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AKBBQA
For more information, visit the AKBBQA website at www.alaskabbq.org
May 19, 2012: BBQ Your Ice @ Big I.
July 21-22, 2012: State Championship, Pioneer Park.
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CBBQA
For more information, visit the CBBQA website at www.CBBQA.com
May 5, 2012: Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition 2012, Inland Empire, CA.
May 12, 2012: 3rd Annual No Bull BBQ Cook Off, Morgan Hill, CA.
May 12, 2012: 1st Annual West Coast BBQ Classic, Long Beach, CA.
May 19, 2012: 4th Annual Biggest Baddest Barbeque, Bakersfield, CA.
May 19, 2012: 9th Annual Western States Barbeque Association Contest, Sacramento, CA.
May 27, 2012: 2nd Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ’s, Brentwood, CA.
June 9, 2012: 5th Annual Orange County Kristie’s BBQ Festival.
June 9, 2012: 2nd Annual Wagon Train BBQ Cook-Off, Placerville, CA.
June 23, 2012: 1st Annual Pechanga BBQ Championship, Temecula, CA.
June 30, 2012: 1st Annual Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, Santa Clara, CA.
June 30-July 1, 2012: 1st Annual Phoenix Club BBQ, Anaheim, CA.
July 7, 2012: 2nd Annual Bay Area BBQ Championship, Oakland, CA.
July 14, 2012: 2nd Annual Wine Country Big Q, Santa Rosa, CA.
July 21, 2012: 4th Annual Smokin’ in the Oaks, Penn Valley, CA.
July 21, 2012: 2nd Annual Blues & Bones Festival, Angels Camp, CA.
Aug. 4, 2012: 4th Vista Smokin Classic, Vista, CA.
Aug. 18, 2012: 4th Annual Way Out West BBQ Championship, Stockton, CA.
Aug. 18, 2012: 1st Annual Ribs, Pigs & Watermelons, Westminster, CA.
Aug. 25, 2012: 4th Annual Smokin’ on the Water BBQ Championship, Lakeport, CA.
Sept. 15, 2012: Ribstock, El Dorado Hills, CA.
Sept. 22, 2012: 3rd Annual Smokin’ For Gold, Placerville, CA.
Sept. 23, 2012: Classic BBQ Cook-Off, Grass Valley, CA.
Sept. 29, 2012: 2nd Annual Dana Point BBQ Championships.
Oct. 13, 2012: Santee Car Show & BBQ Championship, Santee, CA. |
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CTBA
For more information, visit the CTBA website at www.ctbabbq.com.
May 4-5, 2012: Chappel Hill BBQ Cook-Off, Chappel Hill, TX.
May 11-12, 2012: Mayfest, Bruceville/Eddy, TX. Contact: Ed Tolbert, 254-859-5064.
May 18-19, 2012: Hooker’s One Stop, Del Rio, TX. Contact: Regenia, 830-796-4447 or 830-765-2847.
June 5-6, 2012: Buckholts Cotton Festival, Buckholts, TX. Contact: Sherry Lopez, 254-760-8915.
June 15-16, 2012: Holland Corn Festival BBQ Cook-Off, Holland, TX Contact: Matt or Patty Jarolik, 254-718-6788.
June 29-30, 2012: Bandera Riverfest, Bandera, TX. Contact Genie Strickland, 830-796-4447.
June 29-30, 2012: Bell County Go Texan Cook-Off, Salado, TX. Contact: Edwin Pechal, 254-985-2285.
July 13-14, 2012: Seaton Star Hall (Quad City), Seaton, TX. Contact: Edwin Pechal, 254-985-2285.
Aug. 10-11, 2012: Morgans Point Resorts, Morgans Point, TX. Contact: Joe Medrano, 254-534-2920.
Sept. 7-8, 2012: Little River Catfish Association, Academy, TX. Contact: Phil Grous, 254-718-6047.
Sept. 14-15, 2012: Bartlett Old Town Festival, Bartlett, TX. Contact: Norman Lange, 254-527-4461.
Sept. 14-15, 2012: True to Texas, Bandera, TX. Contact: Vicki Browning, 830-460-7250.
Oct. 5-6, 2012: Horney Toad Harley Davidson BBQ Cook-Off, Temple, TX. Contact: Jordan Lee, 254-773-2243.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: Bob Miracle Memorial, Temple, TX. Contact: Scott Tyson, 254-760-8396.
Oct. 26-27, 2012: Kerry County Fair, Kerville, TX. Contact: Chad Parker, 830-928-4221. |
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FBA
For additional info., visit the FBA website at www.FLBBQ.org
May 4-6, 2012: Everglades BBQ Bash, School & Contest, Lake Wales, FL. Contact: Jimmy Brod, 863-381-1530.
May 5, 2012: Jacksonville Backyard BBQ Championships, Pepsi Plaza, Jacksonville, FL. Contact: Cole Pepper, info@jaxbbqchampionships.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Treasure Coast BBQ Championship, Ft. Pierce, FL. Contact: Annette Miller, 772-696-2095.
May 18-19, 2012: Sante Fe College Bradford Fest Boots-N-BBQ Cookoff, Starke, FL. Contact: Santa Fe College Foundation, 352-395-5355.
June 1-2, 2012: Martin County Fair’s 2nd Annual BBQ Fest, Stuart, FL. Contact: Danny Culberson, 772-220-3247.
June 8-9, 2012: Historic Cocoa Village’s BBQ & Blues, Cocoa, FL. Contact: Emma Kirkpatrick, 321-863-0851.
June 9, 2012: First Annual Rib Ticklers Ball BBQ, Cutler Bay, FL. Contact: Fred Bobson, 305-238-4166.
July 27-28, 2012: Smokin On The Suwannee BBQ Festival, Live Oak, FL. Contact: Damon Wooley, 386-590-6038.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012: FBA Funcook, Clerbrook RV Resort, Clermont, FL.
Sept. 7-9, 2012: Smokin’ Pig Fest, Lake City, FL. Contact: Wanda Jones, 386-867-3169.
Sept. 28-29, 2012: Grant Bar-B-Que Fest, Grant, FL. Contact: Cheri Bedford, 321-794-9393.
Oct. 6, 2012: Butts & Brisket Competition, Fernandina Beach, FL. Contact: Jay Robertosn, 904-277-7350 ext. 2013 or 904-753-0001.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Mulberry Fine Swine at the Pit, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: Georgia/Florida Tailgat Bar-B-Q Cookoff, Jesup, GA. Contact: Chip Nance, 912-202-2313.
Oct. 27-27, 2012: Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest, Zephyrhills, FL. Contact: Vonnie Mikkelsen, 813-782-1913.
Nov. 9-10, 2012: Space Coast Barbecue Festival, Melbourne, FL. Contact: Bob Touchston, 321-506-1695.
Nov. 9-10, 2012: Fifth Annual Foggy Bottom Bar-B-Que Bash, Elba, FL. Contact: Bob Touchston, 321-506-1695.
Feb. 8-10, 2013: The Old Florida Outdoor Festival, Apopka, FL. Contact: Chuck Carnesale, 407-703-1756.
March 15-17, 2013: VikingFest Bar-B-Que Cookoff, Fort Myers, FL. Contact: Donny Overholser, 239-872-7787.
April 26-27, 2013: Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival, Barnesville, GA. Contact: Barnesville/Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, 770-358-5884. |
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GBA
For more information, visit the GBA website at www.bbqga.com
May 4-5, 2012: 3rd Annual Hazlehurst BBQ Fest, Hazlehurst, GA. Contact: Jim Sewell, 912-240-0106 or email: jwsewell@mchsi.com.
June 8-9, 2012: GBA is Goin’ Coastal, Fernandina Beach, FL. Contact: Jay Robertson, 904-277-7350 ext. 2013 or 904-753-0001 or email: jrobertson@fbfl.org.
June 29-30, 2012: Plains Pig Pickin’, Plains, GA.
Sept. 7-8, 2012: ComSouth Hambone Jam, GBA State Championship, Ft. Valley, GA.
Sept. 14-15, 2012: Sumner Egg Festival BBQ Bash, Sumner, GA.
Oct. 5-6, 2012: 3rd Annual Fall Line BBQ Contest, Gordon, GA.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Blairsville Hog Jam, Blairsville, GA.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: 6th Annual Tennille BBQ Blast, Tennille, GA.
Oct. 26-27, 2012: Hawkinsville Harvest Fest, Pigs & Produce, Hawkinsville, GA. Contact: Karen Bailey, 478-783-9294. |
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IBCA
For more information, visit the IBCA website at www.IBCAbbq.org
May 4-5, 2012: Ozark Trail BBQ, TX State Championship, Estilene, TX. Contact: Darrell, 940-585-6286.
May 4-5, 2012: Que’n for the Kids, LA State Championship, Lafayette, LA. Contact: Leslie, 337-322-1112 or Nicole, 337-237-1320.
May 4-5, 2012: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, San Juan, TX. Contact: Diana, 956-223-2350.
May 4-5, 2012: T-H-T Bulls in the Woods, Woodville, TX. Contact: Shannon, 281-827-2489.
May 4-5, 2012: 1st Rio Vista Police Pig Out, Rio Vista, TX. Contact: Perry, 817-269-3780.
May 4-5, 2012: Little Atasoca Homeschoolers Clover Kids 4-H, Poteet, TX. Contact: Elizabeth, 830-570-3990.
May 4-5, 2012: The Battle of the medina – Cinco de Mayo BBQ in memory of Willie Viagran, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Rudy, 210-464-8388.
May 4-5, 2012: American Legion Post 95 Ever Chigger Hill BBQ, Huntville, TX. Contact: Terry, 936-577-8506 or Post, 936-291-0129.
May 4-5, 2012: Smokin’ Possum Hollow BBQ, TX State Championship, Graham, TX. Contact: Jim, 940-549-6487.
May 11-12, 2012: TX Music Fest Village Fair & BBQ, League City, TX. Contact: Shane, 281-701-2821.
May 11-12, 2012: American Legion Post 592 BBQ & CASI Chili, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Post, 210-287-1413.
May 18-19, 2012: Cajun Classic BBQ, Lake Charles, LA. Contact: Todd, 337-304-8999.
May 18-19, 2012: Harlan SOP Style BBQ Cook-off, Calvert, TX. Contact: Walter, 979-575-2817.
May 18-19, 2012: Homer’s Backyard Bash, Amarillo, TX. Contact: Lily, 806-358-9943.
May 18-19, 2012: Blacklands Bar-B-Q C/O & Music Fest, Greenville, TX. Contact: Kimber, 903-457-2994.
May 18-19, 2012: Frenchie Burke 3rd Annual Cook-off, Lytle, TX. Contact: Carrie, 210-725-8084.
May 18-19, 2012: Lee County Charcoal Challenge, Giddings, TX. Contact: Kathy, 979-366-2232.
May 18-19, 2012: Beaumont Masonic Lodge BBQ, Greg, 409-225-2560.
May 18-19, 2012: Jourdanton Fire Dept. BBQ, Jourdanton, TX. Contact: Daphe, 830-769-3936.
May 25-26, 2012: 2012 Memorial Bash & Up-N-Smoke C/O, Victoria, TX. Contact: Donald Herrera, 361-648-3343.
June 1-2, 2012: Wilson County Show Barn BBQ, Floresville, TX. Contact: Craig, 210-260-2983.
June 1-2, 2012: Lum & Abner Days, Mena, AR. FMI, 479-216-0773.
June 1-2, 2012: Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Becki, 512-398-2818.
June 1-2, 2012: Cookin’ on the Can, LA State Championship, Natchitoches, LA. Contact: Eric, 318-332-0112.
June 1-2, 2012: Snookfest, Snook, TX. Contact: Kenneth, 979-777-5701.
June 8-9, 2012: Lakeview Park & Beach BBQ, Eunice, LA. Contact: Bonnie, 337-457-2881.
June 8-9, 2012: Caldwell FFA BBQ, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Lee Demottier, 979-272-8358.
June 8-9, 2012: Knights of Columbus 12292 11th Great American C/O, Brownfield, TX. Contact: Jimmy, 505-870-3424 or Jesse, 432-631-1239.
June 8-9, 2012: Columbus FFA Alumni BBQ, Columbus, TX. Contact: Amanda, 832-512-5885 or Fausta, 979-732-5030. Website: www.juncookoff.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Sunflower Art, Food & Wine Festival & BBQ, Guymon, OK. Contact: David, 580-338-4278.
June 8-9, 2012: Tooele County Wild Horse & Heritage Days BBQ, Tooele, UT. Contact: Patty, 435-277-2409.
June 15-16, 2012: Caddo River Fest BBQ, AR State Championship, Glenwood, AR. Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 870-356-5266.
June 15-16, 2012: Penelope Vol. Fire Dept. BBQ, Penelope, TX. Contact: David, 254-709-9423.
June 15-16, 2012: Smokin’ on the Plaza, NM State Championship, Lovington, NM. Contact: Connie, 575-396-118.
June 29-30, 2012: BOOB-BQ benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Grand Prairie, TX. Contact: Bernadette, 214-566-6305.
June 29-30, 2012: Knox Prairie Cook-Off, Munday, TX. Contact: Jay, 940-422-4540.
July 3-4, 2012: Hilo Bay BBQ, HI State Championship, Hilo, Hawaii. Contact: Rick, 808-935-1860.
July 4, 2012: 1st Avoyelles BBQ Cook Off, Marksville, LA. Contact: Bart, 318-305-6000.
July 13-14, 2012: K-Town Sausage Party, Koscuisko, TX. Contact: Curt, 210-414-9571.
July 13-14, 2012: Bayou Bash BBQ, Morgan City, LA. Contact: Donna, 985-384-3831.
July 13-14, 2012: Cruisin’ in the Park BBQ, Arkadelphia, AR. Contact: Mike, 870-246-5799.
July 20-21, 2012: Coryell Creek Critters BBQ, Gatesville, TX. Contact: Nancy, 254-405-5722.
July 27-28, 2012: Bull ‘O the Woods, Red River, NM. Contact: Dondi, 575-235-4842.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: Boot Scoot & BBQ, Wolfforth, TX. Contact: Cindy, 806-535-3748.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: Minden St. Jude BBQ, Minden, LA. Contact: Tyler, 318-245-0669.
Aug. 10-11, 2012: LaVernia Park Foundation BBQ, LaVernia, TX. Contact: Robert, 210-669-2720.
Aug. 10-11, 2012: D’Town BBQ Cook-Off, McDade Park, Dumas, TX. Contact: Sam, 806-935-2123.
Aug. 17-18, 2012: Burke Rally BBQ benefiting Burke Center for Youth, Driftwood, TX. Contact: Ron, 512-657-3184.
Aug. 17-18, 2012: Breast Fest, Buffalo Springs Lake, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Ashley, 806-470-8702.
Aug. 17-18, 2012: Mike Buckley Memorial Boozefighters 58, TX State Championship, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Cathy, 281-659-0063.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2012: Brisco Ranch-Uvalde Labor Day Weekend, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Wade, 830-591-7351.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2012: Woody Wallace Stampede, Trinity, TX. Contact: Michelle, 96-594-5542. |
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KCBS
For additional info., visit the KCBS website at www.KCBS.us
May 4-5, 2012: Columbia Elks Lodge #594 BBQ Contest, State Championship, Columbia, MO. Contact: Curtis Stone, 537-881-3739 or email: bbqelks594@gmail.com.
May 4-5, 2012: Naptown barBAYq, State Championship, Annapolis, MD. Contact: Don Chomas, 240-432-3903 or email: donchomes@gmail.com.
May 4-5, 2012: Inland Empire Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition, State Championship, Ontario, CA. Contact: Helen Denning, 909-581-2725 or email: dpulido.hba@gmail.com.
May 4-5, 2012: Truman Heritage Festival BBQ Championship (Competitors Series), Grandview, MO. Contact: Bob Miller, 816-763-0550 or email: rmiller@mymcpl.org.
May 4-5, 2012: Mississippi Springfest, State Championship, Ashland, MS. Contact: Tony Tidwell, 662-224-4994 or email: msspringfest@att.net.
May 4-5, 2012: The WhistleStop Festival & Rocket City BBQ, State Championship, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Whitney.heaps@huntsvilleal.gov.
May 4-5, 2012: North Platte Honky Tonk Barbecue Festival, State Championship, North Platte, NE. Contact: Rob Mandeville, 308-532-3344 or email: rmandeville@huskeradio.com.
May 4-5, 2012: Sertoma 48 BBQ, State Championship, Lawrence, KS. Contact: Matt Gillispie, 785-864-0643 or email: lawrencesertoma48bbq.gmail.com.
May 4-5, 2012: Apple Blossom Barbecue Contest, State Championship, St. Joseph, MO. Contact: Tom Supple, 816-238-7144 or email: tbsup@sbcglobal.net.
May 4-5, 2012: Bixby BBQ ‘n Music, State Championship, Bixby, OK. Contact: Buster R. McCurtain, 918-296-0036 or email: brmccurtain@sbcglobal.net.
May 4-5, 2012: Brew, Blues & Bar-B-Q Cook-off, State Championship, Lansing, KS. Contact: Sundae Holler, 913-727-5488 or email: holler@lansing.ks.us.
May 4-5, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, State Championship, Thornton, CO. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
May 4-5, 2012: BBQ Jamboree, State Championship, Fredericksburg, VA. Contact: James Sharon, 540-840-1442 or email: bbqjamboree@verizon.net.
May 5-6, 2012: Smoke on the Water, State Championship, Liberty, IN. Contact: Carl Sharp, 765-458-5574 or email: carl.sharp.c9mm@statefarm.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Boots & BBQ Festival, State Championship, Claremore, OK. Contact: Richard Mosier, 918-342-9544 or email: rhmosier@sbcglobal.net.
May 11-12, 2012: West Coast BBQ Classic, State Championship, Long Beach, CA. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-758-8749 or email: arlique@comcast.net.
May 11-12, 2012: Wild West BBQ, State Championship, Lamar, CO. Contact: Toni McPherson, 719-688-3899 or email: tmcp@centurytel.net.
May 11-12, 2012: Boss Hog Cook-Off (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Waynesboro, GA. Contact: Amy Lively, email: alane@fnbwayneboro.com or Nan Lynch, email: nlynch@fnbwaynesboro.com, 706-554-8100 or Tim Lively, 706-551-2045 or email: tdlively@roelco.net.
May 11-12, 2012: BBQ in the Bluffs, State Championship, Council Bluffs, IA. Contact: Mike Gallagher, 712-256-0640 or email: mgallagher0907@aol.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Smoke in the Valley BBQ Competition, State Championship, Green Lane, PA. Contact: Shawn Tucker, 215-740-7593 or email: glfcbbq@comcast.net.
May 11-12, 2012: Kick-Off Cook-Off, State Championship, Florissant, MO. Contact: Steve Medlock, 314-640-9610 or email: steve@medlock.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Regional), Albuquerque, NM. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
May 11-12, 2012: Battle of Brandon BBQ Challenge, State Championship, Brandon, MS. Contact: Greg Owen, 601-278-7108 or email: gowen@battleofbrandonbbq.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Roman Roast on the River (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Rome, GA. Contact: Betsy Hampson, 706-314-1324 or email: bhampson@rfpra.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Platte City BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, Platte City, MO. Contact: Gary Ferguson, 920-256-9154 or email: gary@legacycupbbq.com.
May 11-12, 2012: Rods, Ribs & Rock-n-Roll, State Championship, Manhattan, KS. Contact: Buck Driggs, 785-776-0541 or email: bdriggs@smhconsultants.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Chesapeake Jubilee BBQ Cook-off, State Championship, Chesapeake City, VA. Contact: Dorothy M. Kowalsky, 757-482-4848 or email: director@chesapeakejubilee.org.
May 18-19, 2012: Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass, State Championship, Sevierville, TN. Contact: Carroll McMahan or Steve Ownby, 865-453-6411 or email: cmcmahan@scoc.org.
May 18-19, 2012: Randolph County Pig Party, State Championship, Steeleville, IL. Contact: Jason Vallett, 618-615-5093 or email: Jason@gregvallettautosales.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Grand Lake BBQ Festival, State Championship, Langley, OK. Darrel Hicks, 918-261-5422 or email: darrelhicks52@yahoo.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Smokin’ on the Lake, State Championship, Monroe City, MO. Contact: Gary Ferguson, 920-256-9154 or email: gary@legacycupbbq.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Cotton Pickin’ BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Hartselle, AL. Contact: Susan Hines, 256-773-4370 or email: susan@hartsellechamber.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Lenexa, KS. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
May 18-19, 2012: Great Mall Olathe BBQ Contest & Festival, State Championship, Olathe, KS. Contact: Mark Levin, 913-829-3509 or email: mlevin@greatolathe.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Bakersfield’s Biggest, Baddest BBQ Championship, State Championship, Bakersfield, CA. Contact: Mike George, 661-331-3900 or email: bakobbq@yahoo.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Wheatstock Grill-Off: Peace, Love & BBQ, State Championship, Abilene, KS. Contact: Barbara Schoming, 785-263-6688 or email: bschomin@mhsks.org.
May 18-19, 2012: Middeltown BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Middeltown, DE. Contact: Mose Zook, 717-278-9992 or email: mose@dutchcountryfarmersmarket.com.
May 18-19, 2012: Minnesota in May, State Championship, Fairbault, MN. Contact: Randy Appelgren, 612-790-6364 or email: randyhomeloan@gmail.com.
May 19-20, 2012: Arizona Barbecue Festival, State Championship, Scottsdale, AZ. Contact: Rick Phillips, 480-466-0579 or email: rick@affordablefoodfestivals.com.
May 25-26, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Austin, TX. Contact: KCBS Office, 800-963-5227.
May 25-26, 2012: Lewisburg Rotary Club BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Lewisburg, TN. Contact: Jeff Jordan, 931-359-4373 or email: jjordan@advancedeyecareclinic.net.
May 25-26, 2012: 5th Annual Horsin’ Around BBQ Showdown (GBC Qualifier), State Championship, Harris, GA. Contact: Bobby Brumley, 706-379-7612 or email: bbrumley@brasstownvalley.com.
May 25-27, 2012: Red, White, & Bar-B-Q, State Championship, Westmont, IL. Contact: Jim Addington, 630-215-9527 or email: jaaddingotn@earthlink.net.
May 25-26, 2012: Rhythm Q’s & Blues, State Championship, Edmond, OK. Contact: Shannon Price, 405-340-4481 or email: Shannon@edmondfinearts.com. Or or Rob Holloway, robholloway@sbcglobal.net.
May 25-26, 2012: Red, White, Blue & Barbeque, State Championship, Topeka, KS. Contact: Roger Farthing, 785-272-5368 or email: topzon1@swbell.net.
May 25-26, 2012: Court Yard Hawg’s & Hot Rods Cook-off, Vandiver, AL. Contact: Eddie Echols, 205-305-6795 or email: eddie.echols@att.net.
May 25-26, 2012: 8th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge, State Championship, Boulder City, NV. Contact: Shirley Roland, 702-293-2740 or email: backyardmermaid@hotmail.com.
May 25-26, 2012: Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que, Evans, GA. Contact: Doug Varnadove, kdvarnadore@abbeverage.com or Christy Beckham, Christy_beckham2@yahoo.com or 706-855-8555.
May 26-27, 2012: Roc City Rib Fest, State Championship, Rochester, NY. Contact: Brian Wemett, 888-ROC-BBQ8 or email: info@rockcityribfest.com.
May 26-27, 2012: Smokin’ in the Junction, State Championship, West Des Moines, IA. Contact: Brian J. Sweeney, 515-221-1716 or email: pitmaster@sweeneysbarbecue.com.
May 27-28, 2012: Brentwood PAL Presents “Blues, Brews & BBQ,” State Championship, Brentwood, CA. Contact: Jeff Schults, 925-890-8296 or email: gpabwood@gmail.com.
June 1-2, 2012: 21st Annual McLouth BBQ Blowout, State Championship, McLouth, KS. Contact: Cliff Weeks, 913-796-6122 or email: weeksc@mclouth.org.
June 1-2, 2012: Smokin’ in Steele, State Championship, Owatonna, MN. Contact: Joe Elbert, 5074-279-4015 or email: jelbert56@gmail.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Muddy Water BBQ Festival, State Championship, Hannibal, MO. Contact: Chris Dryden, 573-795-3372 or email: cjdryden@sbcglobal.net.
June 1-3, 2012: Lake of the Ozarks Blues & BBQ, Lake Ozark, MO. Contact: Jon Hartenstein, 573-480-9866 or email: jonhartenstein@gmail.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Armada Meats and Motors Cook-Off, Armada, MI. Contact: Phillip Kent, 586-784-5488 or email: pkent@armadafair.org.
June 1-2, 2012: Beltway BBQ Showdown, State Championship, Upper Malboro, MD. Contact: Jonathan Jones, 301-568-7719 or email: jonathan.jones@pgparks.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Valley Center Spring Fling, State Championship, Valley Center, KS. Contact: Marshella Peterson, 316-755-7340 or email: vccc67147@yahoo.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Original SD BBQ Championship, State Championship, Huron, SD. Contact: Candi Hettinger, 605-352-0000 or email: candi.hettinger@state.sd.us.
June 1-2, 2012: Royal Gorge Holy Smoke BBQ Showdown, State Championship, Canon City, CO. Contact: Autumn Dever, 719-42-7662 or email: adever@uaacog.com.
June 1-2, 2012: That BBQ Thang in the Sprang, State Championship, Sallisaw, OK. Contact: Judy Martens, 918-775-2558 or email: sallisawchamber@yahoo.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Marietta, GA. Contact: KCBS office, 800-963-5227.
June 1-2, 2012: Smokin’ on the Summit, State Championship, Lee’s Summit, MO. Contact: Lane Constant, email: info@smokinonthesummitbbq.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Lincolnton Hog Happenin’, State Championship, Lincolnton, NC. Contact: Abby Cole, 704-736-8915 or email: info@hoghappenin.org.
June 1-2, 2012: Milk Cow Music Festival, State Championship, Fair Oaks, IN. Contact: Jed Stockton, 219-94-2025 or email: jed@fofarms.com.
June 1-2, 2012: Variety Children’s Charity Barbecue Bash, State Championship, Memphis, TN. Contact: Sherri Schwartz, 901-409-6695 or email: sschwartz4@bellsouth.net.
June 1-2, 2012: Big Blue Barbeque Championship, State Championship, Marysville, KS. Contact: Allie Argo, 785-562-8374 or email: marysvillemainst@bluevalley.net.
June 8-9, 2012: Ol’ Glory BBQ Bash, State Championship, Fredonia, KS. Contact: Dale Fritz, 620-378-3221 or email: fredoniakschamber@centruylink.net.
June 8-9, 2012: Poor Que, State Championship, Montello, WI. Contact: Anita Moore, 920-295-3647 or email: apmoore@charter.net.
June 8-9, 2012: Brick Street BBQ, State Championship, Marietta, OH. Contact: Mallory Greenham, 740-885-8194 or email: brickstreetbbq@gmail.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Firin’ Up the Fox, State Championship, St. Charles, IL. Contact: Justine Shaw Kevin, 630-338-2533 or email: bbq@prideofthefox.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Huntsville, AL. Contact: KCBS office, 800-963-5227.
June 8-9, 2012: Blue Ridge BBQ Festival, State Championship, Tryon, NC. Contact: Christina Geagan or Carl Wharton, 828-859-7427 or email: Christina@carolinafoothillschamber.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Raytown State Championship, State Championship, Raytown, MO. Contact: Vicki Turnbow, 816-353-8500 or email: president@raytownchamber.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Boats, Bands, & BBQ, State Championship, Pueblo, CO. Contact: Kevin Ortiz, 719-595-0242 or email: Kevin@puebloharp.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Bridge City BBQ Fest, State Championship, Ottumwa, IA. Contact: Larry Gawronski, 641-684-7000 ext. 222 or email: larry@bridgeviewcenter.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest, Mayetta, KS. Contact: Tracy Satterfield, 816-806-9402 or email: tracy@thinkbbq.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Que’n for the Kids-OC BBQ Festival, State Championship, Costa Mesa, CA. Contact: Kelleigh Strobel, 714-408-9781 or email: kstrobel@kristies.org.
June 8-9, 2012: Delta Smoke BBQ Contest, State Championship, Wynne, AR. Contact: Chad House, 870-945-0880 or email: chouse@isiequip.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Tonga Days BBQ, State Championship, Tonganoxie, KS. Contact: Jim Gambrill, 913-845-2949 or email: jgtoyman@aol.com.
June 14-16, 2012: Colorado Barbecue Challenge, State Championship, Frisco, CO. Contact: Nora Gilbertson, 970-668-9120 or email: norag@townoffrisco.com.
June 15-16, 2012: Canadian National BBQ Championship, Blue Mountains, Ontario, CN. Contact: Stephen Perrin, 705-445-2718 or email: chefly8199@hotmail.com.
June 15-16, 2012: Lakefest BBQ Contest, State Championship, Storm Lake, IA. Contact: Kelli Berg, 712-732-3780 or email: kberg@stormlakeunited.com.
June 15-16, 2012: The Desoto Shrine Club 4th Annual 2012 BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Hernando, MS. Contact: Doug Francis, 662-890-3430 or email: Kathy008@centurytel.net.
June 15-16, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, North Charleston, SC. Contact: KCBS office, 800-963-5227.
June 15-16, 2012: Rock ‘n Ribfest, State Championship, Merrimack, NH. Contact: Colleen Westcott, 603-889-4112 or email: colleenwestcott@yahoo.com.
June 15-16, 2012: Mr. BBQ Barbeque Challenge, State Championship, Davenport, IA. Contact: Glenn Rohm, 309-799-7469 or email: ioproductions@sbcglobal.net.
June 15-16, 2012: Covered Bridge ‘Que, State Championship, Euharlee, GA. Contact: Gowan Fenley, 678-231-5064 or email: gowan@bbqteam.net.
June 15-16, 2012: Dadfest Belleville Rotary Club, State Championship, Belleville, IL. Contact: Doug Wilks, 618-779-1041 or email: doug.wilks@yahoo.com.
June 15-16, 2012: Central MD Swinetastic BBQ Festiva, State Championship, Frederick, MD. Contact: Chris Carter, 301-829-2222 or email: swinetastic@comcast.net.
June 15-16, 2012: Smokin’ on the River, State Championship, Jeffersonville, IN. Contact: Daniel Skaggs, 502-259-8734 or email: skaggs_daniel@yahoo.com.
June 15-16, 2012: 3rd Annual Northern Arizona Barbeque Festival, State Championship, Williams, AZ. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-477-7447 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.
June 15-17, 2012: Crossborder Blues, Brews, & Que, Wilson, NY. Contact: Kathy O’Keefe, 716-622-8329 or email: ktokeefedesigns2@aol.com.
June 15-16, 2012: Hog Wild BBQ & Chrome Fest, State Championship, Chandler, OK. Contact: Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce, 405-258-0673 or email: kimaevans@sbcglobal.net.
June 16-17, 2012: State Center Rose Festival BBQ Championship, State Championship, State Center, IA. Contact: Trish Taft, 641-751-0907 or email: ttaft1968@yahoo.com.
June 21-24, 2012: The Colorado Experience, State Championship, Denver, CO. Contact: James Blair, 720-275-7356 or email: james@thecoloradoexperience.com.
June 22-24, 2012: Boston Hills BBQ Fest, State Championship, Hamburg, NY. Contact: Mike Cartechine, 716-646-9199 or email: mcartechine@roadrunner.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Okfuskee Volunteer Firefighter’s Wildfire Cook-Off, State Championship, Okemah, OK. Contact: Sheri Friend or Greg Scott, 918-623-9269 or email: okwildfirecookoff@yahoo.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Rock’n Freedom, State Championship, Seymour, MO. Contact: April Hepko, 417-224-7671 or email: april@seymourmochamber.com.
June 22-23, 2012: The Legacy BBQ Championship, State Championship, Effingham, IL Contact: Tyson Reed, 217-342-3494 or email: Tyson@legacyhd.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Pechanga BBQ Championship, State Championship Temecula, CA. Contact: Henry Silvestre, 951-445-1903 or email: hsilvestre@aol.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Iowa State Barbeque Championship, State Championship, Marshalltown, IA. Contact: Bob Wenner, 641-752-3302 or email: bob50158@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Smoke on the Square: In Memory of David Harness, State Championship, Franklin, IN. Contact: Brian Herbert, 317-902-2407 or email: thinbluebbq@gmail.com.
June 22-23, 2012: BBQ, Bands, & Brews, State Championship, Palmyra, VA. Contact: Scott Valentine, 434-589-8637 or email: fluvannacountycoc@embarqmail.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off, State Championship, Auburn Hills, MI. Contact: Shawn Keenan, 248-364-6926 or email: skeenan@auburnhills.org.
June 22-23, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Greensboro, NC. Contact: KCBS office, 800-963-5227 or email: info@kcbs.us.
June 22-23, 2012: Peak City Pig Fest, Apex, NC. Contact: Graham H. Wilson, 919-362-7141 or email: gwilson@prstreet.com.
June 22-23, 2012: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, State Championship, Lenexa, KS. Contact: Lindsay Hart, 913-477-7130 or email: lhart@lenexa.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Queen City BBQ Cookoff, Clarksville, TN. Contact: Wayne Abrams, 931-552-3512 or email: waynes@clarksville.net.
June 23-24, 2012: Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle, State Championship, Washington, DC. Contact: Doug Halo or Kathy Halo, 703-799-0523 or email: dhalo001@aol.com or kshalo1@aol.com.
June 23-24, 2012: Smokin’ at the Ballpark BBQ Festival, State Championship, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Contact: Sharri MacDonald, 207-590-4201 or email: smacdonald@maine.rr.com.
June 29-30, 2012: 1st Annual Coalville Pig-Out BBQ Competition, Coalville, UT. Contact: Tom Duncan, Sr., 480-233-8806 or email: wrbbq7@gmail.com.
June 29-30, 2012: Silicon Valley BBQ Championship, State Championship, Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Frank Walsh, 408-219-1852 or email: frank@svbbq.com.
June 29-30, 2012: Smokin’ on the Pecso, Artesia, NM. Contact: David Grousnick, 575-513-4291 or email: dvgrousnick@yahoo.com.
June 29-July 1, 2012: I Love Barbecue & Music Festival, State Championship, Lake Placid, NY. Contact: Dmitry Feld, 518-523-8786 or email: dmitry@usaluge.org.
June 29-June 30, 2012: Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour, Canton, OH. Contact: KCBS office, 800-963-5227.
June 29-30, 2012: Covington Cork & Pork Festival, State Championship, Covington, VA. Contact: Les Balgavy, 540-960-1532 or email: corkandpork@gmail.com.
June 29-30, 2012: Crossroads BBQ Cook-Off, State Championship, Cameron, MO. Contact: Michelle Fagerstone, 816-632-2005 or email: office@cameronmochamber.com.
June 29-July 1, 2012: Phoenix Club BBQ Challenge, State Championship, Anaheim, CA. Contact: Henry Silvestre, 951-445-1903 or email: hsilvestre@aol.com.
June 30-July 1, 2012: Smokin Hot BBQ & Fireworks, State Championship, Girard, KS. Contact: Christina Vulgamore, 620-724-4338 or email: christyv@gn-bank.com.
June 30-July 1, 2012: Northwest Ribfest, Meridian, ID. Contact: Kasey Thompson, 208-340-0600 or email: kasey@promoteidaho.com.
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LSBS
For additional info., visit the LSBS website at
www.lonestarbarbecue.com
May 4-5, 2012: Raider Red Meats 2nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Lubbock, TX.
May 4-5, 2012: Howdy Roo, State Championship, Marble Falls, TX.
May 11-12, 2012: 29th Annual Electra Goat & BBQ Cook-off, Electra, TX.
May 11-12, 2012: Pooh’s BBQ Cook-Off, Malone, TX.
May 18-19, 2012: 18th Annual World Championship Bison Cook-off, Santa Anna, TX.
May 18-19, 2012: Inaugural Winstar World Casion Championship BBQ Cook-off, Winstar, OK. Contact: Bill Collville, 214-554-4151 or Mark Reasoner 580-276-7730.
May 25-26, 2012: 5th Annual “Get Your Cook-On” BBQ Cook-off, Bandera, TX.
June 1-2, 2012: 5th Annual Pink Soles in Motion BBQ, Carrollton, TX.
June 1-2, 2012: Kim Lake Memorial Cookin’ for Kids, State Championship, Jefferson, TX.
June 8-9, 2012: 7th Annual Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off, Medina Lake, TX.
June 8-9, 2012: Ft. McKavett, TX.
June 15-16, 2012: Smoke on the Hill, Brady, TX.
June 15-16, 2012: Dick’s 1st Annual Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cook-off, Mt. Selma, TX.
June 22-23, 2012: Heart of Texas Triple Crown BBQ Cook-off, Waco, TX.
June 29-30, 2012: Who Burnt the Beans Cook-off, Novice, TX.
June 30-July. 1, 2012: Aqua Boom BBQ & Friday Night Steak Cook-Off, State Championship, Kingsland, TX.
July 13-14, 2012: Spring Ho, Lampass, TX.
July 27-28, 2012: 8th Annual No Adult Supervision BBQ & Chili, Tohoka, TX.
July 28-30, 2012: Dam Red Barn Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Canyon Lake, TX.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: Hamilton Band Boosters Barbecue Cook-off, Hamilton, TX.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: State Championship, Santa Rosa, NM.
Aug. 17-18, 2012: Hot Chili Days & Cook Mountain Nights, Red River, NM.
Aug. 24-25, 2012: Texas Smokin’ in the Park, Post, TX.
Sept. 1-2, 2012: Brew B Que Festival, Buda, TX.
Sept. 7-8, 2012: Ellis County Barbeque Cook-Off, Midlothian, TX.
Seot, 14-15, 2012: 2nd Annual State Championship BBQ & Poker Run, Ardmore, OK.
Sept. 14-15, 2012: Nucor’s 2nd Annual “Cooking for the Cause” Cook-Off, State Championship, Terrell, TX.
Sept. 21-22, 2012: Pow Wow, State Championship, Comanche, TX.
Sept. 28-29, 2012: BBQ & Music Festival, State Championship, Burnet, TX.
Sept. 28-29, 2012: Twisted Boots BBQ Cook-Off, Del Rio, TX.
Oct. 5-6, 2012: Manor Lions Fest, Manor, TX.
Oct. 5-6, 2012: Boo-B-Que Cookoff, Naples, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: State Championship, San Marcos, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Dead Cow BBQ Cook-Off, Wichita Falls, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Autumn Stroll Barbecue Cook-off, State Championship, Canton, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Rising Star, TX.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Midland, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: Hill Country Shootout, State Championship, Leander, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: West Texas Crude Rally, Big Lake, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: Lamancha BBQ Cook-off, Eastland, TX.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: 4th Annual Harper Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, Harper, TX.
Oct. 26-27, 2012: National Championship, Meridian, TX.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2012: Tequila Rose BBQ Cook-Off, Terlingua, TX.
Nov. 2-3, 2012: Goldburg FFA & 4-H BBQ Bash, Bowie, TX.
Nov. 9-10, 2012: Randall Hibler Memorial Scholarship, Marble Falls, TX.
Dec. 2-3, 2012: Tin Star Ranch BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, Fredericksburg, TX. |
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MBN
For additional info., visit the MBN website at www.mbnbbq.com
May 4-5, 2012: Smokin’ on the White, State Championship, Riverside Park, Batesville, AR. Contact: Bill Couch, 870-793-5031 or email: bcouch@hwmcpas.com. Judges Contact: Donna Turner, 870-613-1564 or email: dturner@cavecity.ncsc.k12.ar.us.
May 25, 2012: Brenau Barbecue Championship, Gainesville, GA. Contact: Jim Barco, 770-534-6161 or 770-654-3600 or email: jbarco@brenau.edu. Judge’s contact: Dana Miller, 770-532-6206 or 770-654-2143 or email: dmiller@ghcc.com.
July 27-28, 2012: BBQ-Fest Cooking Contest, Dyersburg, TN. Contact: Natalie Patterson, 731-288-7076 or 731-589-3670 or email: Natalie@burksb.com. Judge’s Contact: Roger Vestal, 731-288-7071 or 731-676-5341 or email: roger@burksb.com.
Aug. 23-24, 2012: Music City Festival & BBQ Championship, Nashville, TN. Contact: Brian Hamilton, 615-202-9135 or 615-352-9164 or email: brian@musiccitybbqfestival.com; or Delaniah Bringle, 615-424-5923 or 615-352-9164 or email: dbringle@hotmail.com.
Sept. 7-8, 2012: Fire & Feast BBQ Festival, Yazoo City, MS. Contact: Tonja Ray-Smith, email: tonja.smith@yazoo.org. Judge’s Contact: Kay Mills, 662-746-2402 or 662-571-2210 or email: kay.mills@southernbeverage.com.
Sept. 13-15, 2012: Smokin Aces BBQ Championship, Harrah’s Tunica, Tunica Resorts, MS. Contact: Valerie Morris & Lori Huffstutler, 662-357-6484 or email: smokinacesfest@gmail.com. Judges Contact: Jim “Cricket” Young, 901-301-3049 or email: jyoung@sos-systems.com.
Sept. 20-22, 2012: Murphysboro Barbecue Cook Off, Murphysboro, IL. Contact: Mike Mills, 618-684-8902. Judge’s Contact: Becky Streuter, 618-684-8902 or email: becky@17thstreetbarbecue.com.
Oct. 4-6, 2012: 40th Annual World’s Oldest Bar-B-Que Cooking Contest, Covington, TN. Contact: Sandra McCalla & Linda Wilson, 901-476-6879 or 901-652-0555 or email: mccalla_keith@comcast.net or lwilson@convintones.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Time Warner Cable BBQ & Blues, Charlotte, NC. Contact: Adrienne Frank, 704-332-9594 or 704-564-2568 or email: afrank@charlottecentercity.org.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Contest/Cleveland Octoberfest, State Championship, Cleveland, MS. Contact: Elise Jenkins, 662-756-2011 or 662-756-4936 or email: elisejenkins@bellsouth.net. Contact: Judges Contact: Michele VanDaley, 662-588-1071 or email: ms_shelay@yahoo.com.
Oct. 12-13, 2012: Butler Fest, Butler, AL. Contact: Mayor Ben Smith, 205-459-3795 or email: mayorbensmith@live.com. Judge’s Contact: Dena Nelms, 205-459-3795 or email: butlerfest09@yahoo.com.
Oct. 20, 2012: Deep Roots Festival, Milledgeville, GA. Contact: Heather Holder, 478-456-3604 or email: heather.holder@gcsu.edu.
Nov. 15-17, 2012: Tennessee Funfest, Memphis, TN. Contact: Amy Pirtle, 901-484-9161 or email: bbqprincess@att.net. Judges Contact: Kyle & Lori Dixon, 901-233-5350 or 901-233-1191 or email: tnfunfestjudging@gmail.com. |
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MNBBQS
For more information, visit the MNBBQS website at www.mnbbqsociety.com
May 18-19, 2012: Minnesota in May, Farbault, MN. Cook’s Contact: Randy Appelgren, 612-790-6364. Judge’s Contact: John Scharffbillig, 651-295-7165.
June 1-2, 2012: Smokin’ in Steele, Owatonna, MN. Email: info@smokininsteele.com or registration@smokininsteele.com. Website: www.smokininsteele.com.
Aug. 10-11, 2012: Med City BBQ & Musicfest, Rochester, MN. Contact: Jamie Lea Wellik, 507-208-0336 or email: rochesterpal@rochestermn.gov; James Bradley, 507-251-5251 or email: jbradley@rochestermn.gov; or Craig Anderson, email: canderson@rochestermn.gov. Website: www.medcitybbq.com.
Aug. 17-18, 2012: SmokeFest 2012, Marshall, MN. Contact: Tim Steinbach, 507-537-7204 or email: tim.steinbach@smsu.edu. Website: www.smsumustangs.com (go under Special Events tab to SmokeFest).
Aug. 24-25, 2012: Big Island Bar-B-Que, Albert Lea, MN. Contact: Perry Vining, 507-402-6371 or email: pvining@smig.net. Website: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org.
Sept. 14-15, 2012: Smokin’ Gobbler Cook-Off, Worthington, MN. Contact: Brad, 507-372-2919 or email: brad@smokingoobler.com. Website: www.smokingobbler.com. |
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New England Barbeque Society
For additional info., contact the New England Barbeque Society at www.nebs.org
May 11-12, 2012: Smoke in the Valley, PA State Championship, Green Lane, PA. Contact: Shawn Tucker, email: glfcbbq@comcast.net.
May 19-20, 2012: The Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival, Lexington, MA. Contact: Steve Eastridge, email: meatatslims@gmail.com. Website: lexingtonbbqbattle.com.
May 19-20, 2012: 4th Annual Amateur Applewood Smoke Off, Methuen, MA. Email: matt@mannorchards.com or info@barnbrewbbq.com. Website: barnbrewbbq.com.
May 26-27, 2012: Roc City Rib Fest, New York State Championship, Rochester, NY. Cooks Contact: jon@roccityribfest.com. Judges Contact: brian@roccityribfest.com. Website: www.roccityribfest.com.
June 15-17, 2012: Rock N’ Ribfest, NH State Championship, Merrimack, NH. Competitors’ Contact: Colleen Westcott, email: colleenwestcott@yahoo.com. Judges’ Contact: Kathie Dakai, email: kathleendakai@aol.com. Website: www.rotaryribfest.org.
June 15-17, 2012: Crossborder Blues, Brews, & Que, Empire State Championship, Wilson, NY. Contact: Frank Tutzauer, email: comfrank@buffalo.edu. Website: www.crossborderbbq.com.
June 29-July 1, 2012: I Love Barbecue & Music Festival, State Championship, Lake Placid, NY. Cooks Contact: Dmitry Feld, 518-637-1593 or email: dmitry@usaluge.org. Judges Contact: Jo Ann Folin, email: jofo@roadrunner.com.
July 14-15, 2012: Troy Pig Out, NY State Championship, Troy, NY. 518-279-7997 or email: info@troybid.org. Website: www.troypigout.com.
July 20-21, 2012: American Barbeque Championships, Syracuse, NY. Contact: Donna Seamon, 315-426-8741 or email: dseamon@showswithresults.com.
July 21-22, 2012: Brookline Fire Department Tailgate BBQ Contest, Brookline Ball Field, Brookline, NH. Website: www.brooklinefd.com.
July 21-22, 2012: Wakefield Rotary State BBQ Championships, Kingston, RI. Contact: Arthur Faria, 401-789-3902 or email: budfaria@yahoo.com.
Aug. 4-5, 2012: Western Maine BBQ Festival, Western Maine BBQ Festival, Fryeburg, ME. Contact: Nancy Sanborn, email: westernmebbqfestival@gmail.com.
Aug. 11-12, 2012: Mainely Grillin & Chillin BBQ Competition, Maine State Championship, Eliot, ME. Contact: Lisa Raitt, email: raittfarm@comcast.net. Website: www.raittfarmmuseum.org.
Aug. 18, 2012: Summer Fest Grilling Competition, Westford, MA. Contact: Kathy Duprey, email: Kathy@cornerstonevc.com.
Aug. 19, 2012: Pig ‘n’ Pepper Fest Tailgate Challenge, Westford, MA. Contact: Kathy Duprey, email: Kathy@cornerstonevc.com.
Sept. 10, 2012: Hudson HEFferFest Tailgail BBQ Contest, Hudson, MA. Teams Contact: Jim Kallio, email: kalliofour@verizon.net. Judges Contact: Peter Leibowitz, email: pleibowitz@hotmail.com. Vendors Contact: Marianne Laughton, email: mmjlaughton@verizon.net.
Sept. 14-16, 2012: Harvard Fall Festival BBQ Contest, MA State Championship, Harvard, MA. Teams Contact: Chris Ryan, email: ryan28@charter.net. Judges Contact: Scott Comstock, email: hffbbq@yahoo.com. |
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Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association
For additional info., visit the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association website at www.tgcbca.org
May 4-5, 2012: Champion Kids Camp, Papa’s Ice House, Spring, TX. Contact: Ellen Cole, 936-321-2767.
May 4-5, 2012: Hardin County Music Fest, Kountze, TX. Contact: Sharon Lewis, 409-284-1667.
May 11-12, 2012: TGCBCA Invitational. KOA Campground, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Craig Sharry, 713-702-3489.
May 18-19, 2012: Waller County Music Fest, Waller, TX. Contact: Randy Moroney, 281-299-2951.
May 25-26, 2012: Dolph Briscoe Memorial BBQ Cookoff, Uvalde, TX. Contact: Randy Klein, 830-591-6112.
May 25-26, 2012: Southern Star Brew B Que Festival, Conroe, TX. Contact: Jeb Hurt, 512-294-8950.
June 8-9, 2012: Big Bubba’s, Waller, TX.
June 8-9, 2012: NAPA Auto Parts 3rd Annual BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Noe Gutierrez or Kevin McFarland, 281-847-9192.
July 6-7, 2012: Fishin Fiesta, Freeport, TX. Contact: Mario.
July 20-21, 2012: Annual Watermelon Festival, Hempstead, TX. Contact: Rupert Sheridan, 281-924-6353.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: Forty & Eight 14th Annual BBQ Cook Off, Willis, TX. Contact: Larry Eary, 936-856-5224.
Aug. 24-25, 2012: Hotter Than Hell, Katy, TX. Contact: Joe Sverson, 832-603-2626.
Sept. 28-30, 2012: Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Conroe, TX.
Oct. 5-6, 2012: Weiser Air Park BBQ Cookoff & Fly In, TX State Championship, Houston, TX. Contact: Mark, 713-858-6090.
Oct. 19-20, 2012: Harris County Fair, Houston, TX. Contact: Dolores Patterson, 281-701-2603.
Nov. 2-3, 2012: 4th Annual American Legion Post 490, Houston, TX. Contact: Wendall, 713-515-8267 or 281-481-1179.
Nov. 9-10, 2012: Diamonds & Dollars 14th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Papa’s Ice House, Spring, TX. Email: diamondsanddollarsbbq@yahoo.com. |
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WORLD BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the World Barbecue Association website at www.wbqa.com |
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PACIFIC NORTH WEST BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
For additional info., visit the Pacific North West Barbecue Association website at www.PNWBA.com
May 12-13, 2012: No Bull BBQ Championship, Morgan Hill, CA.
May 19-20, 2012: 1st Annual Cloverdale Cowboy Cook Off, Surrey, BC.
June 8-9, 2012: McKinley Springs BBQ Showdown, Prosser, OR.
June 16-17, 2012: OR State Championship BBQ Competition, Aloha, OR.
June 23-24, 2012: BC Festival of Chili & BBQ, Langley, BC.
June 23-24, 2012: Battle of the Bones, Central Point, OR.
June 29-30, 2012: JacKass KicKin’ BBQ Cook-off, Kellogg, ID.
July 1, 2012: Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition, Mill City, OR.
July 7-8, 2012: Cascade Country Cook-Off, Chehalis, WA.
July 14-15, 2012: Cheney Jubilee, Cheney, WA.
July 28, 2012: Toontown Smokedown, Saskatoon, SK.
July 28-29, 2012: Thunder Mountain BBQ Championship, Longview, WA.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: Smokin’ in the Root, Stevensville, MT.
Aug. 3-4, 2012: Canadian National Championship, Whistler, BC.
Aug. 4-5, 2012: Molalla’s Wild River BBQ, Molalla, OR.
Aug. 10-12, 2012: Yaquina Bay BBQ Championship, Newport, OR.
Aug. 13-14, 2012: Those Were the Days Battle of the BBQs, North Battleford, SK.
Aug. 18-19, 2012: Stumptown BBQ Smoke Off, Whitefish, MT.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2012: Showdown in Juarez Canyon, Oregon City, OR.
Sept. 8-9, 2012: Tree Top Skewered Apple BBQ Championship, Selah, WA.
Sept. 15-16, 2012: BBQ on the Bypass, Langley, BC.
Sept. 22-23, 2012: Basin BBQ Bash, Moses Lake, WA.
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SOUTHERN BARBECUE NETWORK
For more information, visit the SBN website at www.sbbqn.com.
July 20-21, 2012: Spruce Pine Rotary, Spruce Pine, NC. Contact: Randall Hembree, (828) 385-1125
Aug 31-Sep 1, 2012: Beach Boogie and BBQ, Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact: Kenny Craven, (843) 971-0131.
Sept. 2012: Uniquely Union, Union County Fair Grounds, Union, SC. Contact: David “Tubo” Owens.
Sept. 2012: Dorchester Shrine Club, Summerville, SC. Contact: Charles Dangerfield.
Sept. 2012: McCormick Children’s Home, McCormick, SC. Contact: Brad Kay.
Sept. 2012: Best of Berkley, Old Santee Cannel Park, Monks Corner, SC. Contact: Don Saturday, (843) 899-7833.
Sept. 2012: Beaufort Freedom Festival, Beaufort, SC. Contact: Kenny Craven, (843) 971-0131.
Oct 5-6, 2012: Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival, Gaston, SC. Contact: Troy Bivens, (803 )796-7725
Oct 5-6, 2012: Pig Tales and BBQ, Manning, SC. Contact: Jake Buddin.
Oct. 2012: Smokin at the Speedway, Cayce, SC. Contact: Mark Busbee, (803)-513-6087.
Dec. 2012: Carolina’s Shrine Bowl, Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, Spartanburg, SC. Contact: Dennis Weaver, (803) 493-2637. |
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NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS
May 5, 2012: Annual May Day BBQ Cook-off, Doerun, GA. Contact: Chad Kimbrell, email: dbabbq@hotmail.com.
May 12, 2012: Coalway LLC & Backyard Pointe BBQ Open House & Egg Fest, Apple Creek, OH. Phone: 330-857-3096.
May 17-19, 2012: Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Memphis, TN. Email: mim@memphisinmay.org. Website: www.memphisinmay.org.
May 19, 2012: 2nd Annual Best in the ‘Burg Amateur Rib Cook-Off’, Westover Park, Harrisonburg, VA. Proceeds benefit local Alzheimer’s Foudnation. Contact: Tommy Thomas or Erik Dart, 540-433-9168 or email: erikd@harrisonburgva.gov. Website: www.harrisonburgva.gov.
June 2, 2012: 3rd Annual Georgia Grill & Chill, Lincolnton, GA. Contact: Debbie Justice, 706-359-7970 or email: chamber@lincolncountyga.com.
June 8-9, 2012: Central Florida Pork & Wings BBQ Bash & Competition, Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL. Email: info@porkandwingsbbqbash.com. Website: www.porkandwingsbbqbash.com.
June 16, 2012: BBQ Border War, Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Waycross, GA. Contact: Kell Phelps, 800-385-0002 or email: kell@barbecuenews.com.
June 22-23, 2012: Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride & Cook-Off, Galveston County Fairgrounds, Hitchcock, TX. Contact: Wendy Norris, 832-647-6770 or email: fnffm@yahoo.com. Website: www.texasfallenhereosride.com.
June 9-10, 2012: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, Madison Square Park, New York City, NY. Phone: 646-747-0584. Email: info@bigapplebbq.org. Website: www.bigapplebbq.org.
Aug. 10-13, 2012: Smokin’ Eagles International BBQ Festival, The Tonawandas, NY. Website: www.sebbq.com.
Nov. 2-3, 2012: National BBQ Festival, Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Waycross, GA. Contact: Carlene Phelps, 800-385-0002 or email: thesquealer@nationalbbqfestival.com. Website: www.nationalbbqfestival.com |
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COOKING SCHOOLS
May 5, 2012: NEBS Cooking Class, Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA.
May 5, 2012: PNWBA Pitmaster Cooking Class, Yakima, WA. Website: www.pnwba.com.
May 6, 2012: PNWBA Pitmaster Cooking Class, Portland, OR. Website: www.pnwba.com.
May 19, 2012: PNWBA Pitmaster Cooking Class, Cheney, WA. Website: www.pnwba.com.
June 1-3, 2012: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: www.jacksoldsouth.com.
June 2, 2012: NEBS Grilling Class, Camp Collier, Gardner, MA.
June 2, 2012: PNWBA Pitmaster Cooking Class, Stevensville, MT. Website: www.pnwba.com.
June 23-24, 2012: Bastey Boys BBQ & Grilling Class, Camp Collier, Gardner, MA. Contact: Andy King, email: basteyboy@comcast.net.
July 7, 2012: PNWBA Pitmaster Cooking Class, Chehalis, WA. Website: www.pnwba.com.
Sept. 7-9, 2012: Jack’s Old South Cooking School, Unadilla, GA. Website: www.jacksoldsouth.com. |
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JUDGING SCHOOLS
May 5, 2012: PNWBA Certified Judging Class, Yakima, WA. Website: www.pnwba.com.
May 6, 2012: KCBS Judging Class, Maynard Rod & Gun Club, Maynard, MA.
May 6, 2012: PNWBA Certified Judging Class, Portland, OR. Website: www.pnwba.com.
May 19, 2012: PNWBA Certified Judging Class, Cheney, WA. Website: www.pnwba.com.
May 25, 2012: KCBS Judging Class, Rochester, NY.
June 2, 2012: PNWBA Certified Judging Class, Stevensville, MT. Website: www.pnwba.com.
June 23, 2012: MBN Judging Class, West Memphis, AR. Contact: Trish O’Connor, 901-491-8830 or email: trish.oconnor@coldwellbanker.com.
July 6, 2012: KCBS Judging Class, Brockport, NY. Contact: Rob Blair, 585-472-5093 or email: brockportbbqfest@gmail.com.
July 7, 2012: PNWBA Certified Judging Class, Chehalis, WA. Website: www.pnwba.com.
Aug. 3, 2012: KCBS Judging Class, Buck’s Naked BBQ, Windham, ME. Contact: Nancy Sanborn, 207-452-2110 or email: nsanborn@fairpoint.net. |
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