For More Information, please contact AK BBQ INC at https://www.akbbq.org/.

Jun. 14, 2025: SCA – Battle of the Moose, Palmer, AK. Contact: John Mann, Phone: 907-535-1284.

Jun. 20-22, 2025: State Championship for KCBS / SCA – Last Frontier BBQ Throwdown, Eagle River, AK. Contact: John Mann, Phone: 907-535-1284.

Aug. 8-9, 2025: Lakeside Falls – SCA/ Lord of the Wings Contest, Soldotna, AK. Contact: Carey Foster, Phone: 907-252-4640.

For More Information, please contact Barbecue Competitors’ Alliance at https://www.bcabbq.org.

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Hall’s Summit’s Hometown Festival and BBQ Cookoff, Hall Summit, LA. Contact: Jason Briggs, Phone: 318-422-0212, EMail: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Operation Smoke Sheaux, Lafayette, LA. Contact: John O’Reilly, Phone: 337-315-6066, or Blake Adams, Phone: 337-298-7459.

Apr. 11-12, 2025: Tiger’s Trail RV Resort, Baton Rouge, LA. Contact: Lee Anne Miracle, Phone: 225-240-2925, Email: [email protected].

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

Feb. 22, 2025: BBQ & Brew Fest – Best In The Southwast 2025, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Jim Palmer, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 8, 2025: Backyard on the Grape 2025, Lodi, CA.

Mar. 15, 2025: Dinuba’s BBQ & Brew Fest 2025, Dinuba, CA. Contact: Heather Leiferman, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 29, 2025: Q’s & Brews, Lake Havasu, AZ. 

Apr. 12, 2025: 5th Annual BBQ, Boots, & Brew 2025, Perris, CA. 

For more information, visit the Central Texas Barbecue Association website at www.ctbabbq.com

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For more information, visit the Champions Barbecue Alliance website at www.cbabbq.com.

Feb. 21-22, 2025: San Benito Hog Waddle BBQ Cook Off, Mercedes, TX. Contact: Diana Garza, Phone: 956-361-3800 x304, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Sacred Heart Feed The Herd, Floresville, TX. Contact: Steve Jackson, Phone: 940-210-9258.

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Second Annual YellowCity BBQ Shootout, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Christie, Phone: 806-738-4050, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Matagorda County Fair, Bay City, TX. Contact: Mark Saha, Phone: 979-245-2454, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2025: Trophy Hunters State Championship, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Jennifer Beaman, Phone: 210-367-9769, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 1-2, 2025: Guadalupe “Sonny” Hernandez 7th Annual Cookoff, Palmview, TX. Contact: Deborah Hernandez, Phone: 956-432-0363, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 7-8, 2025: Freedom Fest, Concan, TX. Contact: Cassandra Little, Phone: 830-232-6625, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 7-8, 2025: BBQ Austin, Austin, TX. Contact: Alyssa Dotson, Phone: 937-631-8536, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Christine VFD State Championship, Christine, TX.

Mar. 14-15, 2025: The Barnyard Cookoff State Championship, Weatherford, TX. Contact: David Mote, Phone: 817-598-4125, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Second Annual YellowCity BBQ Shootout, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Christie, Phone: 806-738-4050, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Kingsville Big Meat BBQ Bash KC 2623, Kingsville, TX. Contact: Roddy Trevino, Phone: 361-459-9425, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: BorderFest Roping/BBQ, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Gabe Amaro, Phone: 830-356-0295, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: All Fired Up State Championship, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Stephen Wilson, Phone: 830-570-1806.

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Cajun Throw Down, La Marque, TX. Contact: Angela, Phone: 409-935-1405, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Stockdale Just Cooking BBQ Cook Off, Stockdale, TX. Contact: Wesley Hodges, Phone: 830-570-9571, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Alvin Music Festival, Alvin, TX. Contact: Pat, Phone: 281-850-1577.

Mar. 28-29, 2025: AGC Houston BBQ Cookoff, Pasadena, TX. Contact: Charlene Anthony, Phone: 713-843-3730, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Guns and Hoses, Angleton, TX. Contact: Harold Vandergrifft, Phone: 979-481-3505, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Springfest, Beeville, TX. Contact: Matias Serrata, Phone: 361-318-8007, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Blazing by the Bay BBQ Cook Off, South Padre Island, TX. Contact: Laura Castro, Phone: 956-682-4119, Email: [email protected].

For more information, visit the FBA website at www.fba39.wildapricot.org

Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2025: The Great American Kosher BBQ Championship & Festival – KOSHER, Live Oak, FL. Contact: Ryan Gamble, Phone: 386-965-4951.

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Shamrockin’ Fest – BBQ & Beer Festival, Leesburg, FL. Contact: Brian Gamble, Phone: 352-267-4580.

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Venice Blues and BBQ, Venice, FL. Contact: Nick Sperry, Phone: 941-960-3769.

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

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Firehouse BBQ Festival, Donalsonville, GA. Contact: Tori Gravlee, Phone: 229-416-5929, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash, Ashburn, GA. Contact: Gail Walls, Phone: 229-567-2864, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 11-12, 2025: Smokin’ On Blackshear BBQ Festival, Cordell, GA. 

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

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Texas Herofest 2025, Cuero, TX. Contact: J W Vonhaefen, Phone: 361-827-1102, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2025: 21st Annual Triple Heat BBQ Cook Off, Kenedy, TX. Contact: Jolene Terwilliger, Phone: 830-583-3223, Email: [email protected].

 Mar. 7-8, 2025: 12th Annual Burning Meat BBQ Cook Off, Sinton, TX. Contact: Amber Hazen, Phone: 361-289-5311, Email: [email protected].

 Mar. 7-8, 2025: 12th Annual Iola Cook Off, Iola, TX. Contact: William “Jr” King, Phone: 979-446-1457, Email: [email protected].

 Mar. 7-8, 2025: 29th Annual CHTR BBQ Cook Off, Stockdale, TX. Contact: Mark Mika, Phone: 830-299-2335, Email: [email protected].

 Mar. 14-15, 2025: 12th Annual Gruenau Hall BBQ Cook Off, Yorktown, TX. Contact: Danny Metting, Phone: 361-649-1647, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: 9th Annual Guns and Hoses Cook’n For Kids, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: Daniel Wilson, Phone: 940-867-9333, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Brews, Ewes & BBQ, San Angelo, TX. Contact: Destiny Jaso, Phone: 325-655-2345, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: IBCA Spring Fling-Battle-BBQ, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Kevin Miller/Rita Marczewski, Phone: 409-673-3884/936-348-8141, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: 3rd Annual NGee Cook Off, Normangee, TX. Contact: Joshua Harris, Phone: 281-687-1488, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: ABC Pro rodeo BBQ Cookoff, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Scott Taylor, Phone: 806-983-4701, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Bucks Backyard 9th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Buda, TX. Contact: Shane Sanders, Phone: 512-667-8063, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: 3rd Annual DCJRA Benefit BBQ Cook Off, Carrizo Springs, TX. Contact: Sally Mangold, Phone: 830-875-8601, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: 5th Annual Johnny Hybner Memorial Cookoff, Shiner, TX. Contact: Hannah Nevlud, Phone: 361-594-3383, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Good Times Texas Made Fall Throwdown, Bayton, TX. Contact: Wally Garcia, Phone: 713-380-9930, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Two Creeks BBQ Showdown, Livingston, TX. Contact: John Payne, Phone: 877-495-1974, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Windfest, Portland, TX. Contact: Bianca Prado, Phone 361-777-4650, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: 35th Annual Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook Off, Luling, TX. Contact: Ashley Flores, Phone: 830-875-1922, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Austin Matura 9th Annual Scholarship Cook Off, East Bernard, TX. Contact: Kirk Matura, Phone: 979-533-0106, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Hot Rods and BBQ Cook Off, Winnie, TX. Contact: Debbie Breaux, Phone: 409-296-2231, Email: [email protected].

For More Information, Visit The Kansas City BBQ Society website at kcbs.us.

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Best in the Southwest, Yuma, AZ. Contact: Jim Palmer, Phone: 714-319-1782, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 21-22, 2025: Fire on Ice BBQ Competition, Onamia, MN. Contact: Tony Korthaus, Phone: 612-237-8873, Email: [email protected].

Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2025: Mission Farms – King of the Farm, Iron Station, NC. Contact: George DeMartz, Phone: 919-368-5720, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 7-8, 2025: Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Lawrenceville, GA. Contact: Jim Lloyd, Phone: 404-683-1549, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 7-8, 2025: Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off, Foley, AL. Contact: Rachel Spear, Phone: 251-233-9470, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship, Lebanon, TN. Contact: Jason Cole, Phone: 615-219-9590, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Dinuba’s BBQ & Brew Fest, Dinuba, CA. Contact: Heather Leiferman, Phone: 559-725-2016, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: University of Arkansas Animal Science Boots, Brews, and BBQ Contest, Fayetteville, AR.

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Back Porch Jam at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover, FL. Contact: Suzanne Holcomb, Phone: 813-737-3247,  Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Okefenokee Smoke, Waycross, GA. Contact: Jason Rubenbauer, Phone: 912-288-5735, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Torry Island BBQ Showdown, Belle Glade, FL. Contact: Kevin Brewer, Phone: 561-261-1555, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: 7th Annual Qlathe BBQ Championship, Olathe, KS. Contact: Chris Stewart, Phone: 913-971-8605, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Singing River Smoke-O-Rama, Athens, AL. Contact: Terry Tuten, Phone: 256-431-7812, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-23, 2025: BBQ Gives Back, Urbanna, VA. Contact: Mary Jones, Phone: 804-467-3558, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: American Royal World Series of Barbecue Steak Cook-Off, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Kayci Vincent, Phone: 816-569-4021, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-30, 2025: Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Mark Parker, Phone: 573-855-8855, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Q’s & Brews, Lake Havasu, AZ. Contact: Lynda Kristoffersen, Phone: 541-530-9577, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Cedar Gest BBQ Cookoff, Cedar Park, TX. Contact: Erika Sainos, Phone: 512-260-7800, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Smokin’ in the Pines, Carthage, NC. Contact: George DeMartz, Phone: 919-368-5720, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Iowa State BBQ Championship, Altoona, IA. Contact: Joe Osbrink, Phone: 515-343-4542, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Rekindled Ironman, Seven Valley’s, PA. Contact: Todd Howdyshell, Phone: 717-858-0527, Email: [email protected].

Apr.. 4-5, 2025: Smokin on the Rez, Ridgeland, MS. Contact: Mark Porter, Phone: 601-757-1772, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 11-12, 2025: Smoke In The Spring, Osage City, KS.

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

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-Up Cook-Off, Sweetwater, TX.

Mar. 15, 2025: Elks Lodge BBQ Cookoff, Kemah, TX.

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

Feb. 22, 2025: MABA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet… and Cook Class, Severna Park, MD.

Mar. 22-23, 2025: BBQ Gives Back Double, Urbanna, VA.

Mar. 29, 2025: Smokin’ in the Pines, Carthage, NC.

Apr. 5, 2025: Rekindled Ironman BBQ Contest, Seven Valleys, PA.

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

May 9-10, 2025: MN in May 2025, St Peter, MN.

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

May 15-17, 2025:  SmokeSlam 2025 NBBQA Live Fire Experience, Tom Lee Park, Memphis, TN.

For More Information, visit the National BBQ Festival at www.NationalBBQFest.com.

Jun. 13-15, 2025: National BBQ Festival, Nassau County, NY. Contact: Kristen Stucchio-Suarez, Email: [email protected].

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

For More Information, Contact Outlaw BBQ Association at outlawbbq.org.

Mar. 7-8, 2025: Kaufman County Jr. Livestock Show State Championship BBQ Cookoff, Kaufman, TX. Contact: James Hines, Phone: 972-965-3719.

Mar. 7-8, 2025: Highland VFW Post 6974 Stars & Stripes BBQ, Burnet, TX. Contact: Jerry Holt, Phone: 512-568-8869.

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Red River Classic Annual BBQ Cookoff, Admore, OK. Contact: Clay Allison, Phone: 580-277-3643, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 14-15, 2025: Spring Shindig & Shananigans BBQ Cook Off, Lampasas, TX. Contact: Jody, Phone: 830-220-0087, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Limestone County Go Texas BBQ Cook Off, Groesbeck, TX. Contact: Kyle Hancock, Phone: 254-625-1088.

Mar. 21-22, 2025: Freedom is NOT Free BBQ Cook Off, Granbury, TX. Contact: John Joffrion, Phone: 817-573-9350.

Mar. 28-29, 2025: Saginaw Youth Association BBQ Cook Off, Ft. Worth, TX. Contact: Jennifer Thompson, Phone: 918-815-0952, Email: [email protected].

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

For More Information, Contact Rib Cookoff Association at ribcookoffassociation.com.

Mar. 8, 2025: Josh Hardin Benefit Rib Cookoff, Decatur, TX. Contact: Justin West, Phone: 940-577-9543.

Mar. 22, 2025: BBQ Allstars Rib and Wing Challenge, Southaven, MS. Contact: Pete & Melissa Cookston, Phone: 662-510-5690, Email: [email protected].

For more information, visit the  St. Louis BBQ Society website at https://stlouisbbqsociety.com.

Apr. 5-6, 2025: KOA Camp Que, Eureka, MO.

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

Mar. 7-8, 2025: 2025 DOKO Ribfest Cookoff, Blythewood, SC. Contact: Tony Crout, Phone: ​803-600-0967, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Smoke at the Lodge, Summerville, SC. Contact: Ronnie Freitas, Phone: ​843-270-0813, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4-5, 2025: Lincoln GA American Legion BBQ, Lincolnton, GA. Contact: Stacy Kenerly, Phone: 727-710-0322, Email: [email protected].

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

Feb. 21-22. 2025: Mississippi State Championship, Nesbit, MS. Contact: John Storley, Phone: 901-508-6553, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 1, 2025: Green Festival Steak Cookoff, Evergreen, AL.

Mar. 1, 2025: 9th Annual Collard Green Festival Steak Cookoff, Evergreen, AL.

Mar. 8, 2025: Rotary Club of Azle Steak Cookoff, Lakeside, TX. Contact: Debra Jenkins, Phone: 817-832-3663, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 13, 2025: Premium Steak Trailer Spots at the SCA World Championships, Fort Worth, TX. FMI: www.steakcookoffs.com.

Mar. 13-16, 2025: SCA Steak World Championship XI, Fort Worth, TX.

Mar. 22, 2025: SLE Rodeo Steak Cookoff, Pike Road, AL. Contact: Mike Smith, Phone: 334-791-6229, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4, 2025: Smokin on the Rez Steak Cookoff, Ridgeland, MS. Contact: Chuck Buffington, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 4, 2025: 13th Annual Bull Moose Ribeye’s for Down Syndrome, Somerville, TN. Contact: Marvin Hurley, Phone: 901-282-6138.

Apr. 4-5, 2025: When Pigs Fly Steak Cookoff, Lebanon, TN. Contact: April Sattler Dugger, Phone: 865-228-4508, Email: [email protected].

Apr. 5, 2025: New England Steak Championship, Windsor Locks, CT. Contact: Scott MacDonald, Phone: 860-882-3791.

Apr. 5, 2025: Hometown Showdown Steak Cookoff, Piidmont, OK. Contact: Chester’s Party Barn & Farm, Phone: 405-373-1595, Email: cpbf.office.com.

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

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Non-Sanctioned Events/Public Events

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HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COMPETITIONS

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BBQ Cooking Schools 

Butcher BBQ 100% Tell All BBQ Class Videos, 35 videos totaling over 7 1/2 hours – Get all 4 meats (Chicken, Ribs, Pork, & Brisket) Only $599.  Watch them anytime with no traveling expenses.  FMI:  https://bbqchamps.com/pitmasters/butcher-bbq/.

Feb. 28 – Mar. 2, 2025: Myron Mixon – Jack’s Old South – Cooking Class, Unadilla, GA. Contact: Myron Mixon, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 1, 2025: Pitmaster Cooking Class, Green, OR.

Mar. 29, 2025: Pitmaster Cooking Class, Enumclaw, WA.

BBQ Judging Schools

Feb. 16, 2025: SLBS Certified BBQ Judge Certification Class, Ellisville, MO. Contact: SLBS Judging, Email: [email protected].

Mar. 1, 2025: Certified Barbeque Judging & Table Captain Class, Kansis City, MO. Contact: Rhiannon Dickerso, Phone: 816-765-5891 x. 1003, Email: [email protected].

LIVE EVENTS

CROIX VALLEY LIVE, FACEBOOK, EVERY FRIDAY AT 12 NOON CT.

CROIX VALLEY NIGHTCAP, INSTAGRAM, EVERY FRIDAY AT 5 PM CT.

OLD SCHOOL WITH MARK & ASHLEY, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE, EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM CENTRAL. 

PODCASTS 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOW N SLOW BBQ SHOW https://LowSlowBBQShow.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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