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Aug. 18, 2018: Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-Off 2018(KCBS & ToY), Susanville, CA.
Aug. 19, 2018: Turf & Surf BBQ Championship 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Del Mar, CA.
Aug. 25, 2018: Wild West BBQ Shootout 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Wendover, NV.
Sept. 15, 2018: Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship 2018(KCBS), Oroville, CA.
Sept. 15, 2018: America’s Finest BBQ Championship, (KCBS & ToY), San Diego, CA.
Sept. 22, 2018: Sparta-Q 2018, San Jose, CA.
Sept. 22, 2018: BBQ in the Glen, Willow Glen, CA (San Jose).
Sept. 29, 2018: Mazatzal Grill Masters – BBQ Competition & Testicle Festival (KCBS), Payson, AZ.
Oct. 6. 2018: Smoke on Water St. BBQ Championship, (KCBS & ToY), Henderson, NV.
Oct. 6, 2018: Burning Ham 2018, Sonoma, CA.
Oct. 13, 2018: Temecula State BBQ Championship, (KCBS & ToY), Temecula, CA.
Oct. 13, 2018: Grills N Grills 2018(KCBS), Penn Valley, CA.
Nov. 3, 2018: Indio BBQ Championship & Festival 2018, (KCBS), Indio, CA.
Dec. 1, 2018: Smithfield King of the Smoker 2018, INVITATIONAL ONLY, (KCBS Competitors Series), Coachella, CA.
Jan. 19, 2019: Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge 2019(KCBS), Bullhead City, AZ.
Apr. 27, 2019: Lodi Beer Fest & BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS), Lodi, 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.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Jarrell American Legion Post 317, Cookoff #2, Contact: Dave Welhouse, Phone (512) 289-8473.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Marlin VFD, Contact: Rob Douglas, Phone: (254) 422-3268.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Elks Lodge Bob Miracle, Contact: Patsy Hoelscher, Phone: (254) 931-9039.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Headwaters for Heroes, Contact: Steve Sweeney, Phone: (830) 992-1193.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: Kerrville Texas, Contact: Chad Parker, Phone: (254) 928-4221.
For additional information, visit the Florida BBQ Association website at www.FBABBQ.com.
Aug. 17-19, 2018: Wild Adventures, Valdosta, GA. Contact: Jon Vigue, Phone: 229-292-2956 or Email: jvigue@wildadventures.com.
Aug. 31- Sept. 1, 2018: Big Belly BBQ Battle, Davenport, FL. Contact: Shelby Lomen, Phone: 407-873-7367 or Email: slomen@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366 or Email: taylorchamber@gtcom.net.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: West Pasco BBQ Challenge, Odessa, FL. Contact: Shean Hylton, Phone: 813-917-1866 or Email: shylton@allprodm.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Fine Swine at the Pit, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625 or Email: bonnie@cityofmulberryfl.com.
Nov. 2 – 3, 2018: Jefferson BBQ Fest, Monticello, FL. Contact: Katrina Richardson, Phone: 850-567-6451 or Email: info@monticellojeffersonfl.com.
Nov. 9-10, 2018: Gridiron Grill-Off BBQ Competition, Pompano Beach, FL. Contact: John Offerdahl, Phone: 305-748-6107 or Email: jwilliams@gridirongrilloff.com.
Nov. 30, 2018 – Dec. 1, 2018: Orange Blossom Revue, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: (407) 697-4077 or Email: aiver@att.net.
Dec. 7-8, 2018: FBA Fun Cook, Winter Haven, FL. Contact: Matt Barber, Phone: 863-602-0857 or Email: matt@hotwachulas.com.
Jan. 18-19, 2019: Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues, Zephyrhills, FL. Contact: Melonie Monson, Phone: (813) 782-1913 or Email: Director@Zephyrhillschamber.org.
Jan. 25 -26, 2019: Butts & Clucks On The Bay, Apalachicola, FL, Contact: Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 850-653-9419 or Email: execdirector@apalachicolabay.org.
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.com/.
Aug. 11, 2018: 5th Annual Team of the Year Banquet, Macon, GA.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival, Douglas, GA. Contact: Georgia Henderson, Phone: 912-383-0277 or Email: bbqfest@cityofdouglas.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Doc Holiday BBQ Championship, Downtown Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss 770-228-4699 or Email: will@eagleswaychurch.org.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Frank Pendergast, Phone: 478-414-4014 or Website: deeprootsfestival.com.
Nov. 16-17, 2018: 6thAnnual Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: David Haskett 904-838-7290 or Email: callahan4life@windstream.net.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2018: 6thAnnual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cookoff,Moultrie, GA. Contact: Cecil Hinson, Phone: 229-891-1103 or Email: lodge1158@mooseunits.org.
Mar. 1-2, 2019: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2019, Tifton, GA. Contact: Tyrone Spearman, Phone: 229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone: 229-392-3376.
Mar. 22-23, 2019: Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Gail Walls, Phone: (229) 567-3436 or (229) 567-1479 or Email: ggwalls@windstream.net.
Apr. 12-13, 2019: Robins Flying High BBQ Festival, Warner Robins, GA. Contact: Burl Jimmerson, Phone: 478-954-2115 or Email: robinsflyinghighbbqfestival@gmail.com.
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: IBCA Annual Meeting, Kerrville, TX.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Kress Fire Dept FullaBull, Kress, TX. Contact: Ben Rojas, Phone: 806-316-1723 or Email: rojasben11@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Saddle Up for Alzheimer’s, Edna, TX. Contact: Dawn Schendel, Phone: 361-489-7459 or Email: dawn_schendel@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Cowboy of the Year Open Rodeo and Festival BBQ Cookoff, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Ed Miranda, Phone: 210-229-9392 or Email: emir124470@aol.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Busted in Baylor County BBQ Cookoff, Seymour, TX. Contact: Jon Hrncirik, Phone: 940-256-0743 or Email: Jonhrncirik@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Hogs at the Point, Channing, TX. Contact: David Riggins, Phone: 806-935-5598 or Email: talonpoint4u@yahoo.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Fabulous Flamingo Fest, Childress, TX. Contact: Susan J. Leery, Phone: 940-937-2567 or Email: c-commerce@att.net.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: BBQ on the Banks of the Guadalupe, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Daniel Campos, Phone: 956-605-1622 or Email: campd6032@yahoo.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: Texas Hobo Cookoff Gypsy Jamboree, Rusk, TX. TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Willie, Phone: 903-330-4397 or Email: wrarnwine@ag.tamu.edu.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: City of Bedford Blues BBQ Festival, Bedford, TX. Contact: Wendy Hartnett, Phone: 817-952-2128 or Email: wendy.hartnett@bedfordtx.gov.
Sept. 4-8, 2018: Texas Hunt For The Cure Charity Cookoff, Italy, TX. Contact: Shane Webster, Phone: 214-674-7261 or Email: Shane@texashuntforthecure.org.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Heros Fest Hosted by VFW 4853, Jourdanton, TX. Contact: Jeff Rankin, Phone: 210-262-9758 or Email: jeffrankin80@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Bust N Burn, Moore, TX. Contact: Eileen Woolsey, Phone: 830-931-1179 or Email: bustnburn75@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: High Plains BBQ Bash, Hugoton, KS. Contact: Jan Leonard, Phone: 620-544-3069.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Septemberfest, Cransfill Gap, TX. Phone: 254-652-3161 or Email: brooksr2006@hotmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Alvord Watermelon Festival, Alvord, TX. Phone: 940-389-9814 or Email: Teamdostuffalvord@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: MK BBQ Cookoff, Post, TX. Contact: Kyran Elliot, Phone: 806-543-1297 or Email: Kristimcmurray83@gmail.com or Kyranlynnelliott@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: PIT KINGS Cookoff, Contact: Jose Pena, Phone: 956-286-0803 or Email: jpena@webbdsa.org.
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Sept. 14-15, 2018: 4thAnnual American Legion Post 393 Scholarship Fundraiser, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Monica Mckown, Phone: 832-599-9396 or Email: mckownmonica01@gmail.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Briscoe County
Sept. 14-15, 2018: 19thAnnual Wild West Festival BBQ
Sept. 14-15 2018: First Shot Cookoff, TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Shirley Breitschopf, Phone: 830-857-4142 or Email: sissym@jdcoins.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: McGregor Founders Day BBQ Cookoff, McGregor, TX. Contact: Alex Garcia, Phone: 254-366-5532 or Email: dangergail@aol.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Grill This BBQ Cookoff, Denton, TX. Contact; Danita Hill, Phone: 972-824-5319 or Email: danita@outdoorliving-poolandpatio.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Fiesta Diez y Seis Cookoff, Beeville, TX. Contact: Ruben Alonso, Phone: 361+362+8429 or Email: ralonsojr86@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: East Montgomery County Fair, New Caney, TX. Contact: David Rogers, Phone: 713-822-4060.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Hill County Cotton Pickin Fair, Hillsboro, TX. Contact: Chris Moore, Phone: 254-582-2119.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: PWC Annual BBQ Cookoff, St. Hedwig, TX. Contact: Wayne, Phone: 210+347-9620 or Email: waynepieniazek@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Levelland Vol Fire Dept
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Sept. 21-22, 2018: Weslaco Boys and Girls Club Cooking for Kids, Weslaco, TX. Contact: Carlos Robledo, Phone: 956-351-0467 or Email: caldanr@yahoo.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Mabank Jubilee, Mabank, TX. Contact: John Holcomb, Phone: 903-603-0500 or Email: jholcomb@cityofforney.org.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: St. Joseph Holy Smoke BBQ Cookoff, Del Rio, TX. Contact; Efrain Gallegos, Phone; 830-461-9375 or Email: gallegosefrain203@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Shoot To Salute BBQ Battle and Ribeye Roundup, Lindale, TX. Phone: 903-253-5604 or Email: Chris@lonestarwarriorsoutdoors.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Waller County Fair Rodeo and BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Jason Rymer, Phone: 713-545-3240 or Email: rymer23@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Bridges BBQ Band and Brew Bash, Waxahachie, TX. Contact: Michael Boler, Phone: 817-96-8733 or Email: et2boler@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: 8thAnnual Steve Mayberry Memorial, Carrollton, TX. TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Dave Calvery, Phone: 469-744-7939 or Email: 99cosmo@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Blazing Saddles Western Days BBQ Cookoff, Beeville, TX. Contact: Mark Roznovksy, Phone: 631-813-3822 or Email: roznovskym@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: 2ndAnnual Goliad Brewing Company
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX. Contact: Sissy Leger, Phone: 409-296-4404 or Email: trf01@windstream.net.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Poteet Lions Club BBQ and Boots Cookoff, Poteet, TX. Contact: Adrian Gutierrez, Phone: 830-480-9503 or Email: poteetranchman@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: DTown BBQ
Sept. 28-29, 2018: 34thAnnual Cottonfest Cookoff, Robstown, TX. Contact: Jason Garcia, Phone: 361-533-4452 or Email: jgarcia@cityofrobstown.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Calf Fry
Sept. 28-29, 2018: First Annual Central Texas Towers 4 Tots Cookin For The Kids, Selma, TX. Contact: Geoffrey Nienstedt, Phone: 210-658-8610 or Email: geoff@rrtowing.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Fort Griffin BBQ World Championship Dove Cookoff, Albany, TX. Contact: Justin Winters, Phone: 325-762-2222 or Email: jwinters@fnbab.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Pura Lumbre BBQ WARS, Houston, TX. Contact: Mike Ramirez, Phone: 346-282+4663 or Email: moramirez61@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Ruckus at the Rec Camp, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Liz Wilkinson, Phone: 325-654-3342 or Email: martha.wilkinson.2@us.af.mil.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: 5thAnnual Franklin VFD BBQ Cookoff, Franklin, TX. Contact: Rene Ferrell, Phone: 979-739-6832 or Email: papaproe@yahoo.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Hill Country Shootout BBQ Cookoff, Leander, TX. Contact: Jerry Manas, Phone: 512-803-9557 or Email: hillcountryshootout@gmail.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Keller Lions Club BBQ, Keller, TX. Contact: Jimmy Lucas, Phone: 612-805-5637 or Email: jimmy@familyowned.net.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Guadalupe County Fair BBQ Cookoff, Seguin, TX. Contact: Sarah Louque, Phone: 830-379-6477 or Email: g.c.f.a@global.net.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Brews Ewes BBQ, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Delila Sudduth, Phone: 325-658-7588 or Email: delila@suretytitleco.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Skidmore VFD
Oct. 5-6, 2018: VFW Post 4816 Piney Woods Classic, Porter, TX. Contact: Laurie, Phone: 713-247-9591 or Email: lwiley@usaenviro.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: 7thAnnual
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Castroville Police Department Charity Cook-Off, Castroville, TX. Contact: Ashley Skolweck, Phone: 210-413-6575.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: 2018 Rockwall Rib Rub Run Roll, Rockwall, TX. Contact: Andrew Ainsworth, Phone: 972-772-6470.
For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Big Blue Barbecue, Shelbyville, IN. Contact: Rachael Ackley, Phone: 317-398-9623 or Email: kcollier@kcbs.us.
Aug, 10-11, 2018: Farm B Que, Spirit Lake, IA, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Jen Johnson, Phone: 712-330-1178 or Email: okobojibarn@gmail.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Smokin in McMinnville, McMinnville, TN, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447 or Email: arlie@arliequeevents.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Smoke in the Park (BACKYARD ONLY), Glencoe, AL, Contact: Sharon Graham, Phone: 256-312-2091 or Email: dgbcateringco@gmail.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Mountain High BBQ Festival & Car Show, Franklin, NC, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Diane Baldwin, Phone: 828-524-3161 or Email: facc@franklin-chamber.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Smokin Trackside BBQ Bash, Winston, MO, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Kyle Johnson, Phone: 816-365-7593 or Email: vettsb@aol.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Maryland State BBQ Bash, Bel Air, MD, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Amber Pinder, Phone: 443-823-1797 or Email: amber@downtownbelair.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: 26th Annual State BBQ Championship of Nebraska, Arlington, NE, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Kris Gates or Kevin Nelson, Phone: 402-630-1135 or Email: gobs.bbq.contest@gmail.com or Judges’ Contact: John Gates, Email: gobsjudges@gmail.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Route 66 Barbeque Throwdown, Springfield, MO, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Michelle Higgins, Phone: 417-682-1568 or Email: michellehiggings31@yahoo.com or Judges’ Contact: Jim Altic, Email: jimaltic@gmail.com.
Aug. 11, 2018: Northwoods Triple Crown (BACKYARD ONLY), Antigo, WI, Contact: Shaugn Novy, Phone: 715-10-1065 or Email: sinovy20@gmail.com.
Aug. 11, 2018: Seward County Fair Rib Rally (COMPETITORS SERIES), Seward, NE, Contact: Paul Mueller, Phone: 402+643-6609, Email: pnsseward@hotmail.com.
Aug. 11-12, 2018: Wild West Fest on Fire, Zbilje, Medvode, Slovenia. Contact: Milan Stjepanovic, Phone: +386 41 587 073, Email: info@sbbqs.si.
Aug. 11-12, 2018:
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Pepsi WY State Championship BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Worland, WY, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Dave Paxton, Phone: 307-431-2755 or Email: ddpaxton@gmail.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Cape Jaycees BBQ Fest, Cape Girardeau, MO, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Chris Foeste, Phone: 573-576-6175 or Email: Cfoeste@bigrivercom.com or Teams’ Contact: Jeff Branch, Phone: 573-225-5539 or Email: capejayceebbqfest@gmail.com.
Aug. 17, 2018: BBQ Festival 2018, Vanamõisa, Saue Parish, Estonia, Contact: Kris Seene, Phone: +37 25099707 or Email: kris.seene@mail.ee.
Aug. 17-19, 2018: Hudson Valley Ribfest, New Paltz, NY, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Shonda Merrill, Phone: 1-844-742-3378 or Email: contest@hudsonvalleyribfest.org or Rolf Oelgeschlager, Phone: 1-844-742-3378 or Email: contest@hudsonvalleyribfest.org.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: SMSU Smokefest, Marshall, MN, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Josh Scholten, Phone: 507-557-7204 or Email: josh.scholten@smsu.edu.
Aug. 17-19, 2018: Turf & Surf BBQ Championship, Del Mar, CA, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447 or Email: arlie@arliequeevents.com or Gene Goycochea, Phone: 619-600-8320 or Email: gene@calicomfortbbq.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Festival, Madison, IN, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Teams’ Contact: Ken Schneider, Phone: 812-866-4723 or Email: kenandcj@roadrunner.com or Judges’ Contact: Allen Demkovich, Phone: 765-265-0351 or Email: allendemkovich@gmail.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: BBQ and Fly in on the River (JUDGES FULL), Excelsior Springs, MO, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contacts: Jim or Cheri McCullough, Phone: 816-630-7700 or Email: jim@conagauctions.com Or cheri@wabashbbq.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Smokin on The Dock of the Bay, Crisfield, MD, Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881 or Email: Sandyfulton720@gmail.com or Betty Frizzell Email: thebbqjudge@aol.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Pikes Peak BBQ Showdown (GRILLING COMPETITORS SERIES), Woodland Park, CO, Contact: Kevin Dessureault, Phone: 719-465-1745 or Email: coloradospringsgrillstore@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Bordertown BBQ Brawl,
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Downtown BBQ Showdown, Hattiesburg, MS, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Brian Saffle, Phone: 601-270-5424 or Email: brian@hubcitysignsfirst.com.
Aug. 18-19, 2018: 2nd Annual Hudson Bay Heritage Days BBQ Cook-Off, DuPont, WA, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Tom Riggs, Phone: 253-720-4557 or Email: tomwtr@comcast.net.
Aug. 18-19, 2018: Vine Street BBQ Competition (BACKYARD ONLY), Park Ridge, IL, Judges’ Contact: Brian Chaplin, Phone: 224-592-2654 or Email: bchaplin99@gmail.com or Teams’ Contact: Jamie Rubin, Phone: 630-240-3320 or Email: info@vinestbbq.org.
Aug. 18-19, 2018: Euregio Barbeque Festival, Waldfeucht-Haaren/NRW, Germany, Contact: Roman
Aug. 18-19, 2018: McHenry Rotary Blues, Brews & BBQ, McHenry, IL, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Phill Baggio, Phone: 847-347-5859 or Email: bnbautoexpress@sbcglobal.net or Team Contact: Don Tonyan, Phone: 815-482-0746 or don@wmtonyan.com.
Aug. 18-19, 2018: Pig Out in the Park (Backyard Only), Frostburg, MD, Contact: Diana Iman, Phone: 301-876-0790 or Email: diaiman4080@gmail.com.
Aug. 18-19, 2018: Battle River BBQ Showdown, Camrose, Alberta, Canada, Contact: Jim Dyer, Phone: 780-608-0025 or Email: jimdyer@rocketmail.com.
Aug. 19, 2018: Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival – Saucy and Glazed BBQ Competition (BACKYARD ONLY), Contact: Nathan Regier, Phone: 316-772-6174 or Email: nate@next-element.com.
Aug. 23-24, 2018: 7th Annual Death Door Barbeque (Day 1), Washington Island, WI, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Richard Jepsen, Phone: 920-847-2784 or Email: jepsenr@gmail.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: 11th Annual Big Island BBQ, Albert Lea, MN, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Perry Vining, Phone: 800-658-2526 or Email: pvining@smig.net or Judges’ Contact: Dick Dahlen, Phone: 507-402-2350 or Email: ddahlen@charter.net.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Western Legends Roundup BBQ
Aug. 24-25, 2018: 7th Annual Death Door Barbeque (Day 2), Washington Island, WI, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Richard Jepsen, Phone: 920-847-2784.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Great American BBQ Festival, Franklin, TN, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Jason Gregg, Phone: 615-948-4275 or Email: Jason.gregg@mybga.org or Teams Contact: Nathan Perry, Phone: 615-476-7390 or Email: nathan.perry@e-farmcredit.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Montana Pitmaster Classic, Bozeman, MT, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Troy Heusel, Phone: 406-586-2384 or Email: montanapitmaster@gmail.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Hill City Wine Brew & BBQ, Hill City, SD, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447 or Email: arlie@arliequeevents.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: New Holland Summer Fest (JUDGES FULL), New Holland, PA, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Bryant Glick, Phone: 717-419-7184 or Email: nhsummerfest@gmail.com or Cory Simo, Phone: 717-286-5747 or Email: nhsummerfest@gmail.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Smokin on the Rez BBQ and Music Festival (Day 1), Brandon, MS, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Marge Plummer, Ph.B., Email: margeplummer1@bellsouth.net or Teams Contact: Bobby Cleveland, Phone: 601-506-0739 or Email: bobbyc7754@yahoo.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: East Central State BBQ Cook-Off, Paola Roots Festival, Paola, KS, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Tracy Rankin, Phone: 913-579-2182, or Email: tlr7076@gmail.com or Teams’ Contact: Jon Smail, Phone: 913-731-7995 or Email: liamsnoj@yahoo.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Grill Games, Kenosha, WI, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Lou Molitor, Phone: 262-654-1234 or Email: lou@kenoshaareachamber.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Raider Red Meats BBQ & Ribeye Championship, Lubbock, TX, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Ben Weatherly, Phone: 806-790-6390, Email: Ben.weatherly@ttu.edu or Teams Contact: Tate Corliss, Phone: 806-742-2804, Email: tate.Corliss@TTU.edu.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Indiana Bacon Festival, Delphi, IN, Contact: John Chapman, Phone: 765-588-8784, Email: johnmchapman1963@gmail.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Wild West BBQ Shoot Out, Wendover, NV, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Jesse Johnson, Phone: 801-390-1000, Email: jesse@bigjohnsonsbbq.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival, Kennesaw, GA, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Kimberly Flores, Phone: 770-422-9714, Email: kdflores@kenensaw-ga.gov or Contact: Doug Rhodes, Email: pigsandpeaches@att.net.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Smokin for a Reason (BACKYARD ONLY), Fort Payne, AL, Contact: Durell Owens, Phone: 256-717-5626, or Email: ldowens@farmerstel.com.
Aug. 25-26, 2018: HAVA Nagrilla 2018 (KOSHER SERIES)(JUDGES FULL), Wynnewood, PA, Contact: Stuart Gordon, Phone: 610-247-2302 or Email: Stuart.gordon@verizon.net.
Aug. 25-26, 2018: Regahfest 2018 Green, The Hague, Netherlands, Contact: Daan Hamoen, Phone: +31 6 47940067 or Email: Daan@regahfest.nl.
Aug. 25-26, 2018: Smokin on the Rez BBQ and Music Festival (Day 2), Brandon, MS, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Judges’ Contact: Marge Plummer, Ph.B., Email: margeplummer1@bellsouth.net. Or Teams Contact: Bobby Cleveland, Phone: 601-506-0739 or Email: bobbyc7754@yahoo.com.
Aug. 25, 2018: Chamber Low and Slow Barbecue Cook-Off (BACKYARD ONLY), Nevada, MO, Contact: Sheree Gayman, Phone: 417-667-5300 or Email: chamber1@nevada-mo.com.
Aug. 25-26, 2018: 2nd Annual Halfway to St. Pats BBQ Contest, Emmetsburg, IA. Contact: Stephanie Mehan, Phone: 712-480-0252 or Email: stephamehan@gmail.com.
Aug. 25-26, 2018: Regahfest 2018 Yellow, The Hague, Netherlands, Contact: Daan Hamoen, Phone: +31 6 47940067 or Email: Daan@regahfest.nl.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: PigMania Lebanon State Championship BBQ & Music Festival, Lebanon, OH, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contacts: Dan Hurst, Phone: 614-676-0700 or Email: dhurst@pigmaniabbq.com or Marsha Hash, Phone: 513-934-7194 or Email: marsha.hash@mvgrllc.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2018: Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival, Bedford, TX, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Cortney Sims, Phone: 817-952-2293 or Email: cortney.sims@bedfordtx.gov.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: DE Bortoli Woodfired BBQ Championship, Victoria Australia, Contact: Rachel Lyons, Phone: 61 412 262 046 or Email: bbqchamp18@icloud.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: West Virginia BBQ Festival, Ranson, WV, Contact: Robert Immer, Phone: 301-259-1991 or Email: Rob@interstatefestivalgroup.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: Smokin in the Bogs, Warrens, WI, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Greg Urmanski, Phone: 608-343-8003 or Email: Greg@Jellystonewarrens.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: Smokin’ & Stokin’ Trussville (BACKYARD ONLY), Trussville, AL, Contact: Eddie Seal, Phone: 205-612-2614 or Email: eseal@jmgardens.com.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: BBQ on the Bow, Calgary, Canada. Bernie Kenny, Phone: 403-708-1900 or Email: smokinboxbbq@gmail.com.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: 2ndInternational Suydersee BBQ Contest, Zeewolde Flevoland, Netherlands. Contact: Rene’ De Regt, Phone: +31 647233350 or Email: info@suydersee-bbq.nl.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Septemberfest BBQ & Rib-eye Steak Cookoff Challenge, Omaha, NE. Contact: Linda Moran, Phone: 402-346-4800,or Email: linda@omahafed.org.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Big Muddy Brew N Que, Winona, MN. Contact: Michelle Alexander, Phone: 507-429-3225, or Email: Michellewinonacitycouncil@gmail.com.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Fire It Up Frostproof!, Frostproof, FL. Contact:
Sept. 1, 2018: Blues, Views
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Smoke On The Ohio, Mt.Vernon, IN. Contact: Cary Bredemeier, Phone: 8124494795, or Email: bunnysbuttsmokers@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: 14th Annual Recovery Fest/8th Annual BBQ State Championship Richmond, VA. Contact: Honest Liller, Phone: 8045640132 or Email: honesty@mcshin.org.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Butler Chambers Of Commerce BBQ & Hucksters Days Butler, MO. Contact: Lee Anna Schowengerdt, Phone: 660-679-3380, or Email: director@butlerchamber.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Ribs, Rod &
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Hot Pursuit BBQ Shawnee, OK. Contact: Erika Jones, Phone: 405-476-4158 or Email: ejones7900@sbcglobal.net.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Puckaway Pigfest Montello, WI. Contact: Jessica Malsack, Phone: (920)295-3000 or Email: pigfest@lacampaground.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Hog Wild West BBQ Contest Leavenworth, KS. Contact: Joey Denney, Phone: 913-682-3924, or Email: joey@jumpinjoesbbq.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: International Goat Days Championship BBQ Contest-SMOKIN IN THE GOAT PEN, Millington, TN. CONTACT: Phillip Doyle, Phone: 731-499-1489, or Email: igdchampionshipbbq@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge Grand Junction, CO. Contact: Larry Manchester, Phone: 970-254-3844, or Email: larrym@gjcity.org.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Rock’n Brews & BBQ Festival, Boise, ID. Contact: MIchelle Robinson, Phone: 208-465-8148, or Email: mrobinson@idahopress.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Harvest On Fire at The Winery, Marshall, IL. Contact: Patrick and Sonya Wilson, Phone: 217-463-2600, or Email: info@castlefinnwinery.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Smokin on the White Batesville, AR. Contact: Jim Butler, Phone: 870-307-5338 or Email: ducksinbatesville@hotmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Perimeter Community BBQ & Festival, Atlanta, GA. Contact: Randall Bowman, Phone: 770-886-6290, or Email: bbqcup@hotmail.com.
Sept. 8-9, 2018: Smoke on the Quiet Waters Devon, United Kingdom. Contact: John Gower, Phone: +44(0)7918163449, or Email: admin@quietwatersfarm.co.uk.
Sept. 8-9, 2018: Farm Meat De Vaartse Hoeve BBQ Contest, Dongen, Netherlands. Contact: Astrid Lodewijks, Phone: +31162312082, or Email: c.lodewijks@kpnmail.nl.
Sept. 8-9, 2018: Green Mountain BBQ Championship- CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Randolph, VT. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, or Email: Jeremy@J2Levents.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Tilley Harley-Davidson Biker Blues BBQ Rally and BBQ Classic, Salisbury, NC. Contact: Gary Moss, Phone: 704-202-8712, or Email: gary.moss9@gmail.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Bands & BBQ at the Point, Carrollton, KY. Contact: Misty Wheeler, Phone: 502-732-7036, or Email: director@carrolltontourism.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Currituck Heritage Festival, Currituck, NC. Contact: Sierra Scellato, Phone: 252-453-9040 Ext: 228, or Email: sscellato@visitcurrituck.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Silver Lake Apple BBQ Festival Mears, MI. Contact: Amy Zaloga, Phone: 231-773-3356, Email: azaloga113@yahoo.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: KTD Smokin ‘ Gobbler Cook-Off Worthington, MN. Contact: Ryan Loomans, Phone: 816-507-372-2919, or Email: agoettig@frontier.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Jesse James Barbeque Cook Out, Kearney, MO. Contact: Larry Pratt, Phone: 816-935-9644, or Email: LPratt2@kc.rr.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: 4th Annual Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship, Oroville, CA. Contact: Ben Lobenstein, Phone: 415-683-0784, or Email: ben@fireitupevents.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Smoke & Soul Fest Casper, WY. Contact: Jennifer
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Tunes, Brews & BBQ’s Penn Yan, NY. Contact: Ed Helinski, Phone: 315-567-0002, or Email: ehelinski@flradiogroup.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: America’s Finest BBQ State Championship San Diego, CA. Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 9519618870, or Email: cabbqrobert@gmail.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: 39th American Royal World Series of Barbecue (INVITATIONAL) Kansas City, KS. Contact: Emily Park Eric Pew, Phone: 816-569-4021, or Email: bbq@americanroyal.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Big Brothers And Big Sisters Riverfest, Decatur, AL. Contact: Nancy Case, Phone: 265-345-7802, or Email: nmcase@aol.com.
Sept. 15-16, 2018: Het 5DE BBQKampioenschap, Van Het Waasland, Sint Niklaas, Belgium. Contact: Dave Heyninck, Phone: 0032 0498641018, or Email: info@daveheyninck.pictures.
Sept. 15-16, 2018: 39th American Royal World Series of Barbecue (OPEN) Kansas City, KS. Contact: Emily Park Eric Pew, Phone: 816-569-4021, or Email: bbq@americanroyal.com.
Sept. 15-16, 2018: The Chidlow BBQ Festival Chidlow, WA, Australia. Contact: Jaymelee Turner, Phone: 0402 560 089, or Email: events@chidlowtavern.com.au.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Murphysboro BBQ Cookoff Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Sammi Graff, Phone: 618-684-8902, or Email: sammi@17bbq.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Tri City BBQ Fest Denison, IA. Contact: Blair Weigum, Phone: 712-263-6622, Email: bweigum@cdcia.org.
Sept. 21-22, 2018:
Sept. 21-22, 2018: The Rumble on the River presented by TheBBQSuperStore.com, Grand Haven, MI. CONTACT: John and Melissa Greko, Phone: 616-334-1857, Email: johngreko@yahoo.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship Barbeque, Shawnee, KS. Contact: Tonya Lecuru, Phone: 913-742-6402, or Email: tlecuru@cityofshawnee.org.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Butts and Beans BBQ Challenge
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Smokin in The Hills, Hillsboro, OH. CONTACT: Destiny Bryson, Phone: 937-763-7012, or Email: visithighlandcounty@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: First Tennessee Bank Bluegrass & BBQ, Columbia, TN. Contact: Paul Keltner, Phone: 931-560-1560, or Email: paul@columbiatn.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Smoke in the Valley, Pikeville, TN. Earline Young, Phone: 423-364-0114, or Email: vanyoung@bledsoe.net.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Grilling & Chillin BBQ, Owensboro, KY. Kenny Jackson, Phone: 270-302-1007, or Email: k58jackson@yahoo.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Roast N Boast, Columbus, MS. CONTACT: Mike Law, Phone: 662-549-5054, or Email: Mikelaw724@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Cherokee Strip BBQ Cook-Off Ponca City, OK. CONTACT: Robyn Ryan, Phone: 580-262-1818, or Email: robynryan@poncacity.net.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Greater Ozarks Blues Bash & BBQ Smoke Off, West Plains, MO. Contact: Jonathan Meade, Phone: 417-293-8269, or Email: jmeadewp@yahoo.com.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Great Maine BBQ Challenge Bangor, ME. Contact: Frank Pendola, Phone: 207-288-0269, or Email: nostrano@roadrunner.com.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Que by the Sea Seaside Heights, NJ. Contact: Kristina Wehrenberg, Phone: 732-830-3700, or Email: info@exit82.com.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Table Rock Boats and Bones Kimberling, MO. Contact: Michelle Higgins, Phone: 417-682-1568, or Email: Michellehiggins31@yahoo.com.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Garden City Fall Festival BBQ Contest Garden City, MO. Contact: David Leimer, Phone: 816-509-0275, or Email: dleimer3@gmail.com.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Oinktoberfest, Clarence, NY. Contact: Kathy Toth, Phone: 716-759-8483, or Email: katy@oinktoberfest.com.
Sept. 22, 2018: *Barbeque on the Hill (COMPETITOR’S SERIES) Blue Island, IL. Contact: Josh Edwards, Phone: 708-270-2333, or Email: jedwards@blueislandparks.org.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: 5th Ruhrpott BBQ 2018, Waltrop, Germany. Contact: Tom and Natashcha Hermann, Email: Contest@palm-bbq.de.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Rock The Grill, Rock Hill, SC. CONTACT: Liam Kyle, Phone: 440-728-1337, or Email: liam.kyle@cityofrockhill.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Up in Smoke BBQ Bash Mason City, IA. Contact: Ruth Miller, Phone: 641-421-0577, or Email: upinsmokebbqbash@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Operation Stand KY II Annual Smoke Off, Franklin, KY. CONTACT: Larry Gregory, Phone: 270-303-8232, or Email: vets4vets1776@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Smoke in the Park, Lemoyne, PA. Contact: Todd Shadle, Phone: 717-737-2924, or Email: tshadle@wsbf.org.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Bikes, Blues and BBQ Fayetteville, AR. Contact: Clyde Phelps, Phone: 479-586-0023, or Email: c.phelps100@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Dells BBQ Bash (BACKYARD ONLY) Wisconsin Dell, WI. Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, or Email: rocknribsbbq@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Smoke On the Trails, Gardner, KS. Contact: Renee Nagle, Phone: 913-856-0936, or Email: rnagle@gardnerkansas.gov.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Smoking in the Golden Valley, Clinton, MO. Contact: Sarah Myers Or Jennifer Schlage, Phone: 660-492-5917, or Email: kdkdevents@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Jonesboro Downtown BBQ Festival Jonesboro, AR. Contact: Paul Carter, Phone: 870-219-9227, or Email: paul@cwcmechanical.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Smithfield BBQ Classic, Richmond, VA. Contact: Jessie Corbin, Email: Jessie@bigpoppasmokers.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: BBQ in the Badlands Glendive, MT. Contact: Denny Malone, Phone: 406-377-5601, or Email: denny@glendivechamber.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Mazatzal Grill Masters BBQ competition & Testicle Festival, Payson, AZ. Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, or Email: arlie@arliequeevents.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Oaky Smokey At Oak Hills, Girard, IL. Contact: Drew Eilerman, Phone: 217-627-4103, or Email: dreweilerman@me.com.
Sept. 29, 2018: New Albany BBQ Competition (BACKYARD ONLY) New Albany, IN. Contact: James Gaetano, Phone: 502-445-5343, Email: james@nabbbfest.com.
Sept. 29, 2018: Kincaid Fair Smoke Off (BACKYARD ONLY), Kincaid, KS. Contact: Travis or Dawn Vermillion, Phone: 620-768-9887, vermillionranch@yahoo.com.
Sept. 29-30, 2018: Meat, Smoke & Beer Festival & KCBS BBQ Competition 2018,Graz,
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Smoke EM IF You Got EM, Springfield, MO. CONTACT: Michelle Higgins, Phone: 417-682-1568, or Email: michellehiggins31@yahoo.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Smoke On Water St. BBQ Championship, Henderson, NV. Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, or Email: arlie@arliequeevents.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Harbor-Que Winthrop, Harbor, IL. Contact: Deborah
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Wisconsin Colorfest & BBQ Bash, Turtle Lake, WI.Contact: Dennis Becker, Phone: 715-379-1327, or Email: drbecker@centurytel.net.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Que & Cruz, Louisa, VA. Contact: Bill Small, Phone: 540-223-6329, or Email: billthegrillguy@msn.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Riverside Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, Greenfield, MA. Contact: Kelly Jenkins, Phone: 413-772-1553, or Email: reco@greenfiled-ma.gov.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Go Hog Wild Arkansas BBQ Championship, Sheridan, AR. Contact: Jake Easley, Phone: 870-917-7878, or Email: gohogwildbbq@yahoo.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Decatur’s Smokin BBQ Festival, Decatur, IL. Contact: Bunny Thomas, Phone: (217) 412-0783, or Email: bunnyhs@me.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA. Contact: Brenda Mitterder, Phone: 717-787-2905, or Email: kile@pa.gov.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Independence Fire & Ice BBQ, Independence, MO. CONTACT: Dillan Esco, Phone: 816-442-6110, or Email: dillan_esco@comcastspectacor.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018:
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Jim Beam BBQ Classic, Springfield, KY. Contact: Ralph Blandford, Phone: 859-481-3992, or Email: blandfordauction@bellsouth.net.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: BBQ & Blues on the Levee, Helena, AR, CONTACT: Dusty Patton, Phone: 870-572-5854, Email: bbqbluesonthelevee@gmail.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2018:
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Smoke on the Water (BACKYARD ONLY), Guntersville, AL. CONTACT: Jason Edmonds, Phone: 256-558-7155, or Email: jedmonds4315@gmail.com.
Oct. 6, 2018: Harbor-Que (BACKYARD ONLY) Winthrop Harbor, IL. Contact: Deborah
Oct. 6-7, 2018: Rib’s and Bibs, Topeka, KS. Contact: Devon Hilton, Phone: 785-861-7899, or Email: devon.hilton@heartlandpark.com.
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Allen Samuels Birthday Bash BBQ Cook-off, Hearne, TX. Contact: Courtney
Aug. 10-11, 2018: 2ndAnnual St. Vincent’s Barbecue Cook-off, Big Lake, TX. Contact: Amanda Leija, Phone: 325-450-9696 or Email: Amanda.leija@gmail.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights Music Festival & Cook0off, Red River, NM. Website: https://redriver.org/events/hot-chili-days-cool-mountain-nights.
Aug 31- Sept. 1, 2018: 4thAnnual Kimble County Cook-off, Junction, TX. Contact: Connie or Teresa, Phone: 325-446-3190 or Email: juctiontx@cebridge.net.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: Labor Day BBQ Cook-Off and Bash on The Guadalupe, Contact: Vicki Browning, Phone: 210-378-2055 or Email: vbrowning@texasroeserealty.com.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Fayette County Fair BBQ Cookoff, LaGrange, TX. Contact: Jimmy Rohde, Phone: 979-249-7296 or Email: rowdyj@cvctx.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Little River Catfish Association Pinto Bean/Barbecue Cook-Off, Academy, TX. Contact: lrcabbq@gmail.com or Hope Stewart Phone: 254-541-0118.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Colorado County Fair, Columbus, TX.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Redneck Woodstock BBQ, Rising Star, TX. Contact: Teresa Fraley, Phone: 325-430-4147.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Buffalo Stampede, Buffalo, TX. Contact: Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 903-363-3613 or Email: buffalochamberofcommerce@windstream.net.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: The Big T Bash, Fairfield, TX. Contact: Denise Hudson, Phone: 325-649-9300 or Email: dhudson@earlytx.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: VFW Post 6115 & Auxillary Barbeque Cook-off, Elgin, TX. Contact Phone: 512-285-2300 or Robin Swain Phone: 512-661-8318.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Early Texas Showcase, Early, TX. Contact: Denise Hudson, Phone: 325-649-9300 or Email: dhudson@earlytx.net.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Big Dam Brisket Cook-off, Cisco, TX. Contact: Cisco County Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 254-442-2537 or Email: ciscochamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Bartlett Friendship Fest, Bartlett, TX. Contact: Jessica Luna, Phone: 254-718-4050.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: King of Coals
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Cowboy Capital BBQ Cook-Off, Stephenville, TX.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: VFW Post 8587 2ndAnnual BBQ Cook-off, Georgetown, TX. Contact: Darrel Johnson, Phone: 512-748-9931.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: CWSVFD 3rdAnnual Fire Hall BBQ Cook-off, Cottonwood Shores, TX. Contact: events@cwsvfd.org.
Sept. 22-24, 2018: 6thAnnual Feedlot BBQ Cook-off, Richland, TX.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Jones County Fair BBQ Cookoff, Anson, TX.
Sept. 22-24, 2018: Comanche Pow Wow, Comanche, TX.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: C.A.R.E K9, Lake Pallo Pinto, TX. Contact: Terry Phone: 254-413-3466, Mary: Phone: 940-769-2726 or Laura: Phone: 940-769-2962.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: 6thAnnual Oktoberfest Bar-B-Que & Chili Cook-off, Granbury, TX. Contact: Bobbie Ellingson, Phone: 817-578-0781 or Email: bobbie.ellingson@granburyisd.org.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Kimble County EMS Cook-off, Junction, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Mullin Cook-Off, Mullin, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Chillin & Grillin By the Bay, Port Lavaca, TX. Contact: Katherine Sutherland, (361) 552-9747 or (361) 235-9119 or Email: kdsutherland@ag.tamu.edu.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Kare for Kids BBQ Cook-off, Longview, TX. Contact: Terry Petty, Phone: 903-431-2001.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: FortMason Cookoff & Wild West Extravaganza, Mason, TX. Contact: Shannon Worrell, Phone: 210-241-4925 or Brian Mock 936-672-0418.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Red River Battle & Bacon Fest, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Vernon, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Cadillac Jack Fall Fest, Kennedy, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Red River Battle & Bacon Fest, Vernon, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Gunslingers MC 2ndAnnual BBQ Cook-off, Austin, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Clearlake Elks Lodge 2322 Barbecue Cook-off, Clear Lake, TX. Contact: Jim Ott, Phone: (713) 829-2199 or Email: j.ott1@verizon.net.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: National Championship BBQ Cook-off, Meridian, TX.
Nov. 9-10, 2018: Cooking 4 Courage, Conroe, TX.
Nov. 16-17, 2018: Lone Star State Championship, Burnet, TX. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Aug. 10-11. 2018: Maryland State BBQ Bash, KCBS Contest #7912, Bel Air, MD.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Mountain High BBQ Festival & Car Show, KCBS Contest #7715, Franklin, NC.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Smokin on the Dock of the Bay, KCBS Contest #7968,
Aug. 17-19, 2018: Hudson Valley Ribfest, KCBS Contest #7759, New Paltz, NY.
Aug. 18, 2018: Pig Out in the Park (Backyard Only)
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Boydton’s Big Bad BBQ Battle, KCBS Contest #7648, Boydton, VA.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: New Holland Summer Fest, KCBS Contest #7785, New Holland, PA.
Aug. 25-26, 2018: HAVA Nagrilla 2018 (Kosher Series), KCBS Contest #7530, Wynnewood, PA.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: West Virginia BBQ Festival, KCBS Contest #8056, Ranson, WV.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: 14thAnnual Recovery Fest/9thAnnual BBQ State Championship, KCBS Contest #7531, Richmond, VA.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Tilley Harley-Davidson Biker Blues BBQ Rally and BBQ Classic, KCBS Contest #7535, Salisbury, NC.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Currituck Heritage Festival, KCBS Contest #7611, Currituck, NC.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Tunes, Brews, & Barbeques, KCBS Contest #7937, Penn Yan, NY.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Butts and Beans BBQ Challenge, KCBS Contest #7749, Newton, NC.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Oinktoberfest, KCBS Contest #7883, Clarence, NY.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: Que by the Sea, KCBS Contest #7672, Seaside Heights, NJ.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Smithfield BBQ Classic, KCBS Contest #7991, Richmond, VA.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Smoke in the Park, KCBS Contest #7770, Lemoyne, PA.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, KCBS Contest #7764, Harrisburg, PA.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Que & Cruz, KCBS Contest #7666, Louisa, VA.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Waxhaw Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cook-Off, KCBS Contest #7805, Waxhaw, NC.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, KCBS Contest #7861, Rocky Mount, NC.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Pigs in the Pit, KCBS Contest #7808, Alton, VA.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Shenandoah Valley BBQ Fest, KCBS Contest #7843, Woodstock, VA.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Smoking in the Foothills Barbecue Competition and Festival, KCBS Contest #7936, Lenoir, NC.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Boo-B-Que, KCBS Contest, #8007, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Nov. 9-10, 2018: Polar Pig BBQ Cook-Off, KCBS Contest #7934, Concord, NC.
Nov. 9-10, 2018: Polar Pig BBQ Cook-Off (Duel B), KCBS Contest #8067, Concord, NC.
For additional info., visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.mbnbbq.com
Sept. 7, 2018: Smoke on the White, Batesville, AR. Contact: Bill Couch, Phone: 870-307-9599 or Email: bcouch@welchcouch.com.
Sept. 20-22, 2018: Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, TN. Contact: Mike Mills, Phone: 618-684-8902 or 618-559-8000. Judge’s Contact: Sammi Graff, Phone: 618-684-8902 or 618-559-8000 or Email: sammi@17bbq.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Delta State University 33rd Annual Pig Pickin’, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Jeffrey Farris, Phone: 662-846-4797 or 662-719-4907 or Email: jfarris@deltstate.edu. Judges Contact: Gary Bouse, Phone: 662-846-4660 or Email: gbouse@deltastate.edu.
Sept. 27-29, 2018: 2018 Bartlett BBQ Fest, Bartlett, TN. Contact: David Parsons, Phone: 901-859-3381 or 901-833-6054 or Email: dparsonsconstruction@comcast.net Judges’ Contact: Colt Parsons, Phone: 901-833-6054 or Email: cparsons@wirebond.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS. Phone: 662-719-1675 or Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com. Judges Contact: Pam Maxwell, Phone: 662-497-2575 or Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Mississippi Delta State Barbeque Championship/Cleveland Octoberbest, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-1675 or Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com. Judges Contact: Pam Maxwell, Phone: 662-497-2575 or Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Arlington BBQ Fallfest, Arlington, TN. Contact: Paige Eavenson, Phone: 901-488-7822 (night) or Email: teams@arlingtonbbq.com.
Oct. 20, 2018: Delta Hot Tamale Festival, Greenville, MS. Contact: Daniel Boggs. Phone: 662-378-3121 (Day) or 662-466-3889 (Night) or Email: gretchen@greatergreenville.org. Judges Contact: Brian Street, Phone: 662-332-0962 or 662-820-4893 or Email: brian.street@sfbcic.com.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: Fire on the Water, Lake Village, AR. Contact: Tippi Jones, Phone: 870-265-5997 (Day) or 870-737-1399 (Night) or Email: tippijones@outlook.com.
Nov. 2-3, 2018: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb, Phone: 229-268-8275 (Day) or 229-322-1596 (Night) or Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com or Judge’s Contact: Lilla Heath, Phone: 229-268-7030 (Day) or 229-947-1140 (Night) or Email: lael.finthumane@gmail.com.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
Aug. 11, 2018: The Eighth Annual Next Chapter BBQ Challenge, Roseville, MN.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: SMSU Smokefest, Marshall, MN.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: 11thAnnual Big Island BBQ, Albert Lea, MN.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: ½ Way to St. Pat’s BBQ Contest, Emmetsburg, IA.
Aug. 25, 2018: One Way Festival Rockin Ribfest, Willmar, MN.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Big Muddy Brew n’ Que, Winona, MN.
Sept. 8, 2018: 3rdAnnual Pitmasters BBQ Contest, Annandale, MN.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: King Turkey Day Smokin’ Gobbler Barbeque Cook-Off, Worthington, MN.
Sept. 15, 2018: Nisswa’s 13thAnnual Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge, Nisswa, MN.
Sept. 15, 2018: Grillin’ and Chillin’ BBQ Cook-Off, Sauk Centre, MN.
Sept. 29, 2018: 3rdAnnual Rib
Sept. 29, 2018: 3rdAnnual Ribs N Rides Backyard Cook-Off, Big Lake, MN.
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Aug. 26, 2018: Otter River BBQ Cook-Off, Baldwinville, MA
Aug. 27, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online
Sept. 7 – 9, 2018: 4thGreen Mountain BBQ Championship, Abel Mountain Campground, Braintree, VT.
Sept. 21-23, 2018: Great Maine Barbecue Challenge, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, Bangor, ME.
Sept. 24, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online
Oct. 5- 7, 2018: Riverside Blues, Brews & BBQ, Greenfield MA www.riversidebluesandbbq.com.
Oct. 22, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online
Dec. 1, 2018: Holiday Party, TBA.
Jan. 5, 2018: Annual/Team of the Year Awards Banquet, TBA.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
Aug. 11-12, 2018: Oak Harbor Pigfest, Oak Harbor, WA.
Aug. 25, 2018: Benton-Franklin Fair BBQ Cook-Off (lite event), Kennewick, WA.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Showdown at Juarez Canyon, Oregon City, OR.
Sept. 15-16, 2018: Harvest Festival, Grand Coulee, WA.
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Jamil Shriners BBQ
Sept 28-29,2018: Smoke On The Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact: Rusty Watson, Phone: 843-685-5540 or Email: arustyshriner@yahoo.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: SBN Invitational Championship, Moncks Corner, SC. Contact: Don Saturday, Phone: 843-870-7432.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: Sons of American Legion Annual BBQ
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Aug. 12, 2018: Cowtown Classic Steak Cookoff, Fort Worth, TX.
Aug. 18, 2018: Car-B-Que Benefit for Hilliard Football, Hilliard, FL.
Aug. 18, 2018: Out West Bar & Grill Steak Cookoff, West, TX.
Aug. 18, 2018: Variety Children’s Charity Steak Cookoff, Memphis, TN.
Aug. 18, 2018: EUregio BBQ Steak Cook Off, Waldfeucht-Haaren, Germany.
Aug. 24, 2018: Big Island BBQ/Steak Championship, Albert Lea, MN.
Aug. 25, 2018: Fireplace Stone & Patio Steak Cookoff, Omaha, NE.
Aug. 25, 2018: Sunflower Festival SCA Competition, Colby, KS.
Aug. 25, 2018: SCA KIDS – Sunflower Festival SCA Competition, Colby, KS.
Aug. 31, 2018: Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Bedford, TX.
Sept. 1, 2018: Fire It Up Frostproof!, Frostproof, FL.
Sept. 1, 2018: 2ndInternational Suydersee BBQ Contest, Zeewolde, Netherlands.
Sept. 2, 2018: SCA KIDS – Fire It Up Frostproof!, Frostproof, FL.
Sept. 3, 2018: 1stAnnual Bessinger’s Steak Cookoff, Charleston, SC.
Sept. 7, 2018: Sticky Fingers, Fordyce, AR.
Sept. 8, 2018: Premier Grilling Texas Steak Cookoff, Little Elm, TX.
Sept. 8, 2018: SCA KIDS – Premier Grilling Texas Steak Championship Cookoff, Little Elm, TX.
Sept. 8, 2018: Smokin Oldies BBQ Steak Cookoff, Port Allen, LA.
Sept. 8, 2018: Grillin in the Goat Pen Steak Cookoff, Millington, TN.
Sept. 9, 2018: Smoke in the Garden 2, Caravaggio, Italy.
Sept. 9, 2018: SCA KIDS – Smoke in the Garden 2, Caravaggio, Italy.
Sept. 14, 2018: America’s Finest BBQ Steak Cookoff, San Diego, CA.
Sept. 15, 2018: Alcorn County Steak Cookoff, Corinth, MS.
Sept. 15, 2018: The Meat Block Steak Cookoff, Greenville, WI.
Sept. 15. 2018: GrapeFest Steak Cookoff Day 1, Grapevine, TX.
Sept. 16. 2018: GrapeFest Steak Cookoff Day 2, Grapevine, TX.
Sept. 20, 2018: Creekside BBQ Battle and Steak Cookoff, Warracknabeal, Australia.
Sept. 21, 2018: Murphysboro Steak and BBQ Cook-off, Murphysboro, IL.
Sept. 21, 2018: Ascension Balloon Festival Steak Cookoff, Gonzales, LA.
Sept. 21, 2018: Midwest Vet Supply Great Steak Cook Off, San Antonio, TX.
Sept. 22, 2018: The Shrine Steak Challenge, Springfield, MO.
Sept. 22, 2018: Mariette Lion’s Club, 1stAnnual Steakfest, Marietta, MS.
Sept. 22, 2018: 5thRuhrpott BBQ Cookoff, Waltrop, Germany.
Sept. 23, 2018: Table Rock Boats & Bones Steak Cookoff, Kimberling City, MO.
Sept. 23, 2018: Steak & Burger Grill Wedstrijd, Enspijk, Netherlands.
Sept. 28, 2018: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Jonesboro, AR.
Sept. 28, 2018: Wildwood BBQ Bash Steak Cookoff, Wildwood, MO.
Sept. 28, 2018: Steve Mayberry Memorial Steak Cookoff, Carrollton, TX.
Sept. 28, 2018: SCA Kids–Steve Mayberry Memorial Steak Cookoff, Carrollton, TX.
Sept. 28, 2018: Dynamite Days Steak Cookoff, Idaho Springs, CO.
Sept. 29, 2018: The Great Ruleville Grilling, Ruleville, MS.
Sept. 29, 2018: Texas Cowboys Against Cancer’s 1stAnnual Steak Cookoff, Decatur, TX.
Sept. 29, 2018: SCA KIDS – Texas Cowboys Against Cancer’s 1stAnnual Steak Cookoff, Decatur, TX.
Sept. 29, 2018: Grill Your Steak Off, West Newton, PA.
Sept. 29, 2018: The Steaktacular Steak Cookoff, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Oct. 6, 2018: 2018 SCA World Championship, Fort Worth, TX.
Oct. 7, 2018: 2018 SCA Kickoff Classic, Fort Worth, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: HCCO BBQ Capital of Texas/B&B Charcoal Steak Challenge, Lockhart, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: Colleyville Old Tyme Steak Cookoff, Colleyville, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: Steaktober Fest, Cameron, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: Bedouin Brew & Bar-B-Que Steak Cookoff, Muskogee, OK.
Oct. 13, 2018: Hell Bent BBQ Steak Cookoff, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Oct. 19, 2018: Harper County Bullseye BBQ Steak Cookoff, Harper, KS.
Oct. 19, 2018: Arlington BBQ FallFest, Arlington, TN.
Oct. 20, 2018: Southland Park Gaming & Racing Steak Cookoff, West Memphis, TN.
Oct. 20, 2018: Red Bull Steak Cookoff, Albert Lea, MN.
Oct. 20, 2018: “Good Ole Boys” Steak Cookoff, White Hall, AR.
Oct. 20, 2018: Creekside BBQ Battle and Steak Cookoff, Warracknabeal, Australia.
Oct. 27, 2018: Sizzlin’ for SEALS Steak Cookoff, Baton Rouge, LA.
Oct. 27, 2018: SCA KIDS – BBQ island Steak Spooktacular, Tempe, AZ.
Oct. 27, 2018: BBQ Island Steak Spooktacular, Tempe, AZ.
Nov. 3, 2018: Corums Building Center Steak Cookoff, Hartselle, AL.
Nov. 3, 2018: OBR Steak and Rib Cookoff, Byhalia, MS.
Nov. 8, 2018: 2018 WFC “World Food Championships” Events, Orange Beach, AL.
Nov. 10, 2018: VFW Auxiliary 7767 Steak Cookoff, Breckenridge, TX.
Nov. 16, 2018: Smokin’ Flamingo Friday Steak Jackpot, Jacksonville, FL.
Nov. 18, 2018: Smokin’ Flamingo Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL
Nov. 30, 2018: Orange Blossom Revue Steak Cookoff, Lake Wales, FL.
Nov. 30, 2018: SCA KIDS – Orange Blossom Revue Steak Cookoff, Lake Wales, FL.
Dec. 1, 2018: Ouachita County Fair Steak Cookoff, Camden, AR.
For more information, visit the World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com
Aug. 11, 2018: Alabama State Qualifier / ACF and Alabama 200 Sweet Home Alabama Desserts Contest, Birmingham, AL. FMI: https://acfbirmingham.com.
Aug. 16, 2018: Missouri State Qualifier / The Show Me Series/Atomic Cowboy: Bacon. Saint Louis, MO. FMI: https://www.ac-ww.com/show-me-series.
Aug. 17, 2018: Georgia State Qualifier / Eats & Sweets – Speedway Under the Stars, Hampton, GA. FMI: http://atlantafoodwars.com/registration/eats-sweets/.
Aug. 18-19, 2018: Special International BBQ Invitation – The Maldon Smoke & Fire Festival, Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom. FMI: https://www.smokeandfirefestival.com/.
Aug. 26, 2018: Tennessee State Qualifier / Lodge Cast Iron Cook-off, Chattanooga, TN. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/events/959296250885435/.
Aug. 27-28, 2018: Special International BBQ Invitation – The Big Meat, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom. FMI: http://thebigmeat.co.uk/.
Sept. 2, 2018: Tennessee State Qualifier / Beast Feast® BBQ Festival, Chattanooga, TN. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/events/576426806042888/.
Sept. 8-9, 2018: Annual Mushroom Festival – Amateur Mushroom Cook-off – 2018, Kennett Square, PA. FMI: https://mushroomfestival.org/.
Sept. 13, 2018: The Wharf Uncorked, Orange Beach, AL. FMI: http://thewharfuncorked.com/.
Sept. 15-16, 2018: Bacon Bash, River Falls, WI. FMI: http://www.riverfallsbaconbash.com/.
Sept. 15, 2018: Alabama State Qualifier / Bham’s Egg-Cellent Eggfest, Birmingham, AL. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/MyAllSouth/.
Sept. 23, 2018: Tennessee State Qualifier / Springer’s Scenic City Wings, Chattanooga, TN. FMI: http://chattanooga.events/event/scenic-city-wings-presented-by-springer-mountain-farms/.
Sept. 29-30, 2018: Jubilee Festival of the Arts, Old Towne Daphne, AL. FMI: http://www.eschamber.com/page/Jubilee-Festival-Welcome.
Oct. 3-6, 2018: Texas State Qualifier / Super Chef Series, Port Aransas, TX. FMI: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/qualifiers.
Oct. 6-7, 2018: Alabama Festival of Flavor
Oct. 13-16, 2018: California State Qualifier / Cali Cooking Competition, Hollywood, CA. FMI: https://www.calicookingcompetition.com.
Oct. 20, 2018: Georgia State Qualifier / Best Burger Battle(for 2019), Atlanta, GA. FMI: http://www.atlantamagazine.com/bestburgerbattle/,
Oct. 20, 2018: Alabama State Qualifier / Fairhope Kiwanis Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship, Fairhope, AL. FMI: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/qualifiers.
Nov. 3-4, 2018: Special International BBQ Invitation – Guy Fawkin’ Hot & Fast (for 2019), Henfield, West Sussex, United Kingdom. FMI: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/qualifiers.
Nov. 7-11, 2018: World Food Championship 2018, Orange Beach, AL.
NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS
BBQ COOKING SCHOOLS
Aug. 8-9, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Great Falls, MT, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass,
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Barbecue Live, Central BBQ Downtown, Memphis, TN. Instructors: Malcolm Reed, Waylon Reed, and Mark Lambert. FMI: www.barbecuelive.com. Contact: Rachelle Reed, Email: rachelle@howtobbqright.com.
Aug. 20-21, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Aug. 20-21, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Aug. 29-30, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Spokane Valley, WA, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Sept. 4-5, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Meridian, ID, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Sept. 21, 2018: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: http://jacksoldsouth.com/.
Sept. 26-27, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Lincoln, NE sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Oct. 1-2, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Sioux Falls, SD, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Minot, ND, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass.
Oct. 5-7, 2018: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Odessa, FL. Website: http://jacksoldsouth.com/.
BBQ JUDGING SCHOOLS
Aug. 17, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, West, TX. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Aug. 31, 2018: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Frostproof, FL. FMI: kcbs.us.
Sept. 1, 2018: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Bedford, TX. FMI: kcbs.us.
Sept. 9, 2018: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Richmond, VA. FMI: kcbs.us.
Sept. 13, 2018: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Kansas City, KS. FMI: kcbs.us.
Sept. 14, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, San Diego, CA. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Sept. 21-23, 2018: Florida BBQ AssociationJudges Seminar, Perry, GA. Contact: www.FBABBQ.com.
Sept. 24, 2018: World Food Championship Judging Class, Cookeville, TN. FMI, https://worldfoodchampionships.com/become-a-judge.
Oct. 26, 2018: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Lynchburg, TN. FMI: kcbs.us.
Nov. 2, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Hartselle, AL. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
Nov. 2, 2018: MBNJudge’s Training Class, Big Pig Jig Venue, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb-Heath, Dooly County Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 229-268-8275 (Day) or 229-322-1596 (Night) or Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com
Nov. 11, 2018: World Food Championship Judging Class, Orange Beach, AL. FMI, https://worldfoodchampionships.com/become-a-judge.
Nov. 15, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Jacksonville, FL. FMI: http://www.steakcookoffs.com.
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