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May 26, 2018: Big Bear Chill & Grill BBQ Competition, (KCBS & ToY), Big Bear Lake, CA.
June 2, 2018: Horse Town Brew N Que, (KCBS & ToY), Norco, CA.
June 9, 2018: Chillin’ & Grillin’ by the Vines, Lodi, CA.
June 16, 2018: King of the County BBQ Challenge 2018, (KCBS & ToY). Santa Clara, CA.
June 23, 2018: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Santa Clara, CA.
June 30, 2018: Chuckwagon BBQ Cook-off, (KCBS & ToY), Los Angeles, CA.
July 7, 2018: Wine Country Big Q 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Petaluma, CA.
July 14, 2018: 2018 Clayton BQ Cook-Off, (KCBS & ToY), Clayton, CA.
July 14, 2018: 9thAnnual Vista BBQ Classic, (KCBS & ToY), Vista, CA.
July 28, 2018: Gilroy Garli-Que Challenge 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Gilroy, CA.
Aug. 4, 2018: Rods-N-Ribs 2018, Roseville, CA.
Aug. 11, 2018: Bands Brews & BBQ Throwdown, (KCBS & ToY), Ceres, CA.
Aug. 18, 2018: Lassen Annual BBQ Cook-Off 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Susanville, CA.
Aug. 19, 2018: Turf & Surf BBQ Championship 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Del Mar, CA.
Aug. 25, 2018: Wild West BBQ Shootout 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Wendover, NV
Sept. 15, 2018: Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship 2018, (KCBS), Oroville, CA.
Sept. 15, 2018: America’s Finest BBQ Championship, (KCBS & ToY), San Diego, CA.
Sept. 22, 2018: Sparta-Q 2018, San Jose, CA.
Sept. 22, 2018: BBQ in the Glen, Willow Glen, CA (San Jose).
Sept. 29, 2018: Mazatzal Grill Masters – BBQ Competition & Testicle Festival (KCBS), Payson, AZ.
Oct. 6. 2018: Smoke on Water St. BBQ Championship, (KCBS & ToY), Henderson, NV.
Oct. 13, 2018: OC BBQ Competition 2018, (KCBS & ToY), Costa Mesa, CA.
Oct. 13, 2018: Grills N Grills 2018, (KCBS), Penn Valley, CA.
Nov. 3, 2018: Indio BBQ Championship & Festival 2018, (KCBS), Indio, CA.
Dec. 1, 2018: Smithfield King of the Smoker 2018, INVITATIONAL ONLY, (KCBS Competitors Series), Coachella, CA.
Jan. 19, 2019: Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge 2019, (KCBS), Bullhead City, AZ.
Apr. 27, 2019: Lodi Beer Fest & BBQ Championship 2019, (KCBS), Lodi, CA.
For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com
2nd Tuesday of Every Month @ 6pm, Recurring CTBA Meeting, Fat Boys BBQ, Temple, TX.
June 1-2, 2018: Buckholts Texas, Contact: Patsy Gaines. Phone: (254) 482-0570.
June 15-16, 2018: Holland Corn Fest, Contact: Matt Jarolik, Phone: (254) 718-6788.
July 20-21, 2018: Seaton (Quad Cities), Contact: EJ Pechal, Phone: (254) 654-5995.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Jarrell American Legion Post 317, Cookoff #2, Contact: Dave Welhouse, Phone: (512) 289-8473.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Marlin VFD, Contact: Rob Douglas, Phone: (254) 422-3268.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Elks Lodge Bob Miracle, Contact: Patsy Hoelscher, Phone: (254) 931-9039.
Oct. 19.20, 2018: Headwaters for Heroes, Contact: Steve Sweeney, Phone: (830) 992-1193.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: Kerrville Texas, Contact: Chad Parker, Phone: (254) 928-4221.
For additional information, visit the Florida BBQ Association website at www.FBABBQ.com.
May 25, 2018: Jacks Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: http://jacksoldsouth.com/.
May 25, 2018: Old Town BBQ Throwdown – Kissimmee Old Town, Kissimmee, FL. Contact: Ron Cates, https://www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com/copy-of-team-registration-3.
June 1, 2018: Tastemasters BBQ Summerfest, Eustis, FL. Contact: Cedric Scott, Phone: 352-455-6042 or Email: tastemastersbbqoctoberfest@gmail.com.
June 7-10, 2018: Skinny’s BBQ Throwdown, Merritt Island, Florida. Contact: Fred DiStasio, Phone: 321-863-5425 or Email: fredd12@bellsouth.net.
Aug. 17-19, 2018: Wild Adventures, Valdosta, GA. Contact: Jon Vigue, Phone: 229-292-2956 or Email: jvigue@wildadventures.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Smokin’ Pig, Lake City, FL. Contact: Lisa Park, 386-752-8822 or Email: ccflfair@gmail.com.
Jacks Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: http://jacksoldsouth.com/.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366 or Email: taylorchamber@gtcom.net.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: West Pasco BBQ Challenge, Odessa, FL. Contact: Shean Hylton, Phone: 813-917-1866 or Email: shylton@allprodm.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Fine Swine at the Pit, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625 or Email: bonnie@cityofmulberryfl.com.
Nov. 30, 2018 – Dec. 1, 2018: Orange Blossom Revue, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Angela Iversen, Phone: (407) 697-4077 or Email: aiver@att.net.
For more information, visit the Georgia Barbecue Association website at http://www.bbqga.com/.
July 14, 2018: GBA Judge Training Class, Jacksonville, FL.
July 28, 2018: GBA Judge Training Class, TBA Metro Atlanta, GA.
Aug. 11, 2018: 5th Annual Team of the Year Banquet, Macon, GA.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival, Douglas, GA. Contact: Georgia Henderson, Phone: 912-383-0277 or Email: bbqfest@cityofdouglas.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Doc Holiday BBQ Championship, Downtown Griffin, GA. Contact: Will Doss 770-228-4699 or Email: will@eagleswaychurch.org.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Frank Pendergast, Phone: 478-414-4014 or Website: deeprootsfestival.com.
Nov. 16-17, 2018: 6thAnnual Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: David Haskett 904-838-7290 or Email: callahan4life@windstream.net.
Mar. 1-2, 2019: Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2019, Tifton, GA. Contact: Tyrone Spearman, Phone: 229-386-0216 or Angela Elder, Phone: 229-392-3376.
Mar. 22-23, 2019: Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Gail Walls, Phone: (229) 567-3436 or (229) 567-1479 or Email: ggwalls@windstream.net.
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org.
May 25-26, 2018: Memorial Weekend Bash BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact; Cornelio Valdez, Phone: 361-218-8099 or Email: jess-valdez@hotmail.com.
May 25-26, 2018: US Navy Seal Danny Dietz Memorial Cookoff, Rosenberg, TX. Contact: Steven Pfeifer, Phone: 281-203-7066 or Email: dannydietzcookoff@yahoo.com.
May 25-26, 2018: Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cookoff, West, TX. Contact: Ranae Dameron, Phone: 254-716-2262.
June 1-2, 2018: Gatesville Shivaree, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Jack Barcroft, Phone: 254-216-9017 or Email: jbarcroft@nts.help.
June 1-2, 2018: Al Amin Shrine, Lagarto, TX. Contact: Richard Garnewell, Phone: 361-816-1009 or Email: richardgamewell@gmail.com.
June 1-2, 2018: Forney BBQ Cookoff and Festival, Forney, TX. Contact: Alexa Beasley, Phone: 972-564-7329 or Email: atiesman@cityofforney.org.
June 1-2, 2018: Just-InTime Cook-off, Wink, TX. Contact: Coty Carroll, Phone: 432-448-8213 or Email: cotyc4405@gmail.com.
June 1-2, 2018: Eighters from Decatur BBQ Challenge, Decatur, TX. Contact: Randy Burkhart, Phone: 817-371-2680 or Email: m5burkhart7@yahoo.com.
June 1-2, 2018: Cookin on the Cane BBQ Fest, Natchitoches, LA. Contact: Jason Stelly, Phone: 318-332-0112 or Email: natchitochesareajaycees@gmail.com.
June 2-3, 2018: Tin Roof BBQ, Atascocita, TX. Contact: Brek Webber, Phone: 832+233-9615 or Email: tinroofbbq@earthlink.net.
June 8-9, 2018: June Cook-Of, Columbus, TX. Contact; Fausta Kaiser, Phone: 979-752-1386 or Email: bdrkaiser1@gmail.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Great American CookOff, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Justin Hesse, Phone: 806-637-3533 or Email: jhessetx@yahoo.com.
June 8-9, 2018: 31stAnnual Caldwell FFA Booster Club BBQ Cookoff, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Lee Demottier, Phone: 979-268-1236 or Email: ldemottier@yahoo.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Coryell Creek Critters BBQ, Waco, TX. Contact: Nancy, Phone: 254-405-5722 or Email: nimitchell2003@aol.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Kaufman County Firemens Fire Marshalls Assoc Annual Cookoff, Terrell, TX. Contact: Jason Lengacher, Phone: 214-500-8729 or Email: lengacher@nbstx.com.
June 15-16, 2018: 9thAnnual Smokin on the Plaza, Lovington, NM. Contact: Mara Salcido, Phone: 575-396-1418, or Email: director@lovingtonmainstreet.org.
June 15-16, 2018: Kids Unlimited, Houston, TX. Contact: Carolyn Howren, Phone: 832-671-1916 or Email: info@kidsunlimited.org.
June 15-16, 2018: Cpl Mark R Goyet Memorial VFW, Sinton, TX. Contact: Michael Gillitzer, Phone: 361-222-1070 or Email: mgillitzer@yahoo.com.
June 15-16, 2018: Kookin 4 Kids, Weatherford, TX. Contact: Holly Turner, Phone: 817-694-4250 or Email: holly95toby@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2018: 1stAnnual Lake Murvaul Cook Off, Carthage, TX. Contact: Anna Bryce, Phone: 903-931-2962, or Email: annanscotty@yahoo.com.
June 22-23, 2018: Big Dog BBQ Cookoff and Party in the Park, Spur, TX. Contact: Tonya Givens, Phone: 806-346-7770 or Email: spurpool@caprock-spur.com.
June 22-23, 2018: Demolition Derby BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Jason Rymer, Phone: 713-545-3240 or Email: rymer23@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2018: Sweet Pickins, College Station, TX. Contact: Tammy Farkas, Phone: 979-703-6901 or Email: Sweetpickinsmarket@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2018: Houston Electrical League Scholoarship Foundation 2ndAnnual Cook Off, Pasadena, TX. Contact: John Clark, Phone: 281-804-4529 or Email: john.clark@powellind.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Waters Edge 6thAnnual Grilling on the Edge BBQ Cook Off, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Dannon Erskins, Phone: 281-705-6571 or Email: derskins@icloud.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Lakefest, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Somerville, TX. Contact: Dustin Standley, Phone: 281-924-6357 or Email: dustin@thebarbquestore.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Lake Palo Duro Dam BBQ Cook Off, Spearman, TX. Contact: John Fisher, Phone: 806-882-4401 or Email: pdrafisher@outlook.com.
June 29-30, 2018: SS American Memorial Cookoff, Seguin, TX. Contact: Troy Cresswell, Phone: 210-393-6723 or Email: troycresswell@yahoo.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Harlingen Police Department Cook Off, Harlingen, TX. Contact: Emilio Weaver, Phone: 956-245-6764 or Email: agarcia3118@harlingenpolice.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Mathis Freedom Fest, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Mathis, TX. Contact: Mike Barrera, Phone: 361-547-3343 or Email: magonzales@cityofmathis.com.
June 29-30, 2018: South Texas Red White Blue Festival, Elsa, TX. Contact: Miguel Gallegos, Phone: 956-458-6465 or Email: rgvcateringandbbq@gmail.com.
June 29-30, 2018: 7 Brothers 4thof July Cookoff, Normanna, TX. Contact: JoLynn Nunez, Phone: 361-343-3647 or Email: jlnunez4550@gmail.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Big Bang Salsa BBQ Cool Off, Three Rivers, TX. Contact: Thomas Salazar, Phone: 361-492-8088 or Email: salazar.thomas17@gmail.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Annual Lake Whitney BBQ Cookoff, Whitney, TX. Contact: Rudy Reyna, Phone: 254-580-3161 or Email: r2forma@aol.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Texas Cookem High Steaks in Edinburg, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Ronnie Larralde, Phone: 956-383-4974 or Email: marketing@edinburg.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Shiner Half Moon Holiday BBQ Cookoff, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Shiner, TX. Contact: Allison Mozisek, Phone: 361-798-6246 or Email: allison.mozisek@yahoo.com.
July 6-7, 2018: 2018 Fishin Fiesta, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Freeport, TX. Contact: Chris, Phone: 99-236-4910 or Email: fishinfiestabbq@gmail.com.
July 13-14, 2018: Cookin Up A Cure BBQ Cookoff, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Diana Tomlin, Phone: 830-515-6679 or Email: purplerelay@yahoo.com.
July 13-14, 2018: Crusin in the Park, Arkadelphia, AR. Contact: Mike Volz, Phone: 870-246-5499 or Email: volz@cityofarkadelphia.com.
July 13-14, 2018: SealyBration 2018, Sealy, TX. Contact: Leann Hein, Phone: 979-885-9512 or Email: scfcookoff@gmail.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Quail Creek Volunteer Fire Department 13thAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Victoria, TX. Contact: Mike Blaschkle, Phone: 361-652-7738 or Email: mwblaschke@yahoo.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Celebrate Littlefield, Littlefield, TX, Contact: Steven Smith, Phone: 806-891-0983 or Email: Pearl.drinker@gmail.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Missions Community BBQ Throwdown, Mission, TX. Contact: Zoe Molina, Phone: 956-585-2727 or Email: events@missionchamber.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Hempstead Watermelon Festival BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Israel Carberry, Phone: 512-234-0382 or Email: israel@greenhollowtech.com.
July 27-28, 2018: TriLeague Festival BBQ Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Rebecca Rodriguez, Phone: 361-290-2451 or Email: rebeccalynn2003@gmail.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Breast Fest BBQ, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Ashley, Phone: 806-470-8702 or Email: breast_fest@yahoo.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Great Texas Mosquito Festival, Clute, TX. Contact: Angel Cowley, Phone: 979-265-8392 or Email: acowley@goclute.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Garyo Memorial West Texas Blowout Cook Off, Midland, TX. Contact: Edwin Jaquez, Phone: 432-260-6590 or Email: WTBEDWIN@GMAIL.COM.
July 27-28, 2018: Moulton Town Country Jubilee, Moulton, TX. Contact: Larissa Tesch, Phone: 361-772-6253 or Email: larissa.tesch@hotmail.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Hook n Cook, Arroyo City, TX. Contact: Andre Cano, Phone: 956-245-1854 or Email: Cts956@yahoo.com.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: Top of Texas Musicfest Barbeque Cookoff, Perryton, TX. Contact: Jed Symons, Phone: 806-202-1156 or Email: Jed_symons@hotmail.com.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: Deep East Texas State BBQ Championship, Kirbyville, TX. TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Andy Carrell, Phone: 409-659-0947, or Email: detxbbq@gmail.com.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: Hollys Hope for No More Fears No More Tears, Buffalo Springs, TX. Contact: Chip Combs, Phone: 806-773-4603 or Email: mspriss31163@yahoo.com.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: The Hill Country Rally for Kids BBQ Competition, Driftwood, TX. Contact: Ron White, Phone: 512-657-3184 or Email: lgcainedmond@yahoo.com.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: St. Anne DeBeaupre Catholic Church 6thAnnual BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Linda Huston, Phone: 832-296-0770 or Email: lgcainedmond@yahoo.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: IBCA Annual Meeting, Kerrville, TX.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Alvord Watermelon Festival, Alvord, TX. Contact: Debra McKelvain, Phone: 940-389-1656 or Email: debrak.mckelvain@gmail.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Kress Fire Dept FullaBull, Kress, TX. Contact: Ben Rojas, Phone: 806-316-1723 or Email: rojasben11@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Saddle Up for Alzheimer’s, Edna, TX. Contact: Dawn Schendel, Phone: 361-489-7459 or Email: dawn_schendel@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Hogs at the Point, Channing, TX. Contact: David Riggins, Phone: 806-935-5598 or Email: talonpoint4u@yahoo.com.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: Fabulous Flamingo Fest, Childress, TX. Contact: Susan J. Leery, Phone: 940-937-2567 or Email: c-commerce@att.net.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: BBQ on the Banks of the Guadalupe, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Daniel Campos, Phone: 956-605-1622 or Email: campd6032@yahoo.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: Texas Hobo Cookoff Gypsy Jamboree, Rusk, TX. TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Willie, Phone: 903-330-4397 or Email: wrarnwine@ag.tamu.edu.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: City of Bedford Blues BBQ Festival, Bedford, TX. Contact: Wendy Hartnett, Phone: 817-952-2128 or Email: wendy.hartnett@bedfordtx.gov.
Sept. 4-8, 2018: Texas Hunt For The Cure Charity Cookoff, Italy, TX. Contact: Shane Webster, Phone: 214-674-7261 or Email: Shane@texashuntforthecure.org.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Heros Fest Hosted by VFW 4853, Jourdanton, TX. Contact: Jeff Rankin, Phone: 210-262-9758 or Email: jeffrankin80@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: PWC Annual BBQ Cookoff, Adkins, TX. Contact: Wayne, Phone: 210-347-9620 or Email: waynepieniazek@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Bust N Burn, Moore, TX. Contact: Eileen Woolsey, Phone: 830-931-1179 or Email: bustnburn75@gmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: High Plains BBQ Bash, Hugoton, KS. Contact: Jan Leonard, Phone: 620-544-3069.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Bubba Can Cook, Navasota, TX. Contact: Dianne Westmoreland, Phone: 936-825-8095 or Email: ostrich@txcyber.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: SchertzQ, Schertz, TX. Contact: Natalie Keaney, Phone: 210-619-1635 or Email: nkeaney@schertz.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: 4thAnnual American Legion Post 393 Scholarship Fundraiser, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Monica Mckown, Phone: 832-599-9396 or Email: mckownmonica01@gmail.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Briscoe County Cook Off, Silverton, TX. Contact: Wylie Bomar, Phone: 806-777-1664 or Email: wbomar@suddenlink.net.
Sept. 14-15 2018: First Shot Cookoff, TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Shirley Breitschopf, Phone: 830-857-4142 or Email: sissym@jdcoins.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: McGregor Founders Day BBQ Cookoff, McGregor, TX. Contact: Alex Garcia, Phone: 254-366-5532 or Email: dangergail@aol.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Grill This BBQ Cookoff, Denton, TX. Contact; Danita Hill, Phone: 972-824-5319 or Email: danita@outdoorliving-poolandpatio.com.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Fiesta Diez y Seis Cookoff, Beeville, TX. Contact: Ruben Alonso, Phone: 361+362+8429 or Email: ralonsojr86@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: East Montgomery County Fair, New Caney, TX. Contact: David Rogers, Phone: 713-822-4060.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Hill County Cotton Pickin Fair, Hillsboro, TX. Contact: Chris Moore, Phone: 254-582-2119.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: 18thAnnual Wild West Festival BBQ Cook Off, Springtown, TX. Contact: Joe, Phone: 817-454-0037 or Email: info@springtownchamber.org.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Levelland Vol Fire Dept Cook Off, Levelland, TX. TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Justin Henry, Phone: 806-893-6239 or Email: lfdbarbecuecookoff@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Cookin fer CCA Meals on Wheels, Giddings, TX. Contact: Darlene, Phone: 979-540-0599 or Email: dastange@ccaction.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Weslaco Boys and Girls Club Cooking for Kids, Weslaco, TX. Contact: Carlos Robledo, Phone: 956-351-0467 or Email: caldanr@yahoo.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: 2ndAnnual Goliad Brewing Company Cook Off, Goliad, TX. Contact: Connie, Phone; 832-600-4031 or Email: connie@goliadbrewing.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Mabank Jubilee, Mabank, TX. Contact: John Holcomb, Phone: 903-603-0500 or Email: jholcomb@cityofforney.org.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: St. Joseph Holy Smoke BBQ Cookoff, Del Rio, TX. Contact; Efrain Gallegos, Phone; 830-461-9375 or Email: gallegosefrain203@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Waller County Fair Rodeo and BBQ Cookoff, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Jason Rymer, Phone: 713-545-3240 or Email: rymer23@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Bridges BBQ Band and Brew Bash, Waxahachie, TX. Contact: Michael Boler, Phone: 817-96-8733 or Email: et2boler@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: 8thAnnual Steve Mayberry Memorial, Carrollton, TX. TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Dave Calvery, Phone: 469-744-7939 or Email: 99cosmo@gmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Blazing Saddles Western Days BBQ Cookoff, Beeville, TX. Contact: Mark Roznovksy, Phone: 631-813-3822 or Email: roznovskym@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX. Contact: Sissy Leger, Phone: 409-296-4404 or Email: trf01@windstream.net.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Poteet Lions Club BBQ and Boots Cookoff, Poteet, TX. Contact: Adrian Gutierrez, Phone: 830-480-9503 or Email: poteetranchman@yahoo.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: DTown BBQ Cook Off, Dumas, TX. Contact: Doreen Aikan, Phone: 806-935-2123 or Email: doreen@dumaschamber.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: 34thAnnual Cottonfest Cookoff, Robstown, TX. Contact: Jason Garcia, Phone: 361-533-4452 or Email: jgarcia@cityofrobstown.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Calf Fry Cook Off Beach Party, Canadian, TX. Contact: Lacy Haines, Phone; 806-217-2703 or Email: canadianriverbeachclub@hotmail.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: Ruckus at the Rec Camp, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Liz Wilkinson, Phone: 325-654-3342 or Email: martha.wilkinson.2@us.af.mil.
For additional information, visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us.
June 8-9, 2018: *Beardstown Blues,Brews & Barbecue.Beardstown, IL. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. JUDGES CONTACT: Steve Dyche, Phone: 217-248-7263, Email: sdyche@fnbbtown.com or TEAMS CONTACT: Megan Zimny, Phone: 217-909-4228, Email: meganzimny@hotmail.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Marietta River City BBQ, Marietta, OH. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Emmeline Wharton, Phone: 7406297139, Email: mariettabbq@gmail.com.
June 8-9, 2018: * Derby BBQ Festival, Derby, KS. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Janae’ Springer, Phone: 316-788-1519 ext 232, Email: janaespringer@derbyweb.com.
June 8-9, 2018: *Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition(BACKYARD ONLY) Huntsville, AL. Contact: Brandi Quick, Phone: 256-882-1057, Email: b.quick@dittolanding.org.
June 8-9, 2018: Delta Smoke BBQ Contest
June 8-9, 2018: Historic New Castle Colonial BBQ Competition, New Castle, DE. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Sandy Fulton, Phone: 410-726-1881, Email: Sandyfulton720@gmail.com or Contact: Betty Frizzell, Email: thebbqjudge@aol.com.
June 8-9, 2018: *Smoke Out Hunger BBQ Challenge, Kansas City, KS. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. JUDGES CONTACT: Kelly, Phone: 319-281-3388, Email: sarah@cross-lines.org or Contact: Susila Jones, Phone: 913-281-3388, Email: Susila@cross-lines.org.
June 8-9, 2018: Buskers, Brews & BBQ, Aurora, CO. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Josh Sturm, Phone: 303-739-7182. Or Email: jsturm@auroragov.org.
June 8-9, 2018: Italian Hardcore Barbecue (Day 1) Milano, Italy. Contact: Andrea
June 8-9, 2018: *Mankato Cookout (Day 1)
June 8-9, 2018: *Annual Poor Que,Montello, WI. STATE CHAMPIONSHIp. Contact: Anita Moore, Phone: 920-295-3647, or Email: anitatonymoore@yahoo.com.
June 8-9, 2018: *Kentucky’s Fort Harrod Beef Festival Grill-Off(COMPETITOR’S SERIES), Harrodsburg, KY Contact: Dana Anderson, Phone: 859-734-4378, Email: dana.anderson@uky.edu.
June 9-10, 2018: *Lake Country BBQ Cook-off, (BACKYARD ONLY) Okauchee, WI. Contact: Tom Voell, Phone: 262-853-2389, Email: lakecountrybbq@gmail.com.
June 9-10, 2018: Italian Hardcore Barbecue (Day 2), Milano, Italy Contact: Andrea Centanni, Phone: 00393482144910 or Email: andrea@grigliareduro.com.
June 9-10, 2018: *Mankato Cookout (Day 2), Mankato, MN. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Jeremy Prange, Phone: 5074610808, or Email: mankatocookout@gmail.com.
June 9-10, 2018: Beltway BBQ Showdown Upper, Marlboro, MD, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Shawn Hinely, Phone: 301-888-1500, Email: shawn.hinely@pgparks.com or Contact: Sparkle Canady, Phone: 301.423.0505, Email: sparkle.canady@pgparks.com.
June 9-10, 2018: Granite State BBQ Championship, Hancock, NH. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Ted Lorson, Phone: 203-530-3506, or Email: tedlorson@gmail.com.
June 9-10, 2018: *Chicago Kosher BBQ Competition At The Greater Chicago Jewish Festival, Morton Grove, IL. Contact: Steve Franklin, Phone: 847-942-7041, or Email: sdfranklin@msn.com.
June 15-16, 2018: Central Plains Ribfest, Holdrege, NE, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Douglas Stevenson, Phone: 308-995-8706, Email: dstevenson@olssonassociates.com.
June 15-16, 2018: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, Weston, WV. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Jody Light, Phone: 304-439-3033, or Email: almostheavenbbqbash@gmail.com or Contact: Tom Morris, Phone: 919-601-2750, Email: wv.bbq.tom@outlook.com.
June 15-16, 2018: *Smoke in the House White House, TN. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Mike Gaines, Phone: 615-473-0881, or Email: mike.mtgainessf1@gmail.com.
June 15-16, 2018: *Hartford Rib Off (COMPETITOR’S SERIES) Hartford, CT Contact: Guy Newmann, Phone: 860-906-1141, Email: hartfordriboff@gmail.com.
June 15-16, 2018: *Barbourville BBQ Cookoff & Festival, Barbourville, KY, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Denise Wainscott, Phone: 6065459674, or Email: dwainscott@unionky.edu.
June 15-16, 2018: Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, Apex, NC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Graham Wilson, Phone: 919-362-7141, Email: graham@peakcitypigfest.com or Contact: Terry Winebrenner, or Email: terry61560@gmail.com.
June 15-16, 2018: *Knights Of Columbus BBQ Smoke Off 4 Life, Kansas City, KS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Josh Markley, Phone: 913-449-1972, Email: shkofcbbq4life@yahoo.com.
June 15-16, 2018: *Hog Capital Challenge, Kewanee, IL. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Mark Mikenas, Phone: 309-852-2175, Email: chamber@kewanee-IL.com.
June 15-16, 2018: Desoto Shrine Club BBQ
June 15-16, 2018: 25th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge, Frisco, CO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Nora Gilbertson, Phone: 970-668-9132, Email: norag@townoffrisco.com.
June 15-16, 2018: Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition,State Center, IA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Megan Willier, Phone: 641-691-5768, Email: Rosefestivalbbq@gmail.com.
June 15-16, 2018: Miles City Cowtown
June 15-16, 2018: *Wolf BBQ Fest Richmond 2018, Richmond, Quebec, Canada Contact: Isabelle Lodge, Phone: 819-839-1189, Email: isabelle@evenementslodge.com.
June 15-16, 2018: *Carlton Landing’s 3rd Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition, Carlton Landing, OK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Grant Humphreys, Phone: 918-932-9254, Email: grant@carltonlanding.com.
June 16, 2018: *Stills and Grills Fest(COMPETITOR’S SERIES) North Wilkesboro, NC Contact: Crystal Keener, Phone: 336-667-7129, Email: tourism@north-wilkesboro.com.
June 16-17, 2018: Q’Fest Bishopsteignton, Devon, United Kingdom Contact: Ben Forte, Phone: 07590500117, Email: uqunitedq@gmail.com.
June 16-17, 2018: Porkapalooza BBQ Festival,Edmonton, Canada Contact: Kassandra Harvey, Phone: 780-474-8288, Email: kassandra.harvey@albertapork.com.
June 16-17, 2018: *King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival (BACKYARD ONLY) Martinez, CA, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Laura Philpot, Phone: 925-313-8216, Email: laura.philpot@eco-services.com.
June 16-17, 2018: Smokin Hot Backyard BBQ Contest(BACKYARD ONLY) Cottage Grove, WI Contact: Chris Nelson, Phone: 608-345-8281, or Email: chris73nelson@yahoo.com or Contact: Jason Kudrna, Email: bbq@cottagegrovefire.org.
June 16-17, 2018: *Big Kahuna Wing Festival(COMPETITOR’S SERIES) Knoxville, TN Contact: Whitney
June 16-17, 2018: *Iowa Juneteenth Observance (Grilling Competitors Series) Des Moines, IA Contact: Rod Bradley, Phone: 515-988-2290, Email: rbradley3012@gmail.com.
June 16-17, 2018: *Dadfest BBQ Cookoff(BACKYARD ONLY) Kansas City, MO Contact: Allie Markley, Phone: 816-734-8100, Email: amarkley@vineyardkcnorth.com.
June 22-23, 2018: *Rotary Rock n Ribs(BACKYARD) LaCrosse, WI Contact: Laurie Tweten, Phone: 6087697446, Email: rocknribsbbq@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2018: *Rotary Rockn Ribs
June 22-23, 2018: Blount County BBQ Bash
June 22-23, 2018: *Heritage Days BBQ Showdown Day 1(JUDGES FULL) Belvidere, IL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Danny Anderson, Phone: 8155449256, Email: danderson@ci.belvidere.il.us.
June 22-23, 2018: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, Santa Clara, CA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Frank Walsh, Phone: 408-219-1852, Email: frank@svbbq.com or Contact: Lou Ann Alexander, Phone: 408-718-8810, Email: louannalexander@yahoo.com.
June 22-23, 2018: *Camp High Hopes Rib Fest(BACKYARD ONLY) Sioux City, IA. Contact: Sarah Morgan, Phone: 712-224-2267, Email: smorgan@camphighhopes.com.
June 22-23, 2018: 2018 Leadville BBQ and Brew Fest, Leadville, CO Contact: Jill Hall, Phone: 303-579-1859, Email: halljillc@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2018: 10th Annual Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off, Auburn Hills, MI STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Shawn Keenan, Phone: 248-364-6926, or Email: skeenan@auburnhills.org.
June 22-23, 2018: Smoke on the Water (Day 1)Kenora, Ontario, Canada Contact: Perry Hopkins, Phone: 204-832-0353, Email: phopkins@mts.net.
June 22-23, 2018: Smokin On The Pecos (Day 1) Artesia, NM. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: David Grousnick, Phone: 575-513-4291, or Email: dvgrousnick@yahoo.com.
June 22-23, 2018: *Covington Cork & Pork FestivalCovington, VA. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: JUDGES CONTACT: Cindy Bryant, Phone: 540-958-0074, Email: cbhokineer@aol.com or Contact: TEAMS CONTACT: David Bryant, Phone: 540-965-6310, Email: dbryant@covington.va.us.
June 22-23,2018: *Ayr Charity BBQ, Ayr Ontario, Canada, TEAM CONTACT: Michele Granger, Phone: 519.404.7324, Email: ayrcharitybbqcomp@gmail.comor JUDGES CONTACT: Esther Verbakel, Phone: 226-748-3451, Email: ayrcharitybbqcomp@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2018: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, Lenexa, KS. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. TEAM CONTACT: Lindsay Hart, Phone: 9134777130, Email: lhart@lenexa.com or JUDGES CONTACT: Cheryl Doleshal, Phone: 913-477-7112, Email: cdoleshal@lenexa.com.
June 23-24, 2018: KCBS International BBQ Contest, Vuur en Vlees Deurne, Netherlands Contact: Wendy Van Den Eynden, Phone: 7171653350370, Email: vuurenvlees@baroef.nl.
June 23-24, 2018: *Heritage Days BBQ Showdown Day 2(JUDGES FULL) Belvidere, IL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Danny Anderson, Phone: 8155449256, Email: danderson@ci.belvidere.il.us.
June 23-24, 2018: Montana BBQ Cook-Off, Absarokee, MT. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Nick Morrison, Phone: 406-690-3030, Email: nmrocco@yahoo.com or Contact: Linda Gardner, Phone: 406-208-9237, Email: lgardner@nemont.net.
June 23-24, 2018: Smoke on the Water (Day 2)Kenora, Ontario, Canada Contact: Perry Hopkins, Phone: 204-832-0353, Email: phopkins@mts.net.
June 23-24, 2018: Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2), Artesia, NM. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: David Grousnick, Phone: 5755134291, Email: dvgrousnick@yahoo.com.
June 23-24, 2018: Smoke In the Woods, CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES Galway, NY Contact: Jeremy Garrett, Phone: 802-244-8994, Email: Jeremy@J2Levents.com.
June 23-24, 2018: *Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, Washington, DC, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. TEAMS CONTACT: Doug Halo, Phone: 703-799-0523, Email: dhalo001@aol.com or JUDGES CONTACT: Kathy Halo, Phone: 703-799-0523, Email: kshalo1@aol.com.
June 29-30, 2018: *Elkmont Lions Club Smokin Railroad St. BBQ Cook-off, (BACKYARD ONLY) Elkmont, AL. Contact: Larry Pylant, Phone: 256-777-3364, Email: ldpylant25902@yahoo.com. Judges Full.
June 29-30, 2018: *York County BBQ Festival Delta, PA JUDGES CONTACT: Ken Jensen, Phone: (732) 513-8331, Email: kendjensen@gmail.com or TEAMS CONTACT: Rick Farrington, Phone: 717-309-6702, Email: farringtonr@gmail.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Grillin’ in Grafton, Grafton, WI STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Pam King, Phone: 262-377-1650, Email: pam@grafton-wi.org.
June 29-30, 2018: PigMania Hilliard State Championship BBQ & Music Festival, Hilliard, OH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Dan Hurst, Phone: 614-676-0700, or Email: dhurst@pigmaniabbq.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Freedom Fest BBQ Cook-OffWillard, MO TEAMS CONTACT: Michelle Higgins, Phone: 417-682-1568, or Email: michellehiggins31@yahoo.com or JUDGES CONTACT: Jim Altic, or Email: jimaltic@gmail.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Chuckwagon BBQ Cook-Off, Los Angeles, CA. CA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Ron Cates, Phone: 870-536-8175 or Email: info@smokeonthewaterbbq.com. Contact: Dana Blanchard, Phone: 213-293-5948.
June 29-30, 2018: Assumption Fest Smokin Hot BBQ ContestAssumption, IL. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Arlie Bragg, Phone: 615-477-7447, Email: arlie@arliequeevents.com.
June 29-30, 2018: *Traeger
June 29-30, 2018: PRIME
June 30-July 1, 2018: BBQ
June 30-July 1, 2018: *I-39 Smokin Car ShowMinonk, IL. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Rick Joyal, Phone: 309-742-2642, or Email: rickjoyal@gmail.com or Todd Cremer, Phone: 309-472-2642, or Email: toddcremer@gmail.com.
June 30-July 1, 2018: GrillStock2018, Bristol, United Kingdom, Contact: Mike Phillips, Phone: +0044 7902626068 or Email: toddcremer@gmail.com.
July 6-7, 2018: *Ceramic City Jazz, Blues, & BBQ Festival, East Liverpool, OH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Kathy Hyatt-Smith, Phone: 330-303-7274, Email: info@elcpr.com.
July 6-7, 2018: I Love Barbecue & Music Festival, Lake Placid, NY. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Dmitry Feld, Phone: 5185232071, Email: dmitry@usaluge.org.
July 6-7, 2018: Wine Country Big Q Competition and Festival, Petaluma, CA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Judy Groverman Walker, Phone: 707-837-1928, Email: judy@wcbigq.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Johnson County BBQ Challenge (JUDGES FULL) Warrensburg, MO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: TEAMS CONTACT: Jason Beckner, Phone: 660-238-3976, Email: Jason@ahern.com, JUDGES CONTACT: Hope Skinner, Phone: 816-442-5394, Email: hope.skinner52@gmail.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Back To MayberryRodney, IA. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Tara Wright, Phone: 712-420-5638, Email: juggsbbq02@gmail.com.
July 7-8, 2018: Smokin in the Park(BACKYARD ONLY) Whitwell, TN. Contact: William Adams Email: willadamsracing@aol.com, Phone: 423-421-1633, Email: tmistrot@cityofwhitwell.1956.org or JUDGES CONTACT: Demetrius Russell, Email: Demetrius_Russell@yahoo.com.
July 7-8, 2018: RiverFest Red White & Que, Bellevue, NE. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Jim Ristow, Phone: 402-650-2537, Email: president@bellevuenebraska.com.
July 7-8, 2018: Pure Q, Bellerive, Tasmania, Australia, Contact: R. Peterson, Phone: 61422833689 or Email: tbbqspresident@gmail.com.
July 12-14, 2018: SC Festival Of Discovery, Greenwood, SC. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS CONTACT: Julie Wilkie, Phone: 864-942-8411, Email: julie.wilkie@gwdcity.com or JUDGES CONTACT: Lindsay Burns, Phone: 864-953-8464, Email: lindsay.burns@gwdcity.com.
July 13-14, 2018: *Gold Ribbin’ BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-Heat1Green Bay, WI STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Steven Krueger, Phone: 9206175553, Email: sjk@lcojlaw.com.
July 13-14, 2018: Cumberland Plateau BBQ Cook-Off &
July 13-15, 2018: *Niagara Summer Daze BBQ Classic Niagara Falls, Ontario , Canada, Contact: Chad James, Phone: 289-690-0453, Email: niagarasdteam@outlook.com. Contact: Paul Davey, Phone: 716-262-4438, Email: SlowsmokinQ@gmail.com.
July 13-14, 2018: 2018 Clayton BBQ Cook-off, Clayton, CA. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Rory Richmond, Phone: 9258648687, Email: rrichmond509@comcast.net.
July 13-14, 2018: Ohio Veterans Barbecue Cook-Off, Kettering, OH. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, JUDGES CONTACT: Betsy An, n Law, Phone: 937-433-9327, Email: law.19@wright.edu or TEAM CONTACT: Joe Law, Phone: 937-433-9327, Email: legionpost598@yahoo.com.
July 13-14, 2018: 17th Annual Bordertown Bash, Fort Smith, AR. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, JUDGES CONTACT: Brandi Miller, Email: BMILLER@arvest.com or TEAMS CONTACT: Daniel Moore, Phone: 479-650-9135, Email: trolleytimebbq@gmail.com.
July 13-14, 2018: 9th Annual Vista BBQ Classic (JUDGES FULL) Vista, CA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Robert Stouffer, Phone: 951-961-8870, Email: cabbqrobert@gmail.com. Judges Full.
July 13-14, 2018: *Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest, Mayetta, KS. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Tracy Satterfield, Phone: 816-806-9402, Email: tracy@thinkbbq.com.
July 13-14, 2018: 1st Annual Cameron Elks BBQ
July 13-14, 2018: *The Great Northwest Barbecue & Beer Festival Coeur d’Alene, ID Contact: Tony Hill Tyler Davis, Phone: 509-868-6389, Email: greatnwbbq@gmail.com or Contact: Miriam Nevarez, Phone: 208-964-4734.
July 13-14, 2018: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship
July 13-14, 2018: Happy Grillmore BBQ Competition, Draper, UT. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Scott Sorensen, Phone: 801-369-6314, Email: Scottsorensen11@gmail.com.
July 13-15, 2018: Gold Ribbin’ BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-Heat 2Green Bay, WI STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Steven Krueger, Phone: 9206175553, Email: sjk@lcojlaw.com.
July 14-15, 2018: Vienna BBQ DaysVienna , Austria. Contact: Alexander Dobernig, Phone: +43 1 2310602, office@exotica.at.
July 14-15, 2018: Cumberland Plateau BBQ Cook-Off &
July 14, 2018: *Binghamton BBQ Bash(COMPETITOR’S) Johnson City, NY Contact: Shannon Fallon, Phone: 607-725-0478, Email: shannon@keybrandinglabs.com.
July 20-21, 2018: BBQ’Loo & Blues TOO!, Waterloo, IA. IA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP,
July 20-21, 2018: Chillin & Grillin in the Glades (JUDGES FULL), Wise, VA. VA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, TEAMS CONTACT: Greg Cross, Phone: 276-328-2889 or gmmcross@gmail.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown, Peoria, IL. IL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, JUDGES CONTACT: Brad Hall, Email: brad@cibbq.org and CONTACT: Brandon Bressner, Phone: 309-360-3656 or Email: brandon@cibbq.org.
July 20-21, 2018: Cookin’ on Kampeska, Watertown, SD, SD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Keriann Beadnell, Phone: (605) 886-5814, Email: Keriann@watertownsd.com.
July 20-21, 2018: BBQ-Fest Cooking Contest, Dyersburg, TN. TN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, JUDGES CONTACT: Kaylin Dortch, Phone: 731-288-1339, kaylin@burksb.com or TEAMS CONTACT: Natalie Patterson, Phone: 731-589-3670, BBQ@BURKSB.COM.
July 20-21, 2018: National Pitmaster Championship, Cumming, GA. GA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Randall Bowman, Phone: 770-886-6290 or Email: bbqcup@hotmail.com.
July 20-21, 2018: 3rdBlack Forest Smoke & Wine Festival, Bad Bellingen, Germany. Contact: Michael Koepf, michael@dragon-bbq.de or Stefanie Woerdehoff, Email: Stefanie@dragon-bbq.de.
July 20-21, 2018: Rotary Ribs and Rhythm & Blues, Auburn, NY. NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: TEAMS CONTACT: Ed Helinski, Phone: 315-664-3103, Email: eddhelinski@yahoo.com, Contact: JUDGES CONTACT: Paul Barrus, Phone: 315-237-7859, Email: pbarrus@roadrunner.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Barn Burner BBQ, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Contact: Angie Quaale, Phone: 6047280560 or Email: angie@wellseasoned.ca.
July 27-28, 2018: Canadian County CASA’s All Fired Up for Kids BBQ, El Reno, OK. Contact: Debra Roberts, Phone: 405-921-3774 or Email: info@allfiredupforkids.org.
July 27-28, 2018: Smoke in the Grove, Spring Grove, PA. PA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: John McLucas, Phone: 717-225-5791 or Email: jmclucas@springgroveboro.com.
July 27-28, 2018: EffingHam-Jam, Effingham, IL. IL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Becky Brown, Phone: 217-342-4147 or Email: nlansing@effinghamcountychamber.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Dodge City Days Smokin’ Saddles BBQ Contest, Dodge City, KS. KS State Championship, Judges Contact: Scott Wadley, Phone: 620-430-5017 or Email: scottwadley510@yahoo.com or Contact: Abby Lewis, Phone: 620-227-3119 or Email: alewis@dodgechamber.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Fire on the Mountain, Leburn, KY. KY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Chris Amburgey, Phone: 606-497-8865 or Email: camburgey@knottky.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Smokin Hot Cars & BBQ, Iola, KS. KS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: John Brocker, Phone: 620-365-1672 or Email: bbq@iola-rotary.org or Judy Works, Phone: 620-363-0625 or Email: bbq@iola-rotary.org.
July 27-28, 2018: Cotton Pickin BBQ Cook-off, Hartselle, AL. AL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Chuck Gill, Phone: 256-773-4370 or Email: gill.dvm@bellsouth.net.
July 27-28, 2018: BBBrew for Hope, Fort Collins, CO. CO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Andrew Stewart, Phone: 970-219-6227, or Email: Andrew.d.r.stewart@gmail.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Racing for the BBQ, Lee’s Summit, MO. MO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Contact: Charlie Gascich, Phone: 913-620-1690 or Email: cwhatsoever@yahoo.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Gilroy
July 27-28, 2018: The Harpoon Brewery BBQ Festival, Windsor, VT. VT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Fitz Granger, Phone: 617-574-9551 or Email: fitz@harpoon.com or Matt DiPietro, or Email: bbqjudges@harpoonbrewery.com.
For more information, visit the Lone Star Barbecue Society website at www.lonestarbarbecue.com.
May 25-26, 2018: 5thAnnual Spicewood Community Center BBQ & Chili Cook-off, Spicewood, TX. Contact: Craig Schlicke, Phone: 512-507-9089 or Email: schlicke@yahoo.com.
May 25-26, 2018: Get Your Cook On, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, Phone: 210-378-2055 or Email: vbrowning@texasroserealty.com.
June 1-2, 2018: Wild Prairie Days BBQ Cook-Off, Haskell, TX. Contact: Haskell Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 940-864-2477 or website: www.haskelltexasusa.com/bbq-cook-off.
June 1-2, 2018: LlanoVFD BBQ Cook-off, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Llano, TX. Contact: Joey Gunnels, Phone: 325-248-3408.
June 8-9, 2018: Fort McKavett Fire Dept BBQ, Fort McKavett, TX.
June 8-9, 2018: Cow Camp Cook-Off, San Saba, TX. Contact: Cole McDowell, Phone: 325-372-7363 or Email: fisher62773@icloud.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Kopper Kettle Cook-Off, Durant, OK. Contact: Phone: 580-745-9306 or Email: info@kopperkettlestore.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Chisholm Trail Round Up, Lockhart, TX.
June 8-9, 2018: Shelby County Grill Fest, Center, TX.
June 8-9, 2018: Pink Soles in Motion BBQ Cook-off for the Cure, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Carrollton, TX. Contact: Rochelle Schrowangen, Phone: 972-462-7384 or Email: rschrowangen@verizon.net.
June 8-9, 2018: 31stAnnual American Legion Post 447 BBQ Cookoff, Round Rock, TX.
June 15-16, 2018: The My Country 107.3 BarBQue Cook Off, N. Padre Island, TX. Contact: Lisa Rodriguez, Phone: 361-814-3800.
June 15-16, 2018: Fort Worth Juneteenth Celebration, Fort Worth, TX. Contact: 512-238-8271 or Email: admin@thevoicerr.com.
June 15-16, 2018: 10thAnnual Juneteenth Rhythm & Ribs BBQ, Round Rock, TX. Website: http://www.juneteenthftw.com/.
June 15-16, 2018: Smoke On The Hill, Brady, TX, Contact: Robert Selvera, Home: 325-792-0866 (Home) or 325-456-7683 (cell).
June 29-30, 2018: Bandera Riverfest, $10,000 Guaranteed Payout. Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, Phone: 210-378-2055 or Email: vbrowning@texasroserealty.com.
June 29-30, 2018: Who Burnt The Beans Cook-Off, Novice, TX. Contact: Terry Holmquest, Phone: 325-518-5401 or Email: whoburntthebeans@gmail.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Rock’n River Fest, Llano, TX. Contact: Kim, Phone: 713-494-3340 or Email: kimwebb209@hotmail.com. Or Llano Visitor Center, Phone: 325-247-5354 or Email: info@llanochamber.org.
July 6-7, 2018: Aqua Boom, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Kingsland, TX. Contact: J. Travis Adams, Phone: 325-423-1201 or Email: lovetogolf325@gmail.com.
July 6-7, 2018: Texas Cowboy Reunion Cookoff, Stamford, TX. Contact: Casey Cooper Woodard, Phone: 325-669-9464.
July 13-14, 2018: Hot as Hell BBQ, Lampasas, TX. Contact: Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 512-556-5172 or website: www.lampasaschamber.org.
July 20-21, 2018: Post Rotary Club – 8thAnnual State Championship, Smokin’ in the Park, Post, TX. Contact: Chris Atkinson, Phone: 806-939-9980 or Email: chris.atkinson@garzacrc.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Night in Old Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, TX. Contact: Chad Ellebracht, Email: chad.ellebracht@yahoo.com.
July 27-28, 2018: Gebhard’s BBQ Bash, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Burnet, TX.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: Jus Havin Fun Cook-off, Lake Brownwood, TX. Contact: Dennis Carroll, Phone: 325-642-1176.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: Hamilton Band BBQ Cookoff,Hamilton, TX.
Aug. 10-11, 2018: Allen Samuels Birthday Bash BBQ Cook-off, Hearne, TX. Contact: Courtney Harrig, Marketing Manager, Allen Samuels – Chevrolet Buick, GMC, Phone: 909-659-7857, Fax: 979-279-5422 or Email: charring@asag.net.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights Music Festival & Cook0off, Red River, NM. Website: https://redriver.org/events/hot-chili-days-cool-mountain-nights.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2018: 4th Annual Kimble County Cook-off, Junction, TX.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Little River Catfish Association Pinto Bean/Barbecue Cook-Off, Academy, TX. Contact: lrcabbq@gmail.com or Hope Stewart Phone: 254-541-0118.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Colorado County Fair, Columbus, TX.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: Buffalo Stampede, Buffalo, TX.
Sept. 7-8, 2018: The Big T Bash, Fairfield, TX.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: VFW Post 6115 & Auxillary Barbeque Cook-off, Elgin, TX. Contact Phone: 512-285-2300 or Robin Swain Phone: 512-661-8318.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: Big Dam Brisket Cook-off, Cisco, TX. Contact: Cisco County Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 254-442-2537 or Email: ciscochamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Cowboy Capital BBQ Cook-Off, Stephenville, TX.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: VFW Post 8587 2ndAnnual BBQ Cook-off, Georgetown, TX. Contact: Darrel Johnson, Phone: 512-748-9931.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: CWSVFD 3rdAnnual Fire Hall BBQ Cook-off, Cottonwood Shores, TX. Contact: events@cwsvfd.org.
Sept. 22-24, 2018: Comanche Pow Wow, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Comanche, TX.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: C.A.R.E K9, Lake Pallo Pinto, TX. Contact: Terry Phone: 254-413-3466, Mary: Phone: 940-769-2726 or Laura: 940-769-2962.
Oct. 5-6, 2018: 6thAnnual Oktoberfest Bar-B-Que & Chili Cook-off, Granbury, TX. Contact: Bobbie Ellingson, Phone: 817-578-0781 or Email: bobbie.ellingson@granburyisd.org.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Kimble County EMS Cook-off, Meriian, TX. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Chillin & Grillin By the Bay, Port Lavaca, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Kare for Kids BBQ Cook-off, Longview, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Red River Battle & Bacon Fest, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Vernon, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Gunslingers MC 2ndAnnual BBQ Cook-off, Austin, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2018: Clearlake Elks Lodge 2322 Barbecue Cook-off, Clear Lake, TX. Contact: Jim Ott, Phone: (713) 829-2199 or Email: j.ott1@verizon.net.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: National Championship BBQ Cook-off, Meridian, TX.
Nov. 16-17, 2018: Lone Star State Championship, Burnet, TX. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association website at www.mabbqa.com
July 14, 2018: Beginners Competition Class Presented b Dave Pavone and MABA,Stevensville, MD. Contact: Dave Pavone, Email: dpavone1960@yahoo.com.
For additional info., visit the Memphis Barbecue Network website at www.mbnbbq.com
June 1-2, 2018: Covington’s World’s Oldest BBQ Festival, Covington, TN. Contact: Karen Griffin, Phone: 901-476-9613 or 901-485-3075 or Email: kgriffin@covingtontn.com.
June 8-9, 2018: Thunder on Water BBQ Contest, Lake Grenada, MS. Contact: Duan Willis, Phone: 662-703-0137 or Email: duan.willis@ajwin.com.
July 20-21, 2018: Smoke on the Mountain Virginia State BBQ Championship, Galax, VA. Contact: Ron Passmore, Phone: 276-236-2184 or 276-233-0334 or Email: ggems201@hotmail.com or Judges Contact: Shannon Dalton, Phone: 276-233-4205 or Email: shdalton@gmail.com.
Aug. 3-4, 2018: Water Valley WatermelonCarnival Train Tracks Pork Attack, Water Valley, MS. Contact: Tonya Eubanks, Phone: 662-609-7370 (Day) or 662-281-8815 (Cell) or Email: tonyaeubanks@att.net.
Sept. 7, 2018: Smoke on the White, Batesville, AR. Contact: Bill Couch, Phone: 870-307-9599 or Email: bcouch@welchcouch.com.
Sept. 20-22, 2018: Praise the Lard, Murphysboro, TN. Contact: Mike Mills, Phone: 618-684-8902 or 618-559-8000. Judge’s Contact: Sammi Graff, Phone: 618-684-8902 or 618-559-8000 or Email: sammi@17bbq.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2018: Delta State University 33rd Annual Pig Pickin’, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Jeffrey Farris, Phone: 662-846-4797 or 662-719-4907 or Email: jfarris@deltstate.edu. Judges Contact: Gary Bouse, Phone: 662-846-4660 or Email: gbouse@deltastate.edu.
Sept. 27-29, 2018: 2018 Bartlett BBQ Fest, Bartlett, TN. Contact: David Parsons, Phone: 901-859-3381 or 901-833-6054 or Email: dparsonsconstruction@comcast.net Judges’ Contact: Colt Parsons, Phone: 901-833-6054 or Email: cparsons@wirebond.com.
Sept. 28-29, 2018: The Great Ruleville Roast, Ruleville, MS. Phone: 662-719-1675 or Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com. Judges Contact: Pam Maxwell, Phone: 662-497-2575 or Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2018: Mississippi Delta State Barbeque Championship/Cleveland Octoberbest, Ruleville, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, Phone: 662-719-1675 or Email: jenkins2@tecinfo.com. Judges Contact: Pam Maxwell, Phone: 662-497-2575 or Email: prmaxwell@yahoo.com.
Oct. 20, 2018: Delta Hot Tamale Festival, Greenville, MS. Contact: Daniel Boggs. Phone: 662-378-3121 (Day) or 662-466-3889 (Night) or Email: gretchen@greatergreenville.org. Judges Contact: Brian Street, Phone: 662-332-0962 or 662-820-4893 or Email: brian.street@sfbcic.com.
Oct. 26-27, 2018: Fire on the Water, Lake Village, AR. Contact: Tippi Jones, Phone: 870-265-5997 (Day) or 870-737-1399 (Night) or Email: tippijones@outlook.com.
Nov. 2-3, 2018: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb, Phone: 229-268-8275 (Day) or 229-322-1596 (Night) or Email: rhonda@bigpigjig.com or Judge’s Contact: Lilla Heath, Phone: 229-268-7030 (Day) or 229-947-1140 (Night) or Email: lael.finthumane@gmail.com.
For more information, visit the Minnesota BBQ Society website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 26, 2018: Spring Training 2018, Falcon Heights, MN.
June 1-2, 2018: Smokin’ in Steele, Owatonna, MN.
June 2, 2018: Le Center Post 108 Sons of the American Legion 2018 Cook Off, Le Center, MN.
June 8-10, 2018: Mankato Cookout, Mankato, MN.
June 16, 2018: Angels Amongst Us, LeSueur MN.
June 17, 2018: 2ndAnnual Rigs and Pigs, Buffalo, MN.
June 22-23, 2018: Rotary Rock N Ribs on the River, La Crosse, MN.
June 22-23, 2018: Heartland Days BBQ Contest, Lewiston, MN.
June 22-24, 2018: Smoke on the Water Kenora, Kenora, Ontario, Canada.
June 23, 2018: Perham Area Rib Cook Off, Perham, MN.
July 27, 2018: Traeger Barbecue Classics Shop Class, Mankato, MN.
July 28, 2018: B-Dale BBQ Contest, Roseville, MN.
July 28, 2018: Fergolicious BBQ University of Que, Fargo, ND. Website: https://www.fergoliciousbbq.com/bbq-classes/ – competition-pitmaster.
July 28, 2018: Traeger Meat Master BBQ Shop Class, Mankato, MN.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: SMSU Smokefest, Marshall, MN.
Aug. 17-18, 2018: Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff, Canton, MN.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: 11thAnnual Big Island BBQ, Albert Lea, MN.
Aug. 24-25, 2018: ½ Way to St. Pat’s BBQ Contest, Emmetsburg, IA.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Big Muddy Brew n’ Que, Winona, MN.
Sept. 8, 2018: 3rdAnnual Pitmasters BBQ Contest, Annandale, MN.
Sept. 14-15, 2018: King Turkey Day Smokin’ Gobbler Barbeque Cook-Off, Worthington, MN.
Sept. 15, 2018: Nisswa’s 13thAnnual Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge, Nisswa, MN.
Sept. 15, 2018: Grillin’ and Chillin’ BBQ Cook-Off, Sauk Centre, MN.
For additional information, contact the Northeast Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
May 28, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online 7pm – 9pm.
June 2, 2018: Veteran’s Homestead– Meal Delivery @ Camp Collier, Gardner, MA.
June 8–10, 2018: Granite State BBQ Championship, Seven Maples Campground, Hancock, NH.
June 17, 2018: Cherry Valley Outdoor Games BBQ, Cherry Valley, NY.
June 22, 2018: Smoke in the Woods, Galway, NY.
June 25, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online 7pm – 9pm.
July 14, 2018: 19thAnnual Tyler Ride, Westford VFW 6, Westford, MA.
July 21 & 22, 2018: Brookline Tailgate & BBQ/Grilling Cook Off– Brookline NH.
July 22, 2018: Brookline Kids Que, Brookline, NH. Contact: www.nebs.org/calendar.
July 23, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online 7pm – 9pm.
Sept. 7 – 9, 2018: 4thGreen Mountain BBQ Championship, Abel Mountain Campground, Braintree, VT.
Sept. 21-23, 2018: Great Maine Barbecue Challenge, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, Bangor, ME.
Sept. 24, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online 7pm – 9pm.
Oct. 5- 7, 2018: Riverside Blues, Brews & BBQ, Greenfield MA www.riversidebluesandbbq.com.
Oct. 22, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting @ Online Meeting, Online 7pm – 9pm.
Dec. 1, 2018: Holiday Party, TBA.
Jan. 5, 2018: Annual/Team of the Year Awards Banquet, TBA.
For more information, visit the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association website at www.pnwba.com.
May 26-27, 2018: Bigfoot BBQ, Libby, MT.
June 1-2, 2018: Cruzin’ Chelan PNWBA Pro BBQ Classic, Chelan, WA.
June 8-9, 2018: Bottles, Brews, & BBQs, Prosser, WA.
June 24, 2018: Pitmaster Cooking Class, Toledo, WA.
June 25, 2018: Competition Barbecue Judging Class, Portland, OR.
July 6-7, 2018: South Sound BBQ Festival, Lacey, WA.
July 13-14, 2018: Basin Brew and Q, Klamath Falls, OR.
July 28-29, 2018: Oregon Crafted Swine & Spirits BBQ Festival, Redmond, OR.
Aug. 3-5, 2018: Canadian National Championships, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
Aug. 11-12, 2018: Oak Harbor Pigfest, Oak Harbor, WA.
Aug. 25, 2018: Benton-Franklin Fair BBQ Cook-Off (lite event), Kennewick, WA.
Sept. 1-2, 2018: Showdown at Juarez Canyon, Oregon City, OR.
Sept. 15-16, 2018: Harvest Festival, Grand Coulee, WA.
For more information, visit the Southern BBQ Network website at www.sbbqn.com.
For more information, visit the Steak Cookoff Association website at www.steakcookoffs.com.
May 25, 2018: Red White & BBQ Steak Cookoff, Westmont, IL.
May 25, 2018: Old Town Steak Cookoff, Kississee, FL.
May 25, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Westmont, IL.
May 26, 2018: Elkhorn Liquors East of the Rockies Steak Challenge, Garfield, AR.
May 26, 2018: Brew’n Q, Derbyshire, UK.
May 30, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Bedford, TX.
June 1, 2018: Smokin’ in Steele SCA Steak Contest, Owatonna, MN.
June 1, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Tempe, AX.
June 1, 2018: PK Grills Cookout Day 1 – Private Meat Class & Book Signing with Jess Pryles, Little Rock, AR.
June 1, 2018: Tastemasters BBQ Summerfest Steak Cookoff, Eustis, FL.
June 2, 2018: PK Grills Cookout Day 2 – Steak Cookoff, Little Rock, AR.
June 1, 2018: PK Grills Cookout Day 2 Kids Cookoff, Little Rock, AR.
June 1, 2018: 1stAnnual Arizona Steak Championship, Tempe, AZ.
June 8, 2018: Delta Smoke Steak Contest, Wynne, AR.
June 8, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Perry, OK.
June 9, 2018: 2ndAnnual Operation Tiger Paw, Tuscaloosa, AL.
June 9, 2018: Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Steak Cookoff, Warren, AR.
June 9, 2018: Noble County Public Safety Steak Cookoff, Perry, OK.
June 15, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Weston, WV.
June 15, 2018: DeSoto Shrine Club Steak Cookoff, Nesbit, MS.
June 15, 2018: Almost Heaven BBQ Bash Steak Cookoff, Weston, WV.
June 15, 2018: Central Plains Ribfest Steak Cookoff, Holdrege, NE.
June 16, 2018: Double Event – Line Drives and Dingers Steak Cookoff, Bearden, AR.
June 16, 2018: SCA Kids Line Drives and Dingers Steak Cookoff, Bearden, AR.
June 16, 2018: Rose Festival Steak Cookoff, State Center, IA.
June 16, 2018: Lekker op de BBQ Vaderdag BBQwknd Steak Cookoff, Cruquius, Netherlands.
June 21, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Belvidere, IL.
June 21, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Byhalia, MS.
June 22, 2018: Heritage Day’s Steak Throwdown, Belvidere, IL.
June 22, 2018: Rotary Rock-n-Ribs, LaCrosse, WI.
June 23, 2018: White River Summer Fest Steak Cookoff, Springfield, MO.
June 23, 2018: Downtown Sizzlin Steak Cookoff, Memphis, TN.
June 23, 2018: Memphis Scottish Rite Steak Cookoff, Memphis, TN.
June 29, 2018: Williard Freedom Fest Steak Cookoff, Williard, MO.
June 30, 2018: Grillfest Northwest, Seattle, WA.
June 30, 2018: Beaches Beef & Bacon Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville Beach, FL.
June 30, 2018: Steak by the Lake, Gestland, Germany.
July 1, 2018: Pack the Park Steak Cookoff, Logan, IA.
July 4, 2018: Brookshires Louisiana Steak Cookoff, Shreveport, LA.
July 6, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Mason City, IA.
July 6, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Johnson City, TN.
July 6, 2018: Half Moon Holidays Steak Cookoff, Shiner, TX.
July 7, 2018: River City Steak Cookoff Day 1, Mason City, IA.
July 7, 2018: SCA KIDS – River City Steak Cookoff Day 1, Mason City, IA.
July 7, 2018: Steak and Eggs Steak Cookoff, Appleton, WI.
July 7, 2018: The Lodge Steak Cookoff, Johnson City, TN.
July 7, 2018: Texas Cook’em High Steaks Cookoff, Edinburgh, TX.
July 8, 2018: River City Steak Cookoff Day 2, Mason City, IA.
July 14, 2018: Whitney Wildcat Athletic Booster Steak Cookoff, Whitney, TX.
July 14, 2018: SCA KIDS– Whitney Wildcat Athletic Booster Steak Cookoff, Whitney, TX.
July 14, 2018: Vienna BBQ Days Steak Cookoff, Vienna, Austria.
July 14, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Jacksonville, FL.
July 20, 2018: Chillin & Grillin in the Glades Steak Cookoff, Wise, VA.
July 20, 2018: BBQ’Loo & Blues Too, Waterloo, IA.
July 21, 2018: Siegi’s Tripp Memorial Steak Cookoff, Tulsa, OK.
July 22, 2018: Hulbert Rider Football Steak Cookoff, Hulbert, OK.
July 28, 2018: Springhill Piggly Wiggly 12thAnnual Steak Cookoff, Springhill, LA.
July 28, 2018: SCA KIDS – Springhill Piggly Wiggly 12thAnnual Steak Cookoff, Springhill, LA.
July 28, 2018: Pawnee County Fair Steak Cookoff, Larned, KS.
July 28, 2018: Smokin’ on Main, Collinsville, IL.
Aug. 3, 2018: DETX BBQ & Steak Cookoff, Kirbyville, TX.
Aug. 4, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Omaha, NE.
Aug. 4, 2018: Croix Valley Foods Steak Cookoff, St. Paul, MN.
Aug. 4, 2018: SCA KIDS –Croix Valley Foods Steak Cookoff, St. Paul, MN.
Aug. 4, 2018: Big Dan’s 1stAnnual Steak Cookoff, Catwissa, PA.
Aug 4, 2018: Summer Splash Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL.
Aug. 4, 2018: Red White Blue & Que Steak Cookoff, Wheatland, MO.
Aug. 17, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, West, TX.
Aug. 18, 2018: Out West Bar & Grill Steak Cookoff, West, TX.
Aug. 18, 2018: Variety Children’s Charity Steak Cookoff, Memphis, TN.
Aug. 24, 2018: Big Island BBQ/Steak Championship, Albert Lea, MN.
Aug. 25, 2018: Fireplace Stone & Patio Steak Cookoff, Omaha, NE.
Aug. 25, 2018: Sunflower Festival SCA Competition, Colby, KS.
Aug. 25, 2018: SCA KIDS – Sunflower Festival SCA Competition, Colby, KS.
Aug. 25, 2018: East of the Rockies Steak Challenge, Garfield, KS.
Aug. 31, 2018: Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Bedford, TX.
Sept. 8, 2018: Premier Grilling Texas Steak Cookoff, Little Elm, TX.
Sept. 8, 2018: SCA KIDS – Premier Grilling Texas Steak Championship Cookoff, Little Elm, TX.
Sept. 8, 2018: Grillin in the Goat Pen Steak Cookoff, Millington, TN.
Sept. 9, 2018: Smoke in the Garden 2, Caravaggio, Italy.
Sept. 9, 2018: SCA KIDS – Smoke in the Garden 2, Caravaggio, Italy.
Sept. 14, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, San Diego, CA.
Sept. 14, 2018: America’s Finest BBQ Steak Cookoff, San Diego, CA.
Sept. 15, 2018: Alcorn County Steak Cookoff, Corinth, MS.
Sept. 15, 2018: The Meat Block Steak Cookoff, Greenville, WI.
Sept. 21, 2018: Murphysboro Steak and BBQ Cook-off, Murphysboro, IL.
Sept. 21, 2018: Ascension Balloon Festival Steak Cookoff, Gonzales, LA.
Sept. 22, 2018: The Shrine Steak Challenge, Springfield, MO.
Sept. 23, 2018: Table Rock Boats & Bones Steak Cookoff, Kimberling City, MO.
Sept. 28, 2018: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival Steak Cookoff, Jonesboro, AR.
Sept. 28, 2018: Steve Mayberry Memorial Steak Cookoff, Carrollton, TX.
Sept. 28, 2018: SCA Kids–Steve Mayberry Memorial Steak Cookoff, Carrollton, TX.
Sept. 29, 2018: The Great Ruleville Grilling, Ruleville, MS.
Sept. 29, 2018: Clear Creek County Pack Burro Steak Cookoff, Idaho Springs, CO.
Sept. 29, 2018: Texas Cowboys Against Cancer’s 1stAnnual Steak Cookoff, Decatur, TX.
Sept. 29, 2018: SCA KIDS – Texas Cowboys Against Cancer’s 1stAnnual Steak Cookoff, Decatur, TX.
Oct. 6, 2018: 2018 SCA World Championship, Fort Worth, TX.
Oct. 7, 2018: 2018 SCA Kickoff Classic, Fort Worth, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: HCCO BBQ Capital of Texas/B&B Charcoal Steak Challenge, Lockhart, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: Colleyville Old Tyme Steak Cookoff, Colleyville, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: Steaktober Fest, Cameron, TX.
Oct. 13, 2018: Bedouin Brew & Bar-B-Que Steak Cookoff, Muskogee, OK.
Oct. 13, 2018: Hell Bent BBQ Steak Cookoff, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Oct. 20, 2018: Southland Park Gaming & Racing Steak Cookoff, West Memphis, TN.
Oct. 20, 2018: Red Bull Steak Cookoff, Albert Lea, MN.
Oct. 20, 2018: “Good Ole Boys” Steak Cookoff, White Hall, AR.
Oct. 20, 2018: Creekside BBQ Battle and Steak Cookoff, Warracknabeal, Australia.
Nov. 3, 2018: Corums Building Center Steak Cookoff, Hartselle, AL.
Nov. 2, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Hartselle, AL.
Nov. 8, 2018: 2018 WFC “World Food Championships” Events.
Nov. 16, 2018: Smokin’ Flamingo Friday Steak Jackpot, Jacksonville, FL.
Nov. 18, 2018: Smokin’ Flamingo Steak Cookoff, Jacksonville, FL.
NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS
June 9 -10, 2018: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, New York City, NY. Website: bigapplebbq.org.
BBQ COOKING SCHOOLS
May 25, 2018: Jacks Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: http://jacksoldsouth.com.
May 31-June 1, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Rock Hill, SC, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
June 4-5, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Wake Forest, NC, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
June 8-9, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Ashland, VA, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
June 10, 2018: Kosher BBQ Class Kansas City area, Contact: Adam Rich, Phone: 913-461-1681 or Email: arichitect@hotmail.com.
June 13-14, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Lancaster, PA, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
June 18-19, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Yonkers, NY, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
June 22-23, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Hilliard, OH, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
June 27-28, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Royal Oak, MI, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
July 9-10, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Elora, Ontario, Canada, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
July 13-14, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
July 27-28, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Manakato, MN, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
August 3-4, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Bozeman, MT, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Aug. 8-9, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Great Falls, MT, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Aug. 20-21, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Aug. 20-21, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Aug. 29-30, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Spokane Valley, WA, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Sept. 4-5, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Meridian, ID, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Sept. 26-27, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Meridian, ID, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Oct. 1-2, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Sioux Falls, SD, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
Oct. 5-6, 2018: Traeger Shop Class Cooking School, Sioux Falls, SD, sign up at https://www.traegergrills.com/shopclass
BBQ JUDGING SCHOOLS
June 14, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, State Center, IA. http://www.steakcookoffs.com
July 6, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Mason City, IA. http://www.steakcookoffs.com
July 14, 2018: GBA Judge Training Class, Jacksonville, FL. Website: www.bbqga.org
July 14, 2018: SCA Certified Judges Class, Jacksonville, FL. http://www.steakcookoffs.com
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