The Original Barbecue and Grilling Magazine!
Our Barbecue Events Calendar has direct links to make finding barbecue events easy!
Click on the name of the BBQ Association or Sanctioning Body and be directed to their event listings. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to search any event by name, town or by state. Also know where you see RED there will be a link to either email or direct you to a website where more information can be found.
The National Barbecue News is proud to work with the following barbecue organizations to bring you the most complete listing of upcoming barbecue events in the World.
Don’t see your organizaiton or favorite event listed here? Contact Us!
For More Information, please contact the Alaska BBQ Association at https://www.alaskabbq.org.
Check back later for future events.
For More Information, please contact Barbecue Competitors’ Alliance at https://www.bcabbq.org.
Dec. 8-9, 2023: Christmas On the Coast, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717, Email: [email protected].
Fab. 2-3, 2024: Tee Wayne Abshire BCA Championship, Marksville, LA. Contact: Andy Hollerman, Phone: 337-278-4632.
Fab. 16-17, 2024: 12th Annual Taste Of Blanchard, Blanchard, LA. Contact: SHannon Wall, Phone: 318-464-3359.
For more information, visit the California BBQ Association website at cbbqa.com.
Jan. 13, 2024: 9th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 13, 2024: Slab-O-Rama Steak Cookoff, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 24, 2024: BBQ & Brew Fest – Best In The Southwest 2024, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Joanne Fiser, Phone: 928-373-5028.
Mar. 1-2, 2024: Golden State Battle VI, Hollister, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com
Check back later for more events.
For more information, visit the Champions Barbecue Alliance website at www.cbabbq.com.
Nov. 24-25, 2023: Holiday Havok, Robert Smith Sr. Memorial BBQ Cook Off, Buffalo, TX. Contact: Ronda Pfeiffer, Phone: 713-899-8352.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Edinburg Professional Firefighter’s Annual Cookoff and Skeet Shoot, Linn, TX. Contact: Steve Mercado, Phone: 956-900-2480, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 1-2, 2023: 9th Annual Chupacabra Throwdown, Eagle Pass, TX. Contact: Jonathan Maurer, Phone: 830-776-3992.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Texas BBQ Blowout, Paris, TX.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: 13th Annual Jason Pelton’s Cooking For The Kids, Willis, TX. Contact: Sheri Pelton, Phone: 936-537-0672, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 8-9, 2023: Briscoe Ranch At The Crossroads, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Wade Carpenter, Phone: 830-486-7055, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 8-9, 2023: Noche De Paz, San Juan, TX.
Dec. 8-9, 2023: Texas Angels BBQ CookOff, Angleton, TX. Contact: Jessica & Steven Ohler, Phone: 832-215-8931, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 15-16, 2023: BBQ Throwdown On The Ranch, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Jordan Collins, Phone: 409-350-9552, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: The Garden At The Pacific Trails BBQ Cook Off, Elsa, TX. Contact: David De Los Rios, Phone: 956-595-9922, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 19-20, 2024: Holdem & Hitem, New Caney, TX.
Jan. 19-20, 2024: 9th Annual Willacy County Livestock Show & Fair, Raymondville, TX.
Jan. 19-20, 2024: Annual Bee County Area Go Texan BBQ Cook Off In Associations with BCJLHS, Beeville, TX. Contact: Bee County Area Go Texan, Phone: 361-319-0352, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 26-27, 2024: Humble Rodeo Cook Off, Humble, TX. Contact: David Allison, Phone: 936-391-2274.
Jan. 26-27, 2024: PDAP Courage To Change Cook Off, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Nadia Ochoa, Phone: 956-460-2234, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 9-10, 2024: Smokin On The Rio, Mercedes, TX. Contact: Mark Conner, Phone: 956-330-4457, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 16-17, 2024: CBA World Championship Members Event, Sequin, TX.
Feb. 23-24, 2024: Sacred Heart Feed The Heard, Sloresville, TX. Contact: Steve Jackson, Phone: 940-210-9258.
Feb. 23-24, 2024: WBCA Red, White, And Blue, Laredo, TX. Contact: Washington Birthday Celebration Association, Phone: 956-286-9222.
Mar. 1-2, 2024: Trophy Hunters Bucks & BBQ, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Jennifer Beaman, Phone: 210-367-9769, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fba39.wildapricot.org
Jan. 19-20, 2024: Butts & Clucks On The Bay, Apalachicola, FL.
Feb. 4, 2024: The Great American Kosher BBQ Championship & Festival – KOSHER, Lake Worth, FL. Contact: Warren Rockmacher, Phone: 561-806-9626.
Feb. 10, 2024: Grill Master Gauntlet, Punta Gorda, FL.
Mar. 1-2, 2024: Sebring 12 Hours Of BBQ, Sebring, FL. Contact: J.C. Shoop, Phone: 863-214-8089.
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.org/.
Feb. 23-24, 2024: Dilly Dally In Dooly, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone: 229-322-1596.
Mar. 2-3, 2024: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2024, Tifton, GA. Contact: Angela Elfer, Phone: 229-848-9899 or 229-386-0216.
For More information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Dec. 8-9, 2023: Pearland Area Dads Club Jingle Bell BBQ Cookoff, Pearland, TX. Contact: Stephanie Rice Womack, Phone: 832-292-7807, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 15-16, 2023: Mijo’s 1st Annual BBQ Christmas Cook Off, Houston, TX. Contact: Carlos Reyes, Phone: 832-284-2707, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 5-6, 2024: Big Buc BBQ Bash, Vidor, TX. Contact: Derek Veazey, Phone: 409-553-2070, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: Clear Lake Elks 1st Annual Fire and Ice BBQ Cookoff, Kemah, TX. Contact: Scott Thompson, Phone: 281-743-1108, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: Kopper Kettle Market BBQ Cook Off, Waller, TX. Contact: Mae Edwards, Phone: 832-372-9449, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: 22nd Annual NCJLS Alumni BBQ Cook Off, Robstown, TX. Contact: Kim Krebs, Ohone: 361-249-4040, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: MCJLS BBQ Cook Off, Eagle Pass, TX. Contact: Tony Camarillo, Phone: 830-968-359, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 26-27, 2024: WarPig Winter BBQ Cook Off, Tomball, TX. Contact: Phil Wendt, Phone: 979-220-2717, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 2-3, 2024: Veronica Rocha Scholarship Fundraiser BBQ, Refugio, TX. Contact: Irene Garza, Phone: 361-739-8501, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 9-10, 2024: Victoria Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact: Heather McBride Harpin, Phone: 361-212-3200, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 16-17, 2024: 9th BBQ Boys Buyers Group Cook Off, Round Rock, TX. Contact: Krista Fowles, Phone: 512-748-4182, Email: [email protected].
For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Christmas On The River State Ba B Q Champhionship, Demopolis, AL. Contact: Dee Wright, Phone: 334-422-1164, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Machete Boys BBQ Master Series Tell All, Brainerd, MN. Contact: Alan Larrimore, Phone: 218.454.2662, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 4-6, 2024: 8th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show, Elkton, FL. Contact: Tim Gause, Phone: 904-540-0980, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: 9th Annual Slab-O-Rama Bareque Challenge, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura-Ann Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 26-27, 2024: SJV Winter Rub, Omaha, NE. Contact: Win Lander, Phone: 402-891-8565, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 26-27, 2024: Lakelang Pig Fest, Lakeland, FL. Contact: Tiffany Taylor, Phone: (863) 245-8078, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Jan. 26-27, 2024: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, San Antonio, TX.
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com.
Mar. 22-34, 2024: The South MS Boucherie, Tylertown, MS. Contact: Audrey Stogner, Phone: 601-522-4052, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Dec. 30-31, 2023: Grate Sauces & Rubs New Years Bash Steak Cookoff, Golsboro, NC. Contact: Ralph LeGrand, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 1, 2024: Grate Sauces & Rubs Sweet Endings & Sweeter Beginnings Steak Cookoff, Golsboro, NC. Contact: Ralph LeGrand, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
Check back later for more events.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org.
December 9, 2023: NBBQA Awards of Excellence Judging, Byhalia, MS. Sweet Swine O’Mine Distributing.
Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2024: 2024 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Feb. 2, 2024: 2024 Rhinestone Cowboy Steak Challenge, Helotes, TX. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 912-384-2276, Email: [email protected].
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Dec. 20, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: 2nd Annual Outlaw Round Up & Invitational, Mabank, TX. Contact: Outlaw Board of Directors, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 9-10, 2024: Thomas Fowler American Legion Post 169, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Kenny Lyons, Phone: 940-704-1939.
Feb. 23-24, 2024: Irving Elks Lodge, Irving, TX. Contact: George Wood, Phone: 972-575-0038.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
Mar. 15-16, 2024: Big Horn Outdoor Adventure BBQ, Spokane, WA.
For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.
Dec. 2, 2023: Awards Gala & Hogapalooza, Sunset Hills, MO. Contact: SLBS Charity Committee, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 3-4, 2024: Freeze Que – Pro Series, Eureka, MO. Contact: Frank Schmer, Phone: 314-226-3951, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
Check back later for future events.
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Nov. 24, 2023: Bison Show Up & Shine Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR. Contact: William Roundtree, Phone: 479-806-5316 or 501-297-2189.
Nov. 25, 2023: Arkansas State Championship Last Chance in Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR. Contact: William Roundtree, Phone: 479-806-5316 or 501-297-2189.
Nov. 25, 2023: Arkansas State Championship Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR. Contact: William Roundtree, Phone: 479-806-5316 or 501-297-2189.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Winter Wonderland Steak Cookoff, Graham, TX.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Bama Q Grillin’ In The Village Steak Cookoff, Columbus, GA. Contact: Michael Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 8-9, 2023: Chill On The Hill, Catawissa, PA. Contact: Dan Bosworth, Phone: 267-242-5854, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 8, 2023: JCHS Dual State Steak Duel, Junction City, AR. Contact: John Green, Phone: 870-314-0704, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 9, 2023: Hope Landing Christmas On The Ranch, El Dorado, AR, GA. Contact: HOPE Landing, Phone: 870-862-0500.
Dec. 16, 2023: Texas Steaknado State Championship Steak Cookoff, Liberty, TX. Contact: Jamie Burgess, Phone: 281-853-7800, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 16, 2023: Carnivore Carnival For Kids, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Craig Carter, Phone: 816-419-9861, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 30-31, 2023: Grate Sauces & Rubs New Years Bash Steak Cookoff, Goldsboro, NC. Contact: Ralph LeGrand, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 31, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024: Grillin New Year’s Eve SCA Bash, Layton, UT. Contact: Jesse Johnson, Phone: 801-390-1000, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 31, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024: Iowa New Year’s Eve (Double) Bash, Rockford, IA.
Dec. 31, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024: Bennett Family Farms American, Dayton, OR. Contact: Christine Poteet, Phone: 541-401-1416, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 1, 2024: Grate Sauces & Rubs Sweet Endings & Sweeter Beginnings Steak Cookoff, Goldsboro, NC. Contact: Ralph LeGrand, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12, 2024: 9th Annual Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura-Ann Elias, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: Oil Field Steak Challenge & Alabama State Championship, Gadsden, AL. Contact: Shanon Graham, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 12-13, 2024: When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash & SCA Steeak Cookoff, Cape Girardeau, MO. Contact: Ryan Eftink, Phone: 573-803-1816, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 19, 2024: Hold’Em & Hit’Em Club Steak Cookoff, New Caney, TX. Contact: Jamie Burgess, Phone: 281-853-7800.
Jan. 20, 2024: The Shed Steak Showdown, Ocean Springs, MS.
Feb. 2, 2024: 2024 Rhinestone Cowboy Steak Challenge, Helotes, TX. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 912-384-2276, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 3, 2024: Carnegie Syeak Cookoff, Decatur, AL.
Feb. 10, 2024: Ribeyes Steakhouse Open, Snow Hill, NC. Contact: Diane Emory, Phone: 919-922-1941, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 10, 2024: Mardi Gras SETX Steak Cookoff, Beaumont, TX. Contact: Lenzi Belcher, Phone: 409-540-0480, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 17, 2024: Apalachee Bar-B-Cats Steak Cookoff, Winder, GA. Contact: Chance Brown, Phone: 770-539-4886, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 23, 2024: 2WBCA Red, White and BBQ, Laredo, TX.
Feb. 23-24, 2024: Desoto Shrine Club Steak Cookoff, Nesbit, MS.
Feb. 24, 2024: Steaks & Shanty’s, Manawa, WI.
Mar. 2, 2024: Tunica Rotary Club, Tunica, MS.
For more information, visit the World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com.
Check back later for future events.
Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events
Check back later for more events.
HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
Dec. 1-2, 2023: HSBBQ Regional- Ingleside Highschool, Ingleside, TX. FMI Visit: www.texashsbbq.org.
Dec. 2, 2023: TXHSBBQA Competition- St. Gregory The Great Catholic School, San Antonio, TX. FMI Visit: www.highschoolbbqleague.com.
Dec. 8-9, 2023: HSBBQ Regional- Poteet Highschool, Poteet, TX. FMI Visit: www.texashsbbq.org.
Dec. 9, 2023: TXHSBBQA Competition- Athens High School, Athens, TX. FMI Visit: www.highschoolbbqleague.com.
Jan. 13, 2024: TXHSBBQA Competition- London High School, Corpus Christi, TX. FMI Visit: www.highschoolbbqleague.com.
Jan. 19-20, 2024: HSBBQ Regional- Hudson Highschool, Lufkin, TX. FMI Visit: www.texashsbbq.org.
Jan. 26-27, 2024: HSBBQ Regional- Van Vleck Highschool, Van Vleck, TX. FMI Visit: www.texashsbbq.org.
Jan. 27, 2024: TXHSBBQA Competition- Lake Dallas High School, Corinth TX. FMI Visit: www.highschoolbbqleague.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/.
Dec. 1-2, 2023: Tell All BBQ Class, Rutherford College, NC. Contact: Henry Jones, Phone: 252-933-7938.
Dec. 2, 2023: Appetizers Class, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Phone: 717-390-9098.
Dec. 9, 2023: Competition BBQ Class, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Phone: 717-390-9098.
Dec. 15-17, 2023: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].
BBQ Judging Schools
Jan. 10, 2024: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Bullhead City, AZ. Contact: T’shura Elias, Phone: 928-704-7267, Email: [email protected].
Jan. 13, 2024: KCBS Certified BBQ Judge & Table Captain Class, Riverside, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: [email protected], Email: 714-319-1782.
Feb. 18, 2024: SLBS Certified BBQ Judge Certification Class, Ellisville, MO. Contact: SLBS Judgin, Email: [email protected].
LIVE EVENTS
CROIX VALLEY LIVE, FACEBOOK, EVERY FRIDAY AT 12 NOON CT.
CROIX VALLEY NIGHTCAP, INSTAGRAM, EVERY FRIDAY AT 5 PM CT.
OLD SCHOOL WITH MARK & ASHLEY, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE, EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM CENTRAL.
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/
READY TO BBQ?
Find your next event HERE!
Steak Cookoff Association
EVENTS
Complete Calendar Here
KCBS
EVENTS
Complete Calendar Here
International BBQ Cookers
EVENTS
California BBQ
EVENTS
Originally it started as a printed newsletter to let avid barbecuers keep track of upcoming events and results from past events. Today we have evolved into a barbecue and grilling information super highway as we share information about ALL things barbecue and grilling.
© 2022 National Barbecue News: Designed by ThinkCalico