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Barbecue Events Calendar

Find a cook-off near you. We work with barbecue associations across the country to bring you the most complete listing of upcoming barbecue events in the world.

Competitions, cooking schools and judging classes from every major sanctioning body, updated daily. Filter by month, state or association, or search for an event or town.

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Barbecue Competitors Alliance

Visit bcabbq.orgUpdated Nov 2
NOV6–7
46th Annual Sabine Freestate Festival BBQ Championship
Florien, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Joshua Hippler 318-581-292 [email protected]Event details
NOV13–14
Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest
Ponchatoula, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Jody Borne, 985-320-9792 [email protected]Event details
DEC4–5
Christmas on the Coast
Biloxi, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brandon Houston, 228-392-7717 [email protected]Event details
DEC18–19
Smokin’ the SIP
Moss Point, MSIntended Jack/Royal Qualifier.Contact: Joshua Borden, 228-219-3392 [email protected]Event details
JAN15–16
15th Annual Taste of Blanchard
Blanchard, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Shannon Wall, 318-464-3359
APR16–17
22nd Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown
Marksville, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Spencer Galland, 318-500-0002
APR–MAY30–1
Quein’ On the Red
Alexandria, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Lisa Harris, 318-449-5013
MAY21–22
Sweetwater Campground BBQ contest
Loranger, LAIntended Jack/Royal Qualifier.Contact: Justin Traylor, 985-878-6868
JUN18–19
10th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle
Biloxi, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brandon Houston, 228-392-7717
JUL30–31
16th Annual BBQ Bash
Morgan City, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Bill Goessl/St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps Lge., 985-384-3446 or, 985-372-8880
AUG20–21
Bucks Birds and BBQ
Brookhaven, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Mark Porter, 601-757-1772
SEP10–11
20th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-off
Port Allen, LAIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Lois Webre, 225-344-2920
SEP17–18
The Shed BBQ BCA
Ocean Springs, MSIntended Jack/Royal qualifier.Contact: Brooke Lewis, 228-297-2628

Florida BBQ Association

Visit fba39.wildapricot.orgUpdated Nov 2
NOV13–14
Big Belly BBQ BattlePro & Backyard
Davenport, FLContact: Angela Iversen, 407-697-4077Event details
NOV20–21
South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass FestivalBackyard
South Daytona, FLContact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, 386-322-3070Event details
DEC4–5
Que For A CurePro & Backyard
Tampa, FLContact: Roni-Kay Elser, 813-447-1340Event details
JAN22–23
Newberry’s Blues & BBQ Festival & Car ShowBackyard
Newberry, FLContact: Charmagne GiardinaEvent details
JAN29–30
Butts & Clucks On The BayState championshipPro
Apalachicola, FLContact: John SolomonEvent details
JAN29
10-4 BBQ Sauce Contest
Apalachicola, FL4:00 AM - 5:30 PM.Event details
FEB5–6
The RailYard BBQ ChallengePro
Palatka, FLContact: Chriss BrownEvent details
MAR5–6
Smokin’ Country JamPro
Live Oak, FLContact: Ryan GambleEvent details
MAR12–13
Shamrockin’ Fest – BBQ & Beer FestivalState championshipBackyard
Eustis, FLContact: Brian Gamble, 352-267-4580Event details
MAY21–22
Sizzle and Splash BBQ Cook-Off and Festival Winter SpringsPro & Backyard
Winter Springs, FLContact: Libby Baity, 321-231-2026Event details
OCT15–16
BBQ from the HartPro
Bell, FLContact: Donna Creamer, 352-210-1827Event details
NOV12–13
Big Belly BBQ BattlePro & Backyard
Davenport, FLContact: Angela Iversen, 407-697-4077Event details
NOV19–20
South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass FestivalBackyard
South Daytona, FLContact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, 386-322-3070Event details

Georgia Barbecue Association

Visit gba.wildapricot.orgUpdated Nov 2
OCT–DEC6–31
New Badge Order
Event details
NOV13–14
Hogs for Housing BBQ Competition – Double Points Contest
Vienna, GAContact: Rhonda Lamb Phone: 229-322-1596 Email:Event details
FEB12–13
Outdoor Classic BBQ Competition & Festival hosted by Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store
Ashburn, GAContact: Tony Morris and Phil Harris Contact: Tony Morris, 229-561-9070 or, 478-952-8707 email: Tony, BBQ Cook Team Registration 2027 Final.pdfEvent details
MAR5–6
Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival
Tift Ave Tifton, GAEvent details
MAR26–27
Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
Ashburn, GAEvent details

International Barbeque Cookers Association

Visit ibcabbq.orgUpdated Nov 2
NOV6
Pearland VFW Post 7109 Veterans Day Cook OffState championship
Pearland, TXEvent details
NOV6
Ranch Trash Co Hops and Hero’s
San Antonio, TXGRILLIN' TO THE BONE EVENTEvent details
NOV6
Salute to Smoke BBQ Showdown
Austin, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER-Suit-TBD This area is under heavy construction so please use your GPS to ensure that you don't miss the turn on VFW road. The entry way is kind of only suitable for one vehicle to turn in and one to pull out at a time.Event details
NOV6
The Big Smoke Show BBQ Competition & Festival
Crowley, TXNew Date 20 Team LimitEvent details
NOV13
3rd Annual STX BBQ Hunters ClassicState championship
George West, TXGRILLIN TO THE BONE EVENT -- JPA KIDS QUEEvent details
NOV13
Tomball VFW Heroes and Harvest BBQ Cook Off and FestivalState championship
Tomball, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBDEvent details
NOV13
VFW Post 4692 Bryan, TexasState championship
Bryan, TXACE IN THE HOLE POINTS QUALIFIER- Suit-TBDEvent details
NOV20
MPB BBQ Cook Off
Corpus Christi, TXEvent details
NOV20
The Grand 2nd Annual BBQ Cook Off
Beeville, TXGRILLIN TO THE BONE EVENTEvent details

Kansas City Barbeque Society

Visit kcbs.us
NOV6–7
Scottsboro BBQ FestivalBackyard only
Scottsboro, ALPrize money: $7,100.
NOV6–7
Frosty Butts BBQ ThrowdownState championship
New Market, VA
NOV6–7
Grills of Gratitude Honoring our Hometown Veterans and HeroesCancelledState championship
Seffner, FL
NOV10–11
Permian Basin Barbeque Cook-off by Daniel Energy PartnersPrivate eventCompetitor Series
Houston, TX
NOV14
Tulsa Tailgate Rib Cook-OffOne meat ribs
Tulsa, OKPrize money: $850.
NOV20–21
Plant City Pig JamState championship
Plant City, FL
NOV20–21
King Ranch – Ranch Hand Breakfast BBQ Competition
Kingsville, TXDowntown Kingsville. Prize money: $35,000.
NOV21
Las Vegas BBQ Jackpot 2026
Las Vegas, NVSanctioned by: KCBS Master Series / Toy.Event details
JAN16
12th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge
Bullhead City, AZSanctioned by: KCBS Master Series / TOY.Contact: T'Shura Elias [email protected]... Read More. [email protected]Event details

Memphis Barbecue Network

Visit memphisbbqnetwork.comUpdated Nov 2
NOV6–7
Big Pig Jig
Vienna, GAEvent details
NOV7
901 Hot Wing Festival
Memphis, TNEvent details
DEC–JAN30–1
The Hog Drop
Unadilla, GAEvent details
APR2–3
Atoka BBQ Fest
Event details
APR23–24
Southaven Springfest
Southaven, MSEvent details

Northeast Barbecue Society

Visit nebs.orgUpdated Nov 2
NOV7
Commanders CupKids Q
Wrentham, MAEvent details
NOV8–9
NEBS InvitationalKids Q
Event details

Outlaw BBQ Association

Visit outlawbbq.orgUpdated Nov 2
NOV6–7
Pecan Festival & BBQ Cook OffState championship
Ardmore, OKEvent details
NOV13–14
SDC Veteran’s Day BBQ with 903
Sherman, TXEvent details
DEC4–5
Outlaw BBQ Association Round UpState championship
Denton, TXEvent details

Rib Cookoff Association

Visit ribcookoffassociation.comUpdated Nov 2
NOV7
2026 Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair
Larned, KSEvent details
NOV7
2026 7th Annual Hot Lips RCOA BBQ Contest
Thornton, AREvent details
NOV13–14
2026 Warriors for Freedom
Mustang, OKEvent details
NOV13
2026 Warriors for Freedmon
MustangEvent details
NOV14
2026 Saturday Warriors for Freedom
MustangEvent details
NOV14
2026 Byhalia BBQ Showdown
Byhalia, MSEvent details
NOV21
2026 3rd Annual Double Rib Cookoff San Andres Masonic LodgeDouble
Cameron, TXEvent details
DEC4
2026 Outlaw BBQ Association Round Up Rib Cookoff Contest
Denton, TXEvent details
DEC12
RIBBING IN THE HOLIDAYS RIB COOKOFF
NEW BERLIN, WIEvent details
DEC–JAN31–1
NYE at QYB Rib Cookoff Contest
Runaway Bay, TXEvent details

St. Louis BBQ Society

Visit stlouisbbqsociety.comUpdated Nov 2
NOV7
Smokin For Veterans BBQ Bash
Ellisville, MOEvent details
NOV7
Judge – Smokin For Veterans BBQ Bash (Open)
Ellisville, MOContact: SLBS Judging, [email protected]Event details
NOV22
Thanksgiving Holiday Charity Cook at the Brass Rail – 2026
O'Fallon, MOContact: SLBS Charity Committee, [email protected]Event details
DEC5
SLBS 2026 Awards Gala and Hogapalooza
Sunset Hills, MOContact: Alysha Wright, [email protected]Event details
FEB6–7
Freeze Q 27′
Eureka, MOContact: Frank Schmer, 314-226-3951, [email protected]Event details
APR3–4
Camp Q 27′
Eureka, MOContact: Frank Schmer, 314-226-3951, [email protected]Event details
APR16–17
T.B.D.
Event details
APR–MAY30–1
Korte Meats 27′
Highland, ILContact: Jay Lobello, 618-791-7171, [email protected]Event details
MAY21–22
Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass Festival 27′
Pacific, MOEvent details
JUN18–19
Smokin in the Park 27′
Smithton, ILContact: Pat Nichols, 618-791-0958Event details
JUN25–26
2nd Annual Meramec Community Pitmaster Classic
Sullivan, MOEvent details
AUG6–7
Local One 27′
St. Louis, MOEvent details
AUG20–21
Newton American Legion Post 20 Smoke Off 27
Newton, ILEvent details
SEP10–11
Hoffman Fire Dept BBQ Comp 27′
Hoffman, ILEvent details
SEP17–18
Blues Brews and BBQ 27′
Event details
OCT8–9
Smokin on 66 27′
Granite City, ILEvent details
OCT29–30
Gateway to the Ozarks 27′
Sullivan, MOEvent details

Steak Cookoff Association

Visit steakcookoffs.comUpdated Nov 2
NOV6
Warriors & Wisdom 4: Return the Favor Steak Cookoff
Collierville, TNEvent details
NOV7
Warriors & Wisdom 4: Return the Favor Steak CookoffDoubleJackpot
Collierville, TNEvent details
NOV14
NBBQA Live Fire Series
Byhalia, MSEvent details
NOV27
Bison Show Up & Shine Steak Cookoff
Carlisle, AREvent details
NOV28
ArkansasDoubleState championship
Carlisle, AREvent details
DEC4
Food Fight in Paradise
Destin, FLEvent details
DEC4
Winter Wonderland Steak Cookoff
Graham, TXEvent details
DEC5
Food Fight in ParadiseDouble
Destin, FLEvent details
DEC5
Winter Wonderland Steak CookoffDouble
Graham, TXEvent details
DEC11
Chill on the Hill Steak Cookoff
Catawissa, PAEvent details
DEC12
Chill on the Hill Steak CookoffDouble
Catawissa, PAEvent details
DEC19
Christmas on the Hill Steak CookoffDoubleJackpot
Hill, FLEvent details
DEC19
ChristmaSCA Steak CookoffDouble
Lido Di Camaiore, Lucca ItalyEvent details
DEC31
Rick Manzi Steak Class
Goldsboro, NCEvent details
DEC31
Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff
Goldsboro, NCEvent details
JAN1
Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff
Goldsboro, NCEvent details
JAN2
Grate Sauces and Rubs New Year’s Bash Steak Cookoff
Goldsboro, NCEvent details
JAN15
Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge Steak Cookoff
Bullhead City, AZEvent details
JAN15
The Shed Showdown
Ocean Springs, MSEvent details
JAN15
Hold’em and Hit’em Club Steak Cookoff
New Caney, TXEvent details
JAN16
The Shed Steak ShowdownDouble
Ocean Springs, MSEvent details
FEB5
SMOKED Steak CookoffDouble
Rockhampton, QLD AustraliaEvent details
FEB19
MississippiState championship
Hernando, MSEvent details
FEB20
Last First/Chance Steak Cookoff
Hernando, MSEvent details
FEB20
MississippiDoubleState championship
Hernando, MSEvent details
MAR11
Ribeye Ranch RV Village Reserved RV Spaces at the SCA World Championships
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR11
SCA World Championship XIII Party EXTRA DINNER TICKETS
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR11
Vendor Booth at the SCA World Championships
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR11
SCA Whole Hog Contest
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR12
SCA Kids World Championship
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR12
SCA Ancillary World Championship XIII (Invitational)
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR12
SCA Rib World Championship
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR13
SCA Steak World Championships XIII (INVITATIONAL)
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR13
Pensacola Ancillary Classic
Pensacola, FLEvent details
MAR14
Pensacola Steak Classic
Pensacola, FLEvent details
APR2
Rise of the Pitmasters: The Phoenix Flame Invitational
Ocean Springs, MSEvent details
APR3
Rise of the Pitmasters: The Phoenix Flame InvitationalDouble
Ocean Springs, MSEvent details
APR30
Show Low BBQ Throwdown
Show Low, AZEvent details
MAY1
Show Low BBQ ThrowdownDouble
Show Low, AZEvent details
MAY1
Sugarloaf Steak ShowdownDoubleJackpot
Winona, MNEvent details
JUN11
Georgia sState championship
Folkston, GAEvent details
JUN12
Georgia s (QUAD)State championship
Folkston, GAEvent details
JUL24
Winneconne Sovereign States DaysDoubleJackpot
Winneconne, WIEvent details

BBQ Cooking Schools

NOV13–15
Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking Class
Unadilla, GAMyron Mixon's Jack's Old South

BBQ Judging Classes

Updated Nov 2
NOV6
MBN Judge Class –Big Pig Jig
Event detailsMemphis Barbecue Network
NOV7
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class
San Lucas Sacatepéquez, GuatemalaKansas City Barbeque Society
NOV13
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class
Lomas de Zamora, ArgentinaKansas City Barbeque Society
NOV18
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class
Colina, ChileKansas City Barbeque Society
NOV19
KCBS Certified Barbeque Judging Class
Kingsville, TXKansas City Barbeque Society
DEC19
Certified Judges Class
Walnut Hill, FLEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
JAN23
BBQ JUDGE and/or TABLE CAPTAIN CLASSSATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2027COOL SMOKE CLASSROOM5503 LAKESIDE AVENUEHENRICO VA 23228JUDGE CLASS 9 AM TO 1:30 PM – $100 (check in time 8:30 am)TABLE CAPTAIN CLASS 1:45 PM TO 2:45 PM – $75 (check in time 1:30 pm)
VAEvent detailsMid-Atlantic Barbecue Association
JAN28
Judges Seminar
Apalachicola, FL5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.Event detailsFlorida BBQ Association
APR2
Mississippi Certified Judges Class
Ocean Springs, MSEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
JUL1
Annual Couples Membership – $70. Join as a family and take advantage of savings.​
Event detailsSouthern BBQ Network

International Events

NOV7
A La Parilla Fest Steak CookoffDouble
Mexicali, MexicoEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
NOV7
BanBQ Teli Malackodas 2Double
Tiszaalpar, HungaryEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
NOV13–14
Rivas BBQ Mountain Challenge
Pérez Zeledón, Costa RicaKansas City Barbeque Society
NOV14
Dios Del Fuego Streak Cookoff
Hermosillo, MexicoEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
NOV14
4th Homemade Steak CookoffDouble
Ede, NetherlandsEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
NOV14
Dios Del Fuego Streak Cookoff
Hermosillo, MexicoEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
NOV20–22
BRRBQ
Middelkerke, BelgiumTwo contests: Day 1 (Nov 20–21) and Day 2 (Nov 20–22).Kansas City Barbeque Society
NOV21
3rd Annual Windmill Steak CookoffDouble
Ede, NetherlandsEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
NOV28–29
Mid Japan BBQ Showdown & FestivalBackyard only
Seto City, JapanKansas City Barbeque Society
DEC12
Freestyle BBQ Christmas SCA Cookoff EditionDouble
IJmuiden, NetherlandsEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association
MAR19
SMOKED Sunshine Coast Steak CookoffDouble
Nambour, Sunshine Coast QLD, AustraliaEvent detailsSteak Cookoff Association

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