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For more information, visit the California BBQ Association website at cbbqa.org.
May 4, 2019: Show Low BBQ Throw Down 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Show Low, AZ.
May 4, 2019: Elk Grove Western Festival & BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Elk Grove, CA.
May 11, 2019: Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues 2019, Livermore, CA.
May 11, 2019: Queen Mary Food Festival, (KCBS & TOY), Long Beach, CA.
May 18, 2019: Ric’s Backyard 2019, San Jose, CA.
May 18, 2019: 16thAnnual Burnt Offerings, (KCBS Backyard), Riverside, CA.
May 25, 2019: 15thAnnual Best Dam BBQ 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Boulder City, Nevada.
May 25, 2019: Big Bear Grill & Chill, (KCBS & TOY), Big Bear, CA.
June 1, 2019: Horse Town Brew N Que Festival 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Norco, CA.
June 1, 2019: Throwdown in the Vineyards, (KCBS & TOY), Murphys, CA.
June 8, 2019: Chillin & Grillin by the Vines, Lodi, CA.
June 15-16, 2019: King of the County BBQ Festival, Martinez, CA.
June 22, 2019: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Santa Clara, CA.
July 6, 2019: Smoke and Hops, (KCBS & TOY), Harmony, CA.
July 13, 2019: Clayton BBQ Cook-off 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Clayton, CA.
July 27, 2019: Gilroy
Aug. 3, 2019: 3rdAnnual BBQ Classic, (KCBS & TOY), Vista, CA.
Aug. 3, 2019: Rods-N-Ribs 2019, Roseville, CA.
Aug. 17, 2019: Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-off 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Susanville, CA.
Aug. 18, 2019: Turf & Surf BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Del Mar, CA.
Sept. 14, 2019: America’s Finest BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), San Diego, CA.
Sept. 21, 2019: Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS & TOY), Oroville, CA.
Sept. 21, 2019: Burningham 2019, Penngrove, CA.
Sept. 21, 2019: BBQ in the Glen 2019, Willow Glen/San Jose, CA.
Nov. 16, 2019: Sparta Q 2019, San Jose, CA.
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.
May 10-11, 2019: Cameron Fun Fest, Contact: Daniel Willie, Phone: (254) 718-7052.
May 17-18, 2019: Del Rio Texas, Contact: Susie Lister, Phone: (830) 768-3616.
May 24-25, 2019: Ribs and Rods Temple, Contact: Mike Olson, Phone: (254) 258-8171.
May 31 – June 1, 2019: Buckholts Texas (Quad Cities), Contact: Patsy Gaines, Phone: (254) 482-0570.
June 14-15, 2019:
July 19-20, 2019: Morgan’s Point Resort VFD/PD, Contact: Karen Stagner, Phone: (409) 750-0102.
Aug. 30-31, 2019: Central Texas State Fair.
Sept. 6-7, 2019: Jarrell # 2 American Legion, Contact: Dave Welhouse, Phone: (512) 289-8473.
Sept. 20-21, 2019: Marlin VFD Cook-Off, Contact: Rob Douglas, Phone: (254) 422-3268.
Oct. 4-5, 2019: Bob Miracle Elks Lodge.
Oct. 18-19, 2019: Harper Texas, Contact: Steve Sweeney, Phone: (830) 992-1193.
Oct. 25-26, 2019: Kerrville Texas, Contact: Chad Parker, Phone: (830) 739-3200.
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fbabbq.com
May 3-4, 2019: Skinny’s BBQ Throwdown, Merritt Island, FL. Contact: Fred DiStasio, Phone: 321-863-5425, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 30-31, 2019: Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact: Shelby Lomen, Phone: 407-873-7367, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2019: Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, Phone: 850-584-5366, Email: t[email protected].
Oct. 4-5, 2019: West Pasco BBQ Challenge, Odessa, FL. Contact: Shean Hylton, Phone: 813-917-1866, Email: [email protected]
Nov. 8-9, 2019: Gridiron Grill-Off BBQ Competition, Pompano Beach, FL. Contact: John Offerdahl, Phone: 305-748-6107, Email: j[email protected]m.
Dec. 6-7, 2019: Orange Blossom Revue, 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/.
May 10-11, 2019: Smoke on the Lake – In Association with the GBA, Acworth, GA. Contact: Jude Dooley, Phone: 336-407-5052, Email: [email protected].
July 13, 2019: 6th Annual Team of the Year Banquet, Macon, GA. FMI: bbqga.org.
Sept. 6-7, 2019: Doc Holiday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss, Phone: 770-228-4699 or Email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2019: Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Frank Pendergast, Phone: (478) 414-4014, Website: http://www.deeprootsfestival.com.
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
May 2-4, 2019: League City Music Fest, League City, TX. Contact: Jason Long, Phone: 281-905-7616, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: 13thEver Chigger Hill BBQ Cookoff, Huntsville, TX. Contact: Susan Giroux, Phone: 936-661-2330, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: 4thAnnual Texas Tech Knight of Columbus BBQ, Lubbock, TX. Contact: James Halfmann, Phone: 325-234-9928, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Arlington Knights of Columbus Carnivore Cookoff, Arlington, TX. Contact: David Lara, Phone: 817-461-6269, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Bluebonnet Days Triple Heat Cookoff, Kenedy, TX. Contact: Joe Sheeran, Phone: 830-583-6146, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Champion Kids Camp BBQ Cookoff, Spring, TX. Contact: Ellen Cole, Phone: 713-829-2508, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Cinco de Mayo Cookoff, Goliad, TX. Contact: Ruben San Miguel, Phone: 361-722-9565, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: CVFD Annual Cookoff, Covington, TX. Contact: Kevin Karlicek, Phone: 254-205-7937, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4. 2019: Inaugural Community Gardens BBQ Cook-Off, Bastrop, TX. Contact: Brian Hyden, Phone: 512-947-1945, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Kirby Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cookoff, Kirby, TX. Contact: Steve Jimenez, Phone: 210-748-7531, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Mark Blondin Ride to Freedom to Benefit Guide Dogs of America, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Mark H. Miller, Phone: 817-360-6904, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Texas Citrus Fiesta Vaquero Cookoff, Mission, TX. Contact: Lisa Rivera, Phone: 956-585-9724, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Butterfield Stage Days Festival and Cookoff, Bridgeport, TX. Contact: Marybeth Holder, Phone: 940-389-6216, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Fight for 5, Waco, TX. Contact: Ralph Reynolds, Phone: 254-301-6270, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: VZCF Annual Sabine Shootout Van Zandt, Canton, TX. Contact: Jeff Looney, Phone: 972-880-6584, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Watermelon Festival, Alamo, TX. Contact: Arnold Robles, Phone: 956-787-6699, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Yagas Wild Game and BBQ Cookoff, Galveston, TX. Contact: Mike Dean, Phone: 409-789-3357, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Charcoal Challenge, Giddings, TX. Contact: Betty Petzoid, Phone: 979-820-1952, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Ellis County Sheriff’s Posse Cookoff, Waxahachie, TX. Contact: Dennis, Phone: 972-523-7675, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Hog Waddle Country Concert Cookoff, San Benito, TX. Contact: Luis Contreras, Phone: 956-361-3800, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Jourdanton Volunteer Fire Department 29thAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Contact: Amy Martinez, Phone: 830-769-3131, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Pink Soles in Motion BBQ Cook-Off for a Cure, Contact: Rochelle Schrowangen, Phone: 972-979-8733, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Sargent Lions Club Jubilee, Sargent, TX. Contact: Carla Rae Southard, Phone: 832-563-6221, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: WMA Blues and BBQ Cookoff, Wimberley, TX. Contact: Craig Calley, Phone: 512-757-3158, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: 2019 US Navy Seal Memorial Classic, Rosenberg, TX. Contact: Steven Pfeiffer, Phone: 281-203-7066, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cookoff, West, TX. Contact: Ranae Dameron, Phone: 254-716-2262, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Memorial Weekend Bash BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact: Cornelio Valdez, Phone: 361-218-8099, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Beers Bands and BBQ Bazaar, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Cheryl, Phone: (325) 947-0899, Email: [email protected].
May 31 – June 1, 2019: Bucks Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Buda, TX. Contact: Shane Sanders, Phone: 512-667-8063, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Cookin on the Cane, Natchitoches, LA. Contact: Stewart Carnline, Phone: 318-238-3022, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Eighter from Decatur, Decatur, TX. Contact: Randy Burkhart, Phone: 817-371-2680, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Forney BBQ Cookoff and Festival, Forney, TX. Contact: Alexa Beasley, Phone: 469-271-6425, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Shivaree Up in Smoke Cook-Off, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Monica Hinds, Phone: 817-823-9030, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: 2019 Columbus Annual June BBQ Cookoff, Columbus, TX. Contact: Fausta Kaiser, Phone: 979-732-1386, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: 32ndAnnual Caldwell FFA Booster Club Cookoff, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Lee Demottier, Phone: 979-777-8987, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: 3rdAnnual MBM Radio Del Rio Border Smoke Off 5K Fun Run and Walk Against Cancer, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Emilio Galindo, Phone: 830-734-3920, Email: [email protected].
June 7-9, 2019: Aransas County Youth Center Fundraiser Cook-Off, Rockport, TX. Contact: Rocksand Franks, Phone: 830-613-7074, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: BBQ Championship Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Ulrica Hernandez, Phone: 713-480-2141, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Great American Cookoff, Justin Hesse, Brownfield, TX. Phone: 806-236-0362, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Kookin 4 Kids, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Holly Turner, Phone: 817-694-4250, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Llano VFD Annual BBQ Cookoff, Llano, TX. Contact: Joey Gunnels, Phone: 325-248-3408, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Longest Day BarBQue Cookoff and Country Market, Llano, TX. Contact: Joey Gunnels, Phone: 325-248-3408, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: 11thAnnual Round Rock Juneteenth Rhythm Ribs Festival, Round Rock, TX. Contact: Michelle Jones, Phone: 512-238-8271, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: American Legion Post 1169 First Annual Cookoff, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Derrel Barrett, Phone: 940-257-4383, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Caprock Winery BBQ Cookoff, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Tim Abascal, Phone: 806-863-2704, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Cookin Up A Cure BBQ Cook-Off A Salute to Dads, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Diana Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Kids Unlimited BBQ Cookoff Auction, Houston/Pearland, TX. Contact: Carolyn Howren, Phone: 832-671-1916, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Smokin on the Plaza, Lovington, NM. Contact: Mara Salcido, Phone: 575-396-1418, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: South Texas BBQ Emporiums No Excuses BBQ Challenge, Beeville, TX. Contact: Reba Beard, Phone: 361-354-7827, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Big Dog BBQ CCook-Off Spur, TX. Contact: Betsy Arnold, Phone: 806-269-7373, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: CPL Mark R Goyet Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Michael Gillitzer, Phone: 361-222-1070, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Geronimo Annual BBQ Cookoff, Geronimo, TX. Contact: William Owen, Phone: 830-471-6311, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Lake Murvaul Cookoff, Carthage, TX. Contact: Anna Bryce, Phone: 903-931-2962, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: 357 BBQ Cook Off, Hempstead, TX. Contact: John Caine, Phone: 832-228-0206, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Harlingen Police Department BBQ Cookoff, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Emilio Weaver, Phone: 956-245-6764, Email: a[email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Kaufman County Firemens and Fire Marshalls Assoc Annual Cookoff, Mabank, TX. Contact: Jason Lengacher, Phone: 214-500-8729, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Lake Palo Duro Dam BBQ Cookoff, Spearman, TX. Contact: John Fisher, Phone: 806-395-1486, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Mathis Freedom Fest BBQ Cookoff, Mathis, TX. Contact: Michael Barrera, Phone: 361-547-3343, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Somerville Lakefest, Somerville, TX. Contact: Dustin Standley, Phone: 281-924-6357, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: SS American Memorial, Seguin, TX. Contact: Troy Cresswell, Phone: 210-393-6723, Email: tro[email protected].
July 3-4, 2019: The Valley Ranch 4thFest Cookoff, New Caney, T. Contact: Billie-Jo Aasen, Phone: 615-970-8542, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: 2019 Fishin Fiesta, Freeport, TX. Contact: Chris Motley, Phone: 979-236-4910, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce 2ndAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Whitney, TX. Contact: Janice Sanders, Phone: 254-694-2540, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Shiner Halfmoon Holidays, Shiner, TX. Contact: Allison Mozisek, Phone: 361-798-6246, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Texas Cook Em High Steaks in Edinburg, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larraide, Phone: 956-383-4974, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Texas Hobo Cookoff, Rusk, TX. Contact: Dub Arnwine, Phone: 903-330-4397, Website: https://txhobocookoff.weebly.com.
July 12-13, 2019: 1stAnnual Heathers Old Skool Village BBQ Cookoff, Azle, TX. Contact: Karl & Melissa Duncan, Phone: 817-517-3869, Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Hollys Hope for No More Fears No More Tears, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Chip & Alice Combs, Phone: 806-549-7083, Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Sealy Bration 2019, Sealy, TX. Contact: Leann Hein, Phone: 979-885-9512, Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Waters Edge 7thAnnual Grilling of the Edge BBQ Cookoff, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Dannon Erskins, Phone: 281-705-6571, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: 14thAnnual Quail Creek VFD BBQ Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Mike Blaschke, Phone: 361-652-7738, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: 2019 Hempstead Watermelon Festival BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Israel Carberry, Phone: 512-234-0382, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: BBQ is Back, Littlefield, TX. Contact: Steven Smith, Phone: 806-891-0983, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: D Town BBQ Cookoff, Dumas, TX. Contact: Doreen Rogers, Phone: 806-206-8713, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Gayro Memorial West Texas Blowout Cookoff, Midland, TX. Contact: Marco Barreno, Phone: 432-556-9783, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: 2019 Moulton Town Country Jubilee, Moulton, TX. Contact: Mark Zimmerman, Phone: 361-772-3550, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Breast Fest, Snyder, TX. Contact: Jennifer Campbell, Phone: 806-939-8679, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Great Texas Mosquito Festival, Clute, TX. Contact: Angel Cowley, Phone: 979-265-8392, Email: [email protected].
For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.
May 3-4, 2019: 7thAnnual Show Low BBQ Throw Down, Show Low, AZ. Contact: Carrie Peppard, Phone: 928-532-4140, Email: [email protected].
May 3-5, 2019: BBQ Jamboree (Day 1 and Day 2), Fredericksburg, VA. Contact: Jeremy Bullock, Phone: 540-408-3789, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Jiggy with the Piggy, Kannapolis, NC. Contact: Eddie Smith, Phone: 704-920-4308, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Brew, Blue & Bar-B-Q, Lansing, KS. Contact: Timothy Dossey, Phone: 913-727-5488, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Apple Blossom BBQ Made with Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO. Contact: Tom Supple, Phone: 816-262-9162, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Elk Grove Western Festival and BBQ Championship (Professional and Backyard Events), Elk Grove, CA. Contact: Ed Anhorn, Phone: 916-599-5095, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Bixby BBQ’n Blues Festival, Bixby, OK. Contact: Mark Musser, Phone: 918-481-3277, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: 38th Annual Kennett Jaycee’s Show Me State BBQ Cookoff, Kennett, MO. Contact: Lee Atwill, Phone: 573-344-1711, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: The Whistlestop Festival & Rocket City BBQ, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Malarie McCleary, Phone: 256-564-8116, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: Route 66 Smoke Out, Dwight, IL. Contact: Rodney Connor, Phone: 815-374-0364, Email: [email protected].
May 3-5, 2019: Masters in May Day 1 & 2, Bancroft, WI. Contact: Adam Schopp, Phone: 920-470-5388, Email: [email protected].
May 4-5, 2019: Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival, Ridgefield, CT. Contact: Cliff Heidinger, Phone: 203-313-1714, Email: [email protected].
May 4-5, 2019: Spit in the Hills, Chidlow, Western Australia. Contact: Fran Berry, Phone: +0417530500, Email: [email protected].
May 4-5, 2019: Smoke on the Water, Liberty, IN. Contact: Carl Sharp, Phone: Phone: 765-458-5574, Email: [email protected].
May 5, 2019: American Royal World Series of Barbecue Sauce Contest, Kansas City, MO. FMI: americanroyal.com.
May 10-11, 2019: Rockin BBQ, Warsaw, IN. Contact: Jeanette Wood, Phone: 574-269-1823, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: City of Springs BBQ Championship, Sulphur, OK. Contact: Garrett Leveridge, Phone: 580-618-0950, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Grasshopper ’19, DeSoto, KS. Contact: Sara Ritter, Phone: 913-583-1585, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Boss Hog State Championship Cookoff, Waynesboro, GA. Contact: Elizabeth Billips, Phone: 706-551-0729, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Minnesota in May, Cambridge, MN. FMI: mnbbqsociety.com.
May 10-11, 2019: Esperanza Bonanza BBQ Blitz. Marion, AR. Contact: Missi Norman, Phone: 870-735-6580, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Wild West BBQ Cook-Off, Lamar, CO. Contact: Diane Pool, Phone: 719-688-0870, Email: [email protected].
May 10-12, 2019: Mark Marley’s Go Big or Go Home BBQ Bash Day 1 and 2, Plainview, TX. Contact: RaeAnne King, Phone: 806-292-3288, Email: [email protected].
May 10-11, 2019: Queen Mary Food Festival, Long Beach, CA. Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, Email: [email protected].
May 11-12, 2019: BBQ Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine, Italy. Contact: Serena Simonetti, Phone: +393347330553, Email: [email protected].
May 11-12, 2019: Beer, Fries & BBQ VI, Kapermolenpark, Hasselt, Belgium. Contact: Wim Bloemen, Phone: 31 11 68 92 77, Email: [email protected].
May 12, 2019: American Royal World Series of Barbecue Rub Contest, Kansas City, MO. FMI: FMI: americanroyal.com.
May 17-18, 2019: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Stills and Grills Fest, North Wilkesboro, NC. Contact: Crystal Keener, Phone: 336-667-7129, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Kings of Q BBQ Cook-off and Festival, Ayden, NC. Contact: Kim Raynor, Phone: 252-481-5828, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass, Sevierville, TN. Contact: Carroll McMahan, Phone: 865-453-6411 or Email: [email protected].
May 17-19, 2019: Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown (DAY 1 & 2) CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Plymouth, MA. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: Sunset Hill Kansas City Barbecue Competition, Valparaiso, IN. Contact: Madison McKendry, Phone: 219-548-0219, Email: [email protected].
May 18-19, 2019: Transylvanian BBQ Festival, Covasna County Romania. Contact: Szidonia Fazakas-Csoma, Phone: +40 746 1 10 766, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que & Music Festival, Evans, GA. Contact: Doug or Cathy Varnadore, Phone: 706-855-8555, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Brew N Q Invitational, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Contact: Scott Lane, Phone: 00447759678774, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Hog Wild BBQ Cook-Off, Kids Que and Family Festival, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Adam Wallace, Phone: 601-757-2826.
May 24-26, 2019: Big Bear Grill & Chill, Big Bear Lake, CA. Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-8870, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Hog Wild BBQ Cook-off, Kids Que and Family Festival, Brookhaven, MS. Contact: Adam Wallace. Phone: 601-757-2826, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: The Best Dam Barbeque, Boulder City, NV. Contact: Myra Davis, Phone: 702-371-3037, Email: [email protected].
May 24-26, 2019: Gettysburg BBQ Festival Day 1 and 2, Gettysburg, PA. Contact: Rob Immer, Phone: 301-259-1991,
Email: [email protected].
May 24-26, 2019: Red, White, and BBQ Day 1 and 2, Westmont, IL. Contact: James Addington, Phone: 630-654-2894, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: 4thAnnual Southern Star BBQ Cookoff, Conroe, TX. Contact: Omar Viengar, Phone: 832609-2539, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: Big Bear Grill & Chill, Big Bear Lake, CA. Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-8870, Email: [email protected].
May 25-26, 2019: Brew N Q Open, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Contact: Scott Lane, Phone: 775-967-8774, Email: [email protected].
May 25-26, 2019: BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay, North Bend, OR. Contact: John Hunt, Phone: 541-999-5199, Email: [email protected]
May 25-26, 2019: Capital BBQ Festival, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Contact: John Thomson, Phone: 613-986-5375, Email: [email protected].
May 25-26, 2019: Heritage Heat Western Smokin BBQ, Mountain View, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Bernie Kenny, Phone: 403-708-1900, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Smokin’ Bike Fest, Peachtree City, GA. Contact: Sally Herman, Phone: 770-487-8877, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Smoke on the Bricks, Baldwin City, KS. Contact: Matt McClure, Phone: 785-594-3670, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: 8th Annual Valley Veterans BBQ Competition, Valley, NE. Contact: Doug Eggen, Phone: 402-510-1603, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Original SD BBQ Championship, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Up in Smoke on the Square, Lincoln, IL. Contact: Marc Schoonover, Phone: 217-737-9398, and Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Horse Town Brew N Que Festival, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Kelly Wilson BBQ (KWBBQ), Kansas City, MO. Contact: Mark Blanck, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Smokin In Steele, Owatonna, MN. Contact: Joe Elbert, Phone: 507-279-4015, Email: [email protected]
May 31-June 1, 2019: McLouth BBQ Blowout 28th Annual, McLouth, KS. Contact: Dan Holwick, Phone: 913-634-5267, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Big Blue BBQ Championship, Maysville, KS. Contact: Allie Argo, Phone: 785-562-8374, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Blue Hills Bar-B-Q Fest, Rice Lake, WI. Contact: John Blaskowski, Phone: 715-419-0272, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Honeybee BBQ Competition, LaFayette, GA. Contact: Chris Finkbone, Phone: 423-653-4899, Email: [email protected]
May 31-June 1, 2019: Smokin on the Lake, Monroe City, MO. Contact: Debbie Siefker, Phone: 573-735-9422, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Throwdown in the Vineyards, Murphy, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Phone: 415-683-0784, Email: [email protected].
June 1-2, 2019: Sun BBQFest, Uncasville, CT. Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, Email: [email protected].
June 1-2, 2019: Meat, Smoke & Beer Festival-Barbecue at the Lakeside Neusiedler See, Morbisch, Austria. Contact: Barbara Naschenweng, Phone: +43-664-883 98 636, Email: [email protected]e-point.at.
June 7-8, 2019: Blues, Brews & Barbecue, Beardstown, IL. Contact: Megan Zimny, Phone: 217-909-4228, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest, Derby, KS. Contact: Janae Springer, Phone: 316-788-1519, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Smoke Out Hunger BBQ Challenge, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Susila Jones, [email protected], Phone: 913-281-3388.
June 7-8, 2019: Buskers, Brews & BBQ, Aurora, CO. Contact: Josh Sturm, Phone: 303-739-7182, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Roanoke, WV. Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 304-472-3033, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Separation Colonial BBQ Competition, New Castle, DE. Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Beats, Brews, & BBQ, Wagoner, OK. Contact: Marla Jones, Phone: 405-308-7754, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Delta Smoke BBQ Contest, Wynne, AR. Contact: Chad House, Phone: 870-945-0880, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: Smoked on the Western Slope, Parachute, CO. Contact: Kari Slappey, Phone: 970-625-2085, Email: [email protected].
June 8-9, 2019: Beltway BBQ Showdown, Upper Marlboro, MD. Contact: Shawn Hinely, Phone: 301-888-1500, Email: [email protected].
June 8-9, 2019: Tony Stone BBQ Competition, Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Contact: Harry Havinga, Phone: +31 06-10568568, Email:
[email protected].
June 8-9, 2019: Quebec City International BBQ & Music Fest, Quebec, Canada. Contact: Guillaume Couture, Phone: 1-581-998-3821,
Email: [email protected].
June 8-9, 2019: Bare Bones BBQ Cookoff, Pilot Butte, SK, Canada. Contact: Rob Reinhardt, Phone: 306-502-5360, Email: [email protected].
June 8-9, 2019: Granite State BBQ Championship, Hancock, NH. Contact: Ted Lorson, Phone: 203-530-3506, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Barbourville BBQ Cookoff & Festival, Barbourville, KY. Contact: Denise Wainscott, Phone: 606-545-9674,
Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Flippin’ Pigs of Peak BBQ Competition, Marquette, MI. Contact: Rebecca Portale. Phone: 906-273-0696. Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Knights of Columbus BBQ Smoke Off 4 Life, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Josh Markley, Phone: 913-449-1972,
Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Miles City Cowtown Cook-Off, Miles City, MT. Contact: Sara Beard, Phone: 406-951-1519, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook-off, Hernando, MS. Contact: Jason Francis, Phone: 901 827 9201, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: 26th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge. Frisco, CO. Contact: Nora Gilbertson, Phone: 970-668-9132.
June 14-15, 2019: Hartford Rib-Off, Hartford, CT. Contact: Lynn Cohen, Phone: 860-906-1141, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition, State Center, IA. Contact: Megan Willier, Phone: 641-691-5768, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Smokin On the Buffalo, Mannington, WV. Contact: Jerry Reel, Phone: 304-677-0106, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Central Plains Ribfest, Holdrege, NE. Contact: Doug Stevenson, Phone: 308-991-8967, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, Apex, NC. Contact: Graham Wilson, Phone: 919-608-0209, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Hog Capital Challenge, Kewanee, IL. Contact: Mark Mikenas, Phone: 309-852-2175, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Poosa-Q, Montgomery, AL. Contact: Kelly Hargroves, Phone: 334-224-6637, Email: [email protected].
June 15-16. 2019: Porkapalooza BBQ Festival, Edmonton, Canada. Contact: Darcy Fitzgerald, Phone: 780-964-3529, Email: [email protected].
June 15-16, 2019: 514 BBQ, Saint-Léonard, Quebec, Canada. Contact: Manny Mavroudis, Phone: 514-659-5777, Email: [email protected].
June 15-16, 2019: BBQ Battle Finland, Tampere, Finland. Contact: Riku Naskali, Phone: +358405335733, Email: [email protected].
June 21-23, 2019: Heritage Days BBQ Showdown Day 1 and 2, Belvidere, IL. Contact: Danny Anderson, Phone: 815-544-2612,
Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Leadville BBQ and Brew Fest, Leadville, CO. Contact: Jill Hall, Phone: 303-579-1859, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Bring’n Home the Bacon, West Salem, WI. Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Blount County BBQ Bash, Maryville, TN. Contact: Mark Smith, Phone: 865 -806-5398, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: 8th Annual Covington Cork & Pork Festival, Covington, VA. Contact: David Bryant, Phone: [email protected],
Email: 540-965-6310.
June 21-22, 2019: Ayr Charity BBQ, Ayr Ontario, Canada. Contact: Michele Granger, Phone: 519-404-7324, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Lizzy Barron, Phone: 408-616-9744, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: Ribs on the River, Louisiana, MO. Contact: Guy Crouch, Phone: 916-397-9488, Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: 11th Annual Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off, Auburn Hills, MI. Contact: Shawn Keenan, Phone: 248-364-6926,
Email: [email protected].
June 21-22, 2019: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle-Kansas State Championship, Lenexa, KS. Contact: Lindsay Hart, Phone: 913-477-7130, Email: [email protected].
June 22-23, 2019: The War of Barbeque, Jesolo, Venezia, Italy. Contact: Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880, Email: [email protected].
June 22-23, 2019: Giant National Capital BBQ Battle, Washington, DC. Contact: Doug Halo, Phone: 703-799-0523, Email: [email protected].
June 22-23, 2019: Oklahoma Barbeque Championship, Oklahoma City, OK. Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, Email: [email protected].
June 22-23, 2019: Montana BBQ Cook-Off, Absarokee, MT. Contact: Mary Kay Bjorndal, Phone: 406-328-6822, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Saltwater BBQ Bash, John’s Island, SC. Contact: Vincent Greco, Phone: 843-872-4821, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: Smokin On the Pecos (Day 1 and 2), Artesia, NM. Contact: David Grousnick, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA. Contact: Ken Jensen, Phone: 732-513-8331, Email: [email protected].
June 28-29, 2019: BBQ SmokeDown at Chicagoland, Joliet, IL. Contact: Dane Neal, Phone: 630-329-2339, Email: [email protected].
June 29-30, 2019: Back to Mayberry, Rodney, IA. Contact: Tara Wright, Phone: 712-423-3000, Email: [email protected].
June 29-30, 2019: KCBS International BBQ Contest Vuur en Vlees,Deurne, Netherlands. Contact: Wendy Van Den Eijnden, Phone: 0031 493 313790, Email: [email protected].
July 5-7, 2019: I Love Barbecue & Music Festival, Lake Placid, NY. Contact: Dmitry Feld, Phone: 518-523-2071, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Cameron Cruise N Que (BACKYARD ONLY), Cameron, MO. Contact: Tim Wymes, Phone: 816-632-2177, Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Johnson County BBQ Challenge, Warrensburg, MO. Contact: Jason Beckner, Phone: 660-238-3976. Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Smoke & Hops, Harmony, CA. Contact: Holly Holliday, Phone: 805-709-2221 or Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Ceramic City Jazz, Blues & BBQ Festival, East Liverpool, OH. Contact: Kathy Hyatt Smith, Phone: 330-303-7274 or
Email: [email protected].
July 5-6, 2019: Smoke on the Dragon BBQ-N-Brew, Dallas, OR. Contact: Sheila Peirce, Phone: 503-831-3562 or Email: [email protected].
July 6-7, 2019: BBQ an der Burg 2019, Geestland, Germany. Contact: Thomas Karstaedt, Phone: +491777517222 or Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: 2nd Annual Cameron Elks BBQ Cook-Off, Cameron, MO. Contact: Carl McBee, Phone: 660-973-1953 or Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Clayton BBQ Cook-off, Clayton, CA. Contact: Rory Richmond, Phone: 925-672-2272, or Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Gold Ribbin’ BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-Heat 1, Green Bay, WI. Contact: Rachel Porath, Phone: 920-435-0100,
Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Harvest on Fire at The Winery, Marshall, IL. Contact: Patrick Wilson, Phone: 217-251-3318, Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Ohio Veterans Barbecue Cook-Off, Kettering, OH. Contact: Joe Law, Phone: 937-433-9327, Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: SC Festival of Discovery, Greenwood, SC. Contact: Julie Wilkie, Phone: 864-942-8411, Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship, North Wildwood, NJ. Contact: Robert Matteucci, Phone: 609-523-6565,
Email: [email protected].
July 12-13, 2019: Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest, Mayetta, KS. Contact: Tracy Satterfield, Phone: 816-806-9402, Email: [email protected].
July 13-14, 2019: Cumberland Plateau BBQ Cook-off & Cruise-In, Jamestown, TN. Contact: ED Wiley, Phone: 931-267-8084,
Email: [email protected].
July 13-14, 2019: Gold Ribbin’ BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-Heat 2, Green Bay, WI. Contact: Rachel Porath, Phone: 920-435-0100,
Email: [email protected].
July 13-14, 2019: Celtic Smoke at Dalriana Festival of Music & Food, Glenarm, Billobo, Ireland. Contact: Nigel Campbell, Phone: 011 44 28 28841203, Email: [email protected].
July 13-14, 2019: Smokin Hot BBQ, Gledswood Hill, Sydney, Australia. Contact: Nadene Clark, Phone: 9606 5111, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Smokin on the Summit, Unity Village, MO. Contact: Matt Sanning, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Bordertown BBQ Brawl, Sault Ste Marie, MI. Contact: Linda Miller, Phone: 906-647-2213, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Chillin & Grillin in the Glades, Wise, VA. Contact: Greg Cross, Phone: 276-328-2889, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: BBQ’Loo & Blues Too!, Waterloo, IA. Contact: Cindy Wells, Phone: 319-404-7308, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown, Peoria, IL. Contact: Brandon Bressner, Phone: 309-360-3656, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Cookin On Kampeska, Watertown, SD. Contact: Keriann Beadnell, Phone: (605) 886-5814, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Piggin in the Park, Jasper, GA. Contact: Randall Bowman, Phone: 770-886-6290, Email: [email protected].
July 20-21, 2019: Ribs and Rhythm & Blues, Auburn, NY. Contact: Robert Edmunds, Phone: 315-246-8117, Email: [email protected].
July 20-21, 2019: Smoking on the Osage BBQ contest and Car show, Osceola, MO. Contact: Michelle Higgins, Phone: 417-682-1568,
Email: [email protected].
July 20-21, 2019: 4th Black Forest Smoke & Wine Festival, Bad Bellingen, Germany. Contact: Michael Koepf, Email: [email protected].
July 20-21, 2019: Barn Burner BBQ, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Contact: Angie Quaale, Phone: 604 728 0560, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Smoke in the Grove, Spring Grove, PA. Contact: Andrew Shaffer, Phone: 717-225-5791 ext 3, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Dodge City Days Smokin Saddles BBQ Competition, Dodge City, KS. Contact: Joni Wittman, Phone: 620-227-3119
Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Smokin Hot Cars & BBQ, Iola, KS. Contact: Tom Brigham, Phone: 620-365-9740, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Racing for the BBQ, Blue Springs, MO. Contact: Charlie Gascich, Phone: 913-620-1690, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Fire on the Mountain, Leburn, KY. Contact: Chris Amburgey, Phone: 606-497-8865, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Effingham -Jam, Effingham, IL. Contact: Becky Brown, Phone: 217-342-4147, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Rumble on the Red, Morris MB, Canada. Contact: Brad Biehn, Phone: 204-771-5224, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Gilroy Garli-Que BBQ Challenge, Gilroy, CA. Contact: Michael Davis, Phone: 408-761-1501, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Cotton Pickin BBQ Cook-Off, Hartselle, AL. Contact: Andrea Owensby, Phone: 256-773-4370, Email: [email protected].
July 26-27, 2019: Hannibal Bar-B-Q-Festival, Hannibal, MO. Contact: Jason Gregory, Phone: 573-501-2036, Email: [email protected]
July 27-28, 2019: The Harpoon Brewery BBQ Festival, Windsor, VT. Contact: FitzGranger, Phone: 617-574-9551, Email:[email protected].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
May 10-11, 2019: Sims Strong (ALS) Lou Gehrig’s Benefit Cook-Off, Liberty Hill, TX. Contact: Charity Thornton, Phone: 512-630-5677 or Christine McCarty, Phone: 512-786-6475.
May 17-18, 2019: MSCA BBQ Cook-Off, Madisonville, TX. Contact: Sharon Phelps, Phone: 936-348-8460, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: World Food Championship Bison Cook-Off, Santa Anna, TX. Contact: Santa Anna Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 432-889-8359, Email: [email protected].
May 17-18, 2019: 36thAnnual Electra Goat BBQ & Craft Show, Electra, TX. Contact: Electra Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 940-495-3577 or Email: [email protected].
May 18-19, 2019: 3 Meats Cook-Off, Eustace, TX. Contact: Amy Parham, Phone: 930-288-5791.
May 24-25, 2019: Get Your Cook On, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, Phone: 210-378-2055, Email: [email protected].
May 24-25, 2019: CAFR Cookoff, Waco, TX.
May 31-June 1, 2019: Summer Fling, New Caney, TX. Contact: Phillip Wilson, Phone: 936-697-6777, Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Wild Prairie, Haskel, TX. Contact: Haskell Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 940-864-2477, Website: www.haskelltexasusa.com/bbq-cook-off.
June 7-8, 2019: Cow Camp, San Saba, TX.
June 7-8, 2019: 19thAnnual Fort McKavett VFD Cookoff, Fort McKavett, TX. Contact: Ed LeClair, Phone: 325-949-6297 or Lisa Lester, Phone: 325-215-9336.
June 7-8, 2019: Smokin on the Range, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Darcy Chavez, Phone: 210-422-2079, Email: [email protected].
June 7-8, 2019: 32ndAnnual Post 447 Summer Cookoff, Round Rock, TX.
June 14-15, 2019: Smoke on the Hill, Brady, TX. Contact: Robert Selvera, Phone: 325-792-0866 or 325-456-7683.
June 14-15, 2019: Chisholm Trail Roundup Barbecue & Chili Cookoff, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 512-398-2818 or Website: www.chisholmtrailroundup.com.
June 14-15, 2019: Juneteenth, Fort Worth, TX.
June 21-22, 2019: 8thAnnual Asco Equipment Car & Bike Show & BBQ Cookoff, San Antonio, TX. Contact: ASCO Equipment, Phone: 210-333-8000.
June 28-29, 2019: Riverfest,Bandera, TX.
June 28-29, 2019: Jacksboro Fire Department Annual TNT Fest Cook-Off, Jacksboro, TX. Contact: Jason Jennings, Phone: 940-507-1594, Email: [email protected].
July 3-4, 2019: Roughnecks and Rednecks, Rising Star, TX.
July 5-6, 2019: Aqua Boom, Kingsland, TX.
July 5-6, 2019: Cowboy Reunion, Stamford, TX.
July 12-13, 2019: Hot as Hell, Lampass, TX.
July 12-13, 2019: Smokin in the Park, Post, TX. Contact: Chris Atkinson, Phone: 806-759-7561, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Night in Old Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, TX. Contact: Chad Ellebracht, Phone: 830-997-2359, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: FCSP, LaGrange, TX.
July 26-27, 2019: St. Vincent BBQ, Big Lake, TX. Contact: Abel Molina, Phone: 432-301-6396, Email: [email protected].
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.mbnbbq.com
May 3-4, 2019: Que on the Yazoo, Greenwood, MS. Contact: Brantley Snipes, Phone (day): 662-453-7625, Email: [email protected].
May 3-4, 2019: 40thAnnual Iris Festival, Smokin on the Square BBQ Cookoff, Dresden, TN. Contact: Barry Wilkerson, Phone: 731-358-2683/731-264-9924 or Email: [email protected].
May 31-June 1, 2019: Covington BBQ Festival, Covington, TN. Contact: Karen Griffin, Phone: 901-476-9613/901-485-3075, Email: [email protected].
June 14-15, 2019: Thunder on the Water, Grenada, MS. Contact: Duan Willis, Phone (Cell): 662-703-0137, Email: [email protected].
July 19-20, 2019: Smoke on the Mountain, Galax, VA. Contact: Dana Sworsy, Phone: (Day): 276-233-3732 Contact’s Phone (Cell): 276-233-3732, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 1-3, 2019: Water Valley Watermelon Carnival Train Tracks Pork Attack, Water Valley, MS. Contact: Tonya Eubanks, Phone (Day): 662-609-7370 or (Cell) 662-281-8815, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 6-7, 2019: Smokin’ on the White, Cave City, AR. Contact: Donna Turner, Phone: 870-613-1564 or Email: [email protected].
Sept. 19-21, 2019: Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Sammi Graff, Phone (Day): 618-684-8902/618-521-6957, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2019: Delta State University34thAnnual Pig Pickin’, Cleveland, MS. Contact: John Paul Gates, Phone (Cell): 662-588-9888, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 27-28, 2019: Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Contact (Day): 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 27-28, 2019: Barlett BBQ Fest, Barlett, TN. Contact: David Parsons, Phone: 901-859-3381/901-833-6054, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 4-5, 2019: Q’ing at the Ridge, Wynne, AR. Contact: Glenn Benderman, Phone (Cell): 870-208-3523, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2019: Cleveland Octoberfest/Mississippi Delta State BBQ Championship, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Contact (Day): 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 17-19, 2019: Delta Hot Tamale Festival, Greenville, MS. Contact: Gretchen Giachelli, Phone (Day): 662-378-3121, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2019: The Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb, Phone: 229-268-8275/229-322-1596 or Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 10-11, 2019: Minnesota in May, Cambridge, MN.
May 18, 2019: Madison Lake in May Rib Cook-Off, Madison, MN.
May 31 – June 1, 2019: Smokin’ in Steele BBQ and Blues Festival, Owatonna, MN. FMI: http://www.smokininsteele.com.
June 1, 2019: Le Center Post 108 SAL 4thAnnual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off, Le Center, MN.
June 7-9, 2019: Mankato Cookout Double Header, Mankato, MN. FMI: http://www.mankatocookout.com.
June 13-16, 2019: Rose Festival BBQ, State Center, IA. FMI: https://statecenterrosefestival.org.
June 16, 2019: 3rdAnnual Rigs and Pigs Car Show and BBQ Cookoff, Buffalo, MN. Contact: Thad, Phone: 763-286-5821 or Cassie 612-490-5528.
June 21-22, 2019:
July 19-20, 2019: 10thAnnualDeer River BBQ & Brew Fest, Deer River, MN. FMI: http://www.deerriver.org/10th-anniversary-2019-bar-b-que-brew-fest/.
July 25-27, 2019: Rumble on the River, Morris, Manitoba, Canada. FMI: http://www.redriverbbq.ca/events.
Aug. 3, 2019: B-dale 7thAnnual BBQ Contest, Roseville, MN. Contact: Beth Salzl, Phone: 651-765-8088, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 10, 2019: The Wadena Lions Club Pig N Wing Challenge, Wadena, MN. Contact: Email: [email protected].
Aug. 16-17, 2019: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.
Aug 17, 2019: Knights of Columbus #8571 Annual BBQ Cookoff and Car Show, Princeton, MN.
Aug. 17, 2019: One Way Festival Rockin Ribfest, Willmar, MN. FMI: http://onewayfestivalwillmar.com.
Sept.7, 2019: 4thAnnual Pitmasters BBQ Contest, Annandale, MN. Contact: Kyle, Phone: 320-980-1902.
Sept. 7, 2019: Grillin’ and Chillin’ in Sauk Centre, Sauk Centre, MN.
Sept. 21, 2019: Get Busy Livin Music Festival and Rib Cookoff, Elk River, MN. Contact: Chris Gardner, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 4-5, 2019: Ottumwa Smoketoberfest, Ottumwa, IA. FMI: https://www.ottumwaoktoberfest.com/smoketoberfest.
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
May 11, 2019: Annual Rib Cookoff, Bridgewater, MA. Contact: Kevin, Email: [email protected].
May 20, 2019: May NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
June 14-15, 2019: Hartford Rib-Off Kick-Off Party, Hartford, CT. FMI: http://www.hartfordriboff.com.
June 24, 2019: June NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
July 20, 2019: 14thAnnual Brookline Tailgate & BBQ/Grilling Cook-Off, Brookline, NH. Contact: Andy King.
July 22, 2019: July NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
Aug. 3, 2019: Krazy Days 2019, Middleborough, MA. Contact: Doug Walo, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 25, 2019: Otter River BBQ Cook-Off, Templeton, MA. Contact: Andy King.
Aug. 26, 2019: August NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
Sept. 30, 2019: September NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
Oct. 28, 2019: October NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
Nov. 18, 2019: November NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
Dec. 16, 2019: December NEBS Board of Directors Meeting, Online. FMI: nebs.org.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
May 31-June 2, 2019: Cruzin Chelan, Chelan, WA.
June 7-8, 2019: Bottles Brews Barbeques, Prosser, WA.
July 12-13, 2019: South Sound BBQ, Lacey, WA.
July 20-21, 2019: Oregon Bacon Championships, Salem, OR.
Aug. 3-4, 2019: Canadian National Championships, Whistler, BC, Canada.
Aug. 10-11, 2019: Oak Harbor Pig Fest, Oak Harbor, WA.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2019: Juarez Canyon, Oregon City, OR.
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
May 17-18, 2019: Smoke on the Rails, Clinton, SC.
June 29, 2019: Cook-N-The Park, Cottageville, SC.
Sept. 27-28, 2019: Jamil BBQ Cook-Off, Columbia, SC.
Oct 4-5, 2019: SBN Invitational, Moncks Corner, SC.
Oct. 4-5, 2019: Rollin Smoke BBQ, Easley, SC.
Oct. 11-12, 2019: Smoke on the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC.
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 5, 2019: Canadian Steak Championship, Langley, BC, Canada.
May 10, 2019: Indiana Steak Championship, Warsaw, IN.
May 10, 2019: Van Zandt County Fair Cookoff, Canton, TX.
May 10, 2019: Mississippi Spring Fest, Ashland, MS.
May 11, 2019: Esperenza Bonaza BBQ Blitz, Marion, AR.
May 11, 2019: Smoky Rabbitt Steak Contest, Budapest, Hungary.
May 18, 2019: 2ndAnnual Anheuser-Busch Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL.
May 18, 2019: The Texas Steak TourEvent 3, Buda, TX.
May 18, 2019: O-Town Showdown, Owasso, OK.
May 18, 2019: Red Meat Festival, Tyler, TX.
May 19, 2019: The Texas Steak Tour Event 4, Buda, TX.
May 19, 2019: Honoring Our Heroes Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.
May 19, 2019: SCA KIDS – Honoring Our Heroes Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.
May 24, 2019: Red, White, & Bar-B-Q, Westmont, IL.
May 25, 2019: Mitchell County Steak Cookoff, Osage, LA.
May 25, 2019: Capital BBQ Festival, Ottawa, Canada.
May 25, 2019: Brew’n Q, Whitwick, UK.
May 25, 2019: Que in the Club Steak Cookoff 2, Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia.
May 31, 2019:
May 31, 2019: Up in Smoke on the Square, Lincoln, IL.
May 31, 2019: Smokin’ in Steele, Owatonna, MN.
June 1, 2019: Vienna BBQ Days 2019, Vienna, Austria.
June 1, 2019: The PK Grills Steak Cookoff, Little Rock, AR.
June 1, 2019: Lowcountry Ribeye Steak Championship, Hanahan, SC.
June 1, 2019: Rawhide Meat Co. Eastern Illinois Steak Championship Cookoff, Danville, IL.
June 1, 2019: Grillfest, Burlington, WA.
June 2, 2019: SCA KIDS – Haynes ACE CMN Steak Cookoff, Conway, AR.
June 2, 2019: Haynes ACE CMN Steak Cookoff, Conway, AR.
June 7, 2019: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Weston, WV.
June 7, 2019: Delta Smoke Steak Contest, Wynee, AR.
June 8, 2019: Williston Football Booster Steak Cookoff, Williston, FL.
June 8, 2019: Noble County Smoke Eaters Steak Cookoff, Perry, OK.
June 8, 2019: Summer Steak-Off Benefiting Patient Housing Assistance, Houston, TX.
June 8, 2019: The BBQHQ Steak Cookoff, Simi Valley, CA.
June 8, 2019: Smoke at the Barn, Ozark, MO.
June 8, 2019: Smoke in the Broke, Broke, Australia.
June 9, 2019: 3rdAnnual Operation Tiger Paw, Tuscaloosa, AL.
June 14, 2019: Central Plains Ribfest, Holdrege, NE.
June 14, 2019: DeSoto Shrine Club 3rdAnnual Steak Cookoff, Nesbit, MS.
June 14, 2019: Rose Festival SC Competition, State Center, IA.
June 15, 2019: Shelby Forest Spring Fest Sizzlin’ in the Forest, Millington, TN.
June 15, 2019: Chillin’ & Grillin’ on E-Street, Hartville, OH.
June 15, 2019: Texas Wagyu Roundup & Cookoff, Midlothian, TX.
June 15, 2019: The Carnivor Festival (Double Event), Marshfield, MO.
June 15, 2019: SCA KIDS – The Carnivor Festival (Double Event), Marshfield, MO.
June 15, 2019: The Texas Steak Tour Event 5, Dripping Springs, TX.
June 15, 2019: High Steaks RollinSallisaw, OK.
June 21, 2019: Heritage Days Steak Throwdown, Belvidere, IL.
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June 22, 2019: Hilliard Youth Football 2ndAnnual Car-B-Que (Double Event), Folkston, GA.
June 22, 2019: Red River
June 28, 2019: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA.
June 29, 2019: 2ndAnnual Beaches Beef & Bacon Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL.
June 29, 2019: 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Que Ohio State Steak Cookoff, Waynesville, OH.
July 4, 2019: Wild Wagon Weekend, Holly Springs, MO.
July 4, 2019: Brookshire’s Louisiana Steak Cookoff, Shreveport, LA.
July 5, 2019: Shiner Half Moon Holidays, Shiner, TX.
July 5, 2019: River City Steak Challenge Day 1, Mason City, IA.
July 6, 2019: River City Steak Challenge Day 2, Mason City, IA.
July 6, 2019: SCA KIDS – River City Steak Challenge, Mason City, IA.
July 6, 2019: The Lodge Steak Cookoff, Johnson City, TN.
July 6, 2019: Texas Cook’em High Steaks Cookoff, Edinburgh, TX.
July 13, 2019: Grillin on the Bay, New Baltimore, MI.
July 13, 2019: SCA KIDS – Grillin on the Bay, New Baltimore, MI.
July 13, 2019: Whitney Wildcat Athletic Booster Steak Cookoff, Whitney, TX.
July 13, 2019: SCA KIDS – Whitney Wildcat Athletic Booster Steak Cookoff, Whitney, TX.
July 13, 2019: Heart of the North, Spooner, WI.
July 13, 2019: The Texas Steak Tour Event 6, San Marcos, TX.
July 13, 2019: Kentucky Steak Cookoff Championship, Glasgow, KY.
July 19, 2019: Chillin & Grillin in the Glades, Wise, VA.
July 19, 2019: BBQ’Loo & Blues Too, Waterloo, IA.
July 20, 2019: 5thAnnual Tripp Haggard Memorial Steak Cookoff at Siegi’s, Tulsa, OK.
July 20, 2019: Oregon Steak Championship, Salem, OR.
July 20, 2019: 4thBlack Forest Smoke & Wine Festival, Bad Bellingen, Germany.
July 21, 2019: Kellyville Ponies Football Steak Cookoff at Heyburn Lake, Kellyville, OK.
July 26, 2019: Smoke in the Grove – Kennie’s Steak & Sausage Challenge, Spring Grove, PA.
July 26, 2019: Dodge City Days Steak Cookoff, Dodge City, KS.
July 26, 2019: Luxe Barbeque Company Steak Cookoff, Winnipeg, Canada.
July 27, 2019: Brisbane BBQ Festival, Herston, Australia.
July 27, 2019: Pawnee County Fair Steak Cookoff (Double Event), Larned, KS.
July 27, 2019: The Bar’s Backyard BBQ, Green Bay, WI.
July 27, 2019: Code 3 Spices Smokin’ on Main, Collinsville, IL.
July 27, 2019: Piggly Wiggly’s St. Jude 13thAnnual Steak Cookoff, Springhill, LA.
July 27, 2019: SCA KIDS– Piggly Wiggly’s St. Jude 13thAnnual Steak Cookoff, Springhill, LA.
Aug. 3, 2019: Big Dan’s Grill on the Hill, Catawissa, PA.
Aug. 3, 2019: SCA KIDS – Big Dan’s Grill on the Hill, Catawissa, PA.
Aug 3, 2019: 4thAnnual Summer Splash Steak Cookoff (Double Event), Jacksonville, FL.
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May 25, 2019: Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Blended Burger Contest (Burger), Morgan Hill, CA.
May 27, 2019: Dominican Food Championships – Mayo Burger Tour(Burger), Santo Domingo, DO.
June 1, 2019: Great Slider Showdown(Sandwich), Franklin, TN.
June 17, 2019: Sonoran Showdown EAT Class(Bacon, Burger, Dessert, Recipe, Sandwich, Seafood), Arkansas.
June 19, 2019: Milwaukee Blended Burger 2019 (Burger), Milwaukee, WI.
June 22, 2019: Maryland Foodie Fest/Restaurant Association of Maryland (Chef, Chili, Seafood), Aberdeen, MD.
June 28, 2019: Smokin’ on the Pecos (Dessert), Artesia, NM.
June 29, 2019: Bacon & Brews (Bacon), Madison, WI.
July 27, 2019: Indy Burger Battle (Burger), Indianapolis, IN.
July 27, 2019: Bonanza Chili Cook-Off (Chili), Bonanza, OR.
Aug. 3, 2019: Campground BBQ Series – Smoke in the Woods Grilling Contest(Burger, Sandwich, Steak), Galway, NY.
Aug. 24, 2019: UK Chili Cook-Off 2019(Chili), United Kingdom.
Aug. 30, 2019: Big Kahuna Champion and Tennessee State Champion (Recipe), Knoxville, TN.
Sept. 7, 2019: Campground BBQ Series – Green Mountain BBQ Championship (Steak), Randolph, VT.
Sept. 18, 2019: Texas Super Chef Series, (Bacon, Burger, Chef, Dessert, Recipe, Sandwich, Seafood), Port Aransas, TX.
Sept. 28, 2019: Campground BBQ Series – Ocean State BBQ Championship (Sandwich, Seafood, Steak), Hope Valley, RI.
Oct. 4, 2019: North Carolina Seafood Festival(Seafood), Morehead City, NC.
Oct. 16-20, 2019: World Food Championship, Dallas, TX.
Non-Sanctioned Events
June 1, 2019: 7th Annual Wellington Fair BBQ, Wellington, MO. Contact: Randy Burnett, Phone: 816-240-8528, Email: [email protected], Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wellington-Fair-BBQ-164638597018564/.
June 15-16, 2019: 13th Annual King of County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival, Martinez, CA. Contact: Michelle Turner, Phone: (925) 228-2345 or Email: [email protected]. Website: www.countybbq.com.
BBQ Cooking Schools
May 24-26, 2019: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. http://www.jacksoldsouth.com.
June 22, 2019: Que University BBQ Cooking School(Instructor Pete Warner), Marietta, GA. Contact: Southern Thunder, Phone: 706-510-7045, Email: [email protected].
June 24, 2019: PNWBA Pitmasters of the Pacific Northwest Competition Barbecue Cooking Class, Toledo, WA. FMI: http://www.pnwba.com/sample-page/cooking-class/.
July 13, 2019: Que University BBQ Cooking School(Instructor Pete Warner), Marietta, GA. Contact: Southern Thunder, Phone: 706-510-7045, Email: [email protected].
July 20-21, 2019: Rescue Smokers Cook School, Warner Robins, GA. Contact: Robby Royal, Phone: 229-222-1070, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 9, 2019: BBQ 101 Chicken & Ribs, (Instructor Chris Marks), Indianapolis, IN. FMI: kcbs.us or www.bbqindy.com.
Aug. 10, 2019: Que University BBQ Cooking School(Instructor Pete Warner), Marietta, GA. Contact: Southern Thunder, Phone: 706-510-7045, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 10, 2019: Tailgating Class, (Instructor Chris Marks), Indianapolis, IN. FMI: kcbs.us or www.bbqindy.com.
Aug. 23, 2019: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.jacksoldsouth.com/bbq-cooking-school.
Aug. 23, 2019: Smokin’ Triggers Cooking Class, New Orleans, LA. Contact: Johnny Trigg, Phone: 817-999-8377, Email: [email protected].
BBQ Judging Schools
May 25, 2019: International SCA Certified Judges Class, Ottawa, Canada. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 25, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, North Bend, OR. FMI: kcbs.us.
May 31, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Hannahan, SC. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
June 1, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Madison, IN. FMI: kcbs.us.
June 2, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Class, (KCBS) Norco, CA. FMI: cbbqa.org/kcbs.us.
June 7, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Perry, OK. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
June 8, 2019: MBN Judges Class, Ruleville, MS. FMI: http://memphisbbqnetwork.com/events/.
June 21, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Ayr Ontario, Canada. FMI: kcbs.us.
June 21, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Table Captain Class, Ayr Ontario, Canada. FMI: kcbs.us.
June 29, 2019: GBA Judge Training Class, Americus, GA. FMI: bbqga.org.
June 29, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Cleveland, Queensland, Australia. FMI: kcbs.us.
July 5, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Class, Lake Placid, NY. FMI: kcbs.us.
July 5, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Mason, IA. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 5, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Johnson City, TN. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 12, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, New Baltimore, MI. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 12, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Whitney, TX. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 24, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Hiram, ME. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 24, 2019: SCA Certified Judges Class, Jefferson, NC. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 25, 2019: International SCA Certified Judges Class, Winnipeg, Canada. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
July 27, 2019: International SCA Certified Judges Class, Herston, Australia. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Aug. 3, 2019: KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Class, Miami, Queensland, Australia. FMI: kcbs.us.
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