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.

Feb. 3-4, 2023:  Tee Wayne Abshire BCA Championship, Marksville, LA.  Contact:  Andy Hollerman, Phone:  337-278-4632.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  Operation Smoke Sheaux, Breaux Bridge, LA.  Contact:  John O’Reilly, Phone:  337-315-6066 or Blake Adams, Phone:  337-298-7459.

Apr. 21-22, 2023:  16th Bi-Annual Spring BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA.  Contact:  Spencer Galland, Phone:  318-500-0002.

May 13, 2023:  Heart & Hardware BBQ Cookoff Contest (Non-traditional 2-meat 1 day contest), Haughton, LA.  Contact:  DJ Thomas, Phone:  318-500-0002.

June 2-3, 2023: Sizzle in the Park (Intended Jack/ Royal qualifier), Glencoe, AL. Contact: Shanon Graham, Phone: 256-312-2091.

June 9-10, 2023: Grillin on Main (Intended Jack/ Royal qualifier), Minden, LA. Contact: Mahala Hutto, Phone: 318-371-4258.

June 23-24, 2023: 6th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717.

July 21-22, 2023: 12th Annual BBQ Bash, Mobile, AL. Contact: Josh Woods/ Travis Patterson, Phone: 850-712-5751.

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

Mar. 3-4, 2023: Golden State Battle V, Holister, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 11, 2023: BBQ & Brew Fest – Best In The Southwest, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Joanne Fiser, Phone: 928-373-5028.

Apr. 22, 2023: Blues, Brews, & BBQ, Fairfield, CA. Contact: Juanita Johnson, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 28-29, 2023: BBQ, Boots & Brew, Perris, CA. Contact: Sarah Harty, Phone: 951-895-7546.

For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com

Mar. 3-4, 2023: Jarrell American Legion Hall, Contact: Dave Welhaus, Phone: 512-289-8473.

Mar. 24-26, 2023: Troy Cook Off, Contact: Dawn Jones, Phone: 254-421-4890 or Jennifer York, Phone: 254-654-3970.

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

Feb. 10-11, 2023:  Smoking On the Rio, El Campo, TX.

Feb. 17-18, 2023:  A-Town Hammer Down, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Chris Villegas, Phone: 806-463-9076.

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  TTHA Bucks and BBQ Cook Off, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Brenda Waters, Phone: 210-367-9769.

Mar. 3-5, 2023:  Freedom Fest, Concan, TX. Contact: Cassandra Perry, Phone: 830-232-6623.

Mar. 3-5, 2023:  BBQ Austin, Austin, TX. Contact: Rodeo Austin, Phone: 512-919-3001.

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  Billy Leo Foundation, La Joya, TX. Contact: Lita Leo, Phone: 956-279-8451.

Mar. 3-5, 2023:  Stockdale C of C Just Ranchin Cook Off, Stockdale, TX. Contact: Wesley Hodge, Phone:830-534-2460.

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  Texas Station Spring Fest BBQ Cook Off, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Kaylie Mendez, Phone: 254-223-3101.

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  Alvin Music Festival, Alvin, TX. Contact: Terry Droege.

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  Springfest, Beeville, TX. Contact: Marias Serrata, Phone: 361-318-8007.

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  Harvest Christian Academy Cook Off, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Jaime G., Phone: 956-292-6293.

Mar. 31- Apr. 1, 2023:  Carfest, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Van Garcia, Phone: 210-213-5359.

Mar. 31- Apr. 1, 2023:  Friends of Flint 2nd Annual State BBQ Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Willie Stuart, Phone: 210-439-4191.

Apr. 7-8, 2023:  HubPhest Cook Off, Pharr, TX. Contact: Marcela, Phone: 956-402-4240.

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  Makenna Elrod Seiler Memorial Roping & Scholarship Cook Off, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Joel Zavala, Phone: 830-333-5010.

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  Parker County Sheriff’s Posse BBQ Cook-Off, Weatherford, TX.

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  TAFR Charity Wild Game Cook Off, Hempstead, TX.

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  Los Cunados 4th Annual Cook Off, Weslaco, TX. Contact: Albert Cano, Phone: 957-472-2489.

Apr. 15, 2023:  McGregor Lions Club Day 1 & 2, Waco, TX. Contact: Mike Olson, Phone: 254-258-8171.

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

Feb. 17-18, 2023:  Ribs on the Ridge – Pro/BY, St. Augustine, FL.  Contact:  Ed Shemanski, Phone:  407-242-3425.

Mar. 10-11, 2023:  Pig-a-Palooza, Mulberry, FL.  Contact:  Bonnie Titus, Phone:  863-712-0625.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition, Leesbrug, FL.  Contact:  Brian Gamble, Phone:  352-267-4580, Email: [email protected]

Mar. 31 – Apr. 1, 2023:  2023 Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ, Seabring, FL.  Contact: J.C. Shoop, Phone: 863-214-8089.

Apr. 21-22, 2023:  The 2023 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown, Apopka, FL.  Contact: John Hanson, Phone: 352-255-4853.

Apr. 28-29, 2023:  Grills Gone Wild, Davenport, FL.  Contact: Josh Hicks, Phone: 863-348-2256.

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

Feb. 11, 2023: 2022 GBA TOTY Banquet, Cordele, GA.

Feb. 17-18, 2023: Brunswick Backyard BBQ, Brunswick, GA. Contact: Jennifer Krouse, Phone: 912-265-4032, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 24-25, 2023: Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone: 229-322-1596.

Mar. 4-5, 2023: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2023, Tifton, GA. Contact: Tyrone Spearman, Phone: 229-392-3576 mobile or Angela Elder, Phone: 229-848-9899, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 24-25, 2023: Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Gail Walla, Phone: 229-567-3436, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 14-15, 2023: The Boss Hog, Albany, GA. Contact: Carrie Hutchinson, Phone: 229-344-4992, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 21-22, 2023: Smokin on Blackshear, Cordele, GA. Contact: Linda Hawkins, Phone: 229-276-1004, Email: [email protected].

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

Feb. 3-4, 2023:  Two Broke Cookers, Refugio, TX. Contact: Irene Garza, Phone: 361-739-8501, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 10-11, 2023:  Friends Of Tri Club BBQ Cook Off, Spring, TX. Contact: William Greer, Phone: 281-282-7461, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 10-11, 2023:  Victoria Livestock Show BBQ Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Heather McBride, Phone: 361-212-3200, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 17-18, 2023:  8th BBQ Boys Buyers Grup Cookoff, Round Rock, TX. Contact: Krista Fowles, Phone: 512-748-4182, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 24-25, 2023:  Coastal Bend Home Builders Assn 2nd Annual Cook Off, Sinton, TX. Contact: Alycia Kasperitis, Phone: 361-331-6914, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  Annual Burning Meat BBQ Cook Off, Sinton, TX. Contact: Alycia Kasperitis, Phone: 361-331-6914, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  Brews, Ewes, & BBQ, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Monica Ramos, Phone: 325-656-3911, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 10-11, 2023:  27th Annual CHTR BBQ Cook Off, Stockdale, TX. Contact: Mark Mika, Phone: 830-299-2335, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  10 Annual Gruenau Cook Off, Sinton, TX. Contact: Dianna Metting, Phone: 361-491-1217, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  N’Gee BBQ Cookoff, Normangee, TX. Contact: Joshua Harris, Phone: 281-687-1488, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 31 – Apr. 1, 2023:  33rd Annual Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook Off, Luling, TX. Contact: Ashley Flores, Phone: 832-875-1922, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 31 – Apr. 1, 2023:  3rd Annual Meat Burning Contest, La Feria, TX. Contact: Julie Cooke, Phone: 956-571-8670, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 31 – Apr. 1, 2023:  Trevor Lee Chesson Memorial Marsh Fest, Winnie, TX. Contact: Aimee Cheeson, Phone: 409-728-6152, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  14th Annual Orange Grove VFD Cook Off, Orange Grove, TX. Contact: Chief Jeff McFatter, Phone 361-701-3857, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  Fire In The Hole, Somerset, TX. Contact: Oscar M Hernandez, Phone: 210-844-0742, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  Hogs At The Point, Channing, TX. Contact: David Riggins, Phone: 806-674-2591, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 14-15, 2023:  Sargent VFD, Sargent, TX. Contact: Grady Powell, Phone: 801-560-5390, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 21-22, 2023:  20th Annual Bluebonnet Days Triple Heat, Orange Grove, TX. Contact: Jolene Terwilliger, Phone: 830-583-3223, Email: [email protected].

For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.

Feb. 3-4, 2023:  Budweiser Smoke on the Water, Winter Haven, FL. Contact: Russel Short, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 4-5, 2023:  The Art And Science Of BBQ 301 – Kelly Wertz, Gardner, KS. Contact: Kelly Wertz, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 24-25, 2023:  Mission Farm’s King of the Farm, Iron Station, NC. Contact: Noel Kay, Phone: 828-455-8914 Email: [email protected].

Feb. 26, 2023:  Sausage 101 – Kelly Wertz, Gardner, KS. Contact: Kelly Wertz, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  The Golden State Battle V, Hollister, CA. Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782.

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Lawrenceville, GA. Contact: Jim Lloyd, Phone: 404-683-1549, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 10-11, 2023:  Big Butt Strutt BBQ Showdown, Anderson, SC. Contact: Stephen McIntee, Phone: 864-546-8811, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 10-11, 2023:  BBQ & Brew Fest – Best in the Southwest, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  5th Annual Qlathe BBQ Championship, Anderson, SC. Contact: Chris Stewart, Phone: 913-971-8605, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship, Lebanon, TN. Contact: Jason Cole, Phone: 615-219-9590, Email: [email protected].

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

Feb. 13, 2023:  Annual Members Meeting 2023, Santa Anna, TX. Contact: Email: [email protected].

Mar. 10-11, 2023:  C.O.J.Y. Cook-Off State Championship, Santa Anna, TX. Contact: Debbie, Phone: 325-998-8877.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  State Championship, Clear Lake, TX.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  State Championship, Weatherford, TX.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  Mens State State Championship, Spicewood, TX.

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  Mens State State Championship, Granite Shoals, TX.

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

Mar. 24-26, 2023: BBQ Gives Back, Urbanna, VA.Website: www.bbqgivesback.com.

Mar. 31- Apr. 2, 2023: Delmarva BBA Battle, Whaleyville, MD.

Apr. 7-8, 2023: Jimbo’s Annual BBQ Competition, Stem, NC.

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

Jan. 28, 2023: Annual MBS Banquet. More details to come!

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

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

Feb. 15-18, 2023: National NBBQA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. https://www.nbbqa.org/events/national_barbeue__grilling_association_national_conference.

For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org 

For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.

Feb. 10-11, 2023:  American Legion 4th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Kenny Lyons, Phone: 940-704-1839.

Feb. 23-24, 2023:  Irving Elks Lodge, Irving, TX. Contact: Matt Cummings, Phone: 214-500-3440.

Mar. 3-4, 2023:  Rattlesnake Roundup, Walnut Springs, TX. Contact: Brent Prescher, Phone: 254-306-3648.

Mar. 10-11, 2023:  Kaufman Junior Livestock Association, Kaufman, TX. Contact: James Hines, Phone: 972-965-3719.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  Limestone County Go Texan Cookoff, Groesbeck, TX. Contact: Kyle Hancock, Phone: 254-625-1088.

Mar. 17-18, 2023:  Red River Classic, Ardmore, OK. Contact: Clay, Phone: 580-277-3643.

Mar. 2023:  Ellis County Sheriff, Waxahachie, TX. Contact: RC Cunningham, Phone: 972-824-1387.

Mar. 24-25, 2023:  Risk it for the Brisket, Gilmer, TX. Contact: Anna Conlan, Phone: 903-680-9125.

Mar. 31- Apr. 1, 2023:  Highland VFW Post 6974 Stars & Stripes BBQ, Burnet, TX. Contact: Jerry Holt, Phone: 512-568-8869.

Mar. 31- Apr. 1, 2023:  3rd Annual Pump Jack Capital Throwdown, Electra, TX. Contact: Damian Figueloa, Phone: 940-235-5978.

For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.  

Apr. 8, 2023:  10th Annual Winter Blues Rib Rally, Vancouver, WA. 

Apr. 21-23, 2023:  Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, Puyallup, WA. 

Apr. 29, 2023:  Pendleton Cattle Baron’s Buckaroo BBQ Challenge, TBD. 

For more information, visit the  St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.

Feb. 4-5, 2023:  KOA Freeze Que (Presented By Bash Produtions), Eureka, WA. Contact: Bash Productions, Phone: 636-256-6564, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 1-2, 2023:  KOA Camp Que, Eureka, WA. Contact: Bash Productions, Phone: 636-256-6564, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 8, 2023:  10th Annual Winter Blues Rib Rally, Vancouver, WA.

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

Feb. 18, 2023: SBN Spring Member Kickoff Party, North Charleston, SC.

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

Feb. 11, 2023: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (DOUBLE) Steak Shootout, Livingston, TN. Contact: Doug Young, Phone: 865-603-8594.

Feb. 11, 2023: For The Love Of Steak, Rockford, LA. Contact: JT Turnbull, Phone: 641-420-4569, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 17, 2023: NBBQA Rhinestone Steak Showdown, Kissimmee, FL. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 912-384-2276, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 18, 2023: NBBQA (DOUBLE) Down Showdown, Kissimmee, FL. Contact: NBBQA, Phone: 912-384-2276, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 18, 2023: Mardi Gras SETX, Beaumont, TX. Contact: Lenzi Belcher, Phone: 281-853-7800, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 25, 2023: New Baltimore Lions Club Winterfest, New Baltimore, MI. Contact: Lion Laura Szymanski, Phone: 586-321-9654, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 25, 2023: Riley’s Hometown Revolution (DOUBLE), LaGrange, NC. Contact: Ryan Riley, Phone: 919-223-4555, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 4, 2023: 10th Annual Frozen Bones Rib & Steak Challenge, Van Dyne, WI. Contact: Timothy Schopp, Phone: 920-410-1897, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 4, 2023: Last Run Before The Big Dance, Lakeside, TX. Contact: Jason Mazanec, Phone: 254-723-3589.

Mar. 10, 2023: SCA Ancillary World Championship IX (Invitational), Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 10, 2023: SCA Ancillary World Championship IX (Invitational), Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 12, 2023: Cowtown Classic, Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 18, 2023: Outdoor Steak & Dutch Oven Cookoff, Spokane, WA. Contact: Inland Empire Spice, Phone: 509-413-1657, Email: [email protected]

Mar. 18, 2023: Kids Steak – Outdoor Steak & Dutch Oven Cookoff, Spokane, WA. Contact: Inland Empire Spice, Phone: 509-413-1657, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 18, 2023: Bama-Q SLE Rodeo Steak Championship (DOUBLE), Montgomery, AL. Contact: Michael Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 25, 2023: Cars and Carnivores Festival, Wake Forest, NC. Contact: Brad Walker, Phone: 919-745-0377, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 25, 2023: Silos Brewing Co. (DOUBLE) Steak Cookoff, Easley, SC. Contact: Jim Andreasson, Phone: 864-607-3139, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 31, 2023: Wagoner Lake Views & BBQ (DOUBLE), Wagoner, OK. Contact: Samantha Call, Phone: 918-577-1772.

Mar. 31 – Apr. 1, 2023: Arkansas State Championship Last Chance In, Carlisle, AR.

Apr. 1, 2023: New England Steak Championship (DOUBLE), Enfield, CT.

Apr. 1, 2023: Kids Quesadilla – New England Steak Championship (DOUBLE), Enfield, CT.

Apr. 1, 2023: Steak, Shake, and Stir, Sealy, TX.

Apr. 1, 2023: Kids Pork Chop – Steak, Shake, and Stir, Sealy, TX.

Apr. 7, 2023: Raising the Steaks (DOUBLE), Greencastle, PA. Contact: Eric Forrester, Phone: 717-643-0039.

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

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Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events

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HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS

Feb. 3-4, 2023: Hudson High School, Lufkin, TX. Contact: Ted Eddins, Phone: 936-635-2941, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 24-25, 2023: Reagan County High School, Big Lake, TX. Contact: Michelle Bastin, Phone: 325-650-8555, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 3-4, 2023: Poteet High School, Poteet, TX. Contact: Kevin Sparks, Phone: 830-200-1175, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 24-25, 2023: Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mainsfield, TX. Contact: Jennifer Goodson, Phone: 817-584-9221, Email: [email protected].

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/.

Mar. 24-26, 2023: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA.  Contact: Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].

BBQ Judging Schools

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

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/