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Feb. 16, 2020: Albany Bacon Championship, (KCBS), Albany, OR.
Feb. 22, 2020: The Tyson Guinea Pig, Matt Dalton Memorial, (KCBS & ToY), Coachella, CA.
Feb. 22, 2020: The BBQHQ Winter Classic Steak Cookoff, (SCA), Simi Valley, CA.
Feb. 29, 2020: Best in the Desert Southwest, (KCBS & ToY), Yuma, AZ.
Mar. 6, 2020: BBQ Taste of Paradise Steak Cookoff, (SCA), Sun City, AZ.
Mar. 14, 2020: Backyard on the Grape 2020, Lodi, CA.
Mar. 27, 2020: A La Parrilla Fest 2020, (KCBS, SCA), Campos AgroBaja Carretera Mexicali, Mexico.
Mar. 29, 2020: Santa Anita Winners’ Circle 2020, (KCBS), Arcadia, CA.
Apr. 4, 2020: Hog’N Heat 2020, Redwood City, CA. Contact: Joey Wayne, Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Apr. 25, 2020: Lodi Beer Fest & BBQ Championship 2020, (KCBS), Lodi, CA.
April 25, 2020: SCA Nor Cal Regional at Pacific Flyway Supplies, (SCA), Dixon, CA.
May 1, 2020: Show Low Steak Throwdown, (SCA), Showlow, AZ.
May 2, 2020: 8th Annual BBQ Showdown, (KCBS & ToY), Showlow, AZ. Contact: Carrie Peppard, Phone: 928-532-4141, Email: [email protected].
May 2, 2020: Elk Grove Western Festival & BBQ Championship 2020, (KCBS & ToY) Elk Grove, CA. Contact: Ed Anhorn, Email: [email protected].
May 2, 2020: LA Backyard, (KCBS Backyard Only), Los Angeles, CA.
May 16, 2020: Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest 2020 (KCBS), Riverside, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
May 23, 2020: Big Bear Grill & Chill BBQ Championships (KCBS & ToY), Big Bear Lake, CA.
May 23, 2020: Ric’s Backyard 2020, San Jose, CA.
May 23, 2020: BBQ, Blues, & Brews on the Bay, (KCBS), North Bend, OR.
May 23, 2020: Best Damn Barbeque, (KCBS), Boulder City, NV.
May 30, 2020: Horse Town Brew n Que Festival 2020, (KCBS), Norco, CA. Contact: http://www.brewnquefestival.com/contact-us.
June 6, 2020: Throwdown in the Vineyard 2020, (KCBS), Murphys, CA.
June 13, 2020: Chillin & Grillin by the Vines, Lodi, CA. Contact: Matt Bergen, Phone: 209-499-6845, Email: [email protected].
June 20, 2020: The BBQHQ Summer Classic Steak Cookoff, (SCA), Simi Valley, CA.
June 20, 2020: 9th Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Lizzy Barron, Phone: 408-616-9744, Email: [email protected].
June 27, 2020: Smoke of the Dragon BBQ n Brew, (KCBS), Dallas, OR. Contact: Barry Buckett, Phone: 510-334-7093, Email: [email protected].
June 27, 2020: Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues 2020, Livermore, CA. Contact: Barry Buckett, Phone: 510-334-7093, Email: [email protected].
July 11, 2020: Clayton BBQ Cook-Off 2020, (KCBS), Clayton, CA. Contact: Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-864-8687, Email: [email protected].
July 18, 2020: Dixon Grillin & Chillin, Dixon, CA.
Aug. 1, 2020: Rods-N-Ribs 2020, Roseville, CA. Contact: Jennifer Bishop, Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Aug. 1, 2020: Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-Off 2020, (KCBS), Susanville, CA. Contact: (Judges): Penny Artz, Phone: 530-249-1866 or 530-257-2113 or (Teams) Alan Dowdy, Phone: 530-945-6011, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 1, 2020: Best of the Bay Area Rib Cook-Off & Live Music Festival, Antioch, CA.
Aug. 15, 2020: Ceres BBQ Challenge & Music Festival, Ceres, CA.
Aug. 22, 2020: Hog August Bites 2020, Rio Vista, CA.
Aug. 29, 2020: The Rib Rubdown 2020, Knightsen, CA.
Sept. 19, 2020: Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship 2020, (KCBS), Oroville, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 26, 2020: BBQ in the Glen 2020, Willow Glen, CA. Contact: Robert Hernandez, Phone: 408-410-9502, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 27, 2020: Rogue Caveman Barbecue, (KCBS), Grants Pass, OR.
Oct. 3, 2020: Silicon Valley Pig Jig 2020, San Jose, CA.
Oct. 25, 2020: East Valley Steak Cookoff (SCA – DOUBLE), Chandler, AZ.
Nov. 14, 2020: The BBQHQ 2nd Annual CA Steak Championship, (SCA – DOUBLE), Simi Valley, CA.
Dec. 27, 2020: Arizona Nat’l BBQ Stampede 2020, (KCBS), Phoenix, AZ.
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.
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Jarrell American Legion, Jarrell, TX. Contact: Dave Welhouse, Phone: 512-289-8473,
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Marlin VFD, Marlin, TX. Contact: Rob Douglas, Phone: 254-422-3268.
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Troy Annual BBQ Cookoff (Quad Cities), Troy, Texas. Contact: Dawn Jones, Phone: 254-421-4890.
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Lone Star Guardians, Wallisville, TX. Contact: Roger Delong, Phone: 936-391-1489.
May 1-2, 2020 (Date Unconfirmed): TX Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Ashley Freas, Phone: 609-364-5877.
May 8-9, 2020: Cameron Fun Fest, Cameron, TX. Contact: Daniel Willie, Phone: 254-718-7052.
May 15-16, 2020: Ribs and Rods, Temple, TX. Contact: Mike Olson, Phone: 254-258-8171.
May 15-16, 2020: Del Rio Cook-Off, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Susie Lister, Phone: 830-768-3616.
June 5-6, 2020: Buckholts Cotton Fest, Buckholts, TX. Contact: Patsy Gaines, Phone: 254-482-0570.
June 19-20, 2020: Holland Corn Fest (Quad Cities), Holland, TX. Contact: Paul Bales, Phone: 254- 654-9689.
Sept. 4-5, 2020: Jarrell #2, Jarrell, TX. Contact: Dave Welhouse, Phone: 512-289-8473.
Sept. 25-26, 2020: Boots, Bids & BBQ (Quad Cities), Nolanville, TX. Contact: Joe Medrano, Phone: 254-534-2920.
Oct. 2-3, 2020: Bob Miracle, Temple, TX. Contact: Karen Stagner. Phone: 409-750-0102.
Oct. 16-17, 2020: Harper Cook-Off, Harper, TX. Contact: Steve Sweeney, Phone: 830-992-1193.
Nov. 6-7, 2020: Morgan’s Point: Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial, Morgan’s Point, TX. Contact: Karen Stagner, Phone: (409) 750-0102.
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fbabbq.com
Feb. 14-15, 2020: Grills Gone Wild, Davenport, FL. Contact: Danny McClain, Phone: 863-419-3300 x 137, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 21-22, 2020: Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL. Contact: Jill Latimer, Phone: 863-421-9959 x5959, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Mulberry Pigapalooza, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, Phone: 863-712-0625, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, Venice, FL. Contact: Don Fisher, Phone: 941-809-5232, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown, Apopka, FL. Contact: John Hanson, Phone: 352-255-4853, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 4-5, 2020: Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact: Shelby Lomen, Phone: 407-873-7367, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 16-17, 2020: First Coast Ham Jam, Green Cove Springs, FL. Contact: Ronnie Munsey, Phone: 904-838-5530, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 6-7, 2020: Gridiron Grill-Off BBQ Competition – Pompano Beach, Pompano Beach, FL. Contact: John Offerdahl, Phone: 305-748-6107, Email: [email protected].
Dec. 4-5, 2020: Orange Blossom Revue – Lake Wales, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: 407-697-4077, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.com/.
Feb. 21-22, 2020: Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone: 229-268-8275, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2020 – Double TOTY Points, Tifton, GA. Contact: Tyrone Spearman, Phone: 229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone: 229-392-3376.
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Gail Walls, Phone: 29-567-3436, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Firehouse BBQ Festival – Double TOTY Points, Donalsonville, GA. Contact: Virginia Harrison, Phone: 229-400-3772, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival, Barnesville, GA. Contact: Sharon Greer, Phone: 770-872-1043, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Callaway Roots & BBQ Festival, Washington, GA. Contact: Marena Bleech, Phone: 706-678-7060, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Ocilla Soul Man BBQ Competition, Ocilla, GA. Contact: Earl Denham, Phone: 229-848-4188, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Smoke on the Lake, Acworth, GA. Contact: Jude Dooley, Phone: 336-407-5052, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Babes, BBQ
June 5-6, 2020: Georgia Food Cook Off, Jackson, GA. Contact: Wayne Chase, Phone: 678-794-3189, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 11-12, 2020: Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss, Phone: 770-228-4699, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 2-3, 2020: Brickyard BBQ Bash at Americus KOA, Americus, GA. Contact: Ira Kelly, Phone: 229-942-2330.
Oct. 9-10, 2020: Nutwood Winery BBQ Championship & Cookoff, LaGrange, GA. Contact: Neil Liechty, Phone: 706-881-7402, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 23-24, 2020: Smoke in the Valley, Fort Valley, GA. Contact: Chris Smith, Phone: 478-397-5579, Email: [email protected].
For More information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Feb. 14-15, 2020: Buna Redbud Festival BBQ Cookoff, Buna, TX. Contact: Laurie Goodman, Phone: 409-994-5586, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 14-15, 2020: VFW Chilly Chili BBQ Cook-Off, Austin, TX. Contact: Lisa Hines, Phone: 512-633-6464, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 21-22, 2020: 1st Annual Smoken for Crisman, Longview, TX. Contact: Randell Lancaster, Phone: 903-570-3818, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 21-22, 2020: City of Palmview, Palmview, TX. Contact: Gilbert Casanova, Phone: 956-655-0036, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 21-22, 2020: Victoria Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact: Heather McBride, Phone: 361-212-3200, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 22, 2020: 1st Annual John Hybner Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Shiner, TX. Contact: Jackie Wegener, Phone: 361-594-3383, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28-29, 2020: Freedom Fest 2020, Concan, TX. Contact: Cassandra Perry, Phone: 830-232-6625, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28-29, 2020: Irving Elks Lodge, Irving, TX. Contact: John Gray, Phone: 469-834-7775, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28-29, 2020: Smokin on the Rio, Mercedes, TX. Contact: Chuck Sellman, Phone: 956-975-1254, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: 10th Annual TTHA Bucks and BBQ Cookoff, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Jennifer Beaman, Phone: 210-523-8500, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: 2020 Marsh Fest BBQ Cookoff, Winnie, TX. Contact: Kevin Carouthers, Phone: 409-466-9076, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Bluebonnet Days Triple Heat BBQ Cookoff, Kenedy, TX. Contact: Jolene Terwilliger, Phone: 830-583-3223, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Cuero Turkeyfest Ragin Cajun Cookoff, Cuero, TX. Contact: Brenda Martin, Phone: 361-243-6114, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Kaufman County Jr Livestock Show BBQ, Kaufman, TX. Contact: James Hines, Phone: 972-965-3719, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Plazita Brown Spring Cook-Off, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Delores A. Martinez, Phone: 830-719-2956, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Rattlesnake BBQ Cookoff, Walnut Springs, TX. Contact: Robert Billman, Phone: 254-396-0129, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: 24th Annual CHTR BBQ Cookoff, Falls City, TX. Contact: Mark Mika, Phone: 830-299-2335, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: 5th Annual Guns Hoses Cooking for Kids, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: John
Mar. 13-14, 2020: 7th Annual Burnin Meat BBQ Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Randy Larson, Phone: 361-289-5311, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Iola VFD 7th Annual BBQ Cookoff Fundraiser, Iola, TX. Contact: Betty Moore, Phone: 512-539-6792, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Texas Independence Day Celebration and Cookoff, San Benito, TX. Contact: Carolina Garza, Phone: 956-245-4202, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: BBQ Ranch 1st Annual BBQ
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Brazos County VFW Post 4692, Bryan, TX. Contact: Gary Heidonbrand, Phone: 979-823-0550, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Gruenau BBQ Cookoff, Yorktown, TX. Contact: Dianna Metting, Phone: 361-491-1217, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Limestone County Go Texan BBQ Cook-Off, Groesbeck, TX. Contact: Kyle Hancock, Phone: 254-625-1088, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Marina Village Resort, Trinity, TX. Contact: Tiffany Millstid, Phone: 936-594-0149, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Richard Reeves Memorial 2020, Fort Stockton, TX. Contact: Jimmy Stephens, Phone: 432-290-0124, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: West VFD BBQ Cookoff, West, TX. Contact: George Nors Sr, Phone: 254-709-7387, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: AGC Houston BBQ Cookoff, Sugarland, TX. Contact: Tamara Hancock, Phone: 713-843-3771, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Alvin Music Festival BBQ Cookoff, Alvin, TX. Contact: Patrick Burford, Phone: 281-850-1577, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28,2020: BPOA Scholarship Fund Cookoff, Brownsville, TX. Contact: Robert Nieto, Phone: 956-466-4986, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Cindy Riehs Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Inez, TX. Contact: Chantal Riehs, Phone: 361-571-4240, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Cleveland Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Angela Turner, Phone: 281-797-8844, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Elgin VFW 6115, Elgin, TX. Contact: Rebecca Madrid, Phone: 512-285-2300, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Fort Worth Cops 4 Kids, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Manny Ramirez, Phone: 817-870-2171, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: My Country 107.3 BBQ Cookoff, Robstown, TX. Contact: Ashley Walk, Phone: 361-814-3800, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Peanutville Skeet Shoot BBQ
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Red White and Bulls Pits on Patrol, Edna, TX. Contact: Anton Eggebeen, Phone: 361-799-9210, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: South 40 BBQ Cookoff, Waco, TX. Contact: Morgan Smart-Petty, Phone: 254-224-8288, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: South in Your Mouth BBQ Cookoff, Rio Medina, TX. Contact: Jennifer Moore, Phone: 210-428-8593, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Stockdale C of C 3rd Annual Just Ranchin Rodeo and BBQ Cookoff, Stockdale, TX. Contact: Wesley Hodge, Phone: 830-534-2460, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: 7th Annual Neals Lodges BBQ Cookoff, Concan, TX. Contact: Jackie Simmonds, Phone: 830-232-6118, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Car Fest, San Antonio, TX. Contact: David Bippert, Phone: 210-381-8617, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: La Vedera BBQ Cookoff, Lamesa, TX. Contact: Adam Cantu, Phone: 806-239-5921, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Luling Oilfield Museum Roughneck Chili BBQ Cook-Off, Luling, TX. Contact: Trey Bailey, Phone: 830-875-1922, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Our Heroes Wear Combat Boots, Tomball, TX. Contact: Candice Baines, Phone: 832-326-6909, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Pharr Hub Phestival Cook Off, Pharr, TX. Contact: Jennifer Martinez, Phone: 956-402-4550, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: TBD Lampasas BBQ Cookoff, Lampasas, TX. Contact: Melissa Unger, Phone: 512-56-5172, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Chilling Grilling, McAllen, TX. Contact: Zenon Mendoza, Phone: 956-313-4475, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Friends of Flint, Inc., San Antonio, TX. Contact: Willie Stuart, Phone: 210-439-4191, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: 2020 Texas Shoot Out, Andrews, TX. Contact: Blake Roberts, Phone: 432-413-9666, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: 3rd Annual Valeria Jasso Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Diboll, TX. Contact: Ramiro Jasso, Phone: 936-676-1135, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Annual Waller County Fair Demolition Derby and BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Jason Rymer, Phone: 713-545-3240.
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Bexar County Jr Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Roger Pena, Phone: 210-416-2458, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Orange Grove VFD Cookoff, Orange Grove, TX. Contact: Jeff McFatter, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Sargent VFD 12th Annual BBQ Cookoff and Fundraiser, Sargent, TX. Contact: Kevin Foster, Phone: 281-389-9909, Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Sumthings Burning BBQ Cookoff, Clifton, TX. Contact: Lisa Dromgoole, Phone: 254-266-1859, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Terrell Heritage Jubilee, Terrell, TX. Contact: Carlton Tidwell, Phone: 972-563-5703, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Texas Citrus Fiesta Vaquero Cookoff, Mission, TX. Contact: Lisa Rivera, Phone: 956-585-9724, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Turkey Fest, Henrietta, TX. Contact: Melissa Roberson, Phone: 940-733-7944, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Annual Papalote Volunteer Fire Department Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Mike Clevenger, Phone: 361-945-3144, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: BBQ Boys Buyers Group, Round Rock, TX. Contact: Brad Fowles, Phone: 512-848-4821, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Bob Wills Day BBQ Cookoff, Turkey, TX. Contact: Troy Glover, Phone: 806-269-1865, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Buda County Fair and BBQ Cookoff, Buda, TX. Contact: Frankie Hoch, Phone: 512-971-0355, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Freedom Is Not Free Cook-Off, Granbury, TX. Contact: John Joffrion, Phone: 817-964-7747, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Freer Rattlesnake Roundup Cookoff, Freer, TX. Contact: Sam Foster, Phone: 361-701-1875, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Friends for Wishes, Waller, TX. Contact: Brandon Walker, Phone: 713-203-5254, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Lonestar Pony Express, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Jeff Tollert, Phone: 281-974-6948, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Red River BBQ Championship, Ardmore, TX. Contact: Richard McLaughlin, Phone: 580-465-7234, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Seminole BBQ Cook Off, Seminole, TX. Contact: Elyse Hughes, Phone: 806-729-0600, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Smoke on the Water, Port Neches, TX. Contact: Brandon White, Phone: 409-284-4407, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Wild Horse Desert Roundup, Bishop, TX. Contact: Judy Gonzalez, Phone: 956-202-2678, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: 14th Ever Chigger Hill Cookoff, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Susan Giroux, Phone: 936-661-2330, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Champions Kids Camp, Spring, TX. Contact: Ellen Cole, Phone: 713-829-2508, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Cinco de May Cookoff, Goliad, TX. Contact: Ruben San Miguel, Phone: 361-813-1410, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: KCFCFA Cookoff, Mabank, TX. Contact: Jason Lengacher, Phone: 214-500-8729, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Knights of Columbus 6269 CARNIVORE Cookoff, Arlington, TX Contact: David Lara, Phone: 817-233-4533, Email: [email protected].
May. 1-2, 2020: League City Music Fest, League City, TX. Contact: Ryan Smith, Phone: 281-910-3080, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Mark Blondin, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Mark H. Miller, Ft. Worth, TX. Contact: Mark H. Miller, Phone: 817-360-6904, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Turn N Burn, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Cindy Mumm, Phone: 830-569-2163, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: 2020 East Side Cinco De Drinko Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Alfredo Salinas, Phone: 504-343-1354, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: 4th Annual Austin Matura Scholarship BBQ Cook-Off, East Bernard, TX. Contact: Kirk Martura, Phone: 979-533-0106, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Alamo Watermelon Festival, Alamo, TX. Contact: Arnoldo Robles, Phone: 956-325-4084, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Aransas County Boys Girls Club, Rockport, TX. Contact: Dana Simpson, Phone: 361-790-3678, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Butterfield Stage Days, Bridgeport, TX. Contact: Mary Beth Holder, Phone: 940-683-2073, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Van Zandt County Fair Cookoff, Canton, TX. Contact: Jeff Looney, Phone: 972-880-6584, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: 29th Annual Jourdanton VFD Cookoff, Jourdanton, TX. Contact: Amy Martinez, Phone: 210-482-9752, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: 3rd Annual Creektastic Cookoff, Spring, TX. Contact: Holly Pichette, Phone: 936-647-5623, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: 7th Annual Josh Haynie Memorial BBQ Cook-Off, Wharton, TX. Contact: Brandon Cruz, Phone: 281-253-5020, Email: s[email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Charcoal Challenge, Giddings, TX. Contact: Betty Petzoid, Phone: 979-820-1952, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Cookin Up a Cure, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Diana Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: East Texas Arboretum Cookoff, Athens, TX. Contact: Larry Russell, Phone: 903-368-0030, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Cody Dragoo Memorial Cookoff, West, TX. Contact: Ranae Knust, Phone: 254-716-2262, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Cook Off, Rosenberg, TX. Contact: Steven Pfeiffer, Phone: 281-203-7066, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Memorial Bash Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact: Cornelio Valdez, Phone: 361-218-8099, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: 2920 Roadhouse Rubs to Riches BBQ Cookoff, Hockley, TX. Contact: David Warren, Phone: 936-727-9442, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Coleto Creek BBQ Association 9th Annual BBQ Cookoff, El Campo, TX. Contact: Stephanie Schuckenbrock, Phone: 361-564-8677, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Eighter From Decatur, Decatur, TX. Contact: Randy Burkhart, Phone: 817-371-2680, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Wimberley Blues and BBQ Cookoff, Wimberley, TX. Contact: Craig Calley, Phone: 512-757-3158, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Buck’s 4th Annual Backyard BBQ, Buda, TX. Contact: Robert Bishop, Phone: 512-618-9884, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: CVFD BBQ, Covington, TX. Contact: Shalest Karlicek, Phone: 254-205-8035, Email: [email protected]o.com.
June 5-6, 2020: Shivaree Up in Smoke Cookoff, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Monica Hinds, Phone: 817-823-9030, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: 2nd Annual BBQ Cookoff, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Michael Kurtz, Phone: 940-782-7714, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Back the Blue, Wills Point, TX. Contact: Lonnie Carroll, Phone: 903-873-2588, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Columbus Annual June Cook Off, Columbus, TX. Contact: Fausta Kaiser, Phone: 979-732-1386, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Joe Davis Scholarship BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: John Caine, Phone: 832-228-0206, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Kookin 4 Kids, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Holly Turner, Phone: 817-694-4250, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Llano VFD Annual BBQ Cookoff, Llano, TX. Contact: Joey Gunnels, Phone: 325-248-3408, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Big Dog BBQ Cook Off, Spur, TX. Contact: Betsy Arnold, Phone: 806-269-7373, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Geronimo Annual BBQ Cookoff, Geronimo, TX. Contact: Bill Owens, Phone: 830-481-6311, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Kids Unlimited Foundation, Houston, TX. Contact: Carolyn Howren, Phone: 832-671-1916, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Lake Murvaul BBQ Cookoff, Carthage, TX. Contact: Anna Bryce, Phone: 903-931-2962, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Smokin on the Plaza, Lovington, NM. Contact: Mara Salcido, Phone: 575-396-1418, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Texas Pepper Jelly No Excuses BBQ Cookoff, Beeville, TX. Contact: Reba Beard, Phone: 361-343-2362, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Mathis Freedom Fest, Mathis, TX. Contact: Mike Barrera, Phone: 361-547-3343, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Smoke in the Pines, Livington, TX. Contact: John Clifton, Phone: 936-328-9864, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: SS American Memorial Firecracker Cookoff, Seguin, TX. Contact: Troy Cresswell, Phone: 210-393-6723, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: The South Texas Red White Blue Festival, Elsa, TX. Contact: David De Los Rios, Phone: 956-358-8722, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Whitney Resorts, Inc., Whitney, TX. Contact: Rodney Hohertz, Phone: 254-694-4023, Email: [email protected].
For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.
Feb. 14-15, 2020: Shotgun Fred BBQ Showdown, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Ben Pruitt, Phone: 936-661-4204, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 15-16, 2020: Albany Bacon Championship, Albany, OR. Contact: Mike White, Phone: 503-351-1718, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 16, 2020: Pit Boss Premium Barbecue (Backyard Only), Perth Western, Australia. Contact: Jason Lino, Phone: +61414991450, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 22, 2020: Capital City Cook-Off, Montgomery, AL. Contact: Jamie Gonzalez, Phone: 334-625-2100, Email: [email protected]al.gov.
Feb. 21-20, 2020: The Tyson Guinea Pig, Matt Dalton Memorial, Coachella, CA. Contact: Jessie Corbin, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 21-20, 2020: Best in the Desert Southwest KCBS BBQ, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Carrie Ring, Phone: 928-373-5020, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Fire It Up Frostproof!, Frostproof, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: 407-697-4077, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Lawrenceville, GA. Contact Person: TEAMS CONTACT: Jim Lloyd, Phone: 404-683-1549, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Corums Building Center BBQ (Backyard Only), Hartselle, AL. Contact: Michael Broom, Phone: 256-214-0068, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off (BACKYARD ONLY), Foley, AL 36535. Contact Person: Kylee Raulerson, Phone: 251-943-5590, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: 2nd Annual Qlathe BBQ Championship, Olathe, KS. Contact: Chris Stewart, Phone: 913-971-8605, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Speed & Feed BBQ Cook-Off & Car Show, Darlington, SC. Contact: Jason Hardee, Phone: 843-340-4588, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: BBQFest Costa Rica 2020, San Jose, Costa Rica. Contact: Natasha Loew, Phone: +506 8399 3111, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Country Road & BBQ Contest-Day 1, Torreglia, Italy. Contact: Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 14-15, 2020: Country Road BBQ Contest-Day 2, Torreglia, Italy. Contact: Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship. Lebanon, TN. Contact: Jason Cole, Phone: 615-219-9590, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Firelake BBQ CoCook-Off Day 1, Shawnee, OK. Contact: Jason Boyce, Phone: 405-878-4850 ext 2026, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Smokin in the Square, Pensacola, FL. Contact: Ivan Delabruere, Phone: 850-516-2622, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: American Royal Backyard and Steak Contest, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Eric Pew, Phone: 816-221-9800, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Smoke on the Diamond (BACKYARD ONLY), Brookwood, AL. Contact: Bill Squires, Phone: 205-556-1300,
Email: [email protected].
Mar. 21-22, 2020: The Lead Foot City BBQ Championship, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Dawn Roth, Phone: 352-556-5761, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 21-22, 2020: Firelake BBQ Cook-Off – Day 2, Shawnee, OK. Contact: Jason Boyce, Phone: 405-878-4850 ext 2026, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 21-22, 2019: Smoke in the Woods-CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Cuddebackville, NY. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Kickin It Route 66 Barbeque Challenge, St. Roberts, MO. Contact: Anita Ivey, Phone: 573-451-2000 ext 1112, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: BBQ Gives Back (Day 1), Urbanna, VA. Contact: Mary Jones, Phone: 804-467-3558, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27, 2020: Spring Break BBQ Contest III, Lommel, Belgium. Contact: Van Decraen Marjolein, Phone: 0032994206417, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27, 2020: TN River BBQ Battle & Music Fest. Savannah, TN. Contact: Mary Beth Hopper, Phone: 731-616-7474, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Hammond BBQ, Inc., Hammond, LA. Contact: Eric Phares or Jodie Gieseler, Phone: Eric-985-969-8172, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2020: BBQ Gives Back (Day 2), Urbanna, VA. Contact: Mary Jones, Phone: 804-467-3558, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-off, Cedar Park, TX. Contact: Alyssa Row, Phone: 512-260-7800, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Fire at the Foothills (BACKYARD ONLY), Chelsea, AL. Contact: Scott Weygand, Phone: 205-678-4410, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: CCS FEST, Indianapolis, IN. Contact: Gene Bryant, Phone: 317-908-7680, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Blazathon, Stillwater, OK. Contact: Chad Duncan, Phone: 405-880-4514, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Smokin’ For Down Syndrome, Collierville, TN. Contact: Marvin Hurley, Phone: 901-282-6138, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: NYC BBQ Cookoff, Staten Island, NY. Contact: Jessica Phillips, Phone: 718-351-1611, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 4-5, 2020: Glowing Austria 2020, Wels, Austria, Contact: Dobernig Alexander, Phone: +43 676 9003109, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Smoke in the Spring, Osage City, KS. Contact: Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: The Best Dam BBQ Contest at Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO. Contact: Tony Kerns, Phone: 816-749-3154, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Eastern BBQ Contest 2020-Day 1, Meerbeke, Belgium. Contact: Bart Beeckmans, Phone: 00032477641169, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Smoke on the Falls, Gadsden, AL. Contact: Janet Tarrance, Phone: 256-549-4658, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: The Ironman, Greencastle, PA. Contact: Tyler Bloom
Phone: 204-439-4778, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 11-12, 2020: Eastern BBQ Contest 2020-Day 2, Meerbeke, Belgium. Contact: Bart Beeckmans, Phone: 00032477641169, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Pork-A-Palooza, Weatherford, OK. Contact: Jarred Jones, Phone: 580-305-9900, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Connelly Springs, NC. Contact: Joel Abee, Phone: 828-612-8114, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Smoke in the Valley, Linn Valley, KS. Contact: Mark Hough, Phone: 214-684-4524, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Interstate BBQ Festival, Hagerstown, MD. Contact: Rob Immer, Phone: 301-991-2373, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Smokin For Garrett, Boonville, IN. Contact: Tim Howton, Phone: 812-629-0806, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 18-19, 2020: 3rd Wild King BBQ Contest, Tirol, Austria, Contact: Franz
Apr. 18-19, 2020: Smoke On the Border, Gravette, AR. Contact: Fred Overstreet, Phone: 479-787-8998, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Contact: Brenda Orozco, Phone: 901-800-7907, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Ozarks BBQ Fest, Springfield, MO. Contact: Larry Krauck, Phone: 417 833 2660, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Marietta River City BBQ, Marietta, OH. Contact: Emmeline Wharton, Phone: 7406297139, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Smoke on the Water Festival (BACKYARD ONLY), Florence, AL. Contact: Myron Berry, Phone: 256-740-9636, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: WashMo BBQ, Bike & Blues, Washington, MO. Contact: Cassidy Lowery, Phone: 636-239-1743, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Smokin In the Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO. Contact: Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: New Jersey KnoQ-out: Day 1-CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: 15th Annual HANOR Smokin’ Red Dirt BBQ, Enid, OK. Contact: Lynn Benkendorf, Phone: 580-548-8194, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: BBQ Boogie & Blues, Calhoun, GA. Contact: Aaron Walker, Phone: 706-307-9129, Email: [email protected]ahoo.com.
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Rockahock Pickin N Pullin BBQ Competition, Lanexa, VA. Contact: Alicia Caldwell, Phone: 757-345-8717, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: The Great Wisconsin Tune-Up, Manawa, WI. Contact: Brenda Vander Zanden, Phone: 920-427-6814, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Lodi Beerfest & BBQ 2020, Lodi, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: KCBS
Apr. 24-25, 2020: New Jersey KnoQ-out: DAY 2-CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Blairstown, NJ 07825, Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Mark Twain Casino BBQ Cook-Off, LaGrange, MO. Contact: Darcy Buckwalter, Phone: 573-655-4770, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 25, 2020: World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival, Memphis, TN. Contact: Paul Gagliano, Phone: 901-949-2596, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26, 2020: American Royal World Series of Barbecue Rub Contest, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Eric Pew, Phone: 816-221-9800, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 26, 2020: Brandywine Backyard Barbeque, Landenberg, PA. Contact: Don Kohler, Phone: 302-373-8467, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: 8th Annual BBQ Throwdown, Show Low, AZ. Contact: John Leech, Phone: 928-205-9791, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Whistlestop Festival & Rocket City BBQ, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Mal McCleary, Phone: 256-564-8116, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Apple Blossom BBQ, St. Joseph, MO. Contact: Kristi Bailey, Phone: 816-364-4108, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Elk Grove Western Festival and BBQ Championship, Elk Grove, CA. Contact: Ed Anhorn, Phone: 916-599-5095, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Jiggy With The Piggy, Kannapolis, NC. Contact: Eddie Smith, Phone: 980-521-0683, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Bixby Rotary BBQ’N Blues Festival, Bixby, OK. Contact: Kim Miller, Phone: 918-366-8000, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Route 66 Smoke Out, Dwight, IL. Contact: Rodney Connors,
Phone: 815-374-0364, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Bernard BBQ Battle, Lansing, KS. Contact: Tim Dossey,
Phone: 913-364-6923, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Southern Sounds BBQ &
May 1-2, 2020: 39th Annual Kennett Jaycees Show Me State BBQ
Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Masters in May Day 1, Bancroft, WI. Contact: Amanda Schopp, Phone: 920-470-9142, Email: [email protected].
May 2, 2020: Los Angeles Backyard (Backyard Only), Los Angeles, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Phone: 415-683-0784, Email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2020: UMB Smokin Vault BBQ Contest/Invitational Competitor’s Series, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Stacy Lykins, Email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2020: 6th BBQ Bulls Championship, Salzburg, Austria. Contact: Helmut Karl, Phone: +436767501528, Email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2020: Smoke on the Water, Liberty, IN. Contact: Carl Sharp, Phone: 765-458-5574, Email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2020: Masters in May Day 2, Bancroft, WI. Contact: Amanda Schopp, Phone: 920-470-9128, Email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2020: Spit in the Hills, Chidlow, Western Australia. Contact: Fran Berry, Phone: 61 0417530500, Email: [email protected].
May 3, 2020: American Royal World Series of Barbecue (Sauce Contest), Kansas City, MO. Contact: Eric Pew, Phone: 816-221-9800, Email: [email protected].
May 7-9, 2020: Boss Hog State Championship Cook-off, Waynesboro, GA. Contact: Elizabeth Billips, Phone: 706-551-0729, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Sertoma 48 BBQ, Lawrence, KS. Contact: Betty Bunce, Phone: 785-766-7953, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Esperanza Bonanza, Marion, AR. Contact: Missi Norman, Phone: 901-647-3391, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Rockin BBQ, Warsaw, IN. Contact: Jeanette Wood, Phone: 574-269-1823, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Minnesota In May, Cambridge, MN. Contact: Stan & Tonia Dobosenski, Phone: 218-821-5426-Tonia, 218-831-5362-Stan, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: City Of Springs BBQ Championship, Sulphur, OK. Contact: Garett Leverridge, Phone: 580-618-0950, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: Columbia Elks Lodge # 594 BBQ Contest, Columbia, MO. Contact: Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953, Email: [email protected].
May 8-9, 2020: BBQ Jamboree, Fredericksburg, VA. Contact: James Sharon, Phone: 540-840-1442, Email: [email protected].
May 9. 2020: Dr.George Smith BBQ Brawl (COMPETITORS SERIES), Murfreesboro, TN. Contact: Bill Taylor, Phone: 615-294-5752, Email: [email protected].
May 9, 2020: Minnesota In May (BACKYARD ONLY),
May 9-10, 2020: Beer, Fries, & BBQ VII, Hasselt, Belgium. Contact: Wim Bloeman, Phone: +32 496 72 48 45, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Smokin’ on the Buffalo BBQ Brawl, Mannington, WV. Contact: Jerry Reel, Phone: 304-677-0106, Email: [email protected].
May 15-17, 2020: Transylvanian BBQ Festival 2nd Edition, Olteni, Covasna County, Romania. Contact: Szidonia Fazakas-Csoma, Phone: +40 746 110 766, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke, Morgantown, PA. CONTACT: Susan Fregeau, Phone: 630-269-0285, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Ribs on the River, Louisiana, MO. Contact: Susan Fregeau, Phone: 630-269-0285, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: 17th Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest (COMPETITORS SERIES), Riverside, CA. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-367-1505, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Sunset Hill Kansas City Barbecue Competition, Valparaiso, IN. Contact: Madison Binkowski, Phone: 219-548-0219, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Sevierville, TN. Contact: Daniel Young, Phone: 865-453-6411, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Kings of Q BBQ Cook-Off and Festival, Ayden, NC. Contact: Kim Raynor, Phone: 252-481-5828, Email: [email protected].
May 15-16, 2020: Mark Marley’s Go Big or Go Home BBQ Bash (DAY 1), Plainview, TX. Contact: RaeAnne Warren, Phone: 806-292-3288, Email: [email protected].
May 16-17, 2020: Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown-CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Southwick, MA. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
May 16-17, 2020: Twin Smoke, Ezeraiciu, Lithuania. Contact: Nerijus Navickas, Phone: +447830310848, Email: [email protected].
May 16-17, 2020: Mark Marley’s Go Big or Go Home BBQ Bash (DAY 2), Plainview, TX. Contact: RaeAnne Warren, Phone: 806-292-3288, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: The High on the Hog Festival, Winchester, TN Contact: Ray or Alecia Davis, Phone: 931-308-9376, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Brew’n’Q Invitational, Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Contact: Scott Lane, Phone: +447759678774, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Big Bear Grill & Chill BBQ Championships, Big Bear Lake, CA. Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-6190, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Red, White, & B-B-Q (DAY 1), Westmont, IL. Contact: Jim Addington, Phone: 630-654-2894, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que & Music Festival, Augusta, GA. Contact: Doug Varnadore, Phone: 706-855-8555, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: The Best Dam Barbeque, Boulder City, NV. Contact: John Chase, Phone: 702-497-3328, Email: [email protected].
May 22-23, 2020: Hog Wild BBQ Cook-off Kids Que and Family Festival, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Adam Wallace, Phone: 601-757-2826, Email: [email protected].
May 23-24, 2020: Brew’n’Q Open, Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Contact: Scott Lane, Phone: +447759678774, Email: [email protected].
May 23-24, 2020: Red, White, & B-B-Q (Day 2), Westmont, IL. Contact: Jim Addington, Phone: 630-654-2894, Email: [email protected].
May 23-24, 2020: BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay, North Bend, OR. Contact: John Hunt, Phone: 541-999-5199, Email: [email protected].
May 23-24, 2020: Getting Basted Open, Hollister, MO. Contact: Brad Leighiner. Phone: 417-483-3529, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Smoke on the Bricks, Baldwin City, KS. Contact: Matt McClure, Phone: 785-594-3670, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Smokin in Steele, Owatonna, MN. Contact: Walter Spindler, Phone: 507-676-0651, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: 9th Annual Smokin on the Lake, Monroe City, MO. Contact: Rebecca Watson, Phone: 573-735-9422, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Kelly Wilson BBQ (KWBBQ), Kansas City, MO. Contact: Mark Blanck, Phone: 816-363-2039, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Horse Town Brew N Que Festival, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp. Phone: 951-444-1280, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: The Great Georgia BBQ Festival, Cumming, GA. Contact: Stan Kaminski, Phone: 770-363-0894, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Twin States Barbecue Showdown (Backyard Only), Meridian, MS. Contact: Cara Shirley, Phone: 601-693-2661, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Smoke on the Prairie, Brimfield, IL. Contact: Josh Helms, Phone: 309-256-0541, Email: josh_[email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Hadi ShrinersFest, Evansville, IN. Contact: Roger Fuchs, Phone: 812-449-1372. Email: [email protected].
May 30-31, 2020: Tony Stone BBQ Competition, Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Contact: Harry Havinga, Phone: +31610568568, Email: [email protected].
May 30-31, 2020: Porkapalooza BBQ Festival, Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Contact: Russell Bird, Phone: 780-400-8440, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Original SD BBQ Championship, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: 9th Annual Valley Veterans BBQ Competition, Valley, NE. Contact: Doug Eggen, Phone: 402- 669-7951, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Mclouth BBQ Blowout 29th Annual, Mclouth, KS. Contact: Dan Holwick, Phone: 913-634-5267, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Up In Smoke on the Square, Lincoln, IL. Contact: Marc Schoonover, Phone: 217-737-9398, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Quebec City International BBQ Music and Festival-514 BBQ, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Contact: Manny Mavroudis, Phone: 514-659-5777, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Big Blue BBQ Championship, Marysville, KS. Contact: Allie Argo, Phone: 785-562-8374. Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Country Invasion, Wilmington, OH. Contact: Kevin Garen, Phone: 937-728-9082, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: 2nd Annual Throwdown in the Vineyards, Murphy, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].
June 5-6, 2020: Sun BBQ Fest, Uncasville, CT. Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, Email: [email protected].
June 6-7, 2020: Vienna BBQ Days, Vienna, Austria. Contact: Exotica Team, Phone: +436769003109, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest, Derby, KS. Contact: Janae’ Springer, Phone: 316-788-1519 ext.1232, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Honeybee BBQ Competition, LaFayette, GA. Contact: Chris Finkbone, Phone: 423-653-4899, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Buskers, Brews & BBQ, Aurora, CO. Contact: Josh Sturm, Phone: 303-739-7182, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Delta Smoke BBQ Contest, Wynne, AR. Contact: Chad House, Phone: 870-945-0880, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Beats, Brews, & BBQ, Wagoner, OK. Contact: Brian Hisey, Phone: 918-577-1772, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Separation Day Colonial BBQ. Wilmington, DE. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: The Robertson County Fair Assoc. Barbeque Throwdown(COMPETITORS SERIES), Springfield, TN. Contact: Brian Morrison, Phone: 615-519-3258, Email: [email protected].
June 13-14, 2020: Greeley Blues Jam, Greeley, CO. Contact: Brett Hill, Phone: 970-590-1095, Email: [email protected].
June 13-14, 2020: BBQ Friuli Venezia Giulia, Cividale del Friuli, Italy. Contact: Serena Simonetti, Phone: +393347330553, Email: [email protected].
June 13-14, 2020: Grill & Smoke Festival, Tampere, Finland. Contact: Riku Naskali, Phone: +358 50 329 3169, Email: [email protected].
June 13-14, 2020: Granite State BBQ Championship, Hancock, NH. Contact: Ted Lorson, Phone: 203-530-3506, Email: [email protected].
June 14, 2020: Lake Country BBQ Cook-Off (BACKYARD ONLY), Okauchee, WI. Contact: Tom Voell, Phone: 262-853-2389, Email: [email protected].
June 18-20, 2020: Poosa Q, Montgomery, AL. Contact: Kelly Hargoves, Phone: 334-514-5121, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Central Plains Ribfest, Holdrege, NE. Contact: Doug Stevenson, Phone: 308-991-8967, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Roanoke, WV. Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 866-710-7600, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Central Maine BBQ Cook Off, Skowhegan, ME. Contact: Jason Gayne, Phone: 207-474-3621, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, Apex, NC. Contact: Graham Wilson, Phone: (919) 362-7141, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Deb York, Phone: 408-858-2868, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Ayr Charity BBQ, Ayr, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Michelle Granger, Phone: 519-404-7324, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Blount County BBQ Bash, Maryville, TN. Contact: Mark Smith, Phone: 865-806-5398, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Knights Of Columbus BBQ Smoke Off 4 Life, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Josh Markley, Phone: 913-449-1972, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: BBQ SmokeDown at Chicagoland, Joliet, IL. Contact: Dane Neal, Phone: 630-329-2339, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition, State Center, IA. Contact: Megan Willier, Phone: 641-691-5768, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Miles City Cowtown Cook-Off, Miles City, MT. Contact: Scott Thompson, Phone: 406-951-8669, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: 27th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge, Frisco, CO. Contact: Nora Gilbertson, Phone: 970-668-9132, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Desoto Shrine Club 12th Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Hernando, MS. Contact: Jason Francis, Phone: 901-827-9201, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Hartford Rib Off, Hartford, CT. Contact: Lynn Cohen, Phone: 860-906-1141, Email: [email protected].
June 19-20, 2020: Black Silo Winery, Trenton, MO. Contact: Duane Urich, Phone: 901-596-9986, Email: [email protected].
June 20, 2020: Camp High Hopes Rib Fest (BACKYARD ONLY), Sioux City, IA. Contact: Sarah Morgan, Phone: 712-224-2267, Email: [email protected].
June 26-28, 2020: Smoke of the Dragon BBQ-n-Brew, Dallas, OR. Contact: Sheila Peirce, Phone: 503-831-3562, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Heritage Days BBQ Showdown (Day 1), Belvidere, IL. Contact: Danny Anderson, Phone: 815-544-2612, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA. Contact: Ken Jensen, Phone: 732-513-8331, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Bring’n Home the Bacon, West Salem, WI. Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Smokin Railroad Street BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY), Elkmont, AL. Contact: Ryan Pylant, Phone: 256-777-6930, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: 12th Annual Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off Auburn Hill, MI. Contact: Shawn Keenan, Phone: 248-364-6926, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Grillin and Chillin, Chillicothe, MO. Contact: Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Smokin on The Pecos-Double Header (Day1), Artesia, NM. Contact: Davis Grousnick, Phone: 575-513-4291, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: 9th Annual Covington Cork & Pork Festival, Covington, VA. Contact: David Bryant, Phone: 540-968-3561, Email: [email protected].
June 26-27, 2020: Swinging Bridge BBQ Festival, Byram, MS. Contact: Van Waites, Phone: 601-942-4985, Email: [email protected].
June 27-28, 2020: Heritage Days BBQ Showdown (Day 2), Belvidere, IL. Contact: Danny Anderson, Phone: 815-544-2612, Email: [email protected].
June 27, 2020: Bring’n Home the Bacon (BACKYARD), West Salem, WI. Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].
June 27-28, 2020: Montana BBQ Cook-off, Absarokee, MT. Contact: Danelle De Saveur, Phone: 406-670-8956, Email: [email protected].
June 27-28, 2020: 28th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle, Washington, DC. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: [email protected].
June 27-28, 2020: Smokin on The Pecos-Double Header (Day 2), Artesia, NM. Contact: David Grousnick, Phone: 575-513-4291, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Feb. 21-22, 2020: A Little Late Christmas Cook-Off, Van Ormy, TX.
Feb. 28-29, 2020: Schertz VFW Post 8315 BBQ Cookoff, Schertz, TX. Contact: Cheryl St. Louis, Phone (Text): 210-394-7698, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 6-8, 2020: BBQ Austin, Austin, TX. FMI: bbqaustin.com.
Mar. 13-15, 2020: Spicewood Community Center BBQ & Chili Cookoff, Spicewood, TX. Contact: Craig Schlicke, Phone: 512-507-9089, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Sweetwater Jaycees Rattle Snake Roundup, Sweetwater, TX. Contact: David Figueroa, Phone: 325-864-6078, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: The Barnyard Cook-off, Weatherford, TX. Contact: David Mote, Phone: 817-598-4125, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Best Little BBQ Cookoff, LaGrange, TX. Contact: Jimmy Rohde, Phone: 979-249-7296, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13-14, 2020: The Ham Rodeo, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, Phone: 210-378-2055.
Mar. 13-14, 2020: Clear Lake Elks Lodge Cook-off, Kemah, TX.
Mar. 20-21, 2020: 2nd Annual Star Fest, Brownwood, TX. Contact: Debbie, Phone: 325-998-8877.
Mar. 27-28, 2020: 4th Annual Sims Strong Benefit & BBQ Cook-Off, Liberty Hill, TX. Contact: Charity Thornton, Phone: 512-630-5677.
Mar. 27-28, 2020: 51st Annual Texas Men’s State Chili Championship, Granite Shoals, TX. Contact: Craig Schlicke, Phone: 512-507-9089, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Kimble County EMSB, Junction, TX. Contact: JP Anguiano, Phone: 325-446-6043.
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Spring Fling, Evant, TX.
Apr. 3-4, 2020: 5th Annual Smokin’ in Action, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Christmas in Action, Phone: 940-696-9393, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Old Mill Trade Days, Post, TX. Contact: Donna Cowdrey, Phone: 432-934-1479, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 10-11, 2020: Easterfest, Kerrville, TX. Contact: Tricia Byrom, Phone: 830-267-1668, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Mingus Merica, Mingus, TX.
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Grill Fest, Shelby County, TX.
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Wild Game TAFR, Cypress, TX. Contact: Joe Matthews, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 24-25, 2020: BBQ and Goat Cookoff, Goldthwaite, TX.
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Germanfest, Muenster, TX.
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Panther Hill Pit Crew Cook-Off, Liberty Hill, TX. Contact: Mike Thames, Phone: 512-299-7944, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Howdy Roo, Marble Falls, TX. Contact: Craig Schlicke, Phone: 512-507-9089, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: 26th Annual Magnolia Showdown BBQ Cook-Off, Magnolia, TX. Contact: Anne Sundquist, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Brushy Creek Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Round Rock, TX. Contact: Lauren Worsley, Phone: 512-255-7871 Ext. 236, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Booster Club BBQ & Chili Cook-off, Lockhart, TX.
May 15-16, 2020: MSCA, Madisonville, TX.
May 15-16, 2020: Railhead Festival, Baird, TX.
May 15-16, 2020: World Championship Bison Cook-Off, Santa Anna, TX.
May 22-23, 2020: Kevin Vest Memorial Cook-Off, Dublin, TX.
May 29-30, 2020: Homecoming Cook-Off, Gustine, TX.
June 5-6, 2020: VFD Cook-off, Gordon, TX.
June 12-13, 2020: Cow Camp Cook-off, San Saba, TX.
June 12-13, 2020: Gladewater’s Hometown Throw-Down BBQ Contest, Gladewater, TX. Contact: Lola May, Phone: 903-985-1133, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: Longest Day Cook-off, Magnolia, TX. Contact: Joni Thompson, Phone: 713-540-1695, Email: [email protected].
June 12-13, 2020: 20th Annual Fort McKavett VFD BBQ Cook-off, Fort McKavett, TX. Contact: Ed LeClair, Phone: 325-949-6297 or Lisa Lester, Phone: 325-215-9336.
June 12-13, 2020: Chisholm Trail Round-up, Lockhart, TX.
June 19-20, 2020: ASCO, San Antonio, TX.
June 26-27, 2020: TNT Fest Cook, Jacksboro, TX.
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.mbnbbq.com
Feb. 22, 2020: MBN
Mar. 20-21, 2020: Esperanza Bonanza 2020 Conquistador Challenge, Marion, AR. Contact: Missi Norman, Phone: 901-647-3391, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Southern Mississippi Boucherie Festival, Tylertown, MS. Contact: Stephen Pigot, Phone: 601-303-1199, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 27-28, 2020: Hogs for the Cause, New Orleans, LA. Contact: Rene Loupree, Phone: 504-554-5123, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Porkerfest Barbeque Competition, Riverdale, GA. Contact: Andrew Stringfellow, Jr., Phone: 770-823-7789, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Atoka BBQ Fest, Atoka, TN. Contact: Dorothy Isbell, Phone: 901-288-8596, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Ham Jam Arts Festival, Philadelphia, MS. Contact: Tony Gray, Phone: 601-562-6471, Email: [email protected].
April 24-25, 2020: Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS. Contact: Kristi Faulkner, Phone: 662-393-6939/ 901-461-1791, Email: [email protected].
May 1-2, 2020: Que on the Yazoo, Greenwood, MS. Contact: Brantley Snipes, Phone: 662-458-0886/662-453-7625, Email: [email protected].
May 29-30, 2020: Covington World’s Oldest BBQ Festival, Covington, TN. Contact: Karen Griffin, Phone: 901-475-7139/901-485-9075, Email: [email protected].
July 16-18, 2020: Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship, Galax, VA. Contact: Twin County Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 276-236-2184, Email: [email protected].
July 31-Aug. 1, 2020: Water Valley, Watermelon Carnival Train Tracks Pork Attack, Check back for more information.
September 24-26, 2020: Praise The Lard, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Sammi Graff, Phone: 618-684-8902/ 618-521-6957, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 24-26, 2020: The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 25-26, 2020: Bartlett BBQ Fest (Pending Event)
Oct. 9-10, 2020: Octoberfest Mississippi Delta, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 16-17, 2020: Delta Hot Tamale Festival, Check back for more information.
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Feb. 22, 2020: 2020 Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association Awards Banquet, Charlestown, WV.
Mar.28-29, 2020: BBQ Gives Back (Days 1 & 2), Urbanna, VA.
May 1-2, 2020: Jiggy with the Piggy BBQ Challenge, Kannapolis, NC.
May 15-16, 2020: Smokin on the Buffalo BBQ Brawl, Mannington, WV.
June 5-6, 2020: Sun BBQ Fest, (Non-MABA Event), Uncasville, CT.
June 6-7, 2020: Beltway BBQ Showdown, Upper Malboro, MD.
June 19-20, 2020: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Weston, WV.
June 26-27, 2020: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA.
July 3-4, 2020: I Love BBQ and Music Festival, Lake Placid, NY.
July 10-11, 2020: Auburn Rotary Party in the Park, Auburn, NY.
July 17-18, 2020: Chillin’ and Grillin’ in the Glades, Wise, VA.
July 24-25, 2020: Smoke in the Grove, Spring Grove, PA.
Sept. 11-12: 16th Annual Recovery Fest and 11th Annual BBQ State Championship, Richmond, VA.
Sept. 18-19, 2020: Tilley H-D Biker Blues BBQ Rally, Salisbury, NC.
Sept. 25-26, 2020: Smoke in the Park, Lemoyne, PA.
Oct. 2-3, 2020: Keystone Class BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA.
Oct. 9-10, 2020: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, Rocky Mount, NC.
Oct. 18-19, 2029: Red, White & Que (Day 1 & Day 2), Jackson, NJ.
Oct. 23-24, 2020: Zom-b-que (Tentative Date), Wytheville, VA.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
April 11, 2020: Spring Training 2020, University of Minnesota Andrew Boss Meat Science Laboratory, Falcon Heights, MN, FMI: http://mnbbqsociety.com/classes.
May 8-9, 2020: Minnesota in May 2020, Cambridge, MN. FMI: mnbbqsociety.com.
June 26-27, 2020: Bring’n Home the Bacon, West Salem, WI. FMI: http://bringnhomethebacon.com.
Aug. 1, 2020: B-Dale BBQ Contest, Roseville, MN. FMI: http://www.b-dale.com.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
April 11, 2020: Spring Training 2020, University of Minnesota Andrew Boss Meat Science Laboratory, Falcon Heights, MN, FMI: http://mnbbqsociety.com/classes.
May 8-9, 2020: Minnesota in May 2020, Cambridge, MN. FMI: mnbbqsociety.com.
June 26-27, 2020: Bring’n Home the Bacon, West Salem, WI. FMI: http://bringnhomethebacon.com.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org or phone (360) 670-0194.
Apr. 1-4, 2020: 2020 NBBQA Conference, Louisville, KY.
Apr. 3, 2020: NBBQA Rhinestone Hat Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.
Apr. 4, 2020: NBBQA Classic Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Feb. 17, 2020: NEBS Board of Directors On-line Meeting.
Feb. 22, 2020: ServSafe Manager Class and Exam, Cumberland, RI. Contact: Michael Strout, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
Feb. 29, 2020: Winter Blues Rib Rally, Vancouver, WA.
Mar. 14-15, 2020: Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show, Redmond, OR.
Apr. 4, 2020: BBQ in April for April, Langley, BC, Canada.
Apr. 17-19, 2020: Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, Puyallup, WA.
Apr. 24-25, 2020: Smoke n Fire, Pasco, WA.
May 2-3, 2020: Canadian Festival of Chili and BBQ, Langley, BC, Canada.
May 2-3, 2020: Grillfest, Burlington, WA.
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
Mar. 6-7, 2020: Cottageville Cook-N-Park, Cottageville, SC. Contact: Sandy Nettles, Phone: 843-873-0006, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3-4, 2020: Smoke at the Lodge, Summerville, SC. Contact: Kenneth Smillie, Phone: 843-814-3391, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 17-18, 2020: Newberry Pork in the Park, Newberry, SC. Contact: Mary Alex Kopp, Phone: 803-321-3881, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Feb. 15, 2020: John Henry’s Double Steak Challenge, Katy, TX.
Feb. 15, 2020: Meatstock Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Feb. 16, 2020: Vox Coffee Steak Challenge, Zenson di Piave, Italy.
Feb. 22, 2020: The BBQHQ Winter Classic, Simi Valley, CA.
Feb. 22, 2020: North Texas Steak Cookoff (Double), Bedford, TX.
Feb. 29, 2020: Leap into Spring Triple Steak Cookoff Day #1, Brooksville, FL.
Feb. 29, 2020: Freestyle Beach BBQ SCA Steak Cookoff (International), Hulshorst, Netherlands.
Mar 1, 2020: Freestyle Beach BBQ SCA Steak Cookoff with Whole Hog (International), Hulshorst, Netherlands.
Mar. 1, 2020: Leap into Spring Triple Steak Cookoff Day #2, Brooksville, FL.
Mar. 6, 2020: Fire It Up Frostproof! Steak Cookoff, Frostproof, FL.
Mar. 6, 2020: Sun City West’s SCA Steak Challenge, Sun City West, AZ.
Mar. 7, 2020: 4th Annual Collard Green Festival, Evergreen, AL.
Mar. 7, 2020: Live Oak County Fair Steak & Cabrito Cookoff, George West, TX.
Mar. 8, 2020: North Florida Eggfest Steak Cookoff, St. Augustine, FL.
Mar. 13, 2020: Central Oregon Sportsman’s Show Outdoor Cooking Championship, Redmond, OR.
Mar. 14, 2020: 2nd Annual Jesup Shrine Club Steak Challenge, Jesup, GA.
Mar. 14, 2020: Operation Tiger Paw IV, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Mar. 14, 2020: AYSSP Steak Shootout, Mountain View, AR.
Mar. 14, 2020: Meatstock Melbourne Melbourne, Australia.
Mar. 14, 2020: 1st Greenhouse SCA Contest, Hueckeswagen, Germany.
Mar. 20, 2020: Smoke on the Shores, Lebanon, TN.
Mar. 20, 2020: Smokin in the Square, Pensacola, FL.
Mar. 20, 2020: 3i Show Steak Cookoff, Dodge City, KS.
Mar. 21, 2020: Conquistador Challenge, Marion, AR.
Mar. 21, 2020: 1st Annual Acreage Spring Fling Steak Cookoff, Loxahatchee, FL.
Mar. 21, 2020: Rock’n C Steak Cookoff (Double), Crosby, TX.
Mar. 27, 2020: BBQ Gives Back Steak Cookoff, Urbanna, VA.
Mar. 27, 2020: 3rd Annual South Georgia Banking Company Fire Ant Festival Steak Cookoff, Ashburn, GA.
May 27, 2020: A La Parila Fest, Mexicali B.C. Mexico.
Mar. 28, 2020: Magnolia Steak Cookoff, Southhaven, MS.
Mar. 28, 2020: Southern Railway Museum Steak Cookoff, Duluth, GA.
Mar. 28, 2020: Springbreak Steak & Whole Hog Cookoff, Lommel, Belgium.
Apr. 3, 2020: Firehouse BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Donalsonville, GA.
Apr. 3, 2020: NBBQA Rhinestone Hat Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.
Apr. 4, 2020: NBBQA Classic Steak Cookoff, Louisville, KY.
Apr. 4, 2020: 3rd Annual Atoka Ribeye Round-Up Steak Cookoff, Atoka, TN.
Apr. 4, 2020: Grillbillies Steak Cookoff, Wendell, NC.
Apr. 4, 2020: Transylvanian Steak Cookoff, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania.
Apr. 10, 2020: 3rd Annual Raising the Steaks (Double) Steak Cookoff, Greencastle, PA.
Apr. 10, 2020: Eastern BBQ Contest, Ninove, Belgium.
Apr. 11, 2020: Championship BBQ Supply Steak Cookoff (Double), Amarillo, TX.
Apr. 11, 2020: Eastern BBQ Contest Steak & Whole Hog, Ninove, Belgium.
Apr. 17, 2020: Smokin’ For Garrett Steak Cookoff, Boonville, IN.
Apr. 17, 2020: Barnesville Kiwanis Steak Cookoff, Barnesville, GA.
Apr. 18, 2020: Rockwall Lions Club Steak Cookoff (Double), Rockwall, TX.
Apr. 18, 2020: The Ribeye Ranch Steak Shootout, Winfield, AL.
Apr. 18, 2020: Helping U BBQ’s Triple Threat Match (TRIPLE), Omaha, NE.
Apr. 19, 2020: BBQ & Blues Steak Cookoff, Bremerhaven, Germany.
Apr. 24, 2020: Ozark BBQ Fest Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.
Apr. 24, 2020: Marietta River City BBQ Steak Cookoff, Marietta, OH.
Apr. 25, 2020: Lancaster BBQ Supply Spring Break Steak Cookoff (Double), Lancaster, PA.
Apr. 25, 2020: Fire Water Throw Down, Chandler, TX.
Apr. 25, 2020: S.B.H. BBQ Steak Cookoff, Greenville, SC.
Apr. 25, 2020: Dreams Come True Crawfish Festival Steak Cookoff, Gonzales, LA.
May 1, 2020: Cotton Fest Steak Cookoff, Lubbock, TX.
May 1, 2020: 2nd Annual Show Low Steak Throwdown, Show Low, AZ.
May 1, 2020: 2nd Annual Kennett Jaycees Steak Cookoff, Kennett, MO.
May 2, 2020: Hope BeastFeast Steak Cookoff, Cordova, TN.
May 2, 2020: Mason City in May VFW Steak Cookoff (Double), Mason City, IA.
May 2, 2020: Hometown Steak Showdown Steak Cookoff, Laurel, MS.
May 2, 2020: Roanoke Roundup, Roanoke, TX.
May 2, 2020: Meatstock Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
May 2, 2020: 6th BBQ Bulls Championship Steak Cookoff, Salzburg, Austria.
May 2, 2020: Green Forest Grills Steak & Whole Hog Cookoff, Terneuzen, Netherlands.
May 9, 2020: 3rd Annual Beaches Beef & Bacon Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, TX.
May 9, 2020: Esperanza Bonanza 2020, Marion, AR.
May 9, 2020: Celebration in the Park Steak Cookoff, Glencoe, AL.
May 15, 2020: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke Steak Cookoff, Morgantown, PA.
May 16, 2020: O-Town Showdown Steak Cookoff, Owasso, OK.
May 22, 2020: Red, White, & BBQ Steak Cookoff, Westmont, IL.
May 23, 2020: PA School of Culinary Arts Ribeye Cookoff, Lancaster, PA.
May 29, 2020: The Great Georgia BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Cumming, GA.
May 29, 2020: KWBBQ Steak Cookoff, Kansas City, MO.
May 30, 2020: PHA Steak and Bacon Cookoff, Houston, TX.
May 30, 2020: GrillFest Northwest Steak Competition, Burlington, WA.
For more information, visit the World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com
Check back for qualifying event information for 2020.
Non-Sanctioned Events
Apr. 18, 2020: 2nd Annual PBC Exodus 24:10 BBQ Cook-Off Albemarle, NC. Contact: Rodney Morton, Phone: 704-796-1088, Email: [email protected].
May 13-16, 2020: Memphis in May, Memphis, TN. Team Applications Open on Friday, October 18. FMI: https://www.memphisinmay.org/events/world-championship-barbecue-cooking-contest/team/.
BBQ Cooking Schools
Feb. 7-8, 2020: Dirt Road BBQ Tell-All Competition BBQ Class, Olathe, KS. Contact: Ryan and Karen Murphy, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 16, 2020: BBQ Pork MasterClass: The Pork Experience, Downers Grove, IL. To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bbq-pork-masterclass-the-pork-experience-tickets-64516347131.
Feb. 21-22, 2020: 4 Legs Up BBQ, The Art & Science of Competition BBQ Class, Lincoln, NE. Contact: Kelly Wertz, Phone: 620-617-1803, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28-29, 2020: Buffalo’s BBQ Cooking Class, Sperry, OK. Contact: Donny Teel, Phone: 918-633-0673, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 28-29, 2020: Smokin’ Triggers Cooking Class, Hammond, LA. Contact: Johnny Trigg, Phone: 817-999-8377, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 13, 2020: CABBQA KCBS Competition Class, Lodi, CA. FMI: cabbqa.org.
Mar. 13-15, 2020: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.jacksoldsouth.com/bbq-cooking-school.
Mar. 22, 2020: BBQ Rib MasterClass: The Rib Experience, Downers Grove, IL. To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bbq-rib-masterclass-the-rib-experience-tickets-64516446428.
Mar. 28-29, 2020: Charcoal & More Presents BBQ Boot Camp, Sellersburg, IN. Contact: Hal Wagner, Phone: 812-248-2233, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 4, 2020: BBQ 101 Chicken & Ribs, Indianapolis, IN. Contact: BBQ Maestros, Website: www.bbqindy.com.
Apr. 5, 2020: BBQ 102 Butts & Briskets, Indianapolis, IN. Contact: BBQ Maestros, Website: www.bbqindy.com
Apr.11, 2020: SoCal CBBQA BBQ 101 Class, Orange, CA. FMI: cabbqa.org.
Apr. 17-19, 2020: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.jacksoldsouth.com/bbq-cooking-school.
BBQ Judging Schools
Feb. 9, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Stillwater, OK. Contact: Grant Shoffner, Phone: 405-657-6990, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 16, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Sellersburg, IN. Contact: Hal Wagner, Phone: 812-786-9802, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 22, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Bartlett, TN. Contact: Jimmy Shotwell, Phone: 901-833-2029, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 22, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Cameron, MO. Contact: Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 22, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Ruiselede, Belgium. Contact: Birger Allary, Phone: +32 472 87 19 37, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 22, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Lyons, GA. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Feb. 29, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Lincoln, NE. Contact: Toby Antonson, Phone: 402-413-5460, Email: [email protected].
Feb. 29, 2020: KCBS Table Captain Class, Lincoln, NE. Contact: Toby Antonson, Phone: 402-413-5460, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 5, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Frostproof, FL. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Mar. 5, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Sun City West, AZ. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Mar. 7, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Riverside, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 7, 2020: KCBS Table Captain Class, Riverside, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 7, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Lee’s Summit, MO. Contact: Tami Morrow, Phone: 816-604-2640, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 7, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Riverside, CA. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 7, 2020: KCBS Table Captain Class, Riverside, CA. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 14, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Osceola, MO. Contact: Chuck Simpson, Phone: 417-770-7058, Email: [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Lebanon, TN. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Mar. 21, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Crosby, TX. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Mar. 21, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Lastrup, Germany. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Mar. 21, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Johnston, IA. Contact: Christine Dutton, Phone: 319-361-6721, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 21, 2020: KCBS Table Captain Class, Johnston, IA. Contact: Christine Dutton, Phone: 319-361-6721, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 21, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Louisiana, MO. Contact: Marvin Brown, Phone: 503-428-4848, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 22, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Fairmont, WV. Contact: Jerry Reel, Phone: 304-677-0106, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2020: KCBS Table Captain Class, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
Mar. 28, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Hays, KS. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Mar. 29, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Montreal, CA. Contact: Manny Mavroudis, Phone: 514-659-5777, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 3, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Wendell, NC. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 4, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, LaCrosse, WI. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 4, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Gheorghe, Romania. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 10, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Amarillo, TX. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 11, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Clayton, CA. Contact: Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-864-8687, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 11, 2020: KCBS Table Captain Class, Clayton, CA. Contact: Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-864-8687, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 18, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Sugar Creek, MO. Contact: Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: [email protected].
Apr. 18, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Auburn, NY. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 24, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Chandler, TX. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 24, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Greenville, SC. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Apr. 24, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Marietta, OH. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 2, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Farmington, MO. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 15, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Galgiai, LT, Lithuania. Contact: Nerijus Navickas, Phone: +447830310848, Email: [email protected].
May 22, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Westmont, IL. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 28, 2020: SCA Certified Judging Class, Cummings, GA. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 30, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Church Point, Nova Scotia, Canada. Contact: Philippe Gaudet, Phone: 902-778-0758, Email: [email protected].
May 31, 2020: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280, Email: [email protected].
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