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

Sept. 25, 2021:  Pacific Flyway Supplies Steak Cookoff, (SCA & ToY), Dixon, CA.

Sept. 25, 2021:  BBQ in the Glen 2021 (Amateur/Non-Sanctioned), Willow Glen (San Jose), CA.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Silicon Valley Pig Jig (Amateur/Nonsanctioned), San Jose, CA.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Showdown on Main Pitmaster Challenge (BBQ Championship Series Event), Florence, CA.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Indio CA State BBQ Championship & Festival (KCBS & ToY), Indio, CA.

Nov. 13, 2021:  The BBQHQ 3rd Annual California Steak Championship 2021 – Double, (SCA & ToY), Simi Valley, 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. 24-25, 2021:  T’s Sports Bar & Grill, Cameron, TX.  Contact:  Patsy Gaines, Phone:  254-482-0570.

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Del Rio Cook-Off, Del Rio, TX.  Contact:  Susie Lister, Phone:  830-768-3616.

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Bob Miracle Elks Lodge, Temple, TX.  Contact:  BJ Scheible, Phone:  254-613-0240

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial Cook-Off, Morgan’s Point, TX.  Contact:  Lynn Milam, Phone:  214-725-1969.

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Bell County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff, Contact:  Lochie Hosch, Phone:  972-921-4081, Email:  [email protected].

For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fbabbq.com

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL.  Contact:  Dawn Perez, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  BBQ from the Hart, Bell, FL.  Contact:  Donna Creamer, Phone:  352-210-1827, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Sopchoppy Classic BBQ Cook-Off, Sopchoppy, FL.  Contact:  Anthony Stephens, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival, Lake Wales, FL.  Contact:  Kevin DeNell, Phone:  954-465-3804, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Jimmy Jam BBQ & Brew Festival, Palm Coast, FL.  Contact:  David Ayres, Phone:  386-864-0029, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  South Daytona’s BBQ & Blues Festival, Daytona, FL.  Contact:  Amy Zengotita, Phone:  386-322-3070, Email:  [email protected].

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

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Babes, BBQ, and Blues (DOUBLE TOY POINTS), Cartersville, GA.  Contact:  Lauren Hether, Phone:  678-721-0203, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2021, Tifton, GA.  Contact:  Tyrone Spearman, Phone:  229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone:  229-392-3376.

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Firehouse BBQ Festival (DOUBLE TOY POINTS), Donalsonville, GA.  Contact:  Virginia Harrison, Phone:  229-400-3772, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Smoke in the Valley (DOUBLE TOY POINTS), Fort Valley, GA.  Contact:  Chris Smith, Phone:  478-397-5579, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45), Canton, GA.  Contact:  Jim Lindenmayer, Phone:  678-983-7550, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Smokin’ on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival, Cordele, GA.  Contact:  Linda Hawkins, Phone:  229-276-1004, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Dilly Dally in Dooly, Vienna, GA.  Contact:  Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone:  229-268-8275, Email:  [email protected].

Dec, 3-4, 2021:  9th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off, Moultrie, GA.  Contact:  Cecil Hinson, Phone:  229-891-1103, Email: [email protected].

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

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  17th Annual Hill Country Shootout BBQ Cook-off, Leander, TX.  Contact: Scott Tuxhorn, Phone:  512-845-2832, Email:  [email protected]

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  5th Annual Goodfellow AFB Ruckus at the Rec Camp BBQ & Chili Cook-off, San Angelo, TX.  Contact: Sarah Sweatman, Phone:  325-654-5880, Email:  [email protected]  COOK-OFF HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Calf Fry and BBQ Cook-off, Canadian, TX.  Contact: Megan Betts, Phone:  806-930-7511, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  East Montgomery County Fair Association BBQ Cook-off, New Caney, TX.  Contact: John Franklin, Phone:  713-825-3731, Email:  [email protected]

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Jambo Bar-B-Que Shootout, Ennis, TX.  Contact: James Geer, Phone:  817-223-3918, Email:  [email protected]. POSTPONED 2022

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Mabank Jubilee, Mabank, TX.  Contact: John Holcomb, Phone:  214-709-2138, Email:  [email protected]. POSTPONED SEPTEMBER
23-24, 2022

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Manvel Police Association Annual Barbeque, Manvel, TX.  Contact:  Clayton Solomon Kriewaldt, Phone:  760-845-6554, email:  [email protected]. POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2022 – DATE TBD

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Pit Kings Laredo 2021, Laredo, TX.  Contact: Felix Nunez, Phone:  956-319-5679, Email:  [email protected]

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Strawberry City Smokefest, Poteet, TX.  Contact: David E Reyes, Phone:  830-570-5529, Email:  [email protected]

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX.  Contact:  Sissy Leger, Phone:  409-296-4404, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  1st Annual Good Ole’ Boys Cook-Off, Gail, TX.  Contact:  Joe Reeves, Phone:  325-642-3580, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  2nd Annual Galveston County Fall Festival & BBQ Cook-off, League City, TX.  Contact:  Jason Long, Phone:  281-905-7616, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  8th Annual Skidmore VFD Cookoff, Skidmore, TX.  Contact:  Tai Tolken, Phone:  361-354-4556, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Anderson VFD 1st Annual Cook-Off, Navasota, TX.  Contact:  Samantha Kimich, Phone:  936-870-6438, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Guadalupe County Fair IBCA State Championship Cookoff, Seguin, TX.  Contact:  Diana Tomlin, Phone:  830-515-6679, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Holy Smokes BBQ Cook-Off for Bibles N Boots Cowboy Church, Opdyke, TX.  Contact:  Deana Ebling, Phone:  806-466-0953, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Kare for Kids, Gilmer, TX.  Contact:  Terry Petty, Phone:  903-431-2001, Email:  [email protected].

October 1-2, 2021:  Keller Lions Club State Championship BBQ Cook-Off, Keller, TX.  Contact:  Jimmy Lucas, Phone:  817-307-9752, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Piney Woods Classic BBQ, Porter, TX.  Contact:  Laurie Wiley, Phone:  713-247-9591, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Rockwall Rib Rub Run and Roll, Rockwall, TX.  Contact:  Andrew Ainsworth, Phone:  972-771-7740, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  20th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and BBQ Cookoff, Midland, TX.  Contact: Toby Walker, Phone:  432-312-5944, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  5th Annual Que for The Blue, Selma, TX.  Contact: Sean Hay, Phone:  210-846-5942, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Brazoria County Fair BBQ Cook-Off, Angleton, TX.  Contact: T.J. McAvoy, Phone:  979-418-1190, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Bridges BBQ Band and Brew Bash, Waxahachie, TX.  Contact: Michael Boler, Phone:  817-996-8733, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Canton Annual Autumn Festival and BBQ, Canton, TX.  Contact:  Katie McFarland, Phone:  360-770-3536, Email:  [email protected]. POSTPONED 2022

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Halo Flight BBQ Cookoff, Sandia, TX.  Contact:  Raymond Figueroa, Phone:  361-343-1315, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Midway Volunteer Fire Department, Midway, TX.  Contact: Sherry Ferguson, Phone:  936-348-8279, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Benbrook Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook-Off, Benbrook, TX.  Contact: Terri Davis, Phone:  817-249-4451, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  El Dorado Chevrolet Guns & Hoses Cookin for Kids and Custom Car Show & BBQ Cook-Off, McKinney, TX.  Contact:  Kevin Perry, Phone:  972-569-0101, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Hill Country State Championship BBQ Cook-Off, Lockhart, TX.  Contact:  Richard Anzaldua, Phone:  512-644-0881, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Inaugural Grillz and Wheelz Memorial BBQ Cookoff and Carshow, Eagle Pass, TX.  Contact:  Tony Camarillo, Phone:  830-968-3591, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Paralyzed Vets, Houston, TX.  Contact: Amanda Saunders, Phone:  713-520-8782, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Roseville/Gravelhill Benefit, Bronson, TX.  Contact:  Wade Tyson, Phone:  409-594-6353, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Snyder Lions 1st Annual Cookoff, Snyder, TX.  Contact:  Jim Petty, Phone:  325-207-1952, Email:  [email protected]. POSTPONED 2022

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  TOWA 2021 Fall Stampede, Columbus, TX.  Contact:  Herman Brune, Phone:  979-732-4707, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  3rd Annual Valeria Jasso Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Diboll, TX.  Contact:  Ramiro Jasso, Phone:  936-676-1135, Email:  [email protected].

October 22-23, 2021:  5th Annual Castroville Police Department’s Porkin’ in the Park, Castroville, TX.  Contact: Ashley Kotara, Phone:  830-339-0826, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Czhilispiel, Flatonia, TX.  Contact: Beverly Ponder, Phone:  361-865-3920, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Diamonds and Dollars, Hockley, TX.  Contact: Cindy Niles, Phone:  832-334-3986, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021: MK BBQ Cookoff, Post, TX.  Contact: Kristi Mcmurray, Phone:  806-939-9880, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  National Championship Barbecue Cookoff, Meridian, TX.  Contact:  Karmree Nieuwenhuis, Phone:  254-717-2359, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  TYOC BBQ Cookoff and Yellow Out Day Celebration, Pearland, TX.  Contact: Reaghan Velasquez, Phone:  281-975-7599, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  3rd Annual Battlin’ BBQ Cook-off, Ingleside, TX.  Contact:  Brian Yoder, Phone:  361-222-1650, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Bee County Go Texan BBQ Cook-Off, Beeville, TX.  Contact:  Jordan Lee, Phone:  361-319-0352, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Cotton Pickin’ Fair, Hillsboro, TX.  Contact: Chris Moore, Phone:  254-582-5499, Email:  [email protected]

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Eighter From Decatur, Decatur, TX.  Contact:  Randy Burkhart, Phone:  817-371-2680,  Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Friends for Wishes 8th Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Hempstead, TX.  Contact:  Brandon Walker, Phone:  713-203-5254, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Grand Prairie Police Association – Signal 6 BBQ Cook-Off, Grand Prairie, TX.  Contact:  Lance LyBrand, Phone:  972-351-6800, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021: Tiki Hutt, Baytown, TX.  Contact:  Wally Garcia, Phone:  281-739-1092, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  12th Annual Jimmy Pee Wee Wells Memorial BBQ, Houston, TX.  Contact:  Danielle Macicek, Phone:  281-731-8870, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  6th Annual Rib Roast, Grand Prairie, TX.  Contact:  Tim Galaviz, Phone:  682-230-1818, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Karnes County Human Organization Smokin’ Pit for Paws, Kenedy, TX.  POSTPONED UNTIL 2022

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Refugio County Fair Association 1st Annual, Refugio, TX.  Contact:  Ryan Deal, Phone:  361-249-0172, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Smoke & Sounds BBQ Festival, Cedar Park, TX.  Contact:  Tim Keaney, Phone:  512-948-6404, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  IBCA Showdown, Raymondville, TX.  Contact:  Liz Shamlian, Phone:  956-245-2069, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  3rd Annual Coleto Creek Park BBQ Cook-off, Goliad, TX.  Contact: Matt Konvicka, Phone:  361-435-5574, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:    40th Anniversary Christmas in Crockett on the Square, Crockett, TX.  Contact: Lisa Clark, Phone:  936-544-2359, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  5th Annual Buffalo Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook-Off, Buffalo, TX.  Contact: Jerrod Jones, Phone:  903-388-5833, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Freedom Is Not Free Cook-Off, Granbury, TX.  Contact: John Joffrion, Phone:  817-573-9350, Email:  [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  TBIPAC BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA.  Contact: Spencer Galland, Phone:  318-500-0002, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  2nd Annual STBBQE H3 BBQ Cookoff, Beeville, TX.  Contact: Rose Simola, Phone:  832-788-6974, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  North Texas Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cookoff, Denton, TX.  Contact: Jim Paddack, Phone:  940-390-6864, Email:  [email protected].  POSTPONED UNTIL DEC. 2-3, 2022

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Raymondville Police Dept. Cops for Tots, Raymondville, TX.  Contact:  Tom Gomez, Phone:  956-689-2941, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Sealy Community Foundation – Fantasy of Lights, Sealy, TX.  Contact: Leann Hein, Phone:  979-885-9512, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Toys for Tots Fundraiser Cook-Off, Santa Fe, TX.  Contact:  Daryl Nidiffer, Phone:  409-316-9073, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 10-11, 2021:  Pearland Dad’s Club Annual Jingle Bell Cookoff, Pearland, TX.  Contact:  Troy Bayham, Phone:  832-264-2432, Email:  [email protected].

For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.

Sept. 23-24, 2021:  Cushing Chamber 25th Annual BBQ and Blues Festival Backyard Contest (Backyard Only, Invite Only), Cushing, OK.  Contact:  Tracy Caulfield, Phone: 918-225-2400, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship, Shawnee, KS.  Contact: Tonya Lecuru, Phone: 913-742-6402, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Praise the Lard Murphysboro BBQ Cook-Off, Murphysboro, IL.  Contact:  Laurie Neef, Phone: 618-684-8902, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Butts and Beans BBQ Challenge, Newton, NC.  Contact:  Noel Kay, Phone: 828-455-8914, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  BBQ Boogie & Blues, Calhoun, GA.  Contact:  Suzanne Roberts, Phone: 706-602-5570, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Smoke in the Park, Lemoyne, PA.  Contact: Todd Shadle, Phone: 717-737-2924, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Rutherford College, NC.  Contact:  Jessica Bargsley, Phone: 818-874-0333, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Ottumwa 4th Annual Smoketoberfest, Ottumwa, IA.  Contact: Jeremy Weller, Phone: 641-799-3836, Email: [email protected]

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  TN River BBQ Battle, Savannah, TN.  Contact: Mary Beth Hopper, Phone: 731-616-7474, Email: [email protected]

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Smokin’ in the Hills, Hillsboro, OH.  Contact:  Carly Haines, Phone: 937-763-9645, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-26, 2021:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown at Americamps – Day 1 & 2 (Backyard Only), Ashland, VA.  Contact:  Mary Jones, Phone: 804-965-0878,
Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Rumble on the River Presented by TheBBQSuperStore.com, Grand Haven, MI.  Contact:  John Greko, Phone: 616-334-1857,
Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Delta Roots Backyard Grillin’ Contest (Backyard), Ron Cates, Phone: 870-536-8175, Email: [email protected].  POSTPONED

Sept. 24-26, 2021:  Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown – Day 1 & 2, Southwick, MA.  Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Nor’Easter BBQ Showdown – One Meat Rib Contest (Friday & Saturday Night), Southwick, MA.  Contact:  Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected]. CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2021:  Ocean State BBQ Championship-Campground BBQ Series, Hope Vally, RI.  Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994,
Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Sept. 25-26, 2021:  De Vliegende Hollander BBQ, Terneuzen, Netherlands.  Contact:  Richard Herrebout, Phone: +31 615241595, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 25-26, 2021:  FO.G & SMOKE, Modena, Italy.  Contact: Micheli Simone,  Phone: +39 338 9185658, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 29-30, 2021:  Permain Basin Barbeque Cook-off (Backyard Only), Midland, TX.  Contact: Mark Immekus, Phone: 713-884-7520, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 1 – 2, 2021:  Go Hog Wild BBQ Cook-Off, Sheridan, AR.  Contact: Jake Easley, Phone: 870-917-7878, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 1 – 2, 2021:  BBQ On The Hill (COMPETITOR’S SERIES), Blue Island, IL.  Contact: Luiz Montoya, Phone: 708-935-8450, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 1 – 2, 2021:  Jim Beam BBQ Classic, Springfield, KY.  Contact: Emily Blandford Ganahl, Phone: 859-576-0579, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 1 – 2, 2021: Squealin on the Square, Laurens, SC.  Contact: Brad Abercrombie, Phone: 864-871-3492, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 1 – 2, 2021:  Road to OZ BBQ Challenge, Warnego, KS. Contact:  Tony Ballard, Phone: 913-522-8795, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Oct. 1 – 3, 2021:  Smoke & Soul Fest – Day 1 & Day 2, Casper, WY.  Contact: Dawn Lacko, Phone: 307-259-5134, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 1 – 2, 2021:  Inaugural Hawg Harvest – Lindsay Fall Fest – One Meat Rib Contest, Lindsay, OK.  Contact: Kelli Loper, Phone: 405-756-2019,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

October 1 – 2, 2021:  Que’ for a Cause (Backyard), Tahlequah, OK.  Contact: Nick Davis, Phone: 918-772-7687, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2021:  Green Mountain BBQ Championship – CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Braintree, VT.  Contact: Jeremy Garrett,  Phone: 802-244-8994,
Email: [email protected].

Oct. 2-3, 2021:  Gruenenwalds BBQ Battle, Bremen, Germany.  Contact: Kai Grunenwald, Phone: 4915161865833, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  17th Annual Burnt Offerings BBQ Contest (Competitors Series), Riverside, CA.  Contact: James Palmer, Phone: 714-367-1505,
Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Anchor City Cook-Off, Contact:  Shawn Carrico, Phone: 573-823-9124, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, Rocky Mount, NC. Contact:  Leigh White, Phone: 252-972-1367, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Cookin’ on the Kaw BBQ Contest, De Soto, KS.  Contact:  Sara Ritter, Phone: 913-583-1585, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA.  Contact:  Morgan Firestine, Phone: 717-926-6134, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  King Biscuit BBQ & Blues on the Levee, Helena, AR.  Contact:  Ron Cates, Phone: 870-536-8175, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Waxhaw Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-off, Waxhaw, NC.  Contact:  Lisa Hoffman, Phone: 704-843-2195 ext 226, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  All American Smokers – Steak Contest, Bonifay, FL.  Contact:  Contact: Maria Gomez, Phone: 305-877-8687, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Scottsboro BBQ Festival (BACKYARD & KIDS QUE ONLY), Scottsboro, AL.  Contact: Tim Watts, Phone: 256-609-7814, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, Lyons, GA.  Contact: Darrin Ramsey, Phone: 912-293-4491, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021: The 32nd Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue (Competitor’s Series), Lynchburg, TN.  Contact: Debbie Christian and/or Pam Hess, Phone: 931-759-6332, Email: [email protected] or [email protected].

Oct. 8, 2021:  Cookin’ on the Kaw BBQ Contest – One Meat Rib Contest, De Soto, KS.  Contact: Sara Ritter, Phone: 913-583-1585,
Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Oct. 9-10, 2021:  Thrills N Grills (Master & Backyard), Cambridge, MD.  Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Smokin In the Creek BBQ Contest, Sugar Creek, MO.  Contact: Sue Mikula, Phone: 816-252-4413, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Hartford Rib Off, Hartford, CT.  Contact: Lynn Cohen, Phone: 860-906-1141, Email: [email protected]. POSTPONED

Oct. 15-16, 201:  Maryland State BBQ Bash, Belair, MD.  Contact: Jennifer Falcone, Phone: 443-823-1797, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Royal Oak Invitational Only (COMPETITOR SERIES), Roswell, GA.  Contact: Craig Verhage, Phone: 662-719-7141, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off, Munfordville, KY.  Contact: Coni Shepperd, Phone: 270-524-4752, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Nightmare Before Zom-B-Q-Rufus Teague, Galax, VA.  Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Smoke on the Water, Topeka, KS.  Contact: Riley Shafer, Phone: 785-251-6812, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Bring’n Home the Bacon II Day 1 (BACKYARD), West Salem, WI.  Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Downtown BBQ Throwdown, Ripley, WV.  Contact: Andrea Ball, Phone: 301-335-2715, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021: Founders Day BBQ Championship, White Hall, AR.  Contact: Ron Cates, Phone: 870-536-8175, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Harper County Bullseye BBQ, Harper, KS.  Contact: Kimberly Schrant, Phone: 620-845-0397, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Zom-B-Q-Rufus Teague, Galax, VA.  Contact: David Dick, Phone: 804-832-0268, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2021:  Bring’n Home the Bacon II Day 2 (BACKYARD), West Salem, WI.  Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 608-769-7446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Esperanza Bonanza, Marion, AR.  Contact: Eric Johnson, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Border War Barbeque, Osawatomie, KS.  Contact: Karen LaDuex, Phone: 913-731-0907, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Smokin’ For Garrett, Boonville, IN.  Contact: Tina Howton, Phone: 812-629-0806, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Best of the Midwest BBQ, Union Grove, WI.  Contact: Stephanie Kurt, Phone: 262-308-3360, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-24, 2021:  Red White & Que: Day 1 & Day 2 CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES, Jackson, NJ.  Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Railyard BBQ Fest (BACKYARD ONLY), Madison, AL.  Contact: Todd Seaton, Phone: 256-226-1032, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-24, 2021:  SC – BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 & Day 2, Summerville, SC.  Contact: Bob Johanns, Phone: 919-656-6446, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  GrillBillies BBQ Backyard Contest, Wendell, NC.  Contact: Joe Pino, Phone: 919-366-5252, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 23-24, 2021:  KCBS International BBQ contest Vuur en Vlees, Liesselseweg, Deurne, Netherlands. Contact: Wendy Van Den Eynden, Phone: 0031493313790, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 24, 2021:  Seventh Annual Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship (KOSHER SERIES), Dallas, TX.  Contact: Brian Rubenstein, Phone: 314-496-3686,
Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS.  Contact: Brenda Orozco, Phone: 901-800-7907, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Country Road & BBQ Contest-Day 1 & Day 2, Torreglia, Italy.  Contact: Massimo Zaramella, Phone: 3400936880, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Shelby’s BBQ Extravaganza Day 1 & Day 2, Shelby, NC.  Contact: Noel Kay, Phone: 828-455-8914, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Almost Heaven’s Spooktacular Backyard BBQ, Buckhannon, WV.  Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 304-439-3033, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Boo-B-Que – Day 1 & Day 2, Unity Village, MO.  Contact: Travis Moore, Phone: 913-748-5323, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30-31, 2021:  Smokin in the Valley (International), Perth, Australia.  Contact: Stephan Jenner, Phone: +61417993858, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 30, 2021: Boo-B-Que – Day 1 – One Meat Rib Contest, Unity Village, MO.  Contact: Travis Moore, Phone: 913-748-5323, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-7, 2021:  Polar Pig BBQ Cook-Off (Duel A & Duel B), Concord, NC.  Contact: Glenn Jones, Phone: 704-701-7886, Email: [email protected].  CANCELED

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Indio California State BBQ Championship & Festival, Indio, CA.  Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-8870, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Saluting with Smoke (COMPETITOR’S SERIES), Yorkville, IL.  Contact: Larry & Jenny Babyar, Phone: 630-939-1528 or 630-564-2255.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Currituck Bulls & BBQ, Powells Point, NC.  Contact: Kemberly Sawyer, Phone: 252-202-4208, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Smokin’ on the Pecos, Artesia, NM.  Contact: David Grousnick, Phone: 575-513-4291, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 11-12, 2021:  Third Annual KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition and Judging, Shawnee, OK.  Contact: Corey Linton, Phone: 785-806-8911
Email: [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Biloxi Blues & BBQ Festival, Biloxi, MS.  Contact: Marty McGrath, Phone: 228-529-7866, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Barbecue with a View (Backyard Only), Vicksburg, MS.  Contact: Katie Ray, Phone: 601-630-4308, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 13, 2021:  2021 Banquet at Third Annual KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition, Shawnee, OK.  Contact: KCBS Office, Phone: 1-800-963-5227
Email: [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Plant City Pig Ham, Plant City, FL.  Contact: Kendelle Jimenez, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  GBC Throwdown, Cumming, GA.  Contact: Scott Smith, Phone: 770-547-0110, Email: [email protected].

Nov. 19-20, 2021:  Vidalia Police Department’s Back The Blue BBQ Cookoff, Vidalia, LA.  Contact: Ann Westmoreland Goeggle, Phone: 601-431-9222,
Email: [email protected].

Nov. 26-27, 2021:  Agribition Supreme BBQ, Regina, Canada.   Contact:  Rob Reinhardt, Phone: 306-502-5360, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, 2021:  Brew N Que Perth 2021, Claremont, Australia.  Contact: Jason Linto, Phone: +61-(0)414-991-450, Email: [email protected].

Dec. 11-13, 2021:  River Bar Smoke Out, Goldsboro, NC.  Contact: Brett Smoker, Phone: 919-746-1877, Email: [email protected].

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

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  4th Annual St. Vincent’s Barbecue Cook-Off, Big Lake, TX.  Contact:  Claudio Sosa, Phone:  325-277-2755, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Border Pit Battle, Del Rio, TX.  Contact:  Jay Gonzalez, Phone:  830-422-4544 or Efrain Gallegos, Phone:  830-461-9375.

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  39th Annual Barnie McBeee Cook-Off, Comanche, TX.  Contact:  Comanche Chamber of Commerce, Phone:  325-356-3233.

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  Fiesta de la Paloma, Coleman, TX.  Contact:  Coleman County Chamber of Commerce, Phone:  325-625-2163, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 1-2, 2021:  2nd Annual Apache Pass Cook-Off & Car Show, Rockdale, TX.  Contact:  Nicholas Baggerly, Phone:  979-220-2035

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  3rd Annual Lampasas Area Go Texan BBQ Cook-Off, Lampasas, TX.  Contact:  Tina Loeffler, Phone:  512-734-1237 or Rusti Baker Phone:  512-734-1464, Email;  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Clear Lake (KEMAH) Elks Lodge No. 232 Barbecue Cook-Off, Clear Lake, TX.  Contact:  Jim Ott, Phone:  713-829-2199, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  The Colony Firefighters Association’s The General Showdown, The Colony, TX.  Contact:  Samantha Jones, Phone:  972-624-2323, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Hill Country BBQ Cookoff, Lockhart, TX.  Contact:  Richard Anzaldua, Phone:  512-644-0881, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  26th Annual Magnolia Showdown BBQ Cook-Off, Magnolia, TX.  Contact:  Anne Sundquist, Email:  [email protected].  CANCELED

Oct. 15-16, 2021: Red River BBQ Battle, Vernon, TX.  Contact:  Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Phone:  940-552-2564, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  The Flower Mound Smoke Fest, Flower Mound, TX.  Contact Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Bandera Fire & Rescue BBQ Cook-Off and Firehouse Challenge, Bandera, TX.  Contact:  Vicki Browning, Phone:  210-378-2055, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Smokin in Action 2 BBQ Cook-Off & Rocky Mountain Oysters World Championship, Wichita Falls, TX.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Unforgotten Heroes BBQ Festival, Caddo Mills, TX.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Schreiners Fall BBQ Cookoff, Kerrville, TX.  CANCELED

For additional info, visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.memphisbbqnetwork.com 

Sept. 23-25, 2021:  Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, IL.  Contact:  Laurie Neef, Phone:  618-684-8902, Email:  [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS.  Contact:  Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Bartlett BBQ Fest, Bartlett, TN.  Contact:  David Parsons, Phone:  901-859-3381/901-859-3381, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  MS Delta State Championship/Cleveland Octoberfest, Cleveland, MS.  Contact:  Elise Jenkins, Phone (Cell): 662-719-1675, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Arlington BBQ Fallfest, Arlington, TN.  Contact:  Paige Eavenson, Phone:  901-488-7822, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 16-17, 2021:  Delta Hot Tamale Festival, Greenville, MS. Contact: Gretchen Giachelli, Phone (Day): 662-378-3121, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Bolivar BBQ Blowout, Bolivar, TN.  Contact:   Suzanne Rhea, Phone: 731-609-1568, Email: [email protected].

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Southaven Springfest, Southaven, MS.  Contact:  Kristi Faulkner, Phone:  901-461-1791 Email: [email protected].

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA.  Contact:  Rhonda Lamb Heath, Phone (Day): 229-332-1596/Phone (Night): 229-322-4157 Email: [email protected].

Nov. 12-13, 2021:  Biloxi Blues and BBQ Festival, Biloxi Bay, MS.  Contact: Bill Mize, Phone:  228-529-7866, Email:  [email protected].

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

Sept. 24-25, 2021:  Smoke in the Park, Lemoyne, PA.

Sept. 24-25, 2021: Pigmaster’s BBQ Challenge, Rutherford College, NC.

Sept. 24-26, 2021:  Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown – Americamps Backyard Double, Ashland, VA.

Sept. 25, 2021:  Grilling in the Gap Steak Cookoff, Big Stone Cap, VA.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Smokin’ on the Buffalo Steak Cookoff, Mannington, WV.

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship, Harrisburg, PA.

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown, Rocky Mount, NC.

Oct. 9, 2021:  Smoke Showing Steak Cookoff Double, Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 9-10, 2021:  Thrills & Grills, Cambridge, MD.

Oct. 10, 2021:  Garden Spot Steak Cookoff – DOUBLE, East Earl, PA.

Oct. 15-17, 2021:  Rufus Teague – Zom-B-Q, Galax, VA.

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Maryland State BBQ Bash, Bel Air, MD.

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Blonde Farm Fall Triple Steak Cookoff, Shenandoah Junction WV.  

Oct. 15, 2021:  Hartford Rib Off Kick-Off Party Steak Cookoff, Hartford, CT.

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Downtown BBQ Throwdown, Ripley, WV.

Oct. 22-24, 2021:  Red, White & Que Campground Series-Double, Jackson, NJ.

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Grillbillies BBQ, Wendell, NC.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Fall Steak Cookoff Double, Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 29-31, 2021:  Rufus Teague Shelby- Double, Shelby, NC.

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Almost Heaven’s Spooktacular Backyard BBQ, Buckhannon, WV.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Ribeyes Steakhouse Open – DOUBLE, Snow Hill, NC.

Nov. 5-6, 2021:  Currituck Bulls and BBQ, Powells Point, NC.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Raise the Steaks Steak Cookoff-TRIPLE, New Holland, PA.

Dec. 11, 2021:  Santa’s Sack Steak Cookoff Double, Goldsboro, NC.

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

Sept. 25, 2021:  Ribs for the Ribbon, Big Lake, MN.

Oct. 15-17, 2021:  Bring’n Home the Bacon II – Backyard (Double), West Salem, WI.

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

Available Now Online Educational Sessions!  Sessions include (1) Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Fabricates Side of Beef, (2)Legacy Productions – Where Do I Start? A Tech, AV & Live Stream Best Practices, (3)Uber Eats – All Things Delivered, (4)Prairie Fresh – All Things Pork.  No cost to NBBQA Members and $19.99 per session for Non-Members (https://www.nbbqa.org/products) or join NBBQA for as low as $99.00.

Oct. 1, 2021:  Awards of Excellence – Submission Window Opens

Nov.12-13, 2021:  NBBQA Steak and Whole Hog Cookoff, Byhalia, MS.    

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

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

Sept. 25, 2021:  Lilac City BBQ Festival, Spokane, WA.  RESCHEDULED 2022

Nov. 12-14, 2021:  Annual Meeting @ Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021: PNWBA Open Competition, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021: PNWBA BBQ Championship Invitational Competition, Suquamish, WA.

Nov. 13, 2021:  PNWBA Annual Meeting, Dinner, Awards, and Dessert Auction, Suquamish, WA.

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

Oct. 8-9, 2021:  Berkley Lions Club SBN Invitational, Moncks Corner, SC.  Contact:  Don Saturday, Phone:  843-870-7432.  

Oct. 15-16, 2021:  Abbeville Hogs & Hens, Abbeville, SC.  Contact:  Emily Bledsoe, Phone:  864-366-9673/864-554-2634, Email:  [email protected].

Oct. 22-23, 2021:  Clinton Smokin’ On The Rails, Clinton, SC.  Contact:  Kevin Hawkins, Phone: 864-200-4510, Email: [email protected]​.

Oct. 29-30, 2021:  Sons of American Legion 15th Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Charleston, SC.  Contact:  Justin Sealy, Phone:  843-475-9673.

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

Sept. 16, 2021:  Operation BBQ Relief Steak Cookoff @ The American Royal BBQ, Kansas City, KS.

Sept. 17, 2021:  Discover Farmington’s Blues, Brews, & BBQ Steak Cookoff, Farmington, MO.

Sept. 18, 2021:  Grizzly Coolers & Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. Steak Cookoff – Double, Decorah, IA.

Sept. 18, 2021:  Alcorn County Fair Steak Cookoff – Double, Corinth, MS.

Sept. 18, 2021:  The 2021 Field House Fixer Upper & Football Fundraiser  – Double, Okmulgee, OK.

Sept. 18, 2021:  Elk County Steak Showdown – Double, Ridgway, PA.

Sept. 18, 2021:  North Texas CMN Steak Cookoff, Dallas, TX.

Sept. 18, 2021:  Grilling Steak in the 08 Steak Cookoff – Double, Bakersfield, CA.

Sept. 18, 2021:  The Tavern 56 or Nothing – Double, Okmulgee, OK.

Sept. 22, 2021:  ACE Hardware Showdown (Private Event), Orlando, FL.  

Sept. 24, 2021:  Murphysboro BBQ Cookoff Steak Cookoff, Murphysboro, IL.

Sept. 24, 2021:  Smoke in the Park, Lemoyne, PA.

Sept. 25, 2021:  World Championship Squirrel Cooking Comp, Bentonville, AR.

Sept. 25, 2021:  Bixby Rotary Steak Cookoff – Double, Bixby, OR.

Sept. 25, 2021:  Grilling in the Gap, Stone Gap, VA.

Sept. 25, 2021:  Pacific Flyway Supplies Steak Cookoff, Dixon, CA.

Sept. 25, 2021:  Sandals in the Sand NE State Championship – Double, North Bend, NE.

Oct. 1, 2021:  Florida Cracker Jack Pot Steak Cookoff, Brooksville, FL

Oct. 2, 2021:  Old South Cooking Showdown – Double, Athens, AL.

Oct. 2, 2021: Florida Cracker Classic Cookoff – Double, Brooksville, FL

Oct. 2, 2021:  Ozarks Veterans Coalition Fall Steak-Off – Double, Ozark, MO.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Wild Country Meats Steak Cookoff – Double, Cleveland, OK.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Trixie & V’s Steak Cookoff – Double, Okauchee, WI.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Southern Texas Steak Showdown Steak Cook0ff – Double, Texas City, TX.

Oct. 2, 2021:  Squealin’ on the Square Steak Cookoff – Double, Laurens, SC.

Oct. 3, 2021:  Florida Cracker Classic Cookoff, Brooksville, FL.

Oct. 3, 2021:  Ozarks Veterans Coalition Fall Steak-Off, Ozark, MO.

Oct. 3, 2021:  Diamond Bear Steak Cookoff, North Little Road, AR.

Oct. 8, 2021:  The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, Lyons, GA.

Oct. 8, 2021:  Grillin’ on the Greens, Booneville, MS.

Oct. 9, 2021:  Carnivor Steak Cookoff – Double, Marshfield, MO.

Oct. 9, 2021:  Lights & Sirens Steak Championship & BBQ – Double, Lakeville, MN.

Oct. 9, 2021:   Grilling for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memory of Mason Keith Burns Steak Cookoff – Double, Booneville, MS.

Oct. 9, 2021:  Moose Is Loose Steak Cookoff – Double, McDonough, GA.

Oct. 9, 2021:  Smoke Showing Steak Cookoff – Double, Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 9, 2021:  O-Town Showdown Steak Cookoff – Double, Owasso, OK.

Oct. 10, 2021:  Garden Spot Steak Cookoff – Double, New Holland, PA.

Oct. 10, 2021:  Hornet Dunk & Grill Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.

Oct. 15, 2021:  Blonde Farm Fall Steak Cookoff, Shenandoah Junction, WV.

Oct. 15, 2021:  Firehouse Steak Cookoff, Donalsonville, GA.

Oct. 15, 2021:  VETs & PETs Steak Throw Down – Double, Columbia, IL.

Oct. 15, 2021:  Harper County Bullseye Steak Cookoff, Harper, KS.

Oct. 15, 2021:  Antlers Deer Festival Steak Cookoff, Antlers, OK.

Oct. 16, 2021:  Southeastern Railway Museum Steak Cookoff – Double, Duluth, GA.

Oct. 16, 2021:  Bukka White Blues Festival Ribs on the River, Aberdeen, MS.

Oct. 16, 2021:  Stockyards Steak-Out Steak Cookoff – Double, Oklahoma City, OK.

Oct. 16, 2021:  Vegas “Grillin in the Desert” Steak Cookoff – Double, Las Vegas, NV.

Oct. 16, 2021:  VETs & PETs Steak Throw Down – Double, Columbia, IL.

Oct. 16, 2021:  Blonde Farm Fall Steak Cookoff – Double, Shenandoah Junction, WV.

Oct. 16, 2021:  Brazos Valley Fair Steak Cookoff, Bryan, TX.

Oct. 17, 2021:  Stockyards Steak-Out Steak Cookoff, Oklahoma City, OK.

Oct. 22, 2021:  Smokin’ for Garrett Steak Cookoff, Boonville, IN.

Oct. 22, 2021:  Aksarben 6-Pack Steak Cookoff Day 1 – Double, Omaha, NE.

Oct. 22, 2021:  Smoke in the Valley Steak Cookoff, Fort Valley, GA.

Oct. 22, 2021:  Steak Your Claim Steak Cookoff, Sand Springs, OK.

Oct. 22, 2021:  The Night Before Down South, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 23, 2021:  3rd Annual Down South Grillfest, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Ladies-Que Steak Off, Semmes, AL.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Lancaster BBQ Supply Fall Steak Cookoff – Double, Lancaster, PA.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Oklahoma Championship Steak Cookoff, Sand Springs, OK.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Tulsa Twin Bills (Oklahoma Open), Sand Springs, OK.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Magnolia Steak Cookoff – Double, Byhalia, MS.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Aksaben 6-Pack Steak Cookoff Day 2 – Double, Omaha, NE.

Oct. 23, 2021:  Goin’ for Broke on the River Steak Cookoff – Double, Longview, WA.

Oct. 24, 2021:  Veterans of Foreign War Steak Cookoff – Double, Byhalia, MS.

Oct. 24, 2021:  Aksaben 6-Pack Steak Cookoff Day 3 – Double, Omaha, NE.

Oct. 24, 2021:  KSD Charities Annual BBQ Contest & Steak Cookoff, Lexington, KY.

Oct. 29, 2021:  Cushman Steak Cookoff – Double, Cushman, AR.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Octoberfest Steak Cookoff – Double, Liberty, TX.

Oct. 30, 2021:  The Velvet Ditch Steak Classic – Double, Oxford, MS.

Oct. 30, 2021:  1st Annual Dubotwn Throw Down Steak Cookoff – Double, Wilmington, OH.

Oct. 30, 2021:  2nd Annual Kerbela Shriners Grillin’ O’er the River, Knoxville, TN.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Ribeyes Steakhouse Open – Double, Snow Hill, NC.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Central Park Steakout – Double, Fillmore, CA.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Below the DAM Steakfest – Double, Glen Elder, KS.

Oct. 30, 2021:  The Stoke-D-Fire Last Call in the Fall – Double, Loveland, CO.

Oct. 30, 2021:  Anderson BBQ Supply Steak Cookoff – Double, Vadnais Heights, MN.

Nov. 5, 2021:  Pawnee County 4H Shoot-Out, Larned, KS.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Kansas Open Classic – Last Chance Qualifier, Larned, KS.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Kansas State Championship Steak Cookoff, Larned, KS.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Grillin’ for the Warriors Steak Cookoff, Sibley, LA.

Nov. 6, 2021:  Raise the Steaks Steak Cookoff – Triple, Holland, PA.

Nov. 12, 2021:  NBBQA Steak Cookoff, Byhalia, MS.

Nov. 13, 2021:  The BBQHQ 3rd Annual California Steak Championship 2021 – Double, Simi Valley, CA.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Sizzlin’ Steak Showdown at the Shrine Steak Cookoff – Double, Pensacola, FL.

Nov. 13, 2021:  NBBQA Whole Hog, Byhalia, MS.

Nov. 13, 2021:  Steaks for Students, Surgoinsville, TN.

Nov. 19, 2021:  All-In Steak Showdown, Hot Springs, AR.

Nov. 19, 2021:  Bama-Q Grilling on the Gulf, Orange Beach, AL.

Nov. 20, 2021: All-In Steak Showdown – Double, Hot Springs, AR.

Nov. 20, 2021: Bama-Q Grilling on the Gulf – Double, Orange Beach, AL.

Nov. 20, 2021:  Pilgrims Pride Steak Cookoff,  Liberty, TX.

Nov. 26, 2021:  1st Annual Bison Madness Steak Cookoff, Carlisle, AR.

Nov. 27, 2021: 1st Annual Bison Madness Steak Cookoff – Double, Carlisle, AR.

Dec. 4, 2021:  Bama-Q Steaks in the Sand Steak Cookoff – Double, Destin, FL.

Dec. 11, 2021:  HOPE Landing Christmas on the Ranch Steak Cookoff – Double, El Dorado, AR.

Dec. 11, 2021:  Santa’s Sack Steak Cookoff – Double, Goldsboro NC.

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

Sept. 17, 2021:  World Food Championship Chili Cookoff, (Soup), Myrtle Beach, SC.

Sept. 18, 2021:  Somethin’ Cheesy – Texas Ale Project, (Bacon), Dallas, TX.

Nov. 5, 2021:  Australian Food Championship, (BBQ, Dessert, Seafood), Melbourne, Australia.

Nov. 5-9, 2021:  World Food Championships, Dallas, TX.

Non-Sanctioned Events

Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, 2021:  Barbecue News Magazine Rubs of Honor Entries Accepted.  Deadline 5 pm Monday, October 25, 2021.  FMI:  barbecuenews.com.

Sept. 25, 2021:  World Squirrel Cookoff Championship, Bentonville, AR.

Oct. 15 – 16, 2021:  Smokin’ The Fort Barbeque & Chili Cook-Off, Fort Gibson, OK.  Contact:  Kimberly Martin, Fort Gibson Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Phone:  918-478-4780, Email: fortgibsonc@gmail.com.

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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/.

Sept. 18, 2021:  Mason Dixon BBQ Service Turkey and Tailgate Bootcamp, Greencastle, PA.  

Sept. 24-26, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

Oct. 15-17, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

Nov. 12, 2021:  BBQ Class presented by Harry Soo of Slap Your Daddy BBQ, Suquamish, WA.  FMI:  pnwba.com/events

Nov. 12-14, 2021:  Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

Dec. 10-12, 2021: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

Feb. 25-27, 2022: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA.

BBQ Judging Schools

Sept. 16, 2021:  KCBS Certified Judging Class & Table Captain Class, Kansas City, KS.  Contact:  American Royal, Phone: (816) 221-9800.

Sept. 17, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Bakersfield, CA. FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Sept. 24, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class & Table Captain Class, Contact:  Jessica Bargsley, Phone: 828-874-0333, Email: [email protected].

Sept. 24, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Pea Ridge, AR.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Sept. 30, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Brooksville, FL.  FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 1, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Bremen, Germany.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 7, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Layton, UT.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 8, 2021:  KCBS Certified Judging Class, Lynchburg, TN.  FMI: https://jdbbq.wufoo.com/forms/jd-kcbs-certified-bbq-judge-class/

Oct. 9, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Fort Worth, TX. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 15, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Oklahoma City, OK.  FMI:  steakcookoffs.com.

Oct. 21, 2021:  FBA Judges Seminar – Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL. https://fba39.wildapricot.org/events

Oct. 29, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Loveland, CO. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Nov. 5, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Bentonville, AR. FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Nov. 12, 2021: SCA Certified Judges Class, Pensacola, FL.  FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

Nov. 13, 2021:  PNWBA Advanced Judging Workshop for PNWBA CBJ’s, Suquamish, WA.  FMI:  pnwba.com/events

Dec. 4, 2021: KCBS Certified Judging Class, Mannington, WV.  Contact: Jerry Reel, Phone:  304-667-0106, Email:  [email protected].

Dec. 10, 2021:  SCA Certified Steak Judge and Ancillaries, Goldsboro, NC.  FMI: steakcookoffs.com.

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

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PODCAST 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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