National Barbecue News
CBBQA
For more information, visit the CBBQA website at www.CBBQA.com
Oct. 18, 2013: 2nd Annual Cowboy Up Rodeo & BBQ, Lancaster, CA.
CTBA
For more information, visit the CTBA website at www.ctbabbq.com.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Temple J.C.’s Cookoff & Concert, Temple, TX. Contact: Chris Butler, 254-760-6769.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Kerr County Fair, Kerrville, TX. Contact: Chad Parker, 830-928-4221.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: NCFD Farm Club, San Marcos, TX. Contact: Kayla Royal, 512-667-4642.
FBA
For additional info., visit the FBA website at www.FLBBQ.org
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Mulberry Fine Swine at the Pit, FL State Championship, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: The Big Swamp Smoke Off, Naples, FL. Contact: Shannon Hubbell, 239-455-1444.
Oct. 19, 2013: 2nd Annual Rib Ticklers Ball, Cutler Bay, FL. Contact: Frederick Bobson, 305-238-4166.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Georgia/Florida Tailgate Bar-B-Q Cookoff, Jesup, GA. Contact: Bill Harvey, 912-427-0884.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: South Florida Pro BBQ Competition, Isle Casino, Pompano Beach, FL. Contact: Connie Davis, 954-383-2285.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Arcadia Main Street’s Down Home! BBQ, Arcadia, FL. Contact: Arcadia Main Street, email: [email protected].
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 6th Annual Foggy Bottom Bar-B-Que Bash, Elba, AL. Contact: Kaye Whitworth, 334-897-3125.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Pioneer Day 2013, Kissimmee, FL. Contact: Osceola County Historical Society, 407-396-8644 ext. 3.
Nov. 16, 2013: Grillers Gone Wild BBQ Festival, South Daytona, FL. Contact: Gregory Bartholomew, 386-566-3526.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: 1st Annual Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ Festival, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: David S. Haskett, 904-838-7290.
Nov. 23, 2013: Rotary Club of Panama City Beach presents 6th Annual Grills Gone Wild, Panama City, FL. Contact: Ann Scruggs, 850-258-2735.
Dec. 13-14, 2012: Southern Pines Blues & BBQ, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366.
Jan. 3-4, 2014: Banjos, Bikes, & BBQ, Edgewater, FL. Contact: Janet Shira, 386-424-2485.
Jan. 10-11, 2014: Cowboys Pig Out, Ft. Pierce, FL. Contact: Whitney Godwin, 772-834-6924.
Jan. 17-18, 2014: Pigz in Z’hills BBQ & Blues and Fly-In, Zephyrhills, FL. Contact: Vonnie Mikkelsen, 813-782-1913.
Jan. 17-18, 2014: Ziggy Dick’s BBQ Cookoff & Festival, Naples, FL. Contact: Rotary Club of Naples, 239-300-1221.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014: 10th Annual Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs ‘Smoke on the Water’ BBQ, Winter Haven, FL. Contact: Frank Csomos, 863-287-3075 or 863-294-5400.
GBA
For more information, visit the GBA website at www.bbqga.com
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Tennille BBQ Blast, Tennille, GA. Contact: Brunson Martin, 478-552-7875 or 478-552-3470 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Hawkinsville Harvest Fest Pigs & Produce, Downtown Hawkinsville, GA. Contact: Bob Johnson, 478-230-6983 or email:[email protected] or Robin White, 478-230-8496.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Richland Pig Fest, Richland, GA. Contact: Kris Addison, 229-321-1585 or email: [email protected].
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014: Bar-B-Q Beach Bash, Jekyll Island, GA. Contact: John A. Jones, 912-624-2232 ext. 101.
March 21-22, 2014: Durhamtown Moonshine & BBQ Festival, Union Point, GA. Contact: Mike McCommons, 706-486-4603 or 706-318-1770 or email:[email protected].
March 28-29, 2014: Bikes, Blues & BBQ, Central Square Complex, Douglas, GA. Contact: Georgia Henderson, 912-383-0277.
April 11-12, 2014: Grande Creek Pig Jam, Swainsboro, GA. Contact: Jeremy Faircloth, 478-455-0868 or email: [email protected].
April 18-19, 2014: Smokin’ Pork N Butts, Jackson, GA. Contact: Wayne Rosser, 770-775-6367 or 404-227-6215 or email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2014: Three Rivers BBQ Fest, Towns Bluff RV Park, Hazlehurst, GA. Contact: Jim Sewell, 912-240-0106 or email: [email protected].
May 9-10, 2014: Smoke on the Lake, Cauble Park, Acworth, GA. Contact: Jeff Bass, 678-354-8363 ext. 116 or 404-234-8271 or email: [email protected].
IBCA
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Shriners Benefit Trailride & Cook Off, Crosby, TX. Contact: John, 713-870-8475..
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Cuero Turkeyfest Fall BBQ Cook Off, Cuero, TX. Contact: Brenda, 361-234-6114.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Hootenanny on the Hill, Kyle, TX. Contact: Brandee, 512-557-2728.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: 1st Annual Josh Haynie Memorial C/O, Wharton, TX. Contact: Brandon, 281-253-5020.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Benbrook BBQ Cook Off, Texas State Championship, Benbrook, TX. Contact: Jamie, 817-249-4451.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Beaumont Elks #311, Beaumont, TX. Contact: Ella, 409-658-4280.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits, LA State Championship, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Thomas, 985-386-2536.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Harlan SOP Style BBQ Cook Off, Calvert, TX. Contact: Sonny, 979-324-2780.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Bee County Area Go Texas Blazin Saddles, Beeville, TX. Contact: Stephen, 361-362-8872.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Duval 4H Shooting Club C/O, Duval, TX. Contact: Jenika, 361-522-5647.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: 4th Orange County BBQ, Mauriceville, TX. Contact: Nacole B., 409-988-5489.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Orange County Texan Cook Off, Orange County, TX. Contact: Nacole, 409-988-5489.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Elks #2322 BBQ Cook Off, Kemah, TX. Contact: Jim, 713-829-2199 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 19-20, 2013: Kick Off Cook Off, Midland, TX. Contact: Amanda, 512-673-6100.
Oct. 25-27, 2013: Midway Fire Dept., TX State Championship, Midway, TX. Contact: Sherry, 936-348-7378.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Spooky Waterfront BBQ C/O, TX State Championship, Gordonville, TX. Contact: Steve, 972-935-1543.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Wade, 830-569-2163.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: South Texas Mudfest & Cook Off, Corpus Christi, TX. Contact: Owen, 361-548-0669.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: NCYFL 7th Annual State Championship, Robstown, TX. Contact: Brian, 361-660-4910.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Czhilispiel, Flatonia, TX. Contact: Beverly, 361-865-3920.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Wild in Willacy, Raymondville, TX. Contact: Elma, 956-689-1864.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Smokin’ at the Mill, AR State Championship, Delight, AR. Contact: Liz, 870-285-1336.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: 2nd Annual JD’s Team Xtreme Benefitting Wounded Warriors BBQ, San Antonio, TX. Contact: JD, 210-400-1541.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Crescent City Cook Off, New Orleans, LA. Contact: Billy, 757-277-8507.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 9th Annual Floresville Fall Fest, Floresville, TX. Contact: Sherry, 830-391-2152.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Monte Alto Lions Club King of the Grill, Elsa, TX. Contact: Krystal, 956-720-7437.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 1st Annaul Bayou Country BBQ Cook Off, Houma, LA. Contact: Nicole, 985-262-1435 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 14-17, 2013: Fiesta Pan De Campo Team Roping & Cook Off, Falfurrias, TX. Contact: Celia, 361-219-6116 or Nikolo, 956-207-4239.
Nov. 15-16, 2013: 1st Billy the Kid BBQ, Hico, TX. Contact: Mike, 254-796-4620 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Festival of Lights Gobbler, Lake Jackson, TX. Contact: Staci, 979-997-2100.
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Â Pan de Campo Cook Off, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Chuy, 956-776-1879.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Gruene Harley-Davidson 2nd Annual BBQ Cook Off, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Nikki, 830-624-2473.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Fall BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA. Contact: Amy, 318-240-6414.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Pride of Texas BBQ Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Chad, 361-445-5180 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 22-23, 2013: RCR Cook Off, Elsa, TX. Contact: Aaron, 956-373-0735or email:[email protected]. Website: www.rcrcookoff.com.
Dec 6-7, 2013: Christmas on the Square Cook Off, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Laurie, 979-218-0922.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Taft Christmas Festival BBQ, Taft, TX. Contact: Chad, 361-526-0008.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: 3rd Jason Pelton Cookin’ for Kids, Conroe, TX. Contact: Sheri, 936-537-0672.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: 1st Annual Oilfield Trash Cook Off Ranch Rodeo Roping Contest, Alice, TX. Contact: Adrian/Elena, 361-562-5148.
Dec. 13-14, 2013: Briscoe Ranch Cook Off at the Crossroads, TX State Championship, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Wade, 830-591-7351 or Jan, 830-278-2161
KCBS
For additional info., visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Anchor City Cook Off, State Championship, Centralia, MO. Contact: Ginny Zoellers, 573-682-2272 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Chillin & Grillin BBQ Festival, State Championship, Sand Springs, OK. Contact: Mary Eubanks, 918-245-3221 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Lyons, GA. Contact: Alexa Britton, 912-526-6445 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Cookin’ on the Kaw, State Championship, DeSoto, KS. Contact: Sara Ritter, 913-583-1585 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-13, 2013: Riverside Blues & BBQ Festival, State Championship, Greenfield, MA. Contact: Christy Moore, email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Bliss Brews & Que, State Championship, Fort Bliss, TX. Contact: Danaria Farris, 915-564-5311 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-13, 2013: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, State Championship, Rocky Mount, NC. Contact: Debbie Julio, 252-972-1151 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Waxhaw Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, Waxhaw, NC. Contact: Lisa Hoffman, 704-843-2195 ext. 226 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Cullman Oktoberfest BBQ Challenge, State Championship, Cullman, AL. Contact: Michael Howell, 256-348-9590 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Regional), Midwest City, OK. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Wahabi Shriners, State Championship, Jackson, MS. Contact: Jennifer Sharp, 662-279-9400 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Smoke on the Water, State Championship, Topeka, KS. Contact: Josh Sturm, 785-291-2612 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: 3rd Annual High Point BBQ, State Championship, Clarksburg, MD. Contact: Scott Graham, 240-876-1260 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Central Illinois Bragging Rights, State Championship, Arthur, IL. Contact: Arthur Association of Commerce, 217-543-2766 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 12-13, 2013: Smoke-n-Thunder BBQ Classic, State Championship, Rome, GA. Contact: John Cowman, 706-291-0030 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 12-13, 2013: Rhythm & Ribs, State Championship, Cottomwood, AZ. Contact: Ron Brumley, 970-729-3474 or Gigi Rocks, 928-284-8657 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Munfordville, KY. Contact: Coni Sheppard, 270-524-4752 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Balloons, Blues, Bikes, & BBQ, State Championship, Parsons, KS. Contact: David/Aquila Winchell, 620-421-2365 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: 8th Annual Lambs Farm Barn Burner Bar-B-Q, State Championship, Libertyville, IL. Contact: Stephanie Norum, 847-990-3714 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Ohio Smoke Meat Festival, State Championship, Nelsonville, OH. Contact: Kevin Dotson, 740-753-4346 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour Championship, Bentonville, AR. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Autumnfest, State Championship, Woodstock, VA. Contact: Tom Eshelman, 540-459-3869 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Fountains Blaze Off and Senior Q, State Championship, Independence, MO. Contact: Megan Hollar, 816-257-5100 or email;[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Bikes, Balloons & BBQ, State Championship, Poteau, OK. Contact: Clyde Phelps, 479-586-0023 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Autumn Blaze BBQ Smoke Off State Championship Contest, State Championship, Garnett, KS. Contact: Mike Norman, 785-448-3826 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: A Smokin’ Good Time, State Championship, Prescott Valley, AZ. Contact: Skip Ramsden, 928-208-2375 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-20, 2013: Cowboy Up at the PRCA Rodeo & BBQ, Lancaster, CA. Contact: Becky McRoberts, 818-799-6288 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Sons of the American Legion Red, White & Blue BBQ, Smithville, MO. Contact: Keith Clough, 816-679-6628 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 19-20, 2013: 13th Annual Bordertown Bash, State Championship, Fort Smith, AR. Contact: Daniel Moore, 479-650-9135 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 19-20, 203: Smokin’ the Fort, State Championship, Fort Gibson, OK. Contact: Gary Perkins, 918-478-4780 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Border War Barbecue, Oswatomie, KS. Contact: Karen LaDuex, 913-755-4155 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown & Fall Leaf Festival (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Cleveland, GA. Contact: Heather Sinyard, 706-809-0139 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Bates County BBQ State Championship, State Championship, Butler, MO. Contact: Butler Chamber of Commerce, email:[email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, Lynchburg, TN. Judges by invitation only! Contact: Debbie Christian, 931-759-6332 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2013: Riverside Resort Casino USA Barbecue Championship, State Championship, Laughlin, NV. Contact: Ron Cates, 870-536-8175 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Hog Happnin’, State Championship, Shelby, NC. Contact: Jerry Gardner, 704-482-4202 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Cookin’ on the Creek BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Harrison, AR. Contact: Michael Jarjoura, 870-741-2659 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 7-10, 2013: World Food Championships – World Barbecue Championship (Competitor’s Series), Las Vegas, NV. Contact: MMA Creative, email:[email protected].
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 1st Annual BBQ BIVOUAC, St. James, MO. Contact: JT Sybert, 573-578-8972 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Cumming, GA. Contact: Randall Bowman, 770-886-6290 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown, State Championship, Charleston, SC. Contact: Matt Galvin, 843-284-7022 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: When Pigs Fly South, Lakeland, FL. Contact: Donovan Tinsley, 863-583-0081 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Moolah Shriners November to Remember BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, St. Louis, MO. Contact: Tom Butcher, 636-692-1966 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Plant City Pig Jam, State Championship, Plant City, FL.Contact: Amy Nizamoff, 813-754-3707 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2013: Kanza Bowl BBQ & Blues, Topeka, KS. Contact: Mike Bell, 785-215-8269 or email: [email protected].
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Christmas on the River State Championship, Demopolis, AL. Contact: David Anderson, email: [email protected].
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Calhoun KOA’s (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Calhoun, GA. Contact: Aaron Walkerover, 706-307-9129 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Big Poppa Smokers King of the Smoker (Invitational), LaQuinta, CA. Contact: Jessie Fleischman, 760-775-4222 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 13-15, 2013: Downtown Throw Down Barbecue Championship, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Steve Overlay, 702-376-9532 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 27-29, 2013: 4th Annual Wild, Wild West BBQ Championship, State Championship, Lake Elsinore, CA. Contact: Henry Silvestre, 951-445-1903 or email: [email protected].
LSBS
For additional info., visit the LSBS website at
www.lonestarbarbecue.com
Oct. 11-12, 2013: 2nd Annual Grayson County Fair & BBQ, Denison, TX.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Autumn Stroll & BBQ Cook-off, Canton, TX.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Tokio Store Pop-A-Top BBQ Cook-off, Tokio Loop/West, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: BBQ & Chili MDA Chillin & Grillin, Waco, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: VFD Annual BBQ Cook-off, Bridgeport, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Red River Battle, Vernon, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Hill Country Shoot Out BBQ, Leander, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Big Lake, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Geronimo, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Zombie Que Barbecue Cook-Off, Boerne, TX.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: National Championship, Meridian, TX.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Wild Hog Cook-off, State Championship, Crowell, TX.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Pancho’s Barbeque Challenge, Laredo, TX.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Spooktacular Bull & Bash, Jacksonville, TX.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Smokin’ at the Ranch, Bertram, TX.
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Post 430 Cancer Cook-off, Odessa, TX.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Tin Star Ranch BBQ & Chili Cook-off, Fredericksburg, TX.
Jan. 17-18, 2014: Cooker of the Year Awards BBQ Cook-off, Burnet, TX.
Jan. 24-25, 2014: Old Schoolhouse Cook-off, Red Rock, TX.
Feb. 7-8, 2014: Del Rio Trace & Field Cook-off, Del Rio, TX.
March 14-15, 2014: Hog Explosion, Bandera, TX.
March 14-15, 2014: Lockhart, TX.
March 21-22, 2014: Hill Country BBQ Cook-off, Marble Falls, TX.
MBN
For additional info., visit the MBN website at www.mbnbbq.com
Oct. 2-5, 2013: 12th Annual Heavenly Hog Championship BBQ Contest, Madison, MS. Contact: Keith Obert, 601-856-9690 or 601-856-9686 or email:[email protected]; or Rusty Brown, 601-573-1107 or 601-856-9686 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 3-5, 2013: 41st Annual World’s Oldest Bar-B-Que, Covington, TN. Contact: Linda Wilson, 901-652-0555 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Sandra McCalla, 901-652-0555 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Roasting on the River, Robert Church Park, Memphis, TN. Contac: Vanessa Rodley, 310-936-9378 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Contest/Cleveland Octoberfest, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, 662-756-2011 or 662-719-1675 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell, 662-497-2575 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Arlington BBQ Fallfest, Arlington, TN. Contact: Brian Thompson, 901-337-0114 or 901-488-7822 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Michelle Mynatt, 901-830-1887 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Q-City Charlotte BBQ Championship, Charlotte, NC. Contact: Damon Phillips, 704-332-9594 or 757-329-2163 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 19, 2013: Deep Roots Festival, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Heather Holder, 478-456-3604 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Lindsey Hornsby, email: [email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb-Heath, 229-268-8275 or 229-322-1596 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: La’El Heath, 229-268-8275 or 229-322-1596 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Smokin’ on The Rez, Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS. Contact: Bobby Cleveland, 601-506-0739 or 601-506-0739 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 30-31, 2013: 3rd Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl BBQ Bowl, Tiger Lane Liberty Bowl Stadium, Memphis, TN
New England Barbeque Society
For additional info., contact the New England Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Oct. 11, 2013: Riverside Blues & BBQ Festival, Greenfield, MA. Website: www.riversidebluesandbbq.com.
Oct. 19, 2013: BBQ Masters in the Woods & Celebration of Ken Dakai’s Life, Foster, RI. Contact: Lisa Mills, 401-226-2923 or email: [email protected].
Dec. 7, 2013: NEBS Holiday Party, Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA.
Jan. 4, 2014: NEBS Annual Meeting & Elections, Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA
Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association
For additional info., visit the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association website atwww.tgcbca.org
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Knights of Columbus 4577 BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: David Pangrazio, 713-641-3694 or 832-524-4282.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Napa 4th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Keven MacFarland or Noe Gutierrez, 281-847-9192.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: 1st Annual Farm & Ranch Annual BBQ Cookoff & Kid’s Que, Houston, TX. Contact: Dolores Patterson, 281-701-2603.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: FireFest 2013 9th Annual Firefighters BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Kile Spelz, 713-487-5453.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: John Henry Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: John Henry, 281-272-1875.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Montgomery County Mustang Car Show & BBQ Cookoff, New Caney, TX. Contact: Teresa Mason, 832-318-4897.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Diamonds & Dollars, Spring, TX. Contact: Melinda Haggerton, 713-410-5579 or Dana McCall, 832-656-0214.
Nov. 15-19, 2013: Heath Schielack Memorial Cookoff, Waller, TX. Contact: Claudia Martinez, email: [email protected].
May 16-18, 2014: Neals Lodge, Concan, TX.
WORLD BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the World Barbecue Association website atwww.wbqa.com
PACIFIC NORTH WEST BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the Pacific North West Barbecue Association website atwww.PNWBA.com
Oct. 5, 2013: Safeway Breast Cancer Rib Challenge, Silver Firs, WA.
SOUTHERN BARBECUE NETWORK
For more information, visit the SBN website at www.sbbqn.com.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Jamile Shriners BBQ Cook Off, Columbia, SC. Contact: Lance Carpenter, 803-772-9380 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Mid-City BBQ Cook-Off, Wellford, SC. Contact: Harold Owens, 864-463-4711.
COOKING SCHOOLS
Oct. 18-20, 2013: Jack's™ Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website:www.jacksoldsouth.com.
Oct. 26, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Kansas City, MO. Instructor: Bob Snelson. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 2, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Fairfax, VA. Instructor: Chris Capell. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 9, 2013: CBBQA's™ BBQ 101 Class, Ontario, CA. Website: www.cbbqa.org.
Nov. 15-17, 2013: Jack's™ Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website:www.jacksoldsouth.com.
Nov. 22, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Nahunta, GA. Instructor: Lang BBQ Smokers. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 23, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Kansas City, KS. Instructor: Bob Snelson. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Dec. 7, 2013: Fast Eddie's™ Competition Cooking Class, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, OK. Website: www.cookshack.com/store/Cooking-Classes.
Jan. 11-12, 2014: CBBQA Competition Class, Santa Barbara, CA. Website: www.cbbqa.org.
Jan. 17-19, 2014: Jack's™ Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website:www.jacksoldsouth.com.
May 3, 2014: MNBBQS 2nd Annual Spring Training Workshop. Website: www.mnbbqsociety.com
JUDGING SCHOOLS
Oct. 24, 2013: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Fort Gibson, OK. Website:www.kcbs.us.
Oct. 25, 2013: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Lynchburg, TN. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 2, 2013: FBA Judges Seminar, Panama City, FL. Website: www.flbbq.org/contest.htm.
Dec. 6, 2013: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, OK. Website: www.cookshack.com/store/Cooking-Classes.
Please visit http://www.bbq-festivals.com/bbqfestival_directory.html for a full listing
CBBQA
For more information, visit the CBBQA website at www.CBBQA.com
Oct. 18, 2013: 2nd Annual Cowboy Up Rodeo & BBQ, Lancaster, CA.
CTBA
For more information, visit the CTBA website at www.ctbabbq.com.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Temple J.C.’s Cookoff & Concert, Temple, TX. Contact: Chris Butler, 254-760-6769.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Kerr County Fair, Kerrville, TX. Contact: Chad Parker, 830-928-4221.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: NCFD Farm Club, San Marcos, TX. Contact: Kayla Royal, 512-667-4642.
FBA
For additional info., visit the FBA website at www.FLBBQ.org
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Mulberry Fine Swine at the Pit, FL State Championship, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: The Big Swamp Smoke Off, Naples, FL. Contact: Shannon Hubbell, 239-455-1444.
Oct. 19, 2013: 2nd Annual Rib Ticklers Ball, Cutler Bay, FL. Contact: Frederick Bobson, 305-238-4166.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Georgia/Florida Tailgate Bar-B-Q Cookoff, Jesup, GA. Contact: Bill Harvey, 912-427-0884.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: South Florida Pro BBQ Competition, Isle Casino, Pompano Beach, FL. Contact: Connie Davis, 954-383-2285.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Arcadia Main Street’s Down Home! BBQ, Arcadia, FL. Contact: Arcadia Main Street, email: [email protected].
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 6th Annual Foggy Bottom Bar-B-Que Bash, Elba, AL. Contact: Kaye Whitworth, 334-897-3125.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Pioneer Day 2013, Kissimmee, FL. Contact: Osceola County Historical Society, 407-396-8644 ext. 3.
Nov. 16, 2013: Grillers Gone Wild BBQ Festival, South Daytona, FL. Contact: Gregory Bartholomew, 386-566-3526.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: 1st Annual Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ Festival, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: David S. Haskett, 904-838-7290.
Nov. 23, 2013: Rotary Club of Panama City Beach presents 6th Annual Grills Gone Wild, Panama City, FL. Contact: Ann Scruggs, 850-258-2735.
Dec. 13-14, 2012: Southern Pines Blues & BBQ, Perry, FL. Contact: Dawn Taylor, 850-584-5366.
Jan. 3-4, 2014: Banjos, Bikes, & BBQ, Edgewater, FL. Contact: Janet Shira, 386-424-2485.
Jan. 10-11, 2014: Cowboys Pig Out, Ft. Pierce, FL. Contact: Whitney Godwin, 772-834-6924.
Jan. 17-18, 2014: Pigz in Z’hills BBQ & Blues and Fly-In, Zephyrhills, FL. Contact: Vonnie Mikkelsen, 813-782-1913.
Jan. 17-18, 2014: Ziggy Dick’s BBQ Cookoff & Festival, Naples, FL. Contact: Rotary Club of Naples, 239-300-1221.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014: 10th Annual Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs ‘Smoke on the Water’ BBQ, Winter Haven, FL. Contact: Frank Csomos, 863-287-3075 or 863-294-5400.
GBA
For more information, visit the GBA website at www.bbqga.com
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Tennille BBQ Blast, Tennille, GA. Contact: Brunson Martin, 478-552-7875 or 478-552-3470 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Hawkinsville Harvest Fest Pigs & Produce, Downtown Hawkinsville, GA. Contact: Bob Johnson, 478-230-6983 or email:[email protected] or Robin White, 478-230-8496.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Richland Pig Fest, Richland, GA. Contact: Kris Addison, 229-321-1585 or email: [email protected].
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014: Bar-B-Q Beach Bash, Jekyll Island, GA. Contact: John A. Jones, 912-624-2232 ext. 101.
March 21-22, 2014: Durhamtown Moonshine & BBQ Festival, Union Point, GA. Contact: Mike McCommons, 706-486-4603 or 706-318-1770 or email:[email protected].
March 28-29, 2014: Bikes, Blues & BBQ, Central Square Complex, Douglas, GA. Contact: Georgia Henderson, 912-383-0277.
April 11-12, 2014: Grande Creek Pig Jam, Swainsboro, GA. Contact: Jeremy Faircloth, 478-455-0868 or email: [email protected].
April 18-19, 2014: Smokin’ Pork N Butts, Jackson, GA. Contact: Wayne Rosser, 770-775-6367 or 404-227-6215 or email: [email protected].
May 2-3, 2014: Three Rivers BBQ Fest, Towns Bluff RV Park, Hazlehurst, GA. Contact: Jim Sewell, 912-240-0106 or email: [email protected].
May 9-10, 2014: Smoke on the Lake, Cauble Park, Acworth, GA. Contact: Jeff Bass, 678-354-8363 ext. 116 or 404-234-8271 or email: [email protected].
IBCA
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Shriners Benefit Trailride & Cook Off, Crosby, TX. Contact: John, 713-870-8475..
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Cuero Turkeyfest Fall BBQ Cook Off, Cuero, TX. Contact: Brenda, 361-234-6114.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Hootenanny on the Hill, Kyle, TX. Contact: Brandee, 512-557-2728.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: 1st Annual Josh Haynie Memorial C/O, Wharton, TX. Contact: Brandon, 281-253-5020.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Benbrook BBQ Cook Off, Texas State Championship, Benbrook, TX. Contact: Jamie, 817-249-4451.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Beaumont Elks #311, Beaumont, TX. Contact: Ella, 409-658-4280.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits, LA State Championship, Ponchatoula, LA. Contact: Thomas, 985-386-2536.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Harlan SOP Style BBQ Cook Off, Calvert, TX. Contact: Sonny, 979-324-2780.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Bee County Area Go Texas Blazin Saddles, Beeville, TX. Contact: Stephen, 361-362-8872.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Duval 4H Shooting Club C/O, Duval, TX. Contact: Jenika, 361-522-5647.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: 4th Orange County BBQ, Mauriceville, TX. Contact: Nacole B., 409-988-5489.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Orange County Texan Cook Off, Orange County, TX. Contact: Nacole, 409-988-5489.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Elks #2322 BBQ Cook Off, Kemah, TX. Contact: Jim, 713-829-2199 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 19-20, 2013: Kick Off Cook Off, Midland, TX. Contact: Amanda, 512-673-6100.
Oct. 25-27, 2013: Midway Fire Dept., TX State Championship, Midway, TX. Contact: Sherry, 936-348-7378.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Spooky Waterfront BBQ C/O, TX State Championship, Gordonville, TX. Contact: Steve, 972-935-1543.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Wade, 830-569-2163.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: South Texas Mudfest & Cook Off, Corpus Christi, TX. Contact: Owen, 361-548-0669.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: NCYFL 7th Annual State Championship, Robstown, TX. Contact: Brian, 361-660-4910.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Czhilispiel, Flatonia, TX. Contact: Beverly, 361-865-3920.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Wild in Willacy, Raymondville, TX. Contact: Elma, 956-689-1864.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Smokin’ at the Mill, AR State Championship, Delight, AR. Contact: Liz, 870-285-1336.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: 2nd Annual JD’s Team Xtreme Benefitting Wounded Warriors BBQ, San Antonio, TX. Contact: JD, 210-400-1541.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Crescent City Cook Off, New Orleans, LA. Contact: Billy, 757-277-8507.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 9th Annual Floresville Fall Fest, Floresville, TX. Contact: Sherry, 830-391-2152.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Monte Alto Lions Club King of the Grill, Elsa, TX. Contact: Krystal, 956-720-7437.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 1st Annaul Bayou Country BBQ Cook Off, Houma, LA. Contact: Nicole, 985-262-1435 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 14-17, 2013: Fiesta Pan De Campo Team Roping & Cook Off, Falfurrias, TX. Contact: Celia, 361-219-6116 or Nikolo, 956-207-4239.
Nov. 15-16, 2013: 1st Billy the Kid BBQ, Hico, TX. Contact: Mike, 254-796-4620 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Festival of Lights Gobbler, Lake Jackson, TX. Contact: Staci, 979-997-2100.
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Â Pan de Campo Cook Off, Edinburg, TX. Contact: Chuy, 956-776-1879.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Gruene Harley-Davidson 2nd Annual BBQ Cook Off, New Braunfels, TX. Contact: Nikki, 830-624-2473.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Fall BBQ Throwdown, Marksville, LA. Contact: Amy, 318-240-6414.
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Pride of Texas BBQ Cookoff, Sinton, TX. Contact: Chad, 361-445-5180 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 22-23, 2013: RCR Cook Off, Elsa, TX. Contact: Aaron, 956-373-0735or email:[email protected]. Website: www.rcrcookoff.com.
Dec 6-7, 2013: Christmas on the Square Cook Off, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Laurie, 979-218-0922.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Taft Christmas Festival BBQ, Taft, TX. Contact: Chad, 361-526-0008.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: 3rd Jason Pelton Cookin’ for Kids, Conroe, TX. Contact: Sheri, 936-537-0672.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: 1st Annual Oilfield Trash Cook Off Ranch Rodeo Roping Contest, Alice, TX. Contact: Adrian/Elena, 361-562-5148.
Dec. 13-14, 2013: Briscoe Ranch Cook Off at the Crossroads, TX State Championship, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Wade, 830-591-7351 or Jan, 830-278-2161
KCBS
For additional info., visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Anchor City Cook Off, State Championship, Centralia, MO. Contact: Ginny Zoellers, 573-682-2272 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Chillin & Grillin BBQ Festival, State Championship, Sand Springs, OK. Contact: Mary Eubanks, 918-245-3221 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Lyons, GA. Contact: Alexa Britton, 912-526-6445 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Cookin’ on the Kaw, State Championship, DeSoto, KS. Contact: Sara Ritter, 913-583-1585 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-13, 2013: Riverside Blues & BBQ Festival, State Championship, Greenfield, MA. Contact: Christy Moore, email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Bliss Brews & Que, State Championship, Fort Bliss, TX. Contact: Danaria Farris, 915-564-5311 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-13, 2013: Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down, State Championship, Rocky Mount, NC. Contact: Debbie Julio, 252-972-1151 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Waxhaw Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, Waxhaw, NC. Contact: Lisa Hoffman, 704-843-2195 ext. 226 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Cullman Oktoberfest BBQ Challenge, State Championship, Cullman, AL. Contact: Michael Howell, 256-348-9590 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Regional), Midwest City, OK. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Wahabi Shriners, State Championship, Jackson, MS. Contact: Jennifer Sharp, 662-279-9400 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Smoke on the Water, State Championship, Topeka, KS. Contact: Josh Sturm, 785-291-2612 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: 3rd Annual High Point BBQ, State Championship, Clarksburg, MD. Contact: Scott Graham, 240-876-1260 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Central Illinois Bragging Rights, State Championship, Arthur, IL. Contact: Arthur Association of Commerce, 217-543-2766 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 12-13, 2013: Smoke-n-Thunder BBQ Classic, State Championship, Rome, GA. Contact: John Cowman, 706-291-0030 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 12-13, 2013: Rhythm & Ribs, State Championship, Cottomwood, AZ. Contact: Ron Brumley, 970-729-3474 or Gigi Rocks, 928-284-8657 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Munfordville, KY. Contact: Coni Sheppard, 270-524-4752 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Balloons, Blues, Bikes, & BBQ, State Championship, Parsons, KS. Contact: David/Aquila Winchell, 620-421-2365 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: 8th Annual Lambs Farm Barn Burner Bar-B-Q, State Championship, Libertyville, IL. Contact: Stephanie Norum, 847-990-3714 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Ohio Smoke Meat Festival, State Championship, Nelsonville, OH. Contact: Kevin Dotson, 740-753-4346 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour Championship, Bentonville, AR. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Autumnfest, State Championship, Woodstock, VA. Contact: Tom Eshelman, 540-459-3869 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Fountains Blaze Off and Senior Q, State Championship, Independence, MO. Contact: Megan Hollar, 816-257-5100 or email;[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Bikes, Balloons & BBQ, State Championship, Poteau, OK. Contact: Clyde Phelps, 479-586-0023 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Autumn Blaze BBQ Smoke Off State Championship Contest, State Championship, Garnett, KS. Contact: Mike Norman, 785-448-3826 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: A Smokin’ Good Time, State Championship, Prescott Valley, AZ. Contact: Skip Ramsden, 928-208-2375 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 18-20, 2013: Cowboy Up at the PRCA Rodeo & BBQ, Lancaster, CA. Contact: Becky McRoberts, 818-799-6288 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Sons of the American Legion Red, White & Blue BBQ, Smithville, MO. Contact: Keith Clough, 816-679-6628 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 19-20, 2013: 13th Annual Bordertown Bash, State Championship, Fort Smith, AR. Contact: Daniel Moore, 479-650-9135 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 19-20, 203: Smokin’ the Fort, State Championship, Fort Gibson, OK. Contact: Gary Perkins, 918-478-4780 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Border War Barbecue, Oswatomie, KS. Contact: Karen LaDuex, 913-755-4155 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown & Fall Leaf Festival (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Cleveland, GA. Contact: Heather Sinyard, 706-809-0139 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Bates County BBQ State Championship, State Championship, Butler, MO. Contact: Butler Chamber of Commerce, email:[email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, Lynchburg, TN. Judges by invitation only! Contact: Debbie Christian, 931-759-6332 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2013: Riverside Resort Casino USA Barbecue Championship, State Championship, Laughlin, NV. Contact: Ron Cates, 870-536-8175 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Hog Happnin’, State Championship, Shelby, NC. Contact: Jerry Gardner, 704-482-4202 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Cookin’ on the Creek BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Harrison, AR. Contact: Michael Jarjoura, 870-741-2659 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 7-10, 2013: World Food Championships – World Barbecue Championship (Competitor’s Series), Las Vegas, NV. Contact: MMA Creative, email:[email protected].
Nov. 8-9, 2013: 1st Annual BBQ BIVOUAC, St. James, MO. Contact: JT Sybert, 573-578-8972 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Cumming, GA. Contact: Randall Bowman, 770-886-6290 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown, State Championship, Charleston, SC. Contact: Matt Galvin, 843-284-7022 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 15-16, 2013: When Pigs Fly South, Lakeland, FL. Contact: Donovan Tinsley, 863-583-0081 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Moolah Shriners November to Remember BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, St. Louis, MO. Contact: Tom Butcher, 636-692-1966 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 22-23, 2013: Plant City Pig Jam, State Championship, Plant City, FL.Contact: Amy Nizamoff, 813-754-3707 or email: [email protected].
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2013: Kanza Bowl BBQ & Blues, Topeka, KS. Contact: Mike Bell, 785-215-8269 or email: [email protected].
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Christmas on the River State Championship, Demopolis, AL. Contact: David Anderson, email: [email protected].
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Calhoun KOA’s (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Calhoun, GA. Contact: Aaron Walkerover, 706-307-9129 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Big Poppa Smokers King of the Smoker (Invitational), LaQuinta, CA. Contact: Jessie Fleischman, 760-775-4222 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 13-15, 2013: Downtown Throw Down Barbecue Championship, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Steve Overlay, 702-376-9532 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 27-29, 2013: 4th Annual Wild, Wild West BBQ Championship, State Championship, Lake Elsinore, CA. Contact: Henry Silvestre, 951-445-1903 or email: [email protected].
LSBS
For additional info., visit the LSBS website at
www.lonestarbarbecue.com
Oct. 11-12, 2013: 2nd Annual Grayson County Fair & BBQ, Denison, TX.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Autumn Stroll & BBQ Cook-off, Canton, TX.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Tokio Store Pop-A-Top BBQ Cook-off, Tokio Loop/West, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: BBQ & Chili MDA Chillin & Grillin, Waco, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: VFD Annual BBQ Cook-off, Bridgeport, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Red River Battle, Vernon, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Hill Country Shoot Out BBQ, Leander, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Big Lake, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Geronimo, TX.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Zombie Que Barbecue Cook-Off, Boerne, TX.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: National Championship, Meridian, TX.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Wild Hog Cook-off, State Championship, Crowell, TX.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Pancho’s Barbeque Challenge, Laredo, TX.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Spooktacular Bull & Bash, Jacksonville, TX.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Smokin’ at the Ranch, Bertram, TX.
Nov. 15-16, 2013: Post 430 Cancer Cook-off, Odessa, TX.
Dec. 6-7, 2013: Tin Star Ranch BBQ & Chili Cook-off, Fredericksburg, TX.
Jan. 17-18, 2014: Cooker of the Year Awards BBQ Cook-off, Burnet, TX.
Jan. 24-25, 2014: Old Schoolhouse Cook-off, Red Rock, TX.
Feb. 7-8, 2014: Del Rio Trace & Field Cook-off, Del Rio, TX.
March 14-15, 2014: Hog Explosion, Bandera, TX.
March 14-15, 2014: Lockhart, TX.
March 21-22, 2014: Hill Country BBQ Cook-off, Marble Falls, TX.
MBN
For additional info., visit the MBN website at www.mbnbbq.com
Oct. 2-5, 2013: 12th Annual Heavenly Hog Championship BBQ Contest, Madison, MS. Contact: Keith Obert, 601-856-9690 or 601-856-9686 or email:[email protected]; or Rusty Brown, 601-573-1107 or 601-856-9686 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 3-5, 2013: 41st Annual World’s Oldest Bar-B-Que, Covington, TN. Contact: Linda Wilson, 901-652-0555 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Sandra McCalla, 901-652-0555 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Roasting on the River, Robert Church Park, Memphis, TN. Contac: Vanessa Rodley, 310-936-9378 or email:[email protected].
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Contest/Cleveland Octoberfest, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, 662-756-2011 or 662-719-1675 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Pam Maxwell, 662-497-2575 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Arlington BBQ Fallfest, Arlington, TN. Contact: Brian Thompson, 901-337-0114 or 901-488-7822 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Michelle Mynatt, 901-830-1887 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Q-City Charlotte BBQ Championship, Charlotte, NC. Contact: Damon Phillips, 704-332-9594 or 757-329-2163 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 19, 2013: Deep Roots Festival, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Heather Holder, 478-456-3604 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: Lindsey Hornsby, email: [email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Big Pig Jig, Vienna, GA. Contact: Rhonda Lamb-Heath, 229-268-8275 or 229-322-1596 or email: [email protected]. Judge’s Contact: La’El Heath, 229-268-8275 or 229-322-1596 or email:[email protected].
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Smokin’ on The Rez, Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS. Contact: Bobby Cleveland, 601-506-0739 or 601-506-0739 or email:[email protected].
Dec. 30-31, 2013: 3rd Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl BBQ Bowl, Tiger Lane Liberty Bowl Stadium, Memphis, TN
New England Barbeque Society
For additional info., contact the New England Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
Oct. 11, 2013: Riverside Blues & BBQ Festival, Greenfield, MA. Website: www.riversidebluesandbbq.com.
Oct. 19, 2013: BBQ Masters in the Woods & Celebration of Ken Dakai’s Life, Foster, RI. Contact: Lisa Mills, 401-226-2923 or email: [email protected].
Dec. 7, 2013: NEBS Holiday Party, Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA.
Jan. 4, 2014: NEBS Annual Meeting & Elections, Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA
Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association
For additional info., visit the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association website atwww.tgcbca.org
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Knights of Columbus 4577 BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: David Pangrazio, 713-641-3694 or 832-524-4282.
Oct. 11-12, 2013: Napa 4th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Keven MacFarland or Noe Gutierrez, 281-847-9192.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: 1st Annual Farm & Ranch Annual BBQ Cookoff & Kid’s Que, Houston, TX. Contact: Dolores Patterson, 281-701-2603.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: FireFest 2013 9th Annual Firefighters BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Kile Spelz, 713-487-5453.
Oct. 25-26, 2013: John Henry Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: John Henry, 281-272-1875.
Nov. 1-2, 2013: Montgomery County Mustang Car Show & BBQ Cookoff, New Caney, TX. Contact: Teresa Mason, 832-318-4897.
Nov. 8-9, 2013: Diamonds & Dollars, Spring, TX. Contact: Melinda Haggerton, 713-410-5579 or Dana McCall, 832-656-0214.
Nov. 15-19, 2013: Heath Schielack Memorial Cookoff, Waller, TX. Contact: Claudia Martinez, email: [email protected].
May 16-18, 2014: Neals Lodge, Concan, TX.
WORLD BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the World Barbecue Association website atwww.wbqa.com
PACIFIC NORTH WEST BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the Pacific North West Barbecue Association website atwww.PNWBA.com
Oct. 5, 2013: Safeway Breast Cancer Rib Challenge, Silver Firs, WA.
SOUTHERN BARBECUE NETWORK
For more information, visit the SBN website at www.sbbqn.com.
Oct. 18-19, 2013: Jamile Shriners BBQ Cook Off, Columbia, SC. Contact: Lance Carpenter, 803-772-9380 or email: [email protected].
Oct. 25-26, 2013: Mid-City BBQ Cook-Off, Wellford, SC. Contact: Harold Owens, 864-463-4711.
COOKING SCHOOLS
Oct. 18-20, 2013: Jack's™ Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website:www.jacksoldsouth.com.
Oct. 26, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Kansas City, MO. Instructor: Bob Snelson. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 2, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Fairfax, VA. Instructor: Chris Capell. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 9, 2013: CBBQA's™ BBQ 101 Class, Ontario, CA. Website: www.cbbqa.org.
Nov. 15-17, 2013: Jack's™ Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website:www.jacksoldsouth.com.
Nov. 22, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Nahunta, GA. Instructor: Lang BBQ Smokers. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 23, 2013: KCBS Cooking Class, Kansas City, KS. Instructor: Bob Snelson. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Dec. 7, 2013: Fast Eddie's™ Competition Cooking Class, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, OK. Website: www.cookshack.com/store/Cooking-Classes.
Jan. 11-12, 2014: CBBQA Competition Class, Santa Barbara, CA. Website: www.cbbqa.org.
Jan. 17-19, 2014: Jack's™ Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website:www.jacksoldsouth.com.
May 3, 2014: MNBBQS 2nd Annual Spring Training Workshop. Website: www.mnbbqsociety.com
JUDGING SCHOOLS
Oct. 24, 2013: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Fort Gibson, OK. Website:www.kcbs.us.
Oct. 25, 2013: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Lynchburg, TN. Website: www.kcbs.us.
Nov. 2, 2013: FBA Judges Seminar, Panama City, FL. Website: www.flbbq.org/contest.htm.
Dec. 6, 2013: KCBS Certified BBQ Judging Class, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, OK. Website: www.cookshack.com/store/Cooking-Classes.
Please visit http://www.bbq-festivals.com/bbqfestival_directory.html for a full listing
