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Sept. 6-7, 2024: 17th Annual Smokin’ Oldies BBQ Cookoff, Port Allen, LA. Contact: Lois Webre, Phone: 225-344-2920, email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Hoorah City BBQ Rally, Dequeen, AR. Contact: Bryan Ogburn, Phone: 903-748-9347, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Downtown Independence, Independence, LA. CANCELLED.
Nov. 1-2, 2024: Toula ‘Que & Fall Fest, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Donald Lanier, Phone: 985-634-0731.
For more information, visit the California BBQ Association website at cbbqa.com.
Sep. 13-15, 2024: Trinity County Fair Bigfoot BBQ Competition, Hayfork, AB.
Sep. 14, 2024: West Coast *Double* Down Steak Cookoff, Hayfork, AB. Contact: Joe Ilmberger, Phone: 510-551-5639.
Sep. 21, 2024: 12 Bridges Rib Cook-Off *KCBS 1-Meat Ribs 2024, Lincoln, FL. Contact: Taylor Campbell, Email: [email protected].
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.
For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com
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For more information, visit the Champions Barbecue Alliance website at www.cbabbq.com.
Sept. 6-7, 2024: Blaze and BBQ Bash, Texas City, TX. Contact: Leslie Ornelas, Phone: 409-526-4545, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 6-7, 2024: 7th Annual Los Fresnos Cowboy Cookoff State Championship, Los Fresnos, TX. Contact: Larry Cantu, Phone: 956-371-0869, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Patriots of Texas, Magnolia, TX. Contact: Josh Mueller, Phone: 979-402-6811, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: D.J. Carlson Memorial Bust N Burn State Championship, Devine, TX. Contact: Misty Stricker, Phone: 830-200-1015, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Hill Country Shootout BBQ Cook Off State Championship, Leander, TX. Contact: VFW Auxilary, Phone: 612-597-0777, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: One HOT Cook Off, Waco, TX. Contact: Kristen Austin, Phone: 254-366-7872, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: God’s Country Cook Off, Hondo, TX. Contact: Abigail DeLeon, Phone: 830-741-8347, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Wild West Fest State Championship, Springtown, TX. Contact: Mitch Martin, Phone: 817-932-3220, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Border Showdown Car Show State Championship, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Aaron Mayhugh, Phone: 830-313-0758, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Willacy County Young Farmers BBQ Cook Off, Raymondville, TX. Contact: Eli Benavidez, Phone: 956-280-3792, Email: [email protected].
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].
For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fba39.wildapricot.org
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Perez, Website: http://smokininthepinesbbq.com.
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. 18-19, 2024: Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival – Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Kevin DeNell, Phone: 954-465-3804.
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.org/.
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss, Phone: 770-228-4699, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 20-21, 2024: Smoke on the River: Hogs & History, Columbus, GA. Contact: Holly Wait, Phone: 706-327-9798, Email: [email protected].
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].
For More information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
Sept. 6-7, 2024: East Montgomery County Fair Association BBQ Cook Off, New Caney, TX. Contact: Tiffany Wheatley, Phone: 713-829-5397, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: 1st Annual Diez Y Seiz de Septembre Festival, Goliad, TX. Contact: Elias Pena, Phone: 361-489-2390, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: 37th Semi-Annual BBQ Cook Off, Cypress, TX. Contact: Terry Morton, Phone: 832-593-3965, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Conjunto Fest 2024, Beeville, TX. Contact: Marcus Posada, Phone: 361-343-18885, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: El Campo Lost Lagoon 6th Annual BBQ Cook Off, El Campo, TX. Contact: Peggy Valdez, Phone: 979-275-1600, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Fergie’s 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off, Crosby, TX. Contact: Michael Davis, Phone: 832-556-3706, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Beat The Heat Cookoff, La Porte, TX. Contact: Michael Davis, Phone: Caleb Warden, Phone: 281-716-0299, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Buffalo Springs Lake – King of the Grill, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Shayna Scott, Phone: 806-715-7110, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Sinton Fiddler’s Fest, Sinton, TX. Contact: Estevan Guerra, Phone: 361-364-2307, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Son’s of the American Legion post #273 BBQ Cook Off, McGregor, TX. Contact: Micah Smolinsky, Phone: 254-366-7065, Email: [email protected].
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].
For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.
Sept. 6-7, 2024: Veterans of Foreign Wars Colorado KCBS Pitmaster BBQ Contest, Castle Rock, CO. Contact: Rick Wagner, Phone: 303-946-4651, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 6-7, 2024: Bernard Blues and BBQ Cookoff, Cullman, AL. Contact: Joyce Nix, Phone: 256-636-0122, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 6-7, 2024: Puckaway Pigfest, Montello, WI.
Sept. 6-7, 2024: Grizzly BBQ Brawl, Wadsworth, OH. Contact: Nick Owensby, Phone: 330-256-9790, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 7, 2024: Bent Brewstillery BBQ, Roseville, MN. Contact:Jessica Cochran, Phone: 715-410-5966, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 12, 2024: Wings 4 Water VIII, Lee’s Summit, MO.
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Smoke on the Water Guntersville, Guntersville, AL. Contact: Brandon Brown, Phone: 256-673-0277, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-15, 2024: Green Mountin BBQ Championship – Campground BBQ Series, Braintree, VT. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Grillstock BBQ & Music Festival, Moore, OK.
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Clayton BBQ Challenge, Clayton, NC. Contact: Noel Kay, Phone: 828-455-8914, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Bands & BBQ at the Point, Carrollton, KY. Contact: Misty Wheeler, Phone: 502-732-7036, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Smoke on the Ohio, Mt. Vernon, IN. Contact: JD Mobley, Phone: 812-430-0027, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Cookoff, Waller, TX. Contact: Jennifer Sewell – NSDDF, Phone: 832-887-1045, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Made for KC BBQ Championship, Weston, MO. Contact: Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: Buds Blues and BBQ, Columbia, MO. Contact: John Borland, Phone: 408 680 9673, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 13-14, 2024: September Fest, Cod Water, MI. Contact: Alyssa Blonde, Phone: 260-316- 2606, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Tri City BBQ Fest, Denison, IA. Contact: Mariah Nutt, Phone: 712-269.5788, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21 2024: Pitmaster BBQ Challenge, Rutherford College, NC.
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Smoke in the Park, Celncoe, AL. Contact: Shanon Graham, Phone: 256-312-2091, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: 36th Annual Jesse James Barbeque Cook Out, Kearney, MO.
Sept. 20-21, 2024: Smoke on the Water, Pine Bluff, AR. Contact: Ron Cates, Phone: 870-536-8175, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-22, 2024: Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown, Southwick, MA. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].
Sept. 20-21, 2024: 12 Bridge Rib Cook-Off, Lincoln, CA. Contact: Tyler Campbell, Phone: 916-243-8458, Email: [email protected].
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].
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Dublin Rodeo Association BBQ Cookoff, Dublin, TX. Contact: Rick Taylor, Phone: 254-459-0141.
Sep. 14, 2024: BBQ Cook-Off, Gorman, TX. Phone: 254-734-5991, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 20-21, 2024: Round Rock Rotary Annual, Round Rock, TX.
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.
For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com.
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Delta State University 38th Annual Pig Pickin’, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Corley Mullins, Phone: 662-846-4909, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 13-14, 2024: 3rd Annual Laura Fletcher Cooking For A Cure, Blytheville, AR.
Sep. 19-20, 2024: Praise The Lard/ Murphysboro BBQ Cook-Off, Murphysboro, IL.
Sep. 27-28, 2024: Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS.
Sep. 27-28, 2024: Smokin’ The Coast, Biloxi, MS.
Oct. 4-5, 2024: Bartlett BBQ Contest, Bartlett, TN. Contact: Colt Parsons, Phone: 901-827-8100, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2024: Mississippi Delta Barbecue State Championship/Cleveland Octoberfest, Cleveland, MS.
Oct. 18-19, 2024: Arlington BBQ Burnout, Arlinton, TN. Contact: Michelle O’Guin, Phone: 901-210-9252, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2024: Fall Fest Memphis: Backyard BBQ Cook-Off, Memphis, TN. Contact: Jamie Coggins, Phone: 901-488-0663, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2024: Bolivar BBQ Blowout, Bolivar, TN. Contact: Suzanne Rhea, Phone: 731-609-1568, Email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2024: Fire on the Water, Lake Village, AR. Contact: Joey Williamson, Phone: 870-265-5997, Email: [email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2024: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb, Phone: 229-322-1596, Email: [email protected].
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
Sep. 13-14, 2024: Clayton BBQ Challenge, Clayton, NC.
Sep. 20-21, 2024: Pigmaster BBQ Challenge, Rutherford, NC.
Sep. 21, 2024: Christiana Smokestack Sizzle Steak Cookoff, Christiana, PA.
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. 14, 2024: Livin’ Music Festival, Elk River, MN. https://www.facebook.com/LivinMusicFestival?mibextid=ZbWKwL
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.
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
Sep. 7-8, 2024: 2024 Otter River BBQ Cook-Off, Templeton, MA. Contact: Andy King, Phone: 978-939-7375, Email: [email protected].
Sep. 13-15, 2024: Green Mountin BBQ Championship – Campground BBQ Series, Braintree, VT. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994.
Sep. 14, 2024: Miller’s Crossing 12th Annual BBQ Fundraiser, Miller’s Crossing.
Sep. 18, 2024: NEBS Board of Directors Monthly Meeting.
Sept. 20-22, 2024: Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown, Southwick, MA. Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994.
Sep. 21, 2024: Christiana Smokestack Sizzle Steak Cookoff, Christiana, PA.
For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Smokeout at Southfork Ranch, Parker, TX. Contact: Leo Morales, Phone: 569-797-6293.
Sep. 13-14, 2024: Patriot Day Bash, Ennis, TX. Contact: Geoffrey Willaims, Phone: 972-878-2625.
Sep. 13-14, 2024: Apache Pass Cookoff, Rockdale, TX. Contact: Courtney, Phone: 979-213-8244.
Sep. 20-21, 2024: Kare for Kids, Longview, TX. Contact: Terry Petty, Phone: 903-431-2001.
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: ElDorado Chev Guns & Hoses, 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: Naitonal 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.
Aug. 16-17, 2024: Feed The Troops, Fairchild AFB, WA.
Sep. 6-8, 2024: Cooking for Kids – Cam Korey Charity BBQ, Mt Vernon, WA.
For More Information, Contact Rib Cookoff Association at ribcookoffassociation.com.
Sep. 8, 2024: Rib and Ride Patriot Day Celebration, Holiday Island, AR.
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.
For more information, visit the St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.
Sep. 14: BBQ Battle for Life, Piedmont, MO. Contact: Carolyn Polk, 573-223-4169.
Sep. 20-21, 2024: Blues, Brews, & BBQ, Farmington, MO.
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].
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Smoke on Shrine Lake, Summerville, SC. Contact: Kevin Merritt, Phone: 843-224-9111, Email: [email protected].
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].
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Sizzling Steak Showdown at the Shrine, Pensacola, FL.
Sep. 7, 2024: BBQ Contest De Vaartse Hoeve (DOUBLE), Dongen, Netherlands.
Sep. 7, 2024: Benton County Fair & Steak Cookoff (DOUBLE), Ashland, MS.
Sep. 7, 2024: Atlanta Motor Speedway (DOUBLE), Atlanta, GA.
Sep. 13, 2024: Mission B, Tuscumbia, AL.
Sep. 13, 2024: Grilling at the Pass, Pass Christian, MS.
Sep. 13, 2024: Buds Blues and BBQ Steak cookoff (DOUBLE), Columbia, MO.
Sep. 21, 2024: Christiana Smokestack Sizzle Steak Cookoff, Christiana, PA.
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
Sep. 6-7, 2024: Flying W Cookoff, Salem, MO. Contact: Josh, Phone: 573-247-9249, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingWstore?mibextid=ZbWKwL.
HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS
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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/.
BBQ Judging Schools
Sep. 20, 2024: Southern BBQ Network Judge Certification Class, Bessemer City, NC. Contact: Mike Wright, 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
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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