomas, Phone: 915-273-4506, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Yaga’s Wild Game and Barbecue Cookoff, Galveston, TX. Contact: Chris Arneson, Phone: 409-939-6494, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: 13th Annual Coleto Creek BBQ Assn BBQ Cook Off, El Campo, TX. Contact: Stephanie Schuckenbrock, Phone: 361-564-8677, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: 8th Annual Austin Matura Scholarship Cook Off, East Barnard, TX. Contact: Kirk Matura, Phone: 979-533-0106, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Crosby County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fundraiser, Crosbyton, TX. Contact: Vickie Abell, Phone: 806-781-3157, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Floresvilla Cacahuate Cook Off, Floresville, TX. Contact: Brenda Trevino, Phone: 2210-317-2509, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: 100th Border Patrol Birthday BBQ Cook Off, Eagle Pass, TX. Contact: Tony Camarillo, Phone: 830-968-3591, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: Memorial Bash Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact: Cornelio Valdez, Phone: 361-218-8099, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: Pearland V.F.W. Post 719 Memorial Day BBQ Cook Off, Pearland, TX. Contact: Johnny Aguirre, Phone: 713-298-1812, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: 96th Annual Tom Tom Festival, Yoakum, TX. Contact: Hannah Bordovsky, Phone: 361-293-2309, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Briscoe County Cook Off, Silverton, TX. Contact: Wylue Bomar, Phone: 806-777-1664, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Inglesode Smoking Hot, Ingleside, TX. Contact: Barbara Gregg, Phone: 361-776-2906, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Kennedale Barbeque Showdown, Kennedale, TX. Contact: James Brown, Phone: 817-985-2150, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Marina Village Camp n Cook, Trinity, TX. Contact: Mitchell McGhee, Phone: 936-594-0149 Option 3, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: 2nd Annual Smokin Summer BBQ Cook Off, Pasadena, TX. Contact: Raynaldo Urbano, Phone: 832-767-7143, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Cuero VFD State Championship Cook Off, Cuero, TX. Contact: Craig Oakes, Phone: 361-210-9995, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Great American Cook-off, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Jimmy Garza, Phone: 806-891-9668, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Joe Davis Scholarship, Hempstead, TX. Contact: John Caine, Phone: 832-228-0206, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Buckles & Badges, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Dustin Standley, Phone: 281-924-6357, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Smokin on the Plaza, Lovington, NM. Contact: Mara Salcido, Phone: 575-396-1418, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 21-22, 2024: Kids Unlimited BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Carolyn Howren, Phone: 832-671-1916, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 28-29, 2024: Smoke in the Pines BBQ Cook Off, Livingston, TX. Contact: John Clifton, Phone: 936-328-9864, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 19-20, 2024: 19th Annual Quail Creek VFD BBQ Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Mike Blaschke, Phone: 361-652-7738, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 19-20, 2024: Tried and True Helping Hands Cook Off, Midland, TX. Contact: Genniva Isabell, Phone: 432-741-0866, Email: [email protected].
For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.
Apr. 20, 2024: World Championship Hot Wings Contest & Festival, Memphis, TN Contact: Paul Gagliano, Phone: 901-949-2596, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Contact: Brenda Orozco, Phone: 901-800-7907, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Smokin’ in the Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO. Contact: Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: BBQ, Boogie & Blues, Calhoun, GA. Contact: Misty Caudle, Phone: 706-602-5620, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Lodi BeerFest & State BBQ Championship, Lodi, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].
May 3-5, 2024: Jiggy With The Piggy, Kannapolis, NC. Contact: Garreth Price, Phone: 205.353.8404, Email: [email protected].
May 3-5, 2024: O’So Good BBQ Festival, Oneonta, AL. Contact: Garreth Price, Phone: Garreth Price, Phone: 205.353.8404, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Smoke In The Mitten BBQ Competition, Westland, MI. Contact: Eric Stoddard, Phone: 734.516.8227, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Hog Wild BBQ & Family Fest, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Mark Porter, Phone: 601-757-1772, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: The Gulf Coast BBQ Championship, Mobile, AL. Contact: Rob Milam, Phone: 504.232.1286, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: IBEW SoCal BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, San Diego, CA. Contact: Art Gomez, Phone: 619.851.3605, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: 3rd Annual Alva Police Department Cars, Concerts and BBQ Contest, Alva, OK. Contact: Andrew McVicker, Phone: 580.748.2615, Email: [email protected].
May 4-5, 2024: The Great Alabama Public Television BBQ Cook-Off (ONE MEAT PORK), Birmingham, AL. Contact: Dwayne Johnson, Phone: 205.540.6253, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Derby Oark Que Off, Louisville, KY. Contact: Daniel Skaggs, Phone: 502.225.7700, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: 18th Annual Boss Hog State Championship Cook-Off, Waynesboro, GA. Contact: Elizabeth Highsmith, Phone: 706-551-0729, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Minnesota In May, St. peter, MN. Contact: Craig Grefe, Phone: 612-309-0806, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Kennett Jaycees Show-Me State BBQ Cook Off, Kennett, MO. Contact: Cristian Castro, Phone: 573.559.8840, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Wild West BBQ Cook-Off, Lamar, CO. Contact: Diane Pool, Phone: 719-688-0870, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival, Sevierville, TN. Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].
May 17-19, 2024: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Tom Hornberger, Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Give Local First – Charity BBQ Festival, West Plains, MO. Contact: Vanessa Williams, Phone: 417.256.3131, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: King Of The Corn, Ottumwa, IA. Contact: Francis Dutton, Phone: 319-361-6721, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: The High On The Hog Festival, Winchester, TN. Contact: Nancy Hibler, Phone: 931-636-2719, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Kings of Q BBQ Cook-Off and Festival, Ayden, NC. Contact: Stephen Smith, Phone: 252-481-5827, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Tom Brigham Memorial BBQ, Iola, KS. Contact: John F. Brocker, Phone: 620-365-1672, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Rockin’ BBQ Warsaw, Warsaw, IN. Contact: Jeanette Wood, Phone: 574-269-1823, Email: [email protected].
May 17-19, 2024: Massachusetts In May, Wrentham, MA. Contact: Kathy Trainor, Phone: 508.736.4005, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: RTrowbridge Memorial Cook Flyin, Derby, KS. Contact: Lee Noel, Phone: 316-204-7637, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: Big Knob BBQ & Brew Fest, Rochester, PA. Contact: David Stang, Phone: 724.462.1307, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: Best Dam Barbeque, Boulder City, NV. Contact: George Rosenbaum, Phone: 702-371-6824, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: Raoring Camp BBQ Cook-Off, Falton, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].
May 24-26, 2024: 6th Annual KCBS World Invitational – Open & Invitational Team Registration, Lebanon, TN. Contact: KCBS Office, Phone: 816-765-5891, Email: [email protected].
May 25-26, 2024: BBQ, Blues & Brews On The Bay, North Bend, Or. Contact: Amy Bailey, Phone: 541-756-8800x 1574, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Horsetown Brew n’ Que Festival, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: McLouth BBQ Blowout 33rd Annual, McLouth, KS. Contact: Dan Holwick, Phone: 913-634-5267, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Smokin In Steele, Owatonna, MN. Contact: Mark Pfeifer or Joe Elbert, Phone: 507.279.4015 (Joe), Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Big Blue BBQ Championship, Marysville, KS. Contact: Allie Argo, Phone: 785-562-8374, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Honeybee BBQ Competition, Lafayette, GA. Contact: Tom Langford, Phone: 423-902-4180, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024:Covington World’s Oldest Barbeque Festival, Covington, TN. Contact: Leah Price, Phone: 901.378.8974, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Kenai River BBQ Competition, Soldotna, AK. Contact: Kathy McAlpine, Phone: 907.252.6998, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 1-2, 2024: Granite State BBQ Championship, Merrimack, NH. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected]
Jun. 6-7, 2024: Smoke On The Plains BBQ & Music Fest, Derby, KS. Contact: Janae’ Springer, Phone: 316-788-1519 ext.1232, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Original SD BBQ Championships, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-9, 2024: Bring’n Home The Bacon, West Salem, WI. Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Robertson County Fair Assoc. Barbeque Throwdown, Springfield, TN. Contact: Perry Pratt, Phone: 615-584-0004, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Hayden West’s Delta Smoke BBQ Contest, Wynne, AR. Contact: Chad House, Phone: 870-945-0880, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Hoosier BBQ Classic, Franklin, IN. Contact: Carly Haines, Phone: 937.763.9645, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: WV Coalfields Cookoff, Welch, WV. Contact: Andrea Ball, Phone: 301-335-2715, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Brandi Quick, Phone: 256-990-4960, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Montana BBQ Cookoff, Absarokee, MT. Contact: Danelle DeSaveur, Phone: 406-670-8956, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Lockhart FFA Booster Club Cook-Off, Lockhart, TX.
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & Goat & Cook-Off, Goldthwaite, TX.
May 3-4, 2024: Brushy Creek Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Round Rock, TX.
May 3-4, 2024: 7th Annual Pat Green Best Of The West BBQ Cook-off, Midland, TX. Contact: Sandra Thompson, Phone: 432-620-8180, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: State Championship Cook-off, Round Rock, TX. Contact: Rudy Supak, Phone: 325-446-6558, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: World Championships Bison Cookoff & Festival, Santa Anna, TX. Contact: Janice Modawell, Phone: 325-998-6116, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2024: Southern Smoke N Sip, Helotes, TX. Contact: Phone: 726-200-6271, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Brothers Of Service Cookoff Build A Medic, Elaine, TX.
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Wild Horse Prairie Days BBQ Cook Off, Haskell, TX. Conact: Haskell Chamber Of Commerce, Phone: 940-864-2477.
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Priddy American Legion BBQ Cook-Off, Priddy, TX. Conact: Jeremy Seider, Phone: 325-203-3546.
Jun. 13-15, 2024: Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Lockhart Chamber Of Commerce, Phone: 512-995-9394.
Jun. 14-15, 2024: 20th Annual “Smoke On The Hill” State Championship BBQ Cook-Off, Brady, TX. Contact: Brennt or Sheri, Phone: 325-792-7063, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 22, 2024: Bangs Cowboy Cookoff, Elaine, TX. Contact: Jobi Blacketer, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 28-29, 2024: TNT Fest Cook-Off, Jacksboro, TX. Contact: Leslie Jackson, Phone: 940-567-6321, Email: [email protected].
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Peavine Festival, Boyle, MS. Contact: Justin Davis & Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-3916, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Contact: Kristi Faulkner, Phone: 662-393-6939, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: Que On The Yazoo, Greenwood, MS. More information coming soon.
May 17-18, 2024: Smokeslam – The World’s Ultimate BBQ Showdown, Memphis, TN. More information coming soon.
May 24-25, 2024: Blues & BBQ, Fairfield Bay, AR.
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Thunder On The Water BBQ Contest, Grenada, MS. Contact: Duan Willis, Phone: 662-703-0137, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Mar. 22-24, 2024: DOUBLE KCBS Master’s Series and Baclyard Series (3 Meats), Urbanna, VA.
Apr. 5-6, 2024: Rekindled Ironman BBQ Festival, Seven Valleys, PA.
Apr. 12-13, 2024: Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, Apex, NC.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Revolutionary BBQ Brawl, Williamsburg, VA.
May 3-4, 2024: Jiggy With The Piggy, Kannapolis, NC.
May 4, 2024: Keystone Steak Cookoff, New Holland, PA.
May 17-18, 2024: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke BBQ Contest, Morgantown, PA.
May 24-25, 2024: Big Knob BBQ and Brew Fest, Rochester, PA.
May 24-26, 2024: KCBS World Invitational BBQ Contest, Lebanon, TN.
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Buckhannon, WV.
Jun. 15-16, 2024: Catskills Barbeque, Liberty, NY.
Jun. 22-23, 2024: Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, Washington, DC.
Jun. 22-23, 2024: Frog Alley Brew-B-Que Cookoff, Schenectady, NY.
Jun. 28-29, 2024: York County BBQ Festival & Street Fair, Delta, PA.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 10-11, 2024: MN in May 2024, St. Peter, MN.
May 10, 2024: MN in May 2024 – Compart Kid’s Que Challenge, St. Peter, MN.
May 10, 2024: MN in May 2024 – Turkey Smoke, St. Peter, MN.
May 10, 2024: MN in May 2024 – Friday One Meat – Ribs, St. Peter, MN.
Jun. 7-9, 2024: Bring’n Home The Bacon I, 2024 – Masters & Backyard Double, West Salem, WI.
Jun. 22, 2024: Mankato Brewery’s BBQ & Brew-Ha, Mankato, MN.
Jun. 28-29, 2024: Art Of The Que, Spencer, IA.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org.
May 16-18, 2024: B&B Charcoal Live Fire Extravaganza Hosted By NBBQA Presented By SmokeSlam, Memphis, TN. Contact: Kell Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Apr. 17, 2024: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Apr. 20, 2024: Lancaster BBQ Supply, Lancaster, PA.
Apr. 20, 2024: New Jersey KnoQ-out, Seven Valleys, PA.
May 4, 2024: Keystone Steak Cookoff, New Holland, PA. Contact: Bryant Glick, Phone: 717-419-7184, Email: [email protected].
May 11, 2024: Meadowlands Racetrack Steak & Stakes Cookoff, East Rutherford, NJ. Contact: Rachel Ryan, Phone: 201-842-5015, Email: [email protected].
May 15, 2024: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
May 17-19, 2024: Massachusetts In May, Wrentham, MA.
May 17-19, 2024: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke BBQ Competition, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Tom Hornberger, Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 1-2, 2024: Granite State BBQ Championship, Merrimack, NH.
Jun. 8, 2024: Lafayette FIre Smoke Showing, Lancaster, PA.
Jun. 8, 2024: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke BBQ Competition, Morgantown, PA.
Jun. 14-15, 2024: Catskills Barbeque, Liberty, NY.
Jun. 21-22, 2024: 2nd Annual BBQ & Brew Festival, Rutlant, VT.
Jun. 22-23, 2024: Frog Alley Brew-B-Que Cookoff, Schenectady, NY.
Jun. 26-27, 2024: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA.
For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Terrell Jubilee BBQ Cook Off, Terrell, TX. Contact: Angie Cooper, Phone: 972-563-5703, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Smokin’ 4 Limbs, Emory, TX. Contact: Ray Daughety, Phone: 903-513-1421, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Germanfest, Muenster, TX. Contact: Lilly Palmer, Phone: 940-759-2227, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2024: 903 BBQ, Paris, TX. Contact: Kyle Queen, Phone: 903-272-6784.
May 3-4, 2024: Liver 4 Life, Ft Worth, TX. Contact: Mark Miller, Phone: 817-360-6904.
May 3-4, 2024: 4th Annual Rogers Springfest, Rogers, TX. Contact: Charlie Shirley, Phone: 254-493-6401.
May 10-11, 2024: Butterfield Stage Days, Bridgeport, TX. Contact: Nathan Byers, Phone: 940-683-2076.
May 17-18, 2024: Cow Camp Cook Off, San Saba, TX. Contact: Keith Hebert, Phone: 325-330-2426.
May 24-25, 2024: Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cook Off, West, TX. Contact: Ranae Dameron, Phone: 254-716-2262, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Kosse Homecoming BBQ Cookoff, Kosse, TX. Contact: Matt Kuehn, Phone: 908-644-0606, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Back The Blue BBQ Cookoff, Wills Point, TX. Contact: Dawn Wheeler, Phone: 903-873-2588.
Aug. 16-17, 2024: Goin’ For Broke in the PNW, Portland, OR. Contact: Alta Hertz, Phone: 360-600-5727, email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
Apr. 19-21, 2024: Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, Puyallup, WA.
May 4, 2024: Pendleton Cattle Baron’s Buckaroo BBQ Challenge, Pendleton, OR.
May 17-19, 2024: Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition, Myrtle Creek, OR.
Jun. 7-8, 2024: McKinley Springs BBQ Showdown, Prosser, WA.
Jun. 15-16, 2024: Berry Dairy Days Smoke and Grill Competition, Burlington, WA.
Jun. 28-30, 2024: Big Smoke In Little Kalama, Kalama, WA.
For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.
Apr. 26-27, 2024: Homestead BBQ Blast, Chesterfield, MO.
Apr. 28, 2024: St. Martin’s 3rd Annual Auto Show & Festival, Ellisville, MO.
May 10-11, 2024: King Of The Smokers, Terre. MO. Contact: Dustin Gertenschlager, phone: 573-701-5791, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Smok’n In The Park, Smithton, IL. Contact: Pat Nichols, Phone: 618-791-0958.
Aug. 17-18, 2024: Smok’n For The Kids, Troy, IL.
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Steak & Shanty’s, Newberry, SC. Contact: Bridget Carey, Phone: 803-321-1015, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2024: Smoke On The Beach, Myrte Beach, SC. Contact: Rusty Watson, Phone: 843-685-5540, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2024: Lori’s ACE BBQ Battle, Fayetteville, NC. Contact: Nate Stobbe, Phone: 910-900-4455, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 14-15, 2024: OMAR Bootleggers Backyard BBQ Brawl, Moncks Corner, SC. Contact: Greg Hardee, phone: 843-364-5595, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 16-17, 2024: 3rd Annual Black BBQ Cook Off, Fayetteville, SC. Contact: Bruce Yeomans, Phone: 910-261-2343, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 19-20, 2024: Grilling At The Battleship, Mobile, AL. Contact: Michael Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 20, 2024: Lancaster BBQ Supply Spring Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Tyler Madenford, Phone: 717-925-9008, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 21, 2024: Threefoot Festival Steak Cookoff, Meridian, MS.
Apr. 26-28, 2024: Great WIsconsin SCA Epic 6-pk, Manawa, WI. Contact: Brenda Vander Zanden, Phone: 920-427-6814, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 27, 2024: Cherry Treehouse Triple Threat, China Grove, NC. Contact: Trent Cherry, Phone: 704-467-5496, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 27, 2024: Jimmy Jam Steak Slam, Elkton, FL. Contact: Tim Gause, Phone: 904-540-0980, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 27, 2024: Breakfast Rotary Club Of Dyersburg Steak Cookoff, Dyersburg, TN. Contact: Dan Fowlkes, Phone: 731-445-1778, Email: [email protected].
May 3-5, 2024: Duck River Steak Cookoff, Chapel Hill, TN. Contact: Elizabeth Lipa, Phone: 615-663-4714, Email: [email protected].
May 4, 2024: Show Low Steak Throwdown, Show Low, AZ. Contact: Jay Brimhall, Phone: 925-532-4000.
May 4, 2024: Keystone Steak Cookoff, New Holland, PA. Contact: Bryant Glick, Phone: 717-419-7184, Email: [email protected].
May 4, 2024: Cream City BBQ & Steak Cookoff, Franklin, WI. Contact: Joe Parakecki, Phone: 262-957-7546, Email: [email protected].
May 10, 2024: Jennett Jaycees Show Me State Steak Cookoff, Kennett, MO. Contact: Cristian Castro, Phone: 573-559-8840, Email: [email protected].
May 11, 2024: Tim’s Ford Steak Showdown, Winchester, TN. Contact: Sean & Michelle Earle, Phone: 931-308-7326, Email: [email protected].
May 11, 2024: Meadowlands Racetrack Steak & Stakes Cookoff, East Rutherford, NJ. Contact: Rachel Ryan, Phone: 201-842-5015, Email: [email protected].
May 17, 2024: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Tom Hornberger, Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].
May 18, 2024: Grillin’ for Recovery Steak Cookoff, Pink Hill, NC. Contact: Cierra Dunham, Phone: 252-560-4997, Email: [email protected].
May 18, 2024: KSL Steak Cookoff, Salt Lake City, UT. Contact: Steve Johnson, Phone: 801-376-0850, Email: [email protected].
May 24, 2024: Best Dam Steak Cookoff, Boulder City, NV. Contact: Steve Roy, Phone: 702-682-4638, Email: [email protected].
May 24, 2024: Donate Life/ Cystic Fibrosis Ancillary Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: Brian Coleman, Phone: 904-316-1554, Email: [email protected].
May 25-26, 2024: Donate Life/ Cystic Fibrosis Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: Brian Coleman, Phone: 904-316-1554, Email: [email protected].
May 25, 2024: Limestone Brewers Steak Cookoff, Osage, IA. Contact: Jason Wagner, Phone: 641-512-0619, Email: [email protected].
May 26, 2024: Fooling Around The Grill Double Steak Cookoff, Rockford, IA. Contact: Cory Johnson, Phone: 641-430-0703.
May 31 – Jun. 1, 2024: Bluff Country Ancillary Cookoff, Decorah, IA. Contact: Bryan Waskow, Phone: 563-202-4617, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 1, 2024: Spa City Steak Showdown, Hot Springs, AR. Contact: Michael Dampier, Phone: 501-463-3650.
Jun. 1, 2024: Pitmaster’s SCA Competition, Connelly Springs, NC. Contact: Jessica Bargsley, Phone: 828-368-4582, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 7-8, 2024: Desoto Shrine Club Steak Cookoff, Nesbit, MS. Contact: John Storley, Phone: 901-508-6553, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 8, 2024: Smoke Showing Lafayette Fire Company Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Suzi Sutton, Phone: 717-825-8934, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 8, 2024: 2024 Hometown Showdown, Piedmont, OK. Contact: Chester’s Party Barn & Farm, Phone: 405-373-1595, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 8, 2024: VFW 7126 High Steaks in Perrydise, Perry, GA. Contact: Christopher Smith, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 8, 2024: Ozarks Grillin and Chillin, Versailles, MO. Contact: Dina Dunlee, Phone: 573-378-4401.
Jun. 14-15, 2024: 7th Annual Car-B-Que Ancillary Cookoff, Folkston, GA. Contact: Hal Keene, Phone: 904-860-1202, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 21-22, 2024: Lynchburg’s Frontier Days, Lynchburg, TN. Contact: Marsha Hale, Phone: 931-247-5540, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com.
Nov. 2024: World Food Championships, Dallas, TX.
Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events
Apr. 20, 2024: The World Championship Hot Wing Contest & Festival, Memphis, TN. Contact: Paul Gagliano, Phone: 901-949-2596, Email: [email protected].
May 15-18, 2024: Memphis In May, Memphis, TN.
May 17-19, 2024: Bigfoot BBQ Competition and Vintage Car Show, Hayfork, CA. Contact: Shelby Proud, Phone: 530-628-5223.
Jun. 15-16, 2024: Smokin’ In The Canyon, Stayton, OR. Contact: Justin Jones, Email: [email protected].
HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
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BBQ Judging Schools
Apr. 6, 2024: 2024 KCBS Judging & Table Captain Class, Roseville, MN. Contact: John Scharffbillig, Email: [email protected].
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PODCASTS
BARBECUE BASE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barbecue-base/id1510373361
BASEBALL AND BBQ https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com
BBQ NATION https://player.fm/series/bbq-nation
BBQ STATE OF MIND http://bbqstateofmind.libsyn.com
BEST BBQ SHOW https://blubrry.com/bestbarbecueshow/
BUTCHER BBQ https://butcherbbq.com/podcast-2/
COOKING WITH FIRE https://www.kmuw.org/programs/cooking-fire
DIGITAL HOSPITALITY https://calibbq.media/podcast-episodes
GRAB EM IN THE BRISKET https://grabeminthebrisket.podbean.com
JIM’S BBQ http://www.jimsbbqpod.com/episodes/
KEVIN’S BBQ JOINTS https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com
MAN MEAT BBQ http://www.manmeatbbq.com/mmb-blog
MEAT & GREET BBQ PODCAST https://meatgreetbbqpodcast.com
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/
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