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

Aug. 29, 2020:  The Rib Rubdown 2020, Knightsen, CA.  

Sept. 19, 2020:  Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship 2020, (KCBS & ToY), Oroville, CA.  Contact:  Ben Lobenstein, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021  

Sept. 26, 2020:  Dixon Grillin & Chillin, (SCA), Dixon, CA.   

Sept. 26, 2020:  BBQ in the Glen 2020, Willow Glen (San Jose), CA.  Contact:  Robert Hernandez, Phone:  408-410-9502, Email:  [email protected]. 

Oct. 3, 2020:  Silicon Valley Pig Jig 2020, San Jose, CA. 

Oct. 3, 2020:  Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest 2020, (KCBS Competition Series), Riverside, CA.  Contact:  Jim Palmer, Phone:  714-319-1782, Email:  [email protected] 

Oct. 17, 2020:  Throwdown in the Vineyard 2020, (KCBS & ToY), Murphys, CA.  

Nov. 7, 2020:  Indio CA State BBQ Championship & Festival 2020, (KCBS), Indio, CA.   

Nov. 14, 2020:  The BBQHQ 2^nd Annual CA Steak Championship, (SCA – DOUBLE), Simi Valley, CA.  

Dec. 27, 2020:  Arizona Nat’l BBQ Stampede 2020, (KCBS & ToY), Phoenix, AZ.  

Jan. 16, 2021:  Slab-O-Rama BBQ Challenge 2021, (KCBS), Bullhead City, AZ.  Contact:  Scott Merrill, Phone:  928-234-8130, Email:  [email protected]  

Jan. 23, 2021:  Golden State Battle III, (KCBS), Riverside, CA.   

Apr. 17, 2021:  BBQ, Boots & Brew, (KCBS & ToY), Perris, CA.   

May 1, 2021:  Elk Grove Western Festival & BBQ Championship 2021, (KCBS), Elk Grove, CA.   

May 29, 2021:  Big Bear Grill & Chill BBQ Championships 2021, (KCBS), Big Bear Lake, CA.  

June 5, 2021:  Horse Town Brew n Que Festival 2021, (KCBS), Norco, CA.  

June 19, 2021:  Silicon Valley BBQ Championship 2021, (KCBS), Santa Clara, CA.  

Aug. 7, 2021:  Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-off 2021, (KCBS & ToY), Susanville, CA.   

Aug. 8, 2021:  Best of the Bay Area Rib Cook-Off & Live Music Festival, Antioch, CA.   

Aug. 22, 2021:  4th Annual Hudson’s Bay Heritage Days BBQ Cookoff, (KCBS), DuPont, WA.

Aug. 28, 2021:  Hog August Bites 2021, Rio Vista, CA.   

Sept. 18, 2021:  America’s Finest BBQ State Championship 2020, (KCBS), San Diego, CA. 

Sept. 25, 2021:  Rogue Caveman Barbecue, (KCBS), Grants Pass, OR.

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

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival, Lake Wales, FL.  Contact:  Kevin DeNell, Phone:  954-465-3804, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 6-7, 2020:  Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL.  Contact:  Angela Iversen, Phone:  407-697-4077, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Nov. 13-14, 2020:  South Daytona’s BBQ and Blues Festival, Daytona, FL.  Contact:  Amy Zengotita, Phone:  386-322-3070, Email:  [email protected].

Jan. 29-30, 2021:  Butts & Clucks on the Bay, Apalachicola, FL.  Contact:  John Solomon, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 26-27, 2021:  Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues, Zephyrhills, FL.  Contact:  Melanie Monson, Phone:  813-782-1913, Email:  [email protected]. 

Mar. 26-27, 2021:  Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, Venice, FL.  Contact:  Don Fisher, Phone:  941-809-5232, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL.  Contact:  Dawn Perez, Email:  [email protected].  

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

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Smoke on the Lake, Acworth, GA.  Contact:  Judy Dooley, Phone:  336-407-5052, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA.  Contact:  Will Doss, Phone:  770-228-4699, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Brickyard BBQ Bash at Americus KOA, Americus, GA.  Contact:  Ira Kelly, Phone:  229-942-2330, Email:  [email protected].    CANCELED

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Nutwood Winery BBQ Championship & Cookoff, LaGrange, GA.  Contact:  Neil Liechty, Phone:  706-881-7402, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  Smoke in the Valley, Fort Valley, GA.  Contact:  Chris Smith, Phone:  478-397-5579, Email:  [email protected]. 

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Firehouse BBQ Festival, Donalsonville, GA.  Contact:  Virginia Harrison, Phone:  229-400-3772, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 13-14, 2020:  Smokin’ on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival, Cordele, GA.  Contact:  Linda Hawkins, Phone:  229-276-1004, Email:  [email protected].

Mar. 5-6, 2021:  Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2021, Tifton, GA.  Contact:  Tyrone Spearman, Phone:  229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone:  229-392-3376.

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival, Barnesville, GA.  Contact:  Melissa Lee, Phone:  770-358-5884, Email:  [email protected].

Apr. 30-May 1, 2021:  Kennedy Creek BBQ Cookoff, Suches, GA.  Contact:  Claudia Wood, Phone:  478-290-3858, Email:  [email protected].

May 7-8, 2021:  Ocilla Soul Man BBQ Competition & Prater Music Festival, Ocilla, GA.  Contact:  Earl Denham, Phone:  229-848-4188, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45), Canton, GA.  Contact:  Jim Lindenmayer, Phone:  678-983-7550, Email:  [email protected].

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

Aug. 7-8, 2020:  IBCA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Secretary, Phone:  512-806-3287, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 10/2020 

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Busted in Baylor County, Seymour, TX.  Contact:  Jon Hrncirik, Phone:  940-256-0743, Email:  [email protected].

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Daryl’s Place Annual Cookoff, Santa Fe, TX.  Contact:  Daryl Nidiffer, Phone:  832-264-9894, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Kress Fulla Bull Cookoff, Kress, TX.  Contact:  Ben Rojas, Phone:  806-316-1723, Email:  [email protected]. 

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Saddle Up for Alzheimer’s, Edna, TX.  Contact:  Dawn Schendel, Phone:  361-489-7459, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Hogs At The Point BBQ Cookoff, Channing, TX.  Contact:  David Riggins, Phone:  806-674-2591, Email:  [email protected]. 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Knights of Columbus 6269 Carnivore Cook-Off, Arlington, TX.  Contact:  David Lara, Phone:  817-233-4533, Email:  [email protected]. 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Shoot to Salute BBQ Battle and Ribeye Round-Up, Lindale, TX.  Contact:  Chris Gill, Phone:  903-253-5604, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 08/20-21/21 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Texas Citrus Fiesta Vaquero Cookoff, Misson, TX.  Contact:  Lisa Rivera, Phone:  956-585-9724, Email:  [email protected].

Aug. 28-29, 2020:  Fort Worth Cops 4 Kids, Fort Worth, TX.  Contact:  James Novak, Phone:  682-201-6433, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 03/26-27/2021

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  2020 East Side Cinco de Drinko Cookoff, Houston, TX.  Contact:  Alfredo Salinas, Phone:  504-343-1354, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 05/2021

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  5th Annual Buffalo Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook-Off, Buffalo, TX.  Contact: Jerrod Jones, Phone:  903-388-5833, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  9th Annual BBQ on the Banks of the Guadalupe, New Braunfels, TX. Contact:  Daniel Campos, Phone:  956-605-1622, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 09/2021

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival, Bedford, TX.  Contact:  Cortney Beach, Phone:  817-952-2293, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 09/04/21

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Bexar County Jr. Livestock Show BBQ Cookoff, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Roger Pena, Phone:  210-416-2458, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Burnet County Rodeo Association BBQ Cook-Off, Burnet, TX.  Contact:  Matt Cogburn, Phone:  512-706-5782, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Memorial Bash Cookoff, Victoria, TX.  Contact:  Cornelio Valdez, Phone:  361-218-8099, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Alvord Watermelon Festival Cookoff, Alvord, TX.  Contact:  Bennie Koger, Phone:  940-577-7784, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 09/10-11/21

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Annual Waller County Fair Cookoff, Hempstead, TX.  Contact:  Jason Rymer, Phone:  713-545-3240, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  DJ Carlson Memorial Bust N Burn, Moore, TX.  Contact:  Misty Stricker, Phone:  830-200-1015, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 09/2021

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Falls City Lions Club Cookoff Festival, Falls City, TX.  Contact:  Christina Kroll, Phone:  210-454-6710, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Full STEAM Ahead Maker Market, Stockdale, TX.  Contact:  Sandy Migi, Phone:  830-391-2161, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  High Plains BBQ Bash, Hugoton, TX.  Contact:  Jan Leonard, Phone:  625-544-3069, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  LTX BBQ Fest, Lampasas, TX.  Contact:  Melissa Unger, Phone:  512-566-5172, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED; NEW DATE TBA

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Marina Village Resort, Trinity, TX.  Contact:  Tiffany Millstid, Phone:  936-594-0149, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  McMullen County Cowboy Cookoff, Tilden, TX.  Contact:  Sam Foster, Phone:  361-701-1875, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Richard Reeves Memorial 2020, Fort Stockton, TX.  Contact:  Jimm Stephens, Phone:  432-290-0124, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Septemberfest BBQ Cookoff, Cranfills, TX.  Contact:  Brooks Reierson, Phone:  254-652-3161, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 09/10-11/2021

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Briscoe County Cook-Off, Silverton, TX.  Contact:  Wylie Bomar, Phone:  806-777-1664, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  El Campo Lost Lagoon, El Campo, TX.  Contact:  El Campo, TX.  Contact:  Barbie Crain, Phone:  979-275-1600, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 09/2021

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Elgin VFW 6115, Elgin, TX.  Contact:  Rebecca Madrid, Phone:  512-285-2300, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  First Shot Cookoff, Gonzales, TX.  Contact:  Shirley Breitschopf, Phone:  830-857-4142, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Llano VFD Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Llano, TX.  Contact:  Joey Gunnels, Phone:  325-248-3408, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Mabank Jubilee, Mabank, TX.  Contact:  John Holcomb, Phone:  214-709-2138, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  McGregor Founders Day BBQ Cookoff, McGregor, TX.  Contact:  Micah Smolinsky, Phone:  254-366-7065, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  The Smoking Barrel Cook-Off, Karnes City, TX.  Contact:  Mythany Figirova-Inocencio, Phone:  361-688-0012, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Wild West BBQ Cookoff, Springtown, TX.  Contact:  Amy Walker, Phone:  817-220-7828.

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  16th Annual Hill Country Shootout BBQ Cook-Off, Leander, TX.  Contact:  Scott Tuxhorn, Phone:  512-845-2832, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  5th Annual Goodfellow AFB Ruckus at the Rec Camp BBQ Chili CookOff, San Angelo, TX.  Contact:  Sarah Sweat, Phone:  325-654-5880, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Bee County Area Go Texas Annual BBQ Cookoff, Beeville, TX.  Contact:  Ryan K Daniels, Phone:  361-318-9801, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Calf Fry BBQ Cook-Off, Canadian, TX.   Contact:  Megan Betts, Phone:  806-930-7511, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Cookin fer CCA, Giddings, TX.  Contact:  Karen Walpole, Phone:  979-540-2982, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  East Montgomery County Fair Association BBQ Cookoff, New Caney, TX.  Contact:  David Rodgers, Phone:  713-822-4060, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Friends of Flint, Inc., Spring Branch, TX.  Contact:  Willie Stuart, Phone:  210-439-4191, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Jambo BarBQue Shootout, Ennis, TX.  Contact:  James Geer, Phone:  817-223-3918, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  League City Music Fest, League City, TX.  Contact:  Ryan Smith, Phone:  281-910-3080, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 04/30-05/01/21

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Strawberry City Smokefest, Poteet, TX.  Contact:  David E Reyes, Phone:  830-742-3740, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX.  Contact:  Sissy Leger, Phone:  409-296-4404, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  8th Annual Skidmore VFD Cookoff, Skidmore, TX.  Contact:  Tai Tolken, Phone:  361-354-4556, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  American Legion Post 490 Inc., Houston, TX.  Contact:  Wendell Denney, Phone:  281-481-1179, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Brazoria County Fair BBQ Cook-Off, Angleton, TX.  Contact:  TJ McAvoy, Phone:  979-418-1190, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Dimmit County Jr. Livestock Show Assn BBQ Shootout, Carrizo Springs, TX.  Contact:  Eric Estrada, Phone:  830-255-9320, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Show, Fort Worth, TX.  Contact:  Andy Eldridge, Phone:  405-202-0740, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Guadalupe County Fair IBCA State Championship, Seguin, TX.  Contact:  Sarah Louque, Phone:  830-379-6477, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Keller Lions Club State Championship BBQ Cookoff, Keller, TX.  Contact:  Jimmy Lucas, Phone:  817-307-9752, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Lonestar Pony Express, Montgomery, TX.  Contact:  Jeff Tollert, Pone:  281-974-6948, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Night in Old Converse BBQ Cookoff, Converse, TX.  Contact:  Sammy Perez, Phone:  210-602-7502, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Piney Woods Classic BBQ Cookoff, Porter, TX.  Contact:  Laurie Wiley, phone:  713-247-9591, Email:  [email protected].

Oct.  2-3, 2020:  Rockwall Rib Rub Roll Run, Rockwall, TX.  Contact:  Andrew Ainsworth, Phone:  972-345-0721, Email:  [email protected]m.

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  5th Annual Que for the Blue, Selma, TX.  Contact:  Sean Hay, Phone:  210-846-5942, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Bob Wills Day BBQ Cookoff, Turkey, TX.  Contact:  Troy Glover, Phone:  806-269-1865, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  BooBQ, Tomball, TX.  Contact:  Candice Banes, Phone:  832-326-6909, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Bridges BBQ Band and Brew Bash, Waxahachie, TX.  Contact:  Michael Boler, Phone:  817-996-8733, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 10/8-9/2021

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Cooking for Lord Bible Boots Cowboy Church, Opdyke, TX.  Contact:  Debbie Mitchell, Phone:  806-451-7490, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Halo Flight BBQ Cookoff, Sandia, TX.  Contact:  Raymond Figueroa, Phone:  361-343-1315, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 10, 2020:  2nd Annual Galveston County Fall Festival BBQ Cookoff, League City, TX.  Contact:  Jason Long, Phone:  281-905-7616, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Benbrook Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cookoff, Benbrook, TX.  Contact:  Terri Davis, Phone:  817-249-4451, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-18, 2020:  Eldorado Chevrolet Custom Car Show and BBQ, McKinney, TX.  Contact:  Kevin Perry, Phone:  972-569-0101, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Harris County Exposition and Fair, Humble, TX.  Contact:  Daniel Hinojosa, Phone:  713-520-8782, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Paralyzed Veterans of America Annual BBQ Cookoff, Kemah, TX.  Contact:  Amanda Saunders, Phone:  713-520-8782, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Quail Creek VFD, Victoria, TX.  Contact:  Mike Blaschke, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Texas Outdoor Writers Association Barbecue and Wild Game Cook-Off, Columbus, TX.  Contact:  Hermane Brune, Phone:  979-732-4707, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Wild Horse Desert Roundup, Bishop, TX.  Contact:  Judy Gonzalez, Phone:  956-202-2678, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Wild West Mc BBQ Cookoff benefiting Combat Marine Outdoors, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Irish O’Leary, Phone:  210-326-6241, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  Flatonia CZhilispiel BBQ Cookoff, Flatonia, TX.  Contact:  Beverly Ponder, Phone:  361-865-3920, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  IBCA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.  Contact:  Secretary, Phone:  512-806-3287, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  IBCA Showdown 2020, Donna, TX.  Contact:  Liz Shamlian, Phone:  956-245-2069, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED 11/2021

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  National Championship Barbecue Cookoff, Meridian, TX.  Contact:  Kay Duke, Phone:  254-435-6113, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  3rd Annual Battlin BBQ Cookoff, Ingleside, TX.  Contact:  Brian Yoder, Phone:  361-222-1650, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Cookin Up A Cure, New Braunfels, TX.  Contact:  Diana Tomlin, Phone:  820-515-6679, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Eighter From Decatur, Decatur, TX.  Contact:  Randy Burkhart, Phone:  817-371-2680, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Friends for Wishes, Waller, TX.  Contact:  Brandon Walker, Phone:  713-203-5254, Email:  [email protected].

For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival, Kanab, UT.  Contact:  Marybeth Kuntz, Phone: 314-750-3252, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  BBQ & Fly-in on the River, Excelsior Springs, MO.  Contact:  Lyndsey Baxter, Phone: 816-637-2811, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Big Blue Barbecue, Shelbyville, IN.  Contact:  Rachael Ackley, Phone: 317-398-9623, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Aiken, Aiken, SC.  Contact: Kevin Reid, Phone: 704-418-0736, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 15-16, 2020:  Slow Joe’s Barn Burner,  Vedum, Sweden.  Contact:  Joakim Kerbosch, Phone: +46 0723017447, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Smoke on the Bricks, Baldwin City, KS.  Contact:  Matt McClure, Phone: 785-594-3670, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Raider Red Meat BBQ & Ribeye Championship, Lubbock, TX.  Contact:  Ben Weatherly, Phone: 806-742-2804, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Aug. 21-23, 2020:  Hudson Valley Ribfest, New Paltz, NY.  Contact:  Shonda Merrill, Phone: 1-844-RIBFEST, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Hill City Wine Brew and BBQ Fest, Hill City, SD.  Contact:  Emily Wheeler, Phone: 605-390-6137, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  BBQ Festival 2020, Saue Parish, Estonia.  Contact:  Daire Kaup, Phone: 3725092126, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Smokin on The Harbor, Warsaw, MO.  Contact:  Lynette Stokes, Phone: 660-438-2090 or 573-268-0917, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22-23, 2020:  Clayton BBQ Cook-off, Clayton, CA.  Contact:  Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-865-8687, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED 2021

Aug. 22-23, 2020:  Summer Daze BBQ Classic, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  Contact: Mike Sporar, Phone: 905-358-6970, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Aug. 28, 2020:  Minnesota in Mayaugust (Backyard Only), Cambridge, MN.  Contact:  Stan & Tonia Dobosenski, Phone: 218-821-5426-Tonia, 218-831-5362-Stan, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 28-29, 2020: Minnesota in Mayaugust, Cambridge, MN.  Contact:  Stan & Tonia Dobosenski, Phone: 218-821-5426-Tonia, 218-831-5362-Stan, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 28-29, 2020:  Nevada Chamber Low and Slow Barbecue Cook-Off, Nevada, MO.  Contact:  Sheree Gayman, Phone:  417-667-5300, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 28-29, 2020:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Roebuck, Roebuck, SC.   Contact:  Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected]. 

Aug. 29, 2020:  Pitboss Backyarder BBQ Series Round 3, Herron, Australia.  Contact:  Jason Linto, Phone: +0414-991-450.

Sept. 3-5, 2020:  I Love Barbecue & Music Festival, Lake Placid, NY.  Contact:  Dmitry Feld, Phone: 5185238687, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Mark Twain Brewery American’s Hometown BBQ Bash, Hannibal, MO.  Contact:  Alex Gauch, Phone: 573-719-4384, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Smokin in the Bogs, Warrens, WI.  Contact:  Greg Urmanski, Phone: 608-343-8003, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Practice for Cash, Augusta, GA.  Contact:  Doug Varnadore, Phone: 706-855-8555, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 5-6, 2020:  Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que & Music Festival, Augusta, GA.  Contact:  Doug Varnadore, Phone: 706-855-8555, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 5-6, 2020:  Mozingo Lake BBQ, Maryville, MO.  Contact:  Aaron Auten, Phone: 660-562-7873, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 5-6, 2020:  S.T.A.R. Brews & Q, Lake City, CO.  Contact:  Katrina Menzies, Phone: 970-275-5515. Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Gritty Open, Philadelphia, PA.  Contact:  Brent Williams, Phone: 479-871-3543, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Kickin It Route 66 Barbeque Challenge, St. Roberts, MO.  Contact:  Anita Ivey, Phone: 573-451-2000 ext 1112, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Connelly Springs, NC.  Contact:  Joel Abee, Phone: 828-612-8114, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Smoke on the Trails, Gardner, KS.  Contact:  Amy Craft, Phone: 913-856-0936, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Ribs, Rod and Rock N Roll, Vermillion, SD.  Contact:  Chad Smidt, Phone: 605-880-4494, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  BBQ SmokeDown at Chicagoland, Joliet, IL.  Contact:  Dane Neal, Phone: 630-329-2339, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Swine at the Shrine, Savannah, GA.  Contact:  Jonathan Lewis, Phone: 912-323-3231, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge, Grand Junction, CO.  Contact:  Arlie Bragg, Phone:  615-477-7447, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Sept. 12-13, 2020:  Farm Meat “De Vaartse Hoeve”  BBQ Contest, Dongen, Netherlands.  Contact:  Astrid Lodewijks, Phone: +31 162 312082, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 12-13, 2020:  Green Mountain BBQ Championship – Campground BBQ Series, Braintree, VT.  Contact:  Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 12-13, 2020:  Bands, Brews & Barbecue, Manassas, VA.  Contact:  David Rhodes, Phone: 703-361-9596, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Sept. 12-13, 2020:  Mother Road BBQ Competition, Waynesville, MO.  Contact:  BJ Benton, Phone: 573-433-4196, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 17-20, 2020:  American Royal World Series of Barbecue – Open Contest, Kansas City, KS.  Contact:  Emily Park & Eric Pew, Phone: 816-569-4021, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 17-20, 2020:  American Royal World Series of Barbecue – Invitational Contest, Kansas City, KS.  Contact:  Emily Park & Eric Pew, Phone: 816-569-4021, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 18-20, 2020:  Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown – Campground BBQ Series – Day 1 & 2, Wales, MA.  Contact:  Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994,
Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Tilley H-D Biker, Blues, & BBQ Rally, Salisbury, NC.  Contact:  Gary Moss, Phone: 704-202-8712, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Smoke on the Falls, Gadsden, AL.  Contact:  Janet Tarrance, Phone: 256-549-4658, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Smokin in the Hills, Hillsboro, OH.  Contact:  Destiny Bryson, Phone: 614-440-1885, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  KTD Smokin’ Gobbler Cook-Off, Worthington, MN.  Contact:  Ryan Loomans, Phone: 507-372-2919, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Grillin & Chillin BBQ, Owensboro, KY.  Contact:  Kenny Jackson, Phone: 270-302-1007, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  6th Annual Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship, Oroville, CA.  Contact:  Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Zero 2 Hero BBQ Challenge, Bunbury, Australia.  Contact:  Mikaela Ryan, Phone: 9414 9200, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-20, 2020:  The Oklahoma Grand BBQ Championship Day 1 & Day 2, Shawnee, OK.  Contact:  

Sept. 19-20, 2020:  6th BBQ Bulls Championship, Salzburg, Austria.  Contact:  Helmut Karl, Phone: +436767501528, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  TN River BBQ Battle & Music Fest, Savannah, TN.  Contact:  Mary Beth Hopper, Phone: 731-616-7474, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Southern Sounds BBQ & Bluesfest, Semmes, AL.  Contact:  Gary Smith, Phone: 251-288-8302, Email: [email protected].  

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Rumble on the River presented by TheBBQSuperStore.com, Grand Haven, MI.  Contact:  John Greko, Phone: 616-334-1857, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Lowell KCBS BBQ, Lowell, AR.  Contact:  Tim Gray, Phone: 479-721-3584, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Murphy, Murphy, NC.  Contact:   Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 26-27, 2020:  Ocean State BBQ Championship – Campground BBQ Series, Hope Valley, RI.  Contact:  Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 26-27, 2020:  West Bottoms BBQ Contest, Kansas City, MO.  Contact:  Carl McBee, Phone:  660-973-1953, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  17th Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest (Competitors Series), Riverside, CA.  Contact:  James Palmer, Phone: 714-367-1505, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Ottumwa Smoketoberfest, Ottumwa, IA.  Contact:  Jeremy Weller, Phone: 641-799-3836, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Go Hog Wild BBQ Cook-Off, Sheridan, AR.  Contact:  Jake Easley, Phone: 870-917-7878, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  BBQ On The Hill (Backyard Only), Blue Island, IL.  Contact:  Luiz Montoya, Phone: 708-935-8450, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  BBQ On The Hill, Blue Island, IL.  Contact:  Luiz Montoya, Phone: 708-935-8450, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Interstate BBQ Festival, Hagerstown, MD.  Contact:  Rob Immer, Phone: 301-991-2373, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-4, 2020:  Smoke & Soul Fest (Day 1 & Day 2), Casper, WY.  Contact:  Dawn Lacko, Phone: 307-259-5134, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Road to OZ BBQ Challenge, Warnego, KS.  Contact:  Tony Ballard, Phone: 913-522-8795, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Bonifay All American Smoker Competition, Bonifay, FL.  Contact:  Maria Gomez, Phone: 305-877-8687, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Caput Mundi BBQ Competition (Day 1 & Day 2), Rome, Italy.  Contact:  Marco Lattanzi, Phone: 0039 3280554838, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 3-4, 2020:  De Vliegende Hollander BBQ, Terneuzen, Netherlands.  Contact:  Richard Herrebout, Phone: +31 615241595, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Granite State BBQ Championship, Hancock, NH.  Contact:  Ted Lorson, Phone: 203-530-3506, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Anchor City Cook-Off, Centralia, MO.  Contact:  Shawn Carrico, Phone: 573-823-9124, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Roast-N-Boast, Columbus, MS.  Contact:  Amber Henson, Phone: 662-645-8291, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, Rocky Mount, NC.  Contact:  Kayla Hillman, Phone: 252-972-1159, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 9-11, 2020:  Dave Salm BBQ Classic (Day 1 & 2), Bancroft, WI.  Contact:  Amanda Schopp, Phone: 920-470-9142, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, Lyons, GA.  Contact:  Darrin Ramsey, Phone: 912-293-4491, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:   Maryland State BBQ Bash, Belair, MD.  Contact:  Jennifer Falcone, Phone: 443-823-1797, Email: [email protected]

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Waxhaw Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cook-Off, Waxhaw, NC.  Contact:  Lisa Hoffman, Phone: 704-843-2195 ext.226, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Smokin Blues & BBQ Festival, Duncanville, TX.  Contact:   Jeff Burton, Phone: 314-641-3084, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Smoke in the Valley, Linn Valley, KS.  Contact:  Mark Hough, Phone: 214-684-4524, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Smokin in the Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO.  Contact:  Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off, Munfordville, KY.  Contact:  Coni Shepperd, Phone: 270-524-4752, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Bring’n Home the Bacon, West Salem, WI.  Contact:  Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-18, 2020:  Red, White & Que Campground BBQ Series (Day 1 & Day 2), Jackson, NJ.  Contact:  Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Best of the Midwest BBQ, Union Grove, WI.  Contact:  Stephanie Kurt, Phone: 262-308-3360, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  2nd Annual Throwdown in the Vineyards, Murphy, CA.  Contact:  Ben Lobenstein, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Ohio Smoked Meat & BBQ Festival, Nelsonville, OH.  Contact:  Dan Pfeiffer, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-18, 2020:  Meat Scream BBQ Competition (Day 1 & Day 2), Westminister, CO.  Contact:  James Borowicz, Phone: 720-394-0718, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Royal Oak Invitational Only (Competitors Series), Roswell, GA.  Contact:  Craig Verhage, Phone: 662-719-7141, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2020:  Tony Stone BBQ Competition, Hoofddorp, Netherlands.  Contact:  Harry Havinga, Phone: +31610568568, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 17-18, 2020:  Columbia Elks Lodge #594 BBQ Contest, Columbia, MO.  Contact:  Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953, 
Email: [email protected].

Oct. 23-25, 2020:  Firelake BBQ Cook-Off (Day 1 & Day 2), Shawnee, OK.  Contact:  Jason Boyce, Phone: 405-878-4850 ext 2026,
Email: [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  Smokin For Garrett, Boonville, IN.  Contact:  Tina Howton, Phone: 812-629-0806, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  Hometown BBQ Bash, Hoover, AL.  Contact:  Chris Mileski, Phone: 205-986-4195, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Oct. 24-25, 2020:  KCBS International BBQ Contest Vuur en Vlees, Liesselseweg, Deurne, Netherlands.  Contact:  Wendy Van Den Eynden,
Phone: 0031493313790, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Smoke in the Spring, Osage City, KS.  Contact:  Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Brew N Que Australia, Claremont, Western Australia, Australia.  Contact:  Justin Fishwick, Phone: +61 447 865 809, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Zom-B-Q, Wytheville, VA.  Contact:  Dave Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2020:  FOG & SMOKE, Modena, Italy.  Contact:  Micheli Simone, Phone: +39 338 9185658, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 6-7, 2020:  Currituck Bulls & BBQ, Powells Point, NC.  Contact:  Kemberly Sawyer, Phone: 252-453-9040, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 6-8, 2020:  Smokin on The Pecos – Double Header – Day 1 & 2, Artesia, NM.  Contact:  Davis Grousnick, Phone: 575-513-4291, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 7-8, 2020:  Meetjesland International BBQ Contest, Aalter, Belgium.  Contact:  Bart Gaudissabois or Tom De Jaeger, Phone: Bart +32 (0)50 71 51 71 Tom +32 (0) 472 79 80 91, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 7, 2020:  Saluting with Smoke – Yorkville (Competitor’s Series), Yorkville, IL.  Contact:  Sean Young, Phone: 312-761-0441 ext: 2000, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13-14, 2020:  Second Annual KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition, Mayetta, KS.  Contact:  Tracy Satterfield (Team Contact), Phone: 816-806-9402,
Email: [email protected].

Nov. 20-22, 2020:  McGregor Lions Club Barrels & BBQ (Day 1 & Day 2), Belton, TX.  Contact:   Mike Olson, Phone: 254-258-8171, Email: [email protected].

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

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Howdy Roo, Marble Falls, TX.  CANCELED

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Granite Festival, Granite Shoals, TX.  CANCELED

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Red River’s 8750 Music & BBQ Festival, Red River, NM.  Contact:  Steve Cherry, Phone:  575-770-5679, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED 

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Cowboy of the Year Open Rodeo and Festival, Pleasanton, TX.  Contact:  Ed Miranda, Phone:  210-219-9392 or Secondary Contact:  Randy Rice, Phone:  830-534-0131.  CANCELED

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Busted in Baylor County, Seymour, TX.  Contact:  Jon Hrncirik, Phone:  940-256-0743, Email:  [email protected].  

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Getting Dirty BBQ Cook-Off, Cleburne, TX.  Contact:  Lilly G Arena Productions, Phone:  254-459-0141.  POSTPONED

Aug. 21-22, 2020:  Grillin n Chillin, Huckabay, TX.  

Aug. 22, 2020:  Board of Directors Meeting

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Cabin Fever BBQ Cook-Off, Bangs, TX.

Sept. 6-7, 2020: LearnLiveLaunch BBQ Cookoff, Van Alstyne, TX.  Contact:  Craig Brandon, Email:  [email protected].  

Sept. 4-5, 2020:  Junction’s 6th Annual KowKick Family Fun Festival, Junction, TX.  Contact:   Lisa, Phone:  325-446-3190, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Colorado County Fair Eddie Orange BBQ Cook-Off, Columbus, TX.  CANCELED 

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  BBQ Cook-Off, Gorman, TX.  CANCELED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Big T Bash, Fairfield, TX.

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Washington County Fair, Brenham, TX.  CANCELED

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Longest Day Cook-Off, Magnolia, TX.  CANCELED

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Mingus Merica, Mingus, TX.

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Cowboy Capital Cookoff, Stephenville, TX.  Contact:  Shelby Blackwell, Phone:  360-801-6188, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Smoke in the Park, Post, TX.  CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  39th Annual Barnie McBee Cook-Off, Comanche, TX.  Contact:  Comanche Chamber of Commerce, Phone:  325-356-3233.  CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2020:   Smokin’ In Action BBQ Cook-Off, Wichita Falls, TX.  Contact:  940-696-9393, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Friends of Flint, Spring Branch, TX.  Contact:  Willie Stuart, Phone:  210-439-4191, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  8th Annual Oktoberfest Bar-B-Que & Chili Cookoff, Granbury, TX.  Contact:  VFW, Phone:  817-573-9350.

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Germanfest, Muenster, TX.

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Coleman, TX.

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Smoke Fest, Flower Mound, TX.  CANCELED

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  Lampasas County Go Texan Cook-Off, Lometa, TX.

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  ASCO, San Antonio, TX.  CANCELED

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Red River BBQ Battle, Vernon, TX.

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Cleark Lake Elks Lodge, Kemah, TX.  Contact:  Jim Ott, Phone:  713-829-2199, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Red River BBQ Battle, Vernon, TX. 

Oct. 16-17, 2020:  Early, TX.  

Oct. 23-24, 2020:  Membership Appreciation Cook-Off, Brownwood, TX.

Oct. 30-31, 2020:  Rising Star, TX.

Nov. 13-14, 2020:  Blue Lotus Winery Cookoff, Seguin, TX.  CANCELED

For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com 

Aug. 28-29, 2020:  The South Mississippi Bouchere Festival, Tylertown, MS.  Contact: Stephen Pigott, Phone:  601-303-1119, Email:  [email protected].  

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Porkerfest BBQ Cooking Competition, Riverdale, GA.  Contact:  Andrew Stringfellow, Jr., Phone:  770-823-7789/229-429-1507, Email:  [email protected].

September 24-26, 2020:  Praise The Lard, Murphysboro, IL.  Contact:  Sammi Graff, Phone:  618-684-8902/ 618-521-6957, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 24-26, 2020:  The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS.  Contact:  Elise Jenkins, Phone:  662-719-1675, Email:  [email protected]. CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Bartlett BBQ Fest, Bartlett, TN.  Contact:  David Parsons, Phone:  901-859-3381, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED  

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Delta State University 35th Annual Pig Pickin, Cleveland, MS.  Check back for more information. 

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.

Nov. 6-7, 2020:  Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA.  Contact:  Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone:  229-332-1596, Email:  [email protected].

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

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Maryland State BBQ Bash, Belair, MD.

Aug. 14-16, 2020:  The Great Virginia Pig Out – Double, Richmond, VA.

Sept. 11-12:  16^th Annual Recovery Fest and 11^th 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.

Nov. 6-7, 2020:  Currituck Heritage Festival Bulls & BBQ, Powells Point, NC.

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

Aug. 14-15, 2020:  Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.  Contact:  Brady, Email:  [email protected].

Aug. 15, 2020:  Knights of Columbus BBQ Rib & Chicken Back Yard Competition, Princeton, MN.  FMI:  http://kc8571.mnknights.org/event/11thcar-rib/.

Aug 21-22, 2020:  13^th Annual Big Island BBQ, Albert Lea, MN.  FMI:   http://www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org/BIB/bib.htm. CANCELED 2020

Aug. 28-29, 2020:  Minnesota in Mayaugust (Minnesota in May), Cambridge, MN.  FMI:  mnbbqsociety.com.

Sept. 12, 2020:  Bent Brewbqued, Roseville, MN.  Contact:  Brownie, Phone:  952-454-4400.  

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  Smokin Gobbler Cook-Off, Worthington, MN.  FMI:  http://www.kingturkeyday.net.

Sept. 18-19, 2020:  The Get Busy LIVIN Music Fest, Elk River, MN.  FMI:  https://www.facebook.com/events/536840523773793/.

Oct. 16-17, 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.  

Mar. 3-6, 2021:  NBBQA 2021 Conference, Louisville, KY.  

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

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

Aug. 8-9, 2020:  Oak Harbor Pig Fest, Oak Harbor, WA.  CANCELED

Aug. 22-23, 2020:  Canadian Festival of Chili and BBQ, Langley, BC, Canada.  CANCELED

Aug. 29-30, 2020:  Beaverton Pitmaster BBQ Cookout, Beaverton, OR. 

Sept. 11-12, 2020:  Benton City Daze 2020, Benton City, WA.  TBD

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

Sept. 5-6, 2020:  Smoke at the Lodge, Summerville, SC.  Contact:  Kenneth Smillie, Phone:  843-814-3391, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2020:  Jamil Shriners BBQ Cook-Off, Columbia, SC.  Contact:  Charles Buckner, Phone: 803-309-0907, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2020:  Smoke on the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC.  Contact:  Rusty Watson, Phone:  843-685-5540, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 9-10, 2020:  SBN Invitational BBQ Cook-Off, Moncks Corner, SC.  Contact:  Don Saturday, Phone:  843-870-7432.

Apr. 16-17, 2021:  Newberry Pork in the Park, Newberry, SC.  Contact:  Mary Alex Kopp, Contact:  803-321-3881, Email:  [email protected]

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

Aug. 8, 2020:  Townsend Spicy & Supply Steak Cookoff, Melbourne, AR.

Aug. 9, 2020:  Ozark Mountains “High Steaks” Championship 2020, Mountain View, AR.

Aug. 15, 2020:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Spring Break Steak Cookoff (Double), Lancaster, PA.

Aug. 15, 2020:  The Great Cedar Rapids Sizzle Steak Cookoff, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Aug. 15, 2020:  Appling Healthcare Steak Cookoff (Double), Baxley, GA.

Aug. 15, 2020:  1st Annual Gene Potts Memorial Cookoff, Liberty, TX.

Aug. 22, 2020:  Trail Days Steak and BBQ Contest, Richfield, UT.

Aug. 29, 2020:  Grill Your Ace Off (Double) Steak Cookoff, West Newton, PA.  

Aug. 29, 2020:  O-Town Showdown Steak Cookoff (Double), Owasso, OK.

Aug. 29, 2020:  Winneshiek Wildberry Winery 15 Year Celebration Steak Cookoff, Decorah, IA.

Aug. 29, 2020:  Country Farm Steak Cookoff, Cookeville, TN.

Aug. 29, 2020:  Brisbane BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff,  Brisbane QLD, Australia.

Sept. 5, 2020:  Maskat Shrine Double Steak Cookoff (Double Event), Wichita Falls, TX.

Sept. 5, 2020:  Mason City in May VFW Steak Cookoff (Double), Mason City, IA.

Sept. 5, 2020:  Smokin’ in the Gun Steak Cookoff, Guntown, MS.

Sept. 5, 2020:  2020 Elk County Steak Showdown, Ridgway, PA.

Sept. 5, 2020:  Raising the Steaks (Day 1), Miami, OK.

Sept. 6, 2020:  Raising the Steaks (Day 2), Miami, OK.

Sept. 6, 2020:  Electra Hospital Foundation (Double) Steak Cookoff, Electra, TX.

Sept. 11, 2020:  Smokin’ On The White Steak Cookoff, Batesville, AR.

Sept. 11, 2020:  Bovine at the Shrine Steak Cookoff, Savannah, GA.

Sept. 11, 2020:  Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge Steak Cookoff, Connelly Springs, NC.

Sept. 12, 2020:  VFW Steak Challenge, Rochester, MN.

Sept. 12, 2020:  Smokin’ In The Goat Pen Steak Cookoff, Millington, TN.

Sept. 12, 2020:  BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship Series at Thermoworks Steak Cookoff, American Fork, UT.

Sept. 12, 2020:  Vaartse Hoeve BBQ Wedstrijd, Dongen, Netherlands.

Sept. 18, 2020:  Discover Farmington’s Blues, Brews & BBQ Steak Cookoff, Farmington, MO.

Sept. 19, 2020:  Alcorn County Fair Steak Cookoff, Corinth, MS.

Sept. 19, 2020:  Meadow Creek Double Dutch Steak Cookoff (Double), New Holland, PA.

Sept. 19, 2020:  Rebel Runway Steak Cookoff, Bonham, TX.

Sept. 19, 2020:  6th BBQ Bulls Championship, Salzburg, Austria.

Sept. 26, 2020:  SCA Nor Cal Regional at Pacific Flyway Supplies, Dixon, CA.

Sept. 26, 2020:  Bixby Rotary Steak Cookoff (Double), Bixby, OK.

Sept. 26, 2020:  Lily Flagg Steak Cookoff, Huntsville, AL.

Sept. 26, 2020:  Smoky Rabbit Cup/Fustos Ny’ul Kupa 2020 Steak Cookoff, Budapest, Hungry.

Sept. 27, 2020:  Belgium Fire & Food Festival, Lummen, Belgium.

Oct. 2, 2020:  Florida Cracker Jack-Pot Steak Cookoff, Brooksville, FL.

Oct. 2, 2020:  2nd Annual Grillin on the Greens Steak Cookoff, Booneville, MS.

Oct. 3, 2020:  Granite State BBQ Championship Steak Cookoff, Hancock, NH.

Oct. 3, 2020:  Grilling for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memory of Mason Keith Burns, Booneville, MS.

Oct. 3, 2020:  Florida Cracker Classic Cookoff (Double) Day 1, Brooksville, FL.

Oct. 3, 2020:  Green Forest Grills Steak & Whole Hog Cookoff, Terneuzen, Netherlands.

Oct. 4, 2020:  Florida Cracker Classic Cookoff (Double) Day 2, Brooksville, FL.

Oct. 9, 2020:  The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Steak Cookoff, Lyons, GA.

Oct. 10, 2020:  Ribs on the River/Bukka Whit Blues Festival Steak Cookoff, Aberdeen, MS.

Oct. 16, 2020:  Sam’s Club Bring’n Home the Bacon (Double) Steak Cookoff, West Salem, WI.

Oct. 16, 2020:  Crittenden County Steak Cookoff, Marion, AR.

Oct. 17, 2020:  10th Annual Mid South Great Steak Cookoff, West Memphis, AR.

Oct. 17, 2020:  Chimney Cartel’s “The Steak Will Shine Showdown” Steak Cookoff (Double), Yalaha, FL.

Oct. 17, 2020:  Tony Stone BBQ Competition Steak Cookoff, Hoofddorp, Netherlands.

Oct. 23, 2020:  Smokin’ For Garrett Steak Cookoff, Boonville, IN.

Oct. 23, 2020:  SCA at FireLake 2020 Steak Cookoff, Shawnee, OK.

Oct. 24, 2020:  Magnolia Steak Cookoff, Southhaven, MS.

Oct. 24, 2020:  Down South Steak Cookoff, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 24, 2020:  Spring Fling Steak & BBQ Competition Steak Cookoff, Fort Pierce, FL.

Oct. 24, 2020:  SCA at Firelake 2020 Steak Cookoff, Shawnee, OK.

Oct. 24, 2020:  Down South Grillfest Ladies-Que Steak Cookoff, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 24, 2020:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Fall Steak Cookoff (Double), Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 30, 2020:  Firehouse BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Donalsonville, GA.

Oct. 31, 2020:  Grillin O’er the River with Kerbela Shriners, Knoxville, TN.

Nov. 7, 2020:  Grilling Up Greek Steak Cookoff (Double), Houston, TX.

Mar. 13-14, 2021:  SCA World Championship, Fort Worth, TX.

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

August 5-9, 2020:  WFC Final Table, Indianapolis, IN. 

Non-Sanctioned Events

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/.

Aug. 15, 2020:  NorCal CBQA 101 BBQ Class 2020, Livermore, CA.  FMI:  cabbqa.org.  CANCELED

Aug. 21, 2020:  The BBQ Maestros Presents – BBQ 101 Chicken & Ribs, Indianapolis, IN.  Contact:  Scott Regal, Phone:  317-982-6770.  Website:  http://www.bbqindy.com. 

Aug. 22, 2020:  The BBQ Maestros Presents – Tailgating Class, Indianapolis, IN.  Contact:  Scott Regal, Phone:  317-982-6770.  Website:  http://www.bbqindy.com. 

Aug. 28-30, 2020:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Email:  [email protected]; Website:  https://www.jacksoldsouth.com/bbq-cooking-school.

Aug. 29-30, 2020:  Backyard Bro’s & Hot Watchula’s Competition BBQ Class, Bartow, FL.  Contact:  https://hotwachulas.com/products/competition-bbq-class.

Sept. 12, 2020:  Que University BBQ Cooking School – BBQ with the Pros, Marietta, GA.  Contact:  Southern Thunder BBQ, Phone: 706-510-7045, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 18-20, 2020:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Email:  [email protected]; Website:  https://www.jacksoldsouth.com/bbq-cooking-school.

Oct. 17, 2020:  Que University BBQ Cooking School – BBQ with the Pros, Marietta, GA.  Contact:  Southern Thunder BBQ, Phone: 706-510-7045, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 6, 2020:  The BBQ Maestros Presents – BBQ 101 Butts & Briskets, Indianapolis, IN.  Contact:  Scott Regal, Phone:  317-982-6770.  Website:  http://www.bbqindy.com. 

Nov. 7, 2020:  The BBQ Maestros Presents – Holiday Meat Master Class, Indianapolis, IN.  Contact:  Scott Regal, Phone:  317-982-6770.  Website:  http://www.bbqindy.com. 

Nov. 7, 2020:  Que University BBQ Cooking School – BBQ with the Pros, Marietta, GA.  Contact:  Southern Thunder BBQ, Phone: 706-510-7045, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 14-15, 2020:  Sweet Smoke Q/Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow Competition Class, Lakeland, FL.  FMI:  http://www.sweetsmokeq.com/uploads/3/4/1/4/34143062/pig-chicka-cow-cow_sweet_smoke_q_application1.pdf.    

BBQ Judging Schools

Aug. 14, 2020:  SCA Certified Judging Class, Lancaster, PA.  FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.

Aug. 20, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Clayton, CA.  Contact:  Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-864-8687, Email: [email protected].   CANCELED

Aug. 21, 2020:  KCBS Table Captain Class, Clayton, CA.  Contact:  Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-864-8687, Email: [email protected].

Aug. 22, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Hiram, ME.  Contact:  Brent Tanguay, Phone: 860-874-7916, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 4, 2020:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Miami, OK. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.

Sept. 5, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Ottumwa, IA.  Contact:  Dusty Ware, Phone: 641-455-9340, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 6, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Devon, United Kingdom.  Contact:  John Gower, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 6, 2020:  KCBS Table Captain Class, Devon, United Kingdom.  Contact:  John Gower, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 19, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Morgantown, PA.  Contact:  Tom Hornberger, Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 1, 2020:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Brooksville, FL.  FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 14, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Sugar Creek, MO.  Contact:   Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24, 2020:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, La Crosse, WI.  Contact:  Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24, 2020:  KCBS Table Captain Class, La Crosse, WI.  Contact:  Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24, 2020:  SCA Certified Judges Class, Onalaska, WI.  FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.

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PODCAST 

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

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

PIT LIFE BBQ https://pitlifebbq.podbean.com

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 RUB https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-rub

THE SMOKIN HOT CONFESSIONS https://smokinghotconfessions.com/shcpodcast/