For More Information, please contact the Alaska BBQ Association at https://www.akbbq.org

For More Information, please contact Barbecue Competitors’ Alliance at https://www.bcabbq.org.

Nov. 1-2, 2024: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Jody Borne, Phone: 985-634-0731, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Christmas on the Coast, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717.

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

Sep. 29, 2024: Green River “Brewing & Taproom* Fall Rib & Trip-tip Cook-Off Challenge 2024, Winters, CA. Contact: Cody Klimper, Phone: 530-574-5975.

Oct. 5, 2024: Silicon Valley Pig Jig 2024, San Jose, CA. Contact: Kara Jones, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 12, 2024: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Unit *4th Annual Rib Cook-Off*, Clements, CA. Contact: Lindsey Wildeman, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 9, 2024: Clovis Grill Masters IV, Clovis, CA. 

Dec. 7, 2024: Las Vegas BBQ Jackpot 2024, Las vegas, NV. 

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

Check back later for more events.

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

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Smoke on the Water State Championship, Aransas Pass, TX. Contact: Doug Gresenz, Phone: 361-944-5891, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: City of Somerset Annual BBQ Throwdown, Somerset, TX. Contact: Chevy Hernandez, Phone: 210-391-8110.

Sept. 27-28, 2024: HCA 7th Annual BBQ Cook Off, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Nick Torrez, Phone: 956-342-0467, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Ribs and Rods, Temple, TX. Contact: Paul Bales, Phone: 254-654-9689, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Fall on the Frio, Concan, TX. Contact: Cassandra Perry, Phone: 830-232-6625, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: 2nd Annual DPS Troopers Burn & Turn, Poteet, TX. Contact: Roland Trevino, Phone: 361-571-9230.

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Southern Coast Open, Port Aransas, TX. Contact: Scott Stanush, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: 21st Annual County Fair Association Scholarship Benefit Cook Off, Seguin, TX. Contact: Diana Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Chicks & Hogs BBQ Brew-Off, New Caney, TX. Contact: Family Promise of Lake Houston, Phone: 812-550-8099, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: DFW 6th Annual PTSD Foundation/ Camp Hope, Denton, TX. Contact: PTSD Foundation of America, Phone: 214-965-6313, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: 23rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness State Championship, Midland, TX. Contact: Toby Walker, Phone: 432-312-5944, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Lampasas County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff State Champion, Lampasas, TX. Contact: Craig Groves, Phone: 512-667-8005, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Brazoria County Fair BBQ Cook Off State Championship, Angleton, TX. Contact: Tj Mcavoy, Phone: 979-418-1190, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Cooking for the Kids State Championship, Castroville, TX. Contact: Julie Solis, Phone: 210-844-5890, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Boo-B-Q State Championship, Tomball, TX. 

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Texas Cook’em High Steaks, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larralde, Phone: 956-383-4974, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Bayou Fest State Championship, La Marque, TX. 

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Oinktoberfest BBQ Cook Off, McAllen, TX. Contact: YPN of GMAR, Phone: 956-313-1062, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Friends For Wishes BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Tom Hanna, Phone: 832-577-2581, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Fall Free Festival, Manvel, TX. Contact: Shelly Terry, Phone: 817-629-3792, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Battlin BBQ Cook Off, Ingleside, TX. Contact: Brian Yoder, Phone: 361-222-1650, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: 4th Annual Battle on the Border, Weslaco, TX. Contact: Dylan De Leon, Phone: 956-929-4500, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: DCJA Dimmit County Shoot State Championship, Carrio Springs, TX. Contact: Eric Estrada, Phone: 830-255-9320, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Patient Housing Steak BBQ Bacon State Championship, Tomball, TX. Contact: PHA- Yannick Thomas, Phone: 281-507-2035, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Nueces Canyon Hunter’s Round Up, Campwood, TX. Contact: CG Guerrera, Phone: 281-468-6792, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 1-2, 2024: Hunter’s Round Up, Uvalde, TX. Contact: John Yeackle, Phone: 830-486-6520, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Camp Hope, Houston, TX. Contact: Doug Brown, Phone: 713-203-8342, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: United Way BBQ Cook Off 2024, Brownsville, TX. Contact: United Way Of South Texas, Phone: 956-455-6833, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: 14th Annual Harper BBQ Cook Off, Harper, TX. Contact: Lara Borel, Phone: 702-524-9324, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Laughlin’s AFB Veterans Day World Championship BBQ Cook Off, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Juan Cedillo, Phone: 830-309-9174, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Cactus Cover Cornhole Open Cook Off, Amarillo, TX.

Nov. 15-16, 2024: Texas Firewalkers $10,000 BBQ Showdown State Championship, Rosanky, TX. Contact: Blake Henson, Phone: 512-844-8324, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15-16, 2024: Pit Kings Laredo 2024 State Championship, Laredo, TX. Contact: Felix Nunez, Phone: 956-319-5679.

Nov. 15-16, 2024: Cookin’ For Calboy, Midland, TX. Contact: Lee’Ayn Lesley, Phone: 432-230-2761, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 22-23, 2024: South Texas Smokefest, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Troy Smith, Phone: 956-239-0792, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 22-23, 2024: Traders Village State Championship, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Thomas Krueger, Phone: 210-422-1178, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 29-30, 2024: Robert Smith Sr Memorial Cook Off, Buffalo, TX. Contact: Karissa Smith, Phone: 713-899-8352, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: 10th Annual Chupacabra Throwdown State Championship, Eagle Pass, TX. 

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Texas BBQ Blowout State Championship, Paris, TX. Contact: Paul Allen, Phone: 903-715-4516.

Dec. 13-14, 2024: Briscoe Ranch at the Crossroads State Championship, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Wade Carpenter, Phone: 830-486-7055.

Dec. 13-14, 2024: Texas Angels BBQ Cook Off, Angleton, TX. Contact: Steven Ohler, Phone: 979-824-6170.

Dec. 20-21, 2024: Zavala County Holiday Fun At The Barn, Crystal City, TX. Contact: Zavala County Agriculture Exposition, Phone: 281-714-6350, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 3-4, 2025: 4th Annual KC2490 State Championship, El Campo, TX. Contact: Cody Korenek, Phone: 979-541-7878, Email: [email protected].

For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fba39.wildapricot.org

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Panama in Fall “BBQ BRAWL”, Panama City, FL. Contact: Shannon Rodriguez, Phone: 850-596-1231.

Oct. 18-19, 2024: BBQ From The Hart, Bell, FL. Contact: Donna Creamer, Phone: 352-210-1827.

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Boo’s, Brews & BBQ, Fruitland Park, FL. Contact: Brian Gamble, Phone: 352-267-4580.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival – Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Kevin DeNell, Phone: 954-465-3804.

Nov. 15-16, 2024: South Daytona’s BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, South Daytona, FL. Contact: Suzanne Rhinesmith, Phone: 386-322-3070.

Nov. 15-16, 2024: Big Belly BBQ Competition & Chairty Event – Davenport, Davenport, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: 407-697-4077.

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Shop With A Cop BBQ Fundraiser, Smyrna Beach, FL. Contact: David Sarro, Phone: 386-868-6345.

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

Sep. 27-28, 2024: Byron BBQ Fest, Byron, GA. Contact: Selina Hall, Phone: 478-956-2409, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Red, White, & Blue, Canton, GA. Contact: Jim Lindenmayer, Phone: 678-983-7590.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: BBQ, Brews, & Blues, Perry, GA. Contact: Maggie Schuyler, Phone: 478-338-0569, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: 11th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off, Moultrie, GA. Contact: Cindy Baker, Phone: 229-985-3989, Email: [email protected].

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

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Anderson County Area Go Texan, Palestine, TX. Contact: Michael Bennett, Phone: 903-720-9143, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Daryls Place Annual Cook Off, Santa Fe, TX. Contact: Courtney Douglas, Phone: 832-326-4602, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX. Contact: Sissy Leger, Phone: 409-296-4404, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: 11th Annual Skidmore VFD BBQ Cook Off, Skidmore, TX. Contact: Ty Huser, Phone: 361-318-1574, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Border Pitt Battle 4, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Jay Gonzalez, Phone: 830-422-4544, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Jasso Memorial BBQ Cook Off, Diboll, TX. Contact: Kelli McCleskey, Phone: 936-676-2241, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: League City Music Fest, League City, TX. Contact: John Schoellkopf, Phone: 713-373-7292, Email: [email protected]

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Piney Wood Classic BBQ Cook Off, Porter, TX. Contact: Laurie Wiley, Phone: 713-247-9591, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: 52nd Annual Cuero Turkeyfest BBQ Cook Off, Cuero, TX. Contact: Edward Oakes, Phone: 361-243-2027, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: BBQ For Hope, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Jeremy Bradford, Phone: 806-654-3271, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Brazos Valley Fair BBQ Cookoff, Bryan, TX. Contact: Avery Fisher, Phone: 512-632-5310, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Hitchcock Good ole Days Celebration, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Philip Sukal / Shawn Kadlecek, Phone: 409-549-4815 / 409-739-4284, Email: [email protected] / [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Robstown Volunteer Fire Department Cook Off, Robstown, TX. Contact: Edwin Benavides, Phone: 361-726-0746, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Big T Memorial Cook Off, Robstown, TX. Contact: Leldon Childs, Phone: 903-391-2341, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Cool Breeze BBQ Cook Off, Seguin, TX. Contact: Lindsey Minarcik, Phone: 210-326-3148, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Harris County Fair & ROdeo BBQ Cook Off, Houston, TX. Contact: Greg Brenhamm, Phone: 832-797-9282, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Jim Wells County Livestock Show Cook Off, Alice, TX. Contact: Kimberlee Scarborough, Phone: 361-537-9978, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: MK Annual BBQ Cook Off, Post, TX. Contact: Kyran Moore, Phone: 806-563-1297, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Northwest Arkansas Festival, Seguin, TX. Contact: David L Edwards, Phone: 503-509-9806, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: TYOC’s Annual BBQ Cookoff and Yellow Out Day Celebration, Pearland, TX. Contact: Reaghan Velasquez, Phone: 281-975-7599, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Blues Brews & BBQ, Madisonville, TX. Contact: Kaylie Smith, Phone: 936-348-3317, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Blues Brews & BBQ, Madisonville, TX. Contact: Kaylie Smith, Phone: 936-348-3317, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Falls City VFD Beaver Damn Cook Off, Falls City, TX. Contact: Justin Mayes, Phone: 830-534-2636, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Good Times Texas Made Fall Throwdown, Baytown, TX. Contact: Wally Garcia, Phone: 713-380-9930, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Ralls Cotton Boll Festival, Ralls, TX. Contact: Kris Anderson, Phone: 214-562-6094, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 1-2, 2024: 2nd Annual Nathen Montez Memorial BBQ Cook Off, Jal, NM. Contact: Anthony Montez, Phone: 575-263-3554, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 1-2, 2024: 4th Annual Grillz & Wheelz Memorial Cook Off, Eagle Pass, TX. Contact: Tony Camarillo, Phone: 830-968-3591, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 1-2, 2024: Texas Paralyzed Veterans Annual BBQ Cook Off, Waller, TX. Contact: Amanda Saunders, Phone: 832-814-5126, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Bentwood BBQ Cook Off, Georgetown, TX. Contact: Trisha Amescua, Phone: 512-945-2812, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Concert in the Country & BBQ Cook Off, Magnolia, TX. Contact: Lindsey Rogers, Phone: 281-794-9128, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Pearland VFW Post 7109 Veterans Day BBQ Cook Off, Pearland, TX. Contact: Johnny Aguirre, Phone: 713-298-1812, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Veterans Day Cook Off, Port Lavaca, TX. Contact: Hiram Pena, Phone: 361-218-9130, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15-16, 2024: 7th Annual Buffalo Stampede BBQ Cookoff, Buffalo, TX. Contact: Jerrod Jones, Phone: 903-388-5833, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 22-23, 2024: IBCA Top 50 Championship, Crystal Beach, TX. Contact: Bill Manning, Phone: 713-299-6099, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: 14th Annual Jason Pelton’s Cookin for the Kids, Willis, TX. Contact: Sheri Pelton, Phone: 936-537-0672, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Mijo’s 2nd Annual BBQ Christmas Cook Off, Willis, TX. Contact: Carlos Reyes, Phone: 832-284-2707, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Van Zandt County First Responders Fun Smoke & Guns Cook Off, Canton, TX. Contact: Misty Roberts, Phone: 903-477-0966, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 13-14, 2024: 1st Annual IBCA December Events, Beeville, TX. Contact: Rose Simola, Phone: 832-788-6974, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 13-14, 2024: Mansfield Hometown Holidays BBQ Cookoff, Venus, TX. Contact: Leslie Richmond, Phone: 680-800-1514, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 13-14, 2024: Pearland Area Dads Club Jingle Bell BBQ Cookoff, Pearland, TX. Contact: Stephani Rice, Phone: 832-292-7807, Email: [email protected].

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

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Shawnee Great Grillers, Shawnee, KS.

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Southern Colorado BBQ Challenge, Florence, CO. Contact: Amy Dawn Bourlon, Phone: 719-280-7091, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Central AL BBQ Festival, Clanton, AL. Contact: Dylan Wallace, Phone: 334.259.4036, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: Smoketember Fest, Baxley, GA. Contact: Derek Johnson, Phone: 912-253-7528, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: “The First State” BBQ Bash, Milford, DE. Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: TN River BBQ Fest, Saltillo, TN. Contact: Mary Beth Hopper, Phone: 731-616-7474, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 27-28, 2024: ND BBQ  Championship, Fargo, ND. Contact: Ashley Wait, Phone: 218-791-6182. Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Red White & Q, Henryetta, OK. Contact: Corbet Witham, Phone: 918-706-4730, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Meat Inferno, Edgerton, KS. Contact: Brittany Paddock, Phone: 913-893-6231, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA. Contact: Morgan Firestine, Phone: 717-787-2905, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, Lyobs, GA. Contact: Darrien Ramsey, Phone: 912-293-4491, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Poosa Q, Montgomery, AL. Contact: Christi Mann, Phone: 334-296-3145, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Big Creek BBQ Bash, Pleasant Hill, MO. Contact: Carla Murry, Phone: 479-409-4975, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Rock Island BBQ Competition, Stover, MO. Contact: Karen Watkinson, Phone: 573-746-1011, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: MD State BBQ Bash, Bel air, MD. Contact: Emma Knight, Phone: 443-823-1797, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Smoke on the Water, Topeka, KS. Contact: Riley Shafer, Phone: 785.806.1992, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, Rocky Mount, NC. Contact: Jamel Pitt, Phone: 252-972-1159, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Scottsboro BBQ festival, Scottsboro, AL. Contact: Tim Watts, Phone: 256-609-7814, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, Lynchburg, TN. Contact: Debbie Christian and/or Pam Hess, Phone: 931-307-4215 and/or 870-588-6508, Email: [email protected] and/or [email protected].

Oct. 18-20, 2024: Red White & Que, Columbia, NJ. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: WhistleStop BBQ Festival, Huntsville, AL. Contact: WhistleStop Organizer, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Roast N Boast, Columbus, MS. Contact: Amber Jones, Phone: 662-645-8291, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Railyard BBQ Brawl 2024, Madison, AL. Contact: Todd Seaton, Phone: 256-226-1032, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-27, 2024: Boo-B-Que BBQ Championship, Oak Grove, MO. Contact: Corey Linton, Phone: 785.806.8911, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: VPD Back the Blue BBQ Competition, Vidalia, LA. Contact: Georganna Berry/Tiffany Simpson, Phone: 318-421-9023, Email: [email protected] / [email protected].

Oct. 25-27, 2024: Weekend of Giving, Wrentham, MA. Contact: Kathy Trainor, Phone: 508-736-4005, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Nightmare Before Zom-B-Q, Roseland, VA. Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 25-27, 2024: Zom-B-Q, Roseland, VA. Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2024: American Royal World Series of Barbecue, Kansas City, KS. Contact: Kayci Vincent, Phone: 816-569-4021, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 2, 2024: 901 Hot Wing Festival, Memphis, TN. Contact: Derek Fairchilds, Phone: 901-258-3011, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: The Downtown BBQ Showdown, Lake City, FL. Contact: Terri Phillips, Phone: 386-288-0669
Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Currituck Bulls and BBQ, Powells Point, NC. Contact: Chris Hooper, Phone: 252-453-9040, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Biloxi Bay RV Resort, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Marty McGrath, Phone: 228-219-5828, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15-16, 2024: Atlanta BBQ Store Classic, Cuming, GA. Contact: Ellen Jarvis, Phone: 378-300-1059, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 22-23, 2024: Plant City Pig Jam, Plant City, FL. Contact: Jerilyn Rumbarger, Phone: 813-754-3707, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: BBQ Jackpot, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: James Palmer/Christie Vanover, Phone: 714-319-1782/702-468-6844, Email: j[email protected] / [email protected].

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Christmas on the River State Bar B Q Championship, Demopolis, AL. Contact: Dee Wright, Phone: 334-422-1164, Email: [email protected].

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

Sep. 27-28, 2024: Blue Lotus Winery- Hye BBQ Cook-off, Hye, TX.

Sep. 27-28, 2024: Annual Pow Wow, Comanche, TX.

Oct. 5, 2024: 17th Bulls & Brisket LSBS Cook Off, May, TX. Contact: Toby Lindley, Phone: 325-642-2347.

Oct. 5, 2024: The Shindig BBQ Cook-Off, Robert Lee, TX. Contact: Skylar, Phone: 325-763-7216.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: State Barbeque Cook-Off, Clearlake, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Curtis Payne Memorial Cookoff, Hamlin, TX.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Red River BBQ Battle, Vernon, TX.

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Rising Star Fall Festival Cokoff, Rising Star, TX.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Cookoff Under the Mountain, Santa Anna, TX.

Nov. 1-2, 2024: City of Crowell Wilg Hog Cookoff, Crowell, TX.

Nov. 3, 2024: 9th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship, San Antonio, TX.

Dec. 6-7, 2024: John Reynolds Memorial BBQ and Chili Cook-off, Lockhart, TX.

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

Sep. 27-28, 2024: The First State BBQ Bash, Milford, DE.

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Keystone Classic BBQ Contest, Harrisburg, PA.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: MD State BBQ Bash, Bel Air, MD.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown, Rocky Mount, NC.

Oct. 18-20, 2024: Red, White & Que, Jackson, NJ.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Nightmare Before Zom-B-Q, Galax, VA.

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Currituck Bulls and BBQ, Powell’s Point, NC.

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

Sep. 28, 2024: Ribs For The Ribbon, Big Lake, MN. Contact: Greg Green, Phone: 612-446-9527, Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 1- Dec. 1, 2024: 2024 Awards Of Excellence Entry Window open. FMI: www.NBBQA.org.

Dec. 7, 2024: Awards of Excellence Judging, Byhalia, MS.

Jan. 16-18, 2025: NBBQA Mini-Conference “MEAT UP”, Ocean Springs, MS. Contact: Janet Phelps, Phone: 1-800-385-0002, Email: [email protected].

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

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

Sep. 27-28, 2024: Busted in Baylor County, Seymour, TX. Contact: Jon Hrncicik, Phone: 940-256-0743.

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Rib Rub Run & Roll, Rockwall, TX. Contact: Dustin, Phone: 972-672-5053.

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Keller Lions Club, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy, Phone: 817-307-9752.

Oct. 4-5, 2024: Jambo Shootout, Ennis, TX. Contact: Jamie, Phone: 817-223-3918.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: El Dorado Chevy Carshow & BBQ Cook Off, McKinney, TX. Contact: Kevin, Phone: 972-569-0101.

Oct. 11-12, 2024: Daingerfield BBQ, Tracey, TX. Contact: Tracey, Phone: 903-285-8266.

Oct. 18-19, 2024: Decatur BBQ Bash, Decatur, TX. Contact: Justin West, Phone: 940-577-9543.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: National Championship BBQ, Meridian, TX. Contact: Karmree, Phone: 254-717-2359.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: Flower Mound Smoke Fest, Flower Mound, TX. Contact: Bryan, Phone: 972-816-5661.

Oct. 25-26, 2024: San Augustine City Sassafras Fest, San Augustine, TX. Contact: Bethany Butler, Phone: 936-275-7393.

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Moonshine Days, Glen Rose, TX. Contact: Angelica Smith, Phone: 254-897-3081.

Nov. 8-9, 2024: Oklahoma Pecan Festival, Ardmore, TX. Contact: AJ George, Phone: 903-905-2930.

Dec. 6-7, 2024: Outlaw Round Up, Denton, TX.

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

For More Information, Contact Rib Cookoff Association at ribcookoffassociation.com.

Sep. 28, 2024: Harvest Festival Rib Cookoff Contest, Moundridge, KS. Contact: Moundridge Lions Club, Phone: 620-386-4883, Email: [email protected].

Sep. 28, 2024: 3rd Annual Give Domestic Violence the Boot Steak and Ribs Cookoff, Port O’Connor, TX. Contact: Kathy Pullin, Phone: 210-363-1264, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 5, 2025: Kickapoo Casino Double Rib Cookoff, Shawnee, OK.

Oct. 5, 2025: Adam’s Rib & Steak Challenge, Van Dyne, WI.

Oct. 19, 2025: Hot Lips BBQ Cookoff, Thornton, AR. Contact: Beverly Ellis, Phone: 870-250-1033, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 19, 2025: Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer ‘N BBQ In Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow, OK.

Oct. 26, 2025: Inaugural Swine & Dine Rib Cook Off, Olathe, KS. Contact: Taylor Jezik, Email: [email protected].

Jan. 3-5, 2025: Rib Cookoff Association World Championship, Shawnee, OK. Visit: www.ribcookoffassociation.com.

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

Sep. 27-28: Vets Rolling Smoke & BBQ, St Charles, MO.

Oct. 4-5, 2025: Rock Road BBQ, Saint Ann, MO. Contact: Dan Murphy, Phone: 314-267-4611.

Nov. 2, 2025: West County Smokion For Veterans BBQ Bash, Ellisville, MO. Contact: Paul Spuhl, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2025: Veterans Honor Que, Columbia, IL. Contact: Mike Nowak, Phone: 618-920-0393.

Nov. 24, 2025: Thanksgiving Holiday Charity Cook at the Brass Rail, O’Fallon, MO. 

Dec. 7, 2025: St. Louis BBQ Society Awards Gala & Hogapalooza, Sunset Hills, MO.

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

Oct. 11-12, 2025: Smoke on the Waccamaw, Conway, SC. Contact: Jimmy Day, Phone: 843-458-7732, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2025: Abbeville Hogs and Hens, Abbeville, SC. Emily Bledsoe, Phone: 864-366-9673, Cell: 864-554-2634, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 18-19, 2025: Bo’s Battle ‘QUE, Boiling Springs, NC.

Oct. 25-26, 2025: Sons Of The American Legion, Charleston, SC. Contact: Mark Richardson, Phone: 843-364-9841​, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 1-2, 2025: MC Lions Club SBN Invitational, Moncks Corner, SC. Contact: Don Saturday, Phone: 843-870-7432, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 8-9, 2025: Race of the Pines BBQ Throwdown, Pinehurst, NC. Contact: Josh Peyton, Phone: 910-986-5583, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15-16, 2025: Vicious Pig Annual BBQ Throwdown, Steadman, NC. Contact: Bobby Brinson, Email: [email protected].

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

Oct. 6. 2024: Keystone Classic BBQ State Championships, Harrisburg, PA. Contact: Brian ‘Norm’ McAllister, Phone: 814-280-5437, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11. 2024: Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo SCA Steak Cookoff, Bryan, TX. Contact: Avery, Phone: 979-821-1450.

Oct. 11-12. 2024: Esperanza Bonanza Steak Cookoff, Marion, AK. Contact: Eric Johnson, Phone: 901-831-2870, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 11-12. 2024: Smoke On The Farm, Grand Bay, AL. Contact: Danny Calametti, Phone: 832-435-3976, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 12. 2024: Riley’s Hometown Revolution Steak Cookoff, La Grange, NC. Contact: Alyssa Stafford, Phone: 919-330-9618, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 12. 2024: Fox Valley Steak Cookoff, Appleton, WI. Contact: Dan Clearwater, Phone: 920-810-0068, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 12. 2024: Texas Cook’Em High Steaks, Edinburg, TX.

Oct. 18. 2024: Arlington BBQ Burnout, Arlington, TX. Contact: Michelle O’Guin, Phone: 901-210-9252.

Oct. 19. 2024: Southaven Fall Fest Steak Cookoff, Southaven, MS. Contact: Wesley Brown, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 19. 2024: Lancaster BBQ Supply Fall Cookoff, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Tyler Madenford, Phone: 717-925-9008, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 19. 2024: Deep Roots Festival Steak Cookoff, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Justin Seymour, Phone: 478-251-8636, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 19. 2024: A La Parilla Fest Steak Cookoff, Mexicali, MX.

Oct. 25-26. 2024: Steak Attack at Johnny Mac, Mt. Olive, NC. Contact: Johnny Mac Smokehouse, Phone: 910-599-6255, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 26. 2024: 5th Annual Double Steak and Bacon Cookoff & Kids Que, Tomball, TX. Contact: Yannick Thomas, Phone: 281-507-2035, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 26. 2024: Croix Valley Spooktacular Steak Spectacle, Hudson, WI. Contact: Damon & Lu Holter, Phone: 612-756-4985, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 1-2. 2024: Shake, Rattle, & Roll Steak Cookoff, Tupelo, MS. Contact: Michael Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 9. 2024: Warriors & Wisdom Steak Cookoff, Colliervillem TN. Contact: Robert Hunt, Phone: 901-634-6669, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 9. 2024: VFW Post 733 Midwest Crew Honoring Our Veterans and First Responders Steak Cookoff, Mason City, IA. Contact: Bill Slack, Phone: 515-943-1160, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 15-16. 2024: Desoto Shrine Club Steak Cookoff, Nesbit, MS. Contact: John Storley, Phone: 662-607-1598, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 29-30. 2024: Arkansas State Championship, Carlisle, AR.

Dec. 6-7. 2024: Winter Wonderland Steak Cookoff, Graham, TX.

Dec. 6-7. 2024: Food Fight in Paradise, Destin, FL. Contact: Mike Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229.

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

Nov. 8-12 2024: 2024 World Food Championships, Indianapolis, IN.

Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events

Check back later for future events.

HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS

Check back late for more 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/.

Nov. 8-10, 2024: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South – Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon
Email: [email protected].

Dec. 13-15, 2024: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South – Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon
Email: [email protected].

BBQ Judging Schools

Oct. 11, 2024: Southern BBQ Network Judge Certification Class, Lynchburg, TN. Contact: Carol Bigler, Phone: 256.426.9385, Email: [email protected].

LIVE EVENTS

CROIX VALLEY LIVE, FACEBOOK, EVERY FRIDAY AT 12 NOON CT.

CROIX VALLEY NIGHTCAP, INSTAGRAM, EVERY FRIDAY AT 5 PM CT.

OLD SCHOOL WITH MARK & ASHLEY, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE, EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM CENTRAL. 

PODCASTS 

BARBECUE BASE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barbecue-base/id1510373361

BASEBALL AND BBQ https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com 

BBQ NATION https://player.fm/series/bbq-nation

BBQ STATE OF MIND http://bbqstateofmind.libsyn.com

BEST BBQ SHOW https://blubrry.com/bestbarbecueshow/

BUTCHER BBQ https://butcherbbq.com/podcast-2/

COOKING WITH FIRE https://www.kmuw.org/programs/cooking-fire

GRAB EM IN THE BRISKET https://grabeminthebrisket.podbean.com

JIM’S BBQ http://www.jimsbbqpod.com/episodes/ 

KEVIN’S BBQ JOINTS https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com

MAN MEAT BBQ http://www.manmeatbbq.com/mmb-blog

MEAT & GREET BBQ PODCAST https://meatgreetbbqpodcast.com

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

RED MEATLOVER https://redmeatlover.com/meat-america-podcast/

SAUCED ON BEER BOURBON AND BBQ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sauced-on-beer-bourbon-bbq-2/sauced-on-beer-bourbon-bbq

TALES FROM THE PITS BBQ SHOW https://bryannorton.podbean.com 

THE BBQ BEAT https://bbqbeat.com/category/podcast/

THE BBQ CENTRAL SHOW GET IN THE SMOKE http://thebbqcentralshow.com/

THE PITMASTERS PODCAST https://www.thepitmasterspodcast.com/podcast

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

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