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For More Information, please contact the Alaska BBQ Association at https://www.alaskabbq.org.
June 16-18, 2023: Santa’s Summer Solstice BBQ Contest, Palmer, Alaska. Contact: Phone: 314-665-4980.
June 30- July 2, 2023: Kenai River BBQ Competition. Contact: Kathy McAlpine, Phone: 904-252-6998, Email: [email protected].
July 7-9, 2023: Smoky Hayes BBQ Competition.
For More Information, please contact Barbecue Competitors’ Alliance at https://www.bcabbq.org.
June 2-3, 2023: Sizzle in the Park (Intended Jack/ Royal qualifier), Glencoe, AL. Contact: Shanon Graham, Phone: 256-312-2091. POSTPONED
June 9-10, 2023: Grillin on Main (Intended Jack/ Royal qualifier), Minden, LA. Contact: Mahala Hutto, Phone: 318-371-4258.
June 23-24, 2023: 6th Annual Cooking on the Creek BBQ Battle, Biloxi, MS. Contact: Brandon Houston, Phone: 228-392-7717.
July 3-4, 2023: Avoyelles Arts & Music Red, White & BBQ, Marksville, AL. Contact: Blake Knoll, Phone: 318-359-8161.
July 21-22, 2023: 12th Annual BBQ Bash, Mobile, AL. Contact: Josh Woods/ Travis Patterson, Phone: 850-712-5751.
July 28-29, 2023: Hall Summit BBQ Cook-off, Hall Summit, LA. Contact: Jason Briggs, Phone: 318-422-0212, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 11-12, 2023: Grillin’ & Grillin’, Bunkie, LA. Contact: Caroline Gromko, Phone: 318-295-4030.
Sep. 8-9, 2023: 17th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cook-off, Bunkie, LA. Contact: Caroline Gromko, Phone: 318-295-4030.
Sep. 22-23, 2023: Smokin’ On The Tracks, Independence, LA. Contact: Chris McKinney, Phone: 985-687-1336.
For more information, visit the California BBQ Association website at cbbqa.com.
Jun. 3, 2023: Horse Town Brew N Que Festival, Norco, CA. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280.
Jun. 30, 2023: Best Damn Steak At The Sweet Home Icebox Cookoff Double, Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Mike White, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 1-2, 2023: Sweet Home Icebox Cookoff 2023, Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Mike White, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 5, 2023: 5th Annual Steak Cookoff Double.
Aug. 5, 2023: Dinuba’s Annual BBQ & Brew Fest, Dinuba. Contact: Heather Leiferman, Phone: 559-725-2016.
Aug. 20, 2023: Dupont – Hudson’s Bay BBQ Competition 2023, Dupont, WA. Contact: Tom Riggs, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 8-9, 2023: Solano Steak Out Cookoff Double TOY, Dixon. Contact: Tim Anderson, Phone: 707-474-8448.
Sep. 23, 2023: Beachside Bash BBQ & Brews Double, Ventura. Contact: Brett Gallaway, EMail: [email protected].
Sep. 30, 2023: Field, Fire, Fork!, Los Banos, CA. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com
Jun. 9-10, 2023: American Legion Cookoff,Priddy, TX. Contact: Jeremy Seiter, Phone: 325-203-3546.
Aug. 4-5, 2023: BBQ Cook-Off, Deleon, TX. Contact: Shaun Olsberg, Phone: 254-423-4219.
Sep. 8-9, 2023: Jarrel American Legion #2, Contact: Dave Welhaus, Phone: 512-289-8473.
For more information, visit the Champions Barbecue Alliance website at www.cbabbq.com.
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Gatesville Shivaree Up In Smoke, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Brenda Waters, Phone: 817-823-9030. CANCELED
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Cactus Cove Cornhole Open Cook Off, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Becky Miller, Phone: 806-236-1613.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Smoke in the Mountain BBQ & Ribeye Shootout, Fort Davis, TX. Contact: Jennifer Webster, Phone: 432-249-1021.
Jun. 16-17, 2023: David Decker Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Holland, TX. Contact: Paul Bales, Phone: 254-654-9689.
Jun. 16-17, 2023: 6th Annual Harlingen Police Department BBQ Cook Off, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Harlingen Police Department, Phone: 956-374-8392.
Jun. 16-17, 2023: KNR Shootout, Wharton, TX. Contact: Willy Richards, Phone: 830-683-7382.
Jun. 23-24, 2023: BBQ by The Bay, Riviera, TX. Contact: David Longoria, Phone: 361-522-3201.
Jun. 23-24, 2023: South Texas Red White & Blue Festival, Elsa, TX. Contact: David de Los Rios, Phone: 956-874-9920.
Jun. 30- Jul. 1, 2023: SS American Memorial Texas Chrome Hero’s, Sequin, TX. Contact: Joey Smith, Phone: 512-844-8131.
Jun. 30- Jul. 1, 2023: Texas High Steaks, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larralde, Phone: 956-383-4974.
Jun. 30- Jul. 1, 2023: Pettus Stars, Stripes, & Sizzle, Pettus, TX. Contact: Oscar and Melissa Sanchez, Phone: 361-522-6094.
Jun. 30- Jul. 1, 2023: Shiner Half-Moon Holidays, Shiner, TX. Contact: Sarah Langhoff & Egon Barthels, Phone: 361-594-4180.
Jun. 30- Jul. 1, 2023: Freeport Lion’s Club Fishin’ Fiesta, Freeport, TX. Contact: Jimmie Birmingham, Phone: 979-233-7226.
Jul. 3, 2023: City Of Alamo Watermelon Festival and Cook Off, Alamo, TX. Contact: Lori Solis, Phone: 956-750-2322.
Jul. 7-8, 2023: Sealybration, Sealy, TX. Contact: Leann Hein, Phone: 979-885-9512.
Jul. 7-8, 2023: Hempstead Watermelon Festival, Hempstead, TX. Contact:Steven Pfeiffer, Phone: 281-203-7066.
Jul. 21-22, 2023: Kikker Daddy Tex-Mex Festival, Weslaco, TX. Contact: Kikker Daddy Legacy, Phone: 956-467-2555.
Jul. 14, 2023: King of the Grill Buffalo Springs, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Tish, Phone: 806-747-3353.
Jul. 28-29, 2023: 3rd Annual Elks Lodge BBQ Cook Off, Dublin, TX. Contact: Kevin Hallock, Phone: 254-979-5019.
Jul. 28-29, 2023: Great Texas Mosquito Festival, Clute, TX.
Jul. 28-29, 2023: 2nd Annual Back To School Festival, Kingsville, TX. Contact: George Ramos, Phone: 361-720-7551.
Aug. 11-12, 2023: John Fisher Memorial, Spearman, TX. Contact: Justin Roberts, Phone: 806-330-1698.
Aug. 18-19, 2023: Texas Chrome Hero’s Foundation Cook Off, El Campo, TX. Contact: Joey Smith, Phone: 512-844-8131.
Aug. 25-26, 2023: Kids Kicking Cancer, Crosby, TX.
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fbabbq.com
Sep. 15-16, 2023: Que For A Cure, Riverview, FL. Contact: Roni-Kay Elser, Phone: 813-477-1340.
Sep. 22-23, 2023: Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Donna Creamer, Phone: 352-210-1827.
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.org/.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: 3 Rivers BBQ Fest, Hazelhurst, GA. Contact: Jim Sewell, Phone: 912-209-8805.
Jun. 16-17, 2023: Lake Oconee BBQ Bash, Greensboro, GA. Contact: John Padjen, Phone: 970-485-2391, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 18-19, 2023: Sylvester Swine Festival, Sylvester, GA. Contact: Karen Singletary, Phone: 229-773-7716.
Sept. 8-9, 2023: Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss, Phone: 770-228-4699, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 13-14, 2023: Firehouse BBQ Cookoff, Donalsonville, GA. Contact: Tori Gravilee, Phone: 229-416-5929, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 20-21, 2023: Modern Gas Rib Showdown 2023, Albany, GA. Contact: Mandy Kavanaugh, Phone: 229-894-2556, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 27-28, 2023: Red, White & Blue BBQ, Canton, GA. Contact: Jim Lindenmayer, Phone: 678-983-7590.
For More information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Jun. 2-3, 2023: 2023 Kids Unlimited BBQ Cook Off, Houston-Pearland, TX. Contact: Carolyn Howren, Phone: 832-671-1916, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Fireman’s Light BBQ Cook Off, Blanco, TX. Contact: John Taylor, Phone: 903-746-3395, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Ingleside Smokin Tires & Lightin Fires, Ingleside, TX. Contact: Barbara Gregg, Phone: 361-776-2906, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Tailgating for the Turf, Hearne, TX. Contact: Richard John Dawson, Phone: 979-703-9426, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Joe Davis Scholarship, Hempstead, TX. Contact: John Caine, Phone: 832-228-0206, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Great American Cook Off, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Justin Hesse, Phone: 806-236-0362, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Texas Hero Memorial BBQ Cook Off, Gonzales, TX. Contact: Brian Ladwig, Phone: 361-243-1978, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 16-24, 2023: Columbus Annual June Cook Off, Columbus, TX. Contact: Fausta Kaiser, Phone: 979-732-1386, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 16-17, 2023: Smokin on the Plaza, Lovington, NM. Contact: Mara Salcido, Phone:575-396-1418, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 23-24, 2023: 2nd Annual Adriana Bermea, Edna, TX. Contact: Derrick Bermea, Phone: 361-235-2478, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 23-24, 2023: Big Dog BBQ Cookoff, Spur, TX. Contact: Betsey Arnold, Phone: 806-269-7373, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 23-24, 2023: Smoke in the Pines Cook Off, Livingston, TX. Contact: John Clifton, Phone: 936-327-4929, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 30 – Jul. 1, 2023: Freedom First BBQ Cook Off, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Dione M Sims, Phone: 817-317-6262, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 1-2, 2023: Beat the Heat, Trinity, TX. Contact: Steven Jones.
Jul. 14-15, 2023: Pattison Pit-Master Cook Off, Brookeshire, TX. Contact: Laura Gudelman, Phone: 281-757-5254, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 14-15, 2023: Quail Creek VFD State Championship BBQ Cook Off, Victoria, TX. Contact: Mike Blaschke, Phone: 361-652-7738, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 21-22, 2023: Cuero VFD State Championship, Cuero, TX. Contact: Craig Oakes, Phone: 361-210-9995, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 28-29, 2023: 3rd Annual Silsbee Little League “Grand Slam” BBQ Cook Off, Silsbee, TX. Contact: Steven Steed, Phone: 409-656-8297, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 28-29, 2023: 2023 Moulton Town & Country Jamboree, Moulton, TX. Contact: Mary Kubicek, Phone: 361-258-1703, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 28-29, 2023: Hill Country Rally For Kids BBQ Competition, Driftwood, TX. Contact: Ron White, Phone: 512-657-3184, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 28-29, 2023: Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off, Kermit, TX. Contact: Genniva Isbell, Phone: 325-721-6045, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 4-5, 2023: Schulenburg Festival, Schulenburg, TX. Contact: Virginia Meyer, Phone: 979-743-1352, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 25-26, 2023: Beaver County Fair, Cow Cpip Throw and BBQ Cook one, Beaver, OK. Contact: Gary Tice, Phone: 806-664-0568, Email: [email protected].
For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.
May 19-20, 2023: Twin Valley Fire and Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Tom Hornberger, Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: 3rd Annual Obion County Fair BBQ Cook Off, Union City, TN. Contact: Beth McManus, Phone: 731-446-4288, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival, Sevierville,TN. Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: King of the Corn, Ottumwa, IA. Contact: Francis Dutton, Phone: 319-361-6721, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: Kings of Q BBQ Cook-Off and Festival, Ayden, NC. Contact: Stephen Smith, Phone: 252-481-5827, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: Rocking BBQ Warsaw, Warsaw, IN. Contact: Jeanette Wood, Phone: 574-269-1823, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: The High on the Hog Festival, Winchester, TN. Contact: Nancy Hibler, Phone: 931-636-2719, Email: [email protected].
May 20-21, 2023: Somerset Sizzle, Somerset, MA. Contact: Kathy Trainor, Phone: 508-736-4005, Email: [email protected].
May 20, 2023: Patio Porkers on Beale, Memphis, TN. Contact: Jon Shivers, Phone: 901-526-0115, Email: [email protected].
May 26-27, 2023: Big Bear Grill & Chill BBQ Championship, Big Bear Lake, CA. Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-8870, Email: [email protected].
May 27-28, 2023: BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay, North Bend, OR. Contact: Amy Bailey, Phone: 541-756-8800 x 1574, Email: [email protected].
May 27-28, 2023: Embers and Ice Pitmaster Championship (formerly Porkapalooza BBQ Festival), Edmonton, AI. Contact: Russell Bird, Phone: 780-400-8404, Email: [email protected].
May 27, 2023: Westmont Red White & BBQ, Westmont, IL. Contact: Daniel Buczkowski, Phone: 630-956-1882, Email: [email protected].
May 27-28, 2023: Veterans of Foreign Wars Colorado KCBS Pitmaster BBQ Contest, Castle Rock, CO. Contact: Rick Wagner, Phone: 303-946-4651, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 1-3, 2023: Original SD BBQ Championships, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Briley, Phone: 605-353-7354, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Covington Cork & Pork Festival, Covington, VA. Contact: David Bryant, Phone: 540-968-3561, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Horse Town Brew n Que Festival, Norco, CA. Contact: David Bryant, Phone: 540-968-3561, Email: [email protected]. Contact: Debbie Yopp, Phone: 951-444-1280, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Smoke in Steele, Owatonna, MN. Contact: Mark Pfeifer, Phone: 507-213-3416, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Covington World’s Oldest Barbeque Festival, Covington, TN. Contact: Nicole Ellis, Phone: 901-476-1107, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Honeybee BBQ Competition, Lafayette, GA. Contact: Tom Langford, Phone: 423-802-4180, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: McLouth BBQ Blowout 32nd Annual, McLouth, KS. Contact: Dan Holwick, Phone: 913-634-5267, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Big Blue BBQ Championship, Marysville, KS. Contact: Allie Argo, Phone: 785-562-8374, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 8-9, 2023: Primo BBQ Bash & Competition, Bluff, MO. Contact: Brendon Dunn, Phone: 618-233-7420 ext.3351, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
May 19-20, 2023: World Championship Bison Cook Off, Santa Anna, TX. Contact: Santa Anna Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 325-998-6116, Email: [email protected].
May 19-20, 2023: MSCA Annual B-B-Q Cookoff, Madisonville, TX. Contact: Sharon Phelps, Phone: 936-348-8460, Email: [email protected].
May 26-27, 2023: Homecoming, Gustine, TX.
May 26-27, 2023: PCLIA Inaugural BBQ Cook Off, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Landrie Austin, Phone: 817-213-7604, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 1-2, 2023: Texas Ranger Bi-Centinnel Cook-off, Waco, TX. Contact: https://texasranger2023.org/bbq/.
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Stick Burner vs Pellet Smoker Showdown, Rosanky, TX. Contact: www.texasfirewalker.org.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Brothers Of Service Cook Off, Muenster Park, TX. Contact: Charles Martindale, Phone: 903-267-9662, Email: [email protected].
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com.
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Smoke On The Rails, Newborn, TN. Contact: Clint Ross, Phone: 731-676-9056, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Thunder On Water BBQ Contest, Grenada, MS. Contact: Duan Willis, Phone: 662-703-0137, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 21-22, 2023: Smoke On The Mountain BBQ Contest, Galax, VA. Contact: Laura Whitt, Phone: 276-236-2184, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 4-5, 2023: Water Valley Watermelon Carnival Trains Tracks Pork Attach, Water Valley, MS. Contact: Tonya Eubanks, Phone: 662-609-7370, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Jun. 3, 2023: Pigmaster’s Steak Cookoff, Rutherford College, NC. Contact: Jessica Bargsley, Phone: 828-874-0333, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 3, 2023: Turkeytown VFD Smoke Show DOUBLE Steak Cookoff, West Newton, PA. Contact: Dan Pergola, Phone: 724-875-2741, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 10, 2023: Smoke Showing Lafayette Fire Company Triple Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Suzi Sutton, Phone: 717-825-8934, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 11-13, 2023: MN in May 2023 Volunteer, St. Peter, MN.
May 12-13, 2023: MN in May 2023 Judging & Volunteer, St. Peter, MN.
May 12, 2023: MN in May 2023 – Compart Kid’s Que Challenge, St. Peter, MN.
May 12, 2023: MN in May 2023 – Backyard Contest, St. Peter, MN.
May 12, 2023: MN in May 2023 – Turkey Smoke, St. Peter, MN.
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Smokin’ in Steele, Owatonna, MN.
Jun. 9-11, 2023: Bring’n Home the Bacon I, West Salem, WI.
Jul. 14-15, 2023: KTD Smokin’ Gobbler, Worthington, MN. Contact: https://www.kingturkeyday.org/smokin-gobbler-bbq-contenst.
For More Information, visit the National Barbecue & Grilling Association at www.NBBQA.org.
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For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
May 19-20, 2023: Twin Valley Fire & Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: https://www.tvfd69.com/content/fundraisers/2023BBQ.cfm.
May 20-21, 2023: Somerset Sizzle, Somerset, MA.
Jun. 3-4, 2023: Granite State BBQ Championship, Merrimack, NH.
Jun. 21, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Jul. 19, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Aug. 15, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Sept. 20, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Oct. 18, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Nov. 15, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Dec. 20, 2023: NEBS Board Of Directors Monthly Meeting.
For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.
May 19-20, 2023: 3rd Annual Pump Jack Capital Throwdown, Electra, TX. Contact: Damian Figueloa, Phone: 940-235-5978, Email: [email protected].
May 27-28, 2023: Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cook Off, West, TX. Contact: Ranae Knust, Phone: 254-716-2262.
Jun. 2-3, 2023: Covington VFD BBQ Cook-Off, Covington, TX. Contact: Shalest Karlicek, Phone: 254-205-8035.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Back The Blue BBQ Cook-Off, Wills Point, TX. Contact: Dawn Wheeler, Phone: 903-873-2588.
Sept. 8-9, 2023: Decatur BBQ Bash, Decatur, TX. Contact: Bennie Koger, Phone: 940-577-7784.
Sept. 8-9, 2023: Ennis Chamber of Commerce – Patriot Day BBQ Bash, Ennis, TX. Contact: Geoffery Williams, Phone:972-878-2625.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Bottles Brews Barbeques, Prosser, WA.
Jun. 24-25, 2023: Big Smoke in Little Kalama, Kalama, WA.
Jul. 7-9, 2023: Grillfest 2023, Suqamish, WA.
Jul. 15-16, 2023: Sutherlin Throwdown, Sutherlin, OR.
Jul. 28-29, 2023: Hillsboro Elks Lodge BBQ Competition, Hillsboro, OR.
For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.
May 19-20, 2023: Smok’n in the Park, Smithton, IL.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Arcadia Valley BBQ Battle, Ironton, MO.
Jul. 7-8, 2023: Grille it Up, Dexter, MO.
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
May 19-30, 2023: Smoke On The Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact: Rusty Watson, Phone: 843-685-5540, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 12-13, 2023: Up In Smoke, Batesville, MS. Contact: Mamie Avery, Phone: 662-563-3126, Email: [email protected].
May 13, 2023: Tims Ford (Double) Steak Cookoff, Winchester, TN. Contact: Sean & Michelle Earle, Phone: 931-308-7326, Email: [email protected].
May 12-13, 2023: Holy Moly Steak Cookoff, Liberty, TX. Contact: Steven Burgess, Phone: 281-635-8714, Email: [email protected].
May 13, 2023: Pickledown Throwdown, Mount Olive, NC. Contact: Julie Beck, Phone: 919-658-3113, Email: [email protected].
May 13, 2023: Hometown Showtom Steak Cookoff, Piedmont, OK. Contact: Chester’s Party Barn & Farm, Phone: 405-373-1595, Email: [email protected].
May 19, 2023: Twin Valley Fire & Smoke, Morgantown, PA. Contact: Tom Hornberger, Phone: 610-496-5788, Email: [email protected].
May 20, 2023: Mulebarn Steak Cookoff, Buchanan, TX. Contact: Ken Scarbrough, Phone: 731-363-5101, Email: [email protected].
May 20, 2023: BBQ Pit Stop Steak Championship, Salt Lake City, UT. Contact: Steve Johnson, Phone: 801-376-0850, Email: [email protected].
May 20, 2023: Let Freedom Ring Copy Cat’s Cookoff, Independence, OR. Contact: Michelle Adame, Phone: 503-302-1966.
May 26-27, 2023: North Of The River Steak Roundup, Conway, AR. Contact: Melissa West, Phone: 501-920-6696, Email: [email protected].
May 26-27, 2023: DonateLife/ Cystic Fibrosis Foudnation Cookoff, Madison, FL. Contact: Brian Coleman, Phone: 904-316-1554, Email: [email protected].
May 27, 2023: Jones Longhorn Showdown, Jones, OK. Contact: Ty & Kristina Higgins, Phone: 405-747-5429, Email: [email protected].
May 27, 2023: Limestone Brewers Steak Cookoff, Osage, IA. Contact: Jason Wagner, Phone: 641-512-0619, Email: [email protected].
May 28, 2023: Elks Kickin’ Steak Cookoff, Stillwater, OK. Contact: Chad Duncan, Phone: 405-880-4514, Email: [email protected].
May 28, 2023: Fooling Around The Grill Steak Cookoff, Rockford, IA. Contact: Cory Johnson, Phone: 641-430-0703.
May 28, 2023: ARLEAP Steak Cookoff, Greenbrier, AR. Contact: Russell Evans, Phone: 501-679-6343, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 3, 2023: Pigmaster’s SCA Challenge, Connelly Springs, NC. Contact: Jessica Bargsley, Phone: 828-874-0333, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 3, 2023: Turkeytown VFD Smoke Show, West Newton, PA. Contact: Dan Pergola, Phone: 724-875-2741,Email: [email protected].
Jun. 3, 2023: Spa City Steak Showdown, Hot Springs, AR. Contact: Michael “Burger Chef” Dampier, Phone: 501-463-3650, or Big Jim Hudgins, Phone: 901-494-0812.
Jun. 3, 2023: Breakfast Rotary Club Of Dyersburg, Dyersburg, TN. Contact: Dan Fowlkes, Phone: 731-445-1778, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 3, 2023: Beef Empire Days Grill Master Cookoff, Garden City, KS. Contact: Ryan Klaus, Phone: 620-287-1659, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 3, 2023: Mo Country Throwdown, Grain Valley, MO.
Jun. 3, 2023: Bluff Country Cookoff, Decorah, IA.
Jun. 9-10, 2023: Car-B-Que Cookoff, Folkston, GA. Contact: Hal Keene, Phone: 904-860-1202.
Jun. 9, 2023: GMG NorUT BBQ Championship, Ogden, UT. Contact: Jesse Johnson, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 10, 2023: The Croix Valley (DOUBLE) Cookoff, Hudson, WI. Contact: Damon & Lu Holter, Phone: 612-756-4985, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 10, 2023: Smoke Showing (Triple) Steak Cookoff, Lancaster, PA. Contact: Suzi Sutton, Phone: 717-825-8934, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 10, 2023: Bama-Q Grilling in T-Town (DOUBLE), Northport, AL. Contact: Michael Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 10, 2023: Smoke On The Plains, Derby, KS. Contact: Janae Springer, Phone: 316-788-1519 ext. 1232, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 16, 2023: York County BBQ Festival, Delta, PA. Contact: Ken Jensen, Phone: 732-513-8331, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 17-18, 2023: The Velvet Ditch (Double) Steak Classic, Oxford, MS. Contact: Steven & Holly Jubera, Phone: 662-715-9122, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 17, 2023: The Great Cedar Rapids Sizzle Steak Cookoff (Double), Cedar Rapids, IA. Contact: Kevin McCarville, Phone: 319-551-4824, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 17, 2023: Make It Happen Steak Cookoff, Liberty, TX. Contact: Steven Burgess, Phone: 281-635-8714, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 18, 2023: Santa’s Summer Solstice BBQ, North Pole, AK. Contact: Tony Gross, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 18, 2023: Pawnee Fire Steak Cookoff, Pawnee, OK.
Jun. 17-19, 2023: Velvet Ditch Father’s Day Edition, Oxford, MS. Contact: Steven & Holly Jubera, Phone: 662-715-9122, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 23-24, 2023: Frontier Days Steak Cookoff, Lynchburg, TN. Contact: Marsha Hale, Phone: 931-247-5540, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 23, 2023: The Clay Lodge Steak Cookoff, Church Hill, TN. Contact: Jody Davis, Phone: 423-921-2695, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 23-24, 2023: Sevier Sear (DOUBLE), Richfield, TN. Contact: Andy Unsicker, Phone: 435-979-0252, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 24, 2023: Ohio State (DOUBLE) Steak Cookoff, Waynesville, OH.
Jun. 24, 2023: Dallas County Ribeye Rumble, Buffalo, MO. Contact: Dallas County Fair Board, Phone: 417-818-8714, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 24, 2023: Smoke Whisperers Steak Cookoff, Mobile, AL. Contact: Jim Alexander, Phone: 251-366-0339, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 24, 2023: JC Lodge Cookoff (DOUBLE), Johnson City, TN. Contact: Mark Whittamore, Phone: 423-483-3232, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 24, 2023: Kids Pork Chop, Lynchburg. Contact: Marsha Hale, Phone: 931-247-5540, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 30, 2023: River City Steak Challenge, Mason City, IA. Contact: Jim & Leona Sallee, Phone: 641-425-2721, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 30, 2023: Sweet Home Icebox (Double), Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Mike White, Phone: 503-351-1718, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 1-2, 2023: River City (DOUBLE) Steak Challenge, Mason City, IA. Contact: Jim & Leona Sallee, Phone: 641-425-2721, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 2, 2023: Kenai River Steak Cookoff, Soldotna, AK. Contact: Kathy McAlpine, Phone: 907-252-6998, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 9, 2023: Smoky Hayes Steak Cookoff, Delta Junction, AK. Contact: Smoky Hayes Cookoff, Email: [email protected].
Jul. 7-8, 2023: Grill Wars Steak Showdown, El Dorado, AR. Contact: Holly @ MSE, Phone: 870-862-4747, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the World Food Championship, https://worldfoodchampionships.com.
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HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
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BBQ Cooking Schools
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May 19-21, 2023: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 9-11, 2023: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].
Jun. 11, 2023: BBQ 101, Orange, CA. Contact: Craig Yeszin, Phone: 209-321-9586.
Sep. 8-10, 2023: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].
BBQ Judging Schools
Jun. 23, 2023: KCBS Certified Barbecue Judge Class, Washington, DC. Contact: Andrew Shaffer, Phone: 717.324.6352, Email: [email protected].
Aug. 10, 2023: KCBS Certified Barbecue Judge Class, Bel Air, MD.
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
DIGITAL HOSPITALITY https://calibbq.media/podcast-episodes
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/
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