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EVENTS
CBBQA
June 21, 2008: Rock ‘n Ribs, Gilroy, CA. (KCBS). Website: www.gilroyrocknribs.com.
June 27-28, 2008: Hesperia BBQ Contest, Hesperia, CA. (IBCA). Website: www.cbbqa.com.
June 28, 2008: 3rd Annual Eggs by the Bay Eggfest, San Jose, CA. Website: www.eggsbythebay.com
Aug. 15-16, 2008: West Coast BBQ Championships, Fairfield, CA. Website: www.cbbqa.com.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: ClovisFest Red Hot and Real BBQ Contest, Clovis, CA. Website: www.cbbqa.com.
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Smokin’ in the Park IV, Viejas Casino, Alpine, CA (East San Diego County). (KCBS)
For a complete list of CBBQA Events click here
FBA
Aug. 30-31, 2008: 2008 FBA Funcook, Lake Rousseau, FL.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Caloosahatchee River Roast and BBQ Festival, Ft. Myers, FL. Contact: Artie McIntyre, (239)-543-8368 or (239)-340-8244.
Sept. 26-27, 2008: Grant Bar-B-Que Fest, Grant, FL. Contact: Cheri Bedford, (321) 794-9393 or (321) 544-5791.
Sept. 26-27, 2008: 2008 Capital City Barbeque Cookoff, Tallahassee, FL. Contact: Garry Smith, 850-385-3010 or 850-294-5672.
Oct. 3-4, 2008: Smokin' BBQ Mount, Dora, FL. Contact: City of Mount Dora, (352)-735-7126 or (352)-735-0440.
Oct. 3-4, 2008: 4th Annual Coweta Up In Smoke Barbecue Cookoff (GA State Championship), Newnan, Ga. American Royal & Jack Daniels Qualifier. Contact: Timothy Higgins, 770-683-2727 or 770-683-0320.
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Mulberry Fine Swine At The Pit, Mulberry, FL. Contact: Patricia Jackson, (863)-559-2409.
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Brooksville Blazin' Butts-n-Briskets, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Friends of the Children City of Brooksville, (352)-544-5435 or (352)-544-5400
Oct. 24-25, 2008: 5rd Annual Pig at the Park, Kissimmee, FL. Contact: Pete Edwards, Great Outdoor Days, (407)-944-2206 or (407)-973-8202.
Nov. 7-8, 2008: 2008 Foggy Bottom Bar-B-Que, Bash Elba, AL. Contact: Elba Chamber of Commerce, 334-897-3125 or 334-897-3669.
Dec. 12-13, 2008: The FBA Triple Crown Championship, Perry, FL (invitation only). Contact: Dawn Taylor, (850)-584-5366 or (850)-843-0992.
For a complete list of FBA Events click here
IBCA
June 6-7, 2008: Snookfest, Snook, TX. Contact: Kenneth Vajdak, 979-777-5701.
June 7-8, 2008: Columbus FFA Alumni BBQ, Columbus, TX. Contact: Fausta Kaiser, 979-732-5030
June 6-7, 2008: Wilson Cty. Showbarn Tractor Pull & BBQ, Floresville, TX. Contact: Craig Mutz, 210-260-2983.
June 13-14, 2008: Penelope VFD BBQ, Penelope, TX. Contact: Jimmy Machac, 254-749-2173
June 13-14, 2008: Caldwell FFA BBQ, Caldwell,TX. BBBQA Added money. Contact: Lee Demottier, 979-272-8358.
June 13-14, 2008: Billy the Kid Championship BBQ & Green Chile Cookoff, Silver City, NM. Contact: Alex Ocheltree, 505-534-0707
June 13-14, 2008: VFW 1839 Ladies Aux. Powder Puff BBQ, Cleveland, TX. Contact: Connie Skinner, 281-384-5402.
June 13-14, 2008: Git UR Grill On, Fulton Navigation Port, Fulton, TX. Contact: Rhonda Moore, 713-992-9116.
June 13-14, 2008: Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ, Lockhart, TX. Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 512-398-2818.
June 20-21, 2008: Hummers Bar & Grill BBQ, Mathis, TX. Contact: Tom Hollon, 361-390-8216.
June 20-21, 2008: Great Amercian K of C BBQ, Brownsfield, TX. Contact: Jimmy Garza, 806-637-7881.
June 27-28, 2008: 9th Itasca Chamber of Commerce BBQ, Itasca, TX. Contact: Bob Wilson, 254-687-2331
June 27-28, 2008: Smokin’ on the Winfield Rail, Winfield, TX. Contact: Mike Henson, 903-524-2211.
June 27-28, 2008: Golden State Championship, Hesperia, CA. Contact: Thom Emery, 760-902-2119.
July 3-5, 2008: Half Moon Holidays, Shiner, TX. Contact:Bernice Jalufka, 361-594-4180.
July 3-5, 2008: Rockin’ Ribfest, Llano, TX. Contact:Terry Mikulenka, 325-247-4100.
July 3-5, 2008: Texas Cook’em High Steaks, Edinburg, TX. Contact:Evana Vleck, 956-383-4974.
July 4-5, 2008: Trinity County Go Texan BBQ, Trinity, TX. Contact: Art Walker, 936-594-2677.
July 4-5, 2008: Refugio Cty Fair 4th July BBQ, Refugio, TX. Contact: Michael Burns, 361-319-8495.
July 11-12, 2008: K-Town BBQ & Sausage Party, Koscuisko, TX. Contact: Corey Albert, 830-484-9013.
July 18-19, 2008: Cruisin’ in the Park BBQ & Blues, Arkadelphia, AR. Contact: Steve Huddleston, 870-246-5499.
July 11-12, 2008: 2nd LA Cajun BBQ State Championship, Lafayette, LA. Contact: Karen Williams, 337-234-7371.
July 18-19, 2008: Quail Creek VFD BBQ, Victoria, TX. Contact: Steve Eichler, 361-920-0881.
July 25-26, 2008: Texas All-Star Shootout BBQ, West, TX. Contact: Cody Dragoo, 254-826-3570.
July 25-26, 2008: Moulton Town & Country Jamboree, Moulton, TX. Contact: Joe Pilat, 361-596-4920 or Chamber of Commerce, 361-596-4602.
Aug. 1-2, 2008:Pine Tree Festival BBQ, Dierks, AR. Contact:Robert Krantz, 870-286-2911.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: LaVernia Park Foundation BBQ, LaVernia, TX. Contact: R. Friesenhahn, 210-669-2720.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: Lowe's Buffalo Spring BBQ, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Dee Dee Williams, 806-438-2324.
Aug. 22-23, 2008:Marina Village Camp N Cook, Trinity, TX. Contact: Lisa Bodway, 713-906-9153.
Aug. 23, 2008 Pigging Out For Habitat, Springfield, GA, Contact Brett Gordon 912-826-6433 Website www.effinghamhabitat.org
Aug. 30-31 2008: 5th Pit Rasslers Classic BBQ, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Texas State Championship. Contact: Brad Caraway, 903-897-5189.
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Crossroads BBQ (TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP), Goliad, TX. Cotnact: Debbie Foster, 361-564-2086.
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Grillin' in the Park (TX State Champ), Groves, TX. Contact:Larry Perio, 409-962-6060.
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Fiesta del Centro Cook-off, Alice, TX. Contact: Rojelio Cuellar, 361-701-6865.
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Hill County Go Texan BBQ, Hillsboro, TX. Contact: Tammy Christian, 254-337-0410
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Hopkins Cty. Relay for Life & Fall Festival, Sulphur Springs, TX. Contact: Tony Aguilar, 903-243-9402.
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Washington County Fair King of Coals, Brenham, TX. Contact: Tim Heubner, 979-830-7807.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Brownwood Reunion Celebration BBQ, Brownwood, TX.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: First Shot BBQ, Gonzales, TX.Contact: Shirley Breitschopf, 830-857-4142.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: 2nd Annual Third Coast BBQ Assn. Event, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Steve Williams, 281-397-7689.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Williamson County Go-Texan BBQ, Goergetown, TX. Contact: William Cummings, 512-966-6391.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: KC Brush Country BBQ Classic, Pleasanton, TX. Contact: Bob Hoffman, 830-281-4932.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: First Shot BBQ, Gonzales, TX. Contact: Shirley Breitschopf, 830-547-4142.
Sept. 19-20, 2008: 2nd Annual Third Coast BBQ Assn. Event, Montgomery, TX. Contact: Steve Williams.
Sept. 26-29, 2008: VFW 1839 Fall BBQ, Cleveland, TX. Contact:Reba Carpenter, 281-592-7230.
Sept. 26-29, 2008: Berchman's BASH, LA State Championship, Grand Coteau, LA. Contact: Andrea Stoute, 337-662-5275
Sept. 26-27, 2008: Hoot-N-Holler BBQ, Atlanta, TX. Contact:Marc Mote, 903-824-4357.
Oct. 4-5, 2008: BBQ & Fajita C/O, McAllen, TX. Contact: Chris Julian, 956-682-5563.
Oct. 4-5, 2008: Diamond Don's Bayou BBQ, Jefferson, TX. Contact: Dana, 866-398-2038 *707.
Oct. 4-5, 2008: South Texas Music Fest, BBQ & Chili, Port Aransas, TX. Contact: Glenda/Victoria, 361-749-4254.
Oct. 4-5, 2008: Porter VFW 4816 BBQ, Porter, TX. Contact: Team VFW, 281-354-3188.
Oct. 10-12, 2008: 25th Annual Traders Village, Grand Prairie, TX. Contact: Allan Hughes, 972-647-2331.
Oct. 10-12, 2008: Smokin’ Oldies BBQ, Port Allen, TX. Contact: Kathy Gautreau, 225-344-2920.
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Burleson County Go Texan BBQ, Caldwell, TX. Contact: Jim Evans, 979-535-4085.
Oct. 10-11, 2008: TRC 8th Annual BBQ, Tynan, TX. Contact:Gerald Holubec, 361-547-9926.
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Blazin’ Saddles, Beeville, TX. Contact: Wayne Fricke, 713-201-7549.
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Wheels & Winges Festival, Mena, AR. Contact: Richard Myhand, 479-234-2261.
Oct. 24-25, 2008: Czhillispiel 36, Flatonia, TX. Contact:Tanya Conner, 361-865-3920.
Oct. 24-25, 2008: Spooky Waterfront BBQ, Texas State Championship, Big Mineral Resort, Lake Texoma, TX, TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Bobby Platt, 817-253-0739 or Steve Graham, 972-935-1543.
Nov. 7-8, 2008: Cook off on the Colorado, Bastrop, TX. Contact: Donna Deteau, 512-321-6161.
Nov. 7-8, 2008: Floresville Fall Fest, Floresville, TX. Contact: Traci Jaskinia, 830-393-0074.
Nov. 14-15, 2008: Last Chance, Mt. Vernon, TX. Contact: Darrell Haley, 903-717-0328.
For a complete list of IBCA Events click here
KCBS
June 5-7, 2008: Great Pork BarbeQlossal. Des Moines, IA. Contact: Anne Rehnstrom, 515-223-2622, e-mail: arehnstrom@pork.org
June 6-7, 2008: Georgia Barbecue Classic, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Cartersville, GA. Contact: Gowan Fenley, 678-585-9858 or email: gowan@fenley.net
June 6-7, 2008: Boats, Blues & BarBQue, Pueblo, CO. Contact: Erin Regrutto, 719-595-0242 or email: erin@puebloharp.com.
June 6-7, 2008: North Star BBQ & Blues Fest, DeForest, WI. Contact: Kate Phair, 608-846-2922 or email: dacc1@centurytel.net
June 6-7, 2008: Lincoln Hog Happenin;, Lincoln, NC, State Championship. Contact: Brad Buth, 704-736-8915 or email: info@hoghappenin.org.
June 6-7, 2008: 17th Annual McLouth BBQ Blowout, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, McLouth, KS. Contact: Cliff Weeks, 913-796-6122 or email: weeksc@mclouth.org
June 6-7, 2008: Beltway BBQ Battle (State Championship), Landover, MD. Contact: Jonathan Jones, 301-583-2445, e-mail: jonathan.jones@pgparks.com
June 6-7, 2008: That Barbeque Thang in the Sprang, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Sallisaw, OK. Contact: Judy Martens, 918-775-2558 or email: sallisawchamber@yahoo.com
June 6-7, 2008: South Dakota State Championship (State Championship), Huron, SD. Contact: Bush Fullerton, 605-352-6469, e-mail: bushf@overbuilt.com
June 6-7, 2008: Big Blue Barbeque Championship, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Marysville, KS. Contact: Bob Carlson/Jeff Dankenbring, 785-629-8019 or email: marysvillemainst@bluevalley.net
June 6-7, 2008: Variety Children’s Charity BBQ Bash (State Championship), Memphis, TN. Contact: Tanna, 901-393-5368.
June 6-7, 2008: Q For the Kids (State Championship), Fairbanks, IN. Contact: Brian or Patty Lenges, 812-394-5116, e-mail: blenges@earthlink.net
June 6-7, 2008: BBQ Cookoff, Louisburg, NC. Contact: Stephen Barrington, 919-496-3056 or email: sbarrington@franklin-chamber.org
June 6-7, 2008: BBQ on the Farm, Yardley, PA, State Championship. Contact: Tom Christine, smokendude@comcast.net.
June 6-7, 2008: CMA Music Festival BBQ Contest, Mashville, TN. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-758-8749 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.
June 13-14, 2008: 5th Annual Kansas Masters BBQ Championship, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP , Wichita, KS. Contact: Earnest Johns, 316-612-6893 or email: ejohns@wichitawellness.org
June 13-14, 2008: Haleyville 9-1-1 BBQ Cookoff, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Haleyville, AL. Contact: Bruce Eddy, 205-468-9561 or email: bruce@rcrotorworld.com.
June 13, 2008: Pigs Can Fly BBQ Cookoff, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Ada, OK. Contact: Mary Krause, 580-436-8327 or email: mkrause@visionbankok.com
June 13, 2008: King City BBQ Showdown, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Mount Vernon, IL. Contact: Troy Heitmeyer, 618-242-4020 ext. 15 or email: troy@cmacsoft.com
June 13-14, 2008: Colorado BBQ Challenge (State Championship), Frisco, CO. Contact: Brodie Craig, 970-668-0677, E-mail: brodiec@townoffrisco.com
June 13-14, 2008: Elk Grove Rotary Ribfest (State Championship), Elk Grove, IL. Contact: Ron Nunes, 630-440-3045, e-mail: rnunes9457@aol.com
June 13-14, 2008: Sedalia Lions Club MO Blues & BBQ (State Championship), Sedalia, MO. Contact: Chris Koetting, 660-221-2080 or email: ckoetting@dishmail.net.
June 13-14, 2008: Blue Ridge BBQ Festival (State Championship), Tryon, NC. Contact: Nadine Najoules, 828-859-7427, e-mail: bbqfestival@winstream.net.
June 13-14, 2008: Tonganoxie Days BBQ (State Championship), Tonganoxie, KS Contact: Jim Grambrill, 912-369-2869 or email: jgtoyman@aol.com.
June 13-14, 2008: Raytown State BBQ Championship Cookoff (State Championship), Raytown, MO. Contact: Vicki Turnbow, 816-353-8500, e-mail: president@raytownchamber.com
June 14-15, 2008: Tennessee Heritage Barbecue Festival, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Smyrna, TN. Contact: George Smith, 615-459-2341 or email: decherd2@hotmail.com
June 19, 2008: Extreme BBQ & Bull, Lincoln, NE. Contact: Rick Hinman/Paul Johnson, 402-441-6545 or email: rhinman@lancastereventcenter.com
June 20-21, 2008: State Center BBQ Championship (State Championship), State Center, IA. Contact: Daryl Schoppe, 641-483-2656, e-mail: mschoppe@partnercom.net
June 20-21, 2008: Snowbirds Grill on the Hill, Snowbird, UT. Contact: Arlie Bragg, 615-758-8749 or email: arlieque@comcast.net.
June 20-21, 2008: Ararat Shrine BBQ, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Larry Adolphsen, 816-946-0330 or email: bbq@araratshrine.com.
June 20-21, 2008: New Hampshire State BBQ Championship, Merrimack, NH. Contact: Roland Peterson, 603-438-9101 or email: rolandp8@yahoo.com.
June 20-21, 2008: Go Ahead and Make My BBQ (State Championship), Trenton, MO. Contact: Rex Ross/Les Spickard, 660-359-2121, e-mail: wrecks99@trentonmo.com
June 20-21, 2008: Franklin Simpson Fair, Franklin, KY. Contact: Mark Sexton, 270-392-0466 or sextonfarms@aol.com.
June 20-21, 2008: 2008 Peculiar BBQ Roundup (State Championship), Peculiar, MO. Contact: Diane Brown, 816-779-5212 ext. 221 or email: dbrown@cityofpeculiar.com.
June 20-21, 2008: Smok'n in the Ozarks, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Mountain Grove, MO. Contact: Mary Armstrong, 417-926-4135 or email: chamber@mountaingrovechamber.com
June 21-22, 2008: Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle, Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Washington, D.C. Contest will be KCBC Sanctioned Saturday and MBN Sanctioned Sunday.
June 27, 2008: Washington, MO BBQ, Washington, MO. Contact: Bridgette Epple, 636-239-1743 or email: bepple@downtownwashmo.org.
June 27-28, 2008: Great Lenexa BBQ Battle (State Championship), Lenexa, KS. Contact: Jim Finlen, 913-541-8592, e-mail: jfinlen@ci.lenexa.ks.us.
June 27-28, 2008: BBF BBQ, Canon City, CO. Contact: Jean Edwards, 719-784-9100 ext. 4819 or email: jmedwards@bop.gov.
June 27-28, 2008: Crossroad BBQ Cookoff, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Cameron, MO. Contact: Phil Lammers, 816-632-2177 or email: manager@cameronmo.com.
June 27-28, 2008: Cookin’ on the Creek, Harrison, AR. Contact: Sandi Thomas, 870-871-4889 or email: sandi@mainstreetharrison.org.
June 27-28, 2008: Heritage Days BBQ Contest, Booneville, MO. Contact: Kari Evans, 660-882-2721 or email: execdir2220@sbcglobal.net.
June 27-28, 2008: Kiwanis Club TN State Championship BBQ Cookoff, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Lawrenceburg, TN. Contact: Carl Counce, 931-762-3399 or email: ccounce@bellsouth.net.
June 27-28, 2008: Iowa State Barbeque Championship (State Championship), Marshalltown, IA. Contact: Lew Miller, 641-752-4555, e-mail: lewmiller1@prodigy.net.
June 27-28, 2008: Dickson Fiddlers Contest & Family Fun Festival, Dickson, TN. Contact: Tim Owings, 615-944-1548 or email: timotool1@aol.com.
July 3-4, 2008: Kiwanis Club of Durango's Smokin' 4th BBQ Shootout, Durango, CO, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Mark Simon, 970-385-9583 or email: simon@virtbiz.net.
July 4-6, 2008: Lake Placid's I Love Barbecue Festival, Lake Placid, NY, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Dmitry Field, 518-637-1593 or email: dmitry@usaluge.org.
July 4-5, 2008: Squealin on the Square, Murray, KY, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Contact: Jason Pittman, 270-809-5577 or email: sammy.pittman@murraystate.edu.
July 10-12, 2008: Central KS BBQ Cookoff and Chest to Chest Invitational (State Championship), Great Bend, KS. Contact: Kent Romine, 620-793-2985 or email: kromine@opiwireless.com.
July 11-12, 2008: Arrowhead Ducks Unlimited 6th Annual BBQ (State Championship), Ankeyn, IA. Contact: Chuck Streeter, 515-244-2872 or duckhuntchuck@msn.com.
July 11-12, 2008: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship (State Championship), North Wildwood, NJ. Contact: Eric Shenkus, 609-523-6565 or memail: njbbq@njbbq.com.
July 11-12, 2008: Loveland Loves Barbecue, Loveland, CO. Contact: Linda Larsen, 970-635-3647 or email: llarsen@reporter-herald.com
July 11-12, 2008: 4th Annual Up Hog Wild (State Championship), Kingsford, MI. Contact: John Bertoldi, 906-774-1707 or email: bosshobwild@hotmail.com.
July 11-12, 2008: Illinois State BBQ Championship (State Championship), Shannon, IL. Contact: Mike & Connie Smith, 815-864-2542, e-mail: rrribs@frontiernet.net
July 11-12, 2008: Smoke on the Allegheny (State Championship), Franklin, PA. Contact: Brett Hill, 814-437-3703 or email: ptlm_bhill@hotmail.com.
July 11-12, 2008: SC Festival of Discovery (State Championship), Greenwood, SC. Contact: Angie Jones, 864-942-8448, e-mail: uptown@cityofgreenwoodsc.com.
July 11-12, 2008: 11th Annual Art of Barbeque (State Championship), Tulsa, OK. Contact: Mary Rankin, 918-584-3333 ext. 11 or email: mrankin@transfund.com.
July 11-12, 2008: Gary Silvey’s 4th Annual Backyard BBQ (State Championship), Clarksville, TN. Contact: Dudley Griffin, 931-624-8575 or email: wdgriffi@bellsouth.net.
July 11-12, 2008: Great Goshen Grill Out, Goshen, IN. Contact: Nick Kieffer, 574-533-2102 or email: nkieffer@goshen.org.
July 18-19, 2008: Wild Blue Barbeque (State Championship), Burlington, KS. Contact: Arden Lauxman, 620-364-5121, e-mail: alauxman@yahoo.com
July 18-19, 2008: Anthony Downs BBQ(State Championship), Anthony, KS. Contact: Allen Thomas, 620-243-4324.
July 18-19, 2008: RiverFest 2008, Red, White & Que (State Championship), Bellevue, NE. Contact: Megan Lucas, 402-898-3000, e-mail: megan@bellevuenebraska.com
July 18-19, 2008: Glasgow Tri-County Jamboree – Smokin on the River (State Championship), Glasgow, MO. Contact: 660-338-2277 or email: smjones2277@sbcglobal.net.
July 18-19, 2008: Griller’s Cup, Laramie, WY. Contact: Dee Bott, 307-742-2141 or email: deeb@ivinsonhospital.org.
July 18-19, 2008: Berks BBQ Bash, Reading, PA. Contact: 215-603-2508 or email: smokendude@comcast.net.
July 18-19, 2008: Ohio Veteran Barbecue Cookoff (State Championship), Kettering, OH. Contact: Jim Weaver or Jim Ferguson, 937-241-8731 or 937-416-7924 or email: jweaver4@woh.rr.com or jlferguson@woh.rr.com.
July 18-19, 2008: 3rd Annual Crow River BBQ Challenge (State Championship), Watertown, MN. Contact: Mike Crom/Gary Harding, 952-955-2722, e-mail: mikecrom@applied-graphics.com
July 18-19, 2008: BBQ’Loo & Blues Too (State Championship), Waterloo, IA. Contact: Terry Poe Buschkamp, 319-291-2038 or email: tpb@mainstreetwaterloo.org.
July 18-19, 2008: Troy Pig Out, Troy, NY. Contact: Jim Rhoads, 518-322-1772 or email: chefjrhoads3@nycap.rr.com.
July 25-27, 2008: Taste of Grand Rapids (State Championship), Grand Rapids, MI. Contact: Rich Berry, 616-776-5471 or email: richberry@clearchannel.com.
July 25-27, 2008: Monmouth County Fair’s 1st Backyard BBQ, Freehold, NJ. Contact: Helen Fiore, 732-842-4000 ext. 4225 or email: hpfiore@monmouthcountyparks.com.
July 25-26, 2008: Dightons Backyard Bash, Dighton, KS. Contact: Margo Schultz, 785-472-4335 or email: backyardbash@hotmail.com.
July 25-26, 2008: 18th Annual Barbecue/Backyard BBQ Contest (State Championship), Dodge City, KS. Contact: Gina Broeckelman, 620-227-3119 or email: dcdays@dodgechamber.com.
July 25-26, 2008: Chesapeake Bay BBQ Cookoff, Stevensville, MD. Contact: Cliff Thrasher, 410-643-5210 or email: fodcop@hotmail.com.
July 25-26, 2008: Up in Smoke BBQ Bash, Mason City, IA. Contact: Ruth Miller, 641-421-0577 or email: ruth.miller@lee.net.
July 25-26, 2008: Smoke on the Prairie, El Dorado, KS. Contact: Steve Reynolds, 316-321-1207 or email: ssreynolds68@sbcglobal.net.
July 25-26, 2008: Harpoon New England Championship, Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, VT. Contest Contact: Fitz Grainger, email: fitz@harpoonbrewery.com. Judges Contact: Mark Gelo, mark.gelo@att.net
July 25-26, 2008: Boone County Fair & BBQ Contest, Colubmia, MO. Contact: Aimee Olmstead, 570-808-5874 or email: aolmstead@greatsouthernbank.com, or Mike McMillen, 573-443-0743 or email: buckcreek@bessi.net.
Aug. 1-2, 2008: Williamette River Festival BBQ, Albany, OR, State Championship. Contact: Jimmie Llucht, 541-928-0911 or email: jlucht@albanyvisitors.com.
Aug. 1-2, 2008: Grillin’ for Life, Madison, MS, State Championship. Contact: Gerry Clark, 601-214-9463 or email: gerry.clark@yahoo.com.
Aug. 1-2, 2008: Laurie Hillbilly BBQ (State Championship), Laurie, MO. Contact: Susann Huff, 573-374-8776, e-mail: laurievents@aol.com
Aug. 1-2, 2008: 12th annual Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival, Dillard, GA. Contact: Jane Tomllin, 706-746-2690, email bbqjane@windstream.net or Terrell Jones, 706-675-1294, email tleon27@hotmail.com. Website www.dillardbbq.org.
Aug. 1-2, 2008: 10th Annual Lynch Livestock Pig Stampede, Waucoma, IA, State Championship. Contact: Christy Bouska, 563-776-3401 or email: chris@lynchbbq.com.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: BBQ at the Summit, Dillon, CO. Contact: Nancy Younstedt, 888-499-4499.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: The Grater Emporia BBQ Festival, State Championship, Emorpia, KS. Contact: De Henderson, 620-344-3867 or email: de_henderson-hp@sbcglobal.net.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: 2008 Axtell Smokeaters BBQ, State Championship, Axtell, KS. Contact: Roy Buessing, 785-736-2766 or email: pabs@bluevalley, net.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: Pigs & Peaches BBQ Contest, State Championship, Kennesaw, GA. Contact: Lauel Fleming, 770-422-9714 or email: lfleming@kennesaw-ga.gov.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: The August Doins BBQ, Payson, AZ. Contact: Shanna Shreeve, 602-236-3013 or email: mustangsanna@cox.net.
Aug. 8-9, 2008: Maryland State Barbecue Championship, State Championship, Bel Air, MD. Contact: Elizabeth Cook, 410-637-1023 or email: ecook@downtownbelair.com.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: Amazin’ Blazin’ BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Lebanon, TN. Contact: Kristina McKee, 615-444-5730 or tnamazingblazin@aol.com.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: Wyoming State BBQ Championship & Bluegrass Festival, State Championship, Worland, WY. Contact: Mike Willard, 307-347-3226 or email: wtschamber@rtconnect.net.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: Hudson Valley Ribfest, State Championship, New Paltz, NY. Contact: Stephanie King, 845-306-4381 or email: contest@hudsonvalleyribfest.org.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: Madison Ribberfest: BBQ, Blues, & Balloons, State Championship, Madison, IN. Contact: Shawn Auxier, 800-558-2952 or email: info@visitmadison.org.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: Midwest BBQ & Blues Throwdown, State Championship, Mount Morris, MI. Contact: Christian Miller, 810-687-0953 or email: gcf@gcf.org.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: The Great Pacific Missouri BBQ Festival, State Championship, Pacific, MO. Contact: TomButcher, 636-271-6471 or email: schef@anet-stl.com.
Aug. 15-16, 2008: BBQ & Fly-In on the River, State Championship, Excelsior Springs, MO. Contact: Jim McCullough, 816-630-7700 or email: cheri@wabashbbq.com.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Cape BBQ Fest, State Championship, Cape Girardeau, MO. Contact: Casey Hertenstein, 573-275-7162 or email: casey_h65@yahoo.com.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Cass County BBQ Square Off, Harrisonville, MO. Contact: Gary Mallory/Pam Shipley, 816-380-8160, e-mail: garym@casscounty.com
Aug. 22-23, 2008: 17th Annual State of Nebraska BBQ Championship, State Championship, LaPlatte, NE. Contact: Sonny Ashford, 402-651-0149 or email: sashford@sessolutions.com.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Princeton Rotary Burning Down the Fox Championship, State Championship, Princeton, WI. Contact: Anita Moore, 920-295-36487 or email: apmoore@centurytel.net.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: 9th Annual New Holland Summerfest, State Championship, New Holland, PA. Contact: Mel Stoltzfus, 717-354-7533 or email: nhsummerfest@yahoo.com.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Big Island Barbeque, Albert Lea, MN. Contact: Perry Vining, 800-658-2526 or email: pvining@smig.net.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Nevada Kiwanis Club Barbecue, State Championship, Nevada, IA. Contact: F.C. Parrish, 515-382-4900 or email: parrish@midiowa.net.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Stokin’ the Fire, Birmingham, AL. Contact: Bob Rathburn, 205-324-1911 or email: rrathburn@slossfurnaces.com.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: The Rocky Mountain BBQ, Commerce City, CO. Contact: Rhonda Hathaway, 303-435-4887.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Roots Festival East Central State BBQ Cookoff, State Championship, Paola, KS. Contact: Steve McMullin, 913-931-0087 or email: bbqcookoff@rootsfestival.org.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: Grand River BBQ & Fly-In, State Championship, Chillicothe, MO. Contact: Terry Tumery, 660-646-1900 or email: terry@rumeryassociates.com.
Aug. 22-23, 2008: When Pigs Fly In & BBQ Contest, State Championship, McPherson, KS. Contact: Jennifer Burch, 620-241-3303 or email: jennifer@mcphersonks.org.
Aug. 28-30, 2008: The Taylor Corn & Que presented by Eurofresh Farms, State Championship, Taylor, AZ. Contact: Shanna Shreeve, 602-236-3013 or email: mustangshanna@cox.net.
Aug. 29-30, 2008: Smokin’ Behind the Barn, State Championship, Winfield, KS. Contact: Marily Alberding, 620-222-2154 or email: qvfb@thefunbarn.com.
Aug. 29-30, 2008: Windsor September Fest Cookoff, State Championship, Windsor, MO. Contact: Dennis Bowers, 660-351-2149 or email: brighteyesinmissouri@yahoo.com.
Aug. 29-30, 2008: 2nd Annual Throwdown on the River BBQ Competition, State Championship, Dubuque, IQ. Contact: Steve Geisz, 563-690-3233 or email@sgeisz@grandharborresort.com.
Aug. 29-30, 2008: Southern Nationalk BBQ Champioship, State Championship, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Contact: Jaclyn Koblos, 843-884-4371 or email: jaclynk@bonnehallplantation.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2008: Florence Labor Day Cookoff, State Championship, Florence, KS. Contact: Les Allison, 620-878-4310 or email: lesallison@kans.com.
Sept 5-6, 2008: Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll Vermillion, SD
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jody Harnois, 409 Sterling Street, Vermillion, SD 57069.
Phone: 605-677-6705. Fax: 605-624-4803. jody.harnois@usdfoundation.org
KCBS Reps: LARRY HADLEY, TERRY JO LITCHFIELD
Results not in.
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Blue Springs Barbeque Blaze-Off Blue Springs, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Teams: Pam Buck, 903 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015.
Phone: 816-228-0238. Fax: 816-229-7235. pbuck@bluespringsgov.com
Contact: Judges: Kim Collier Phone: 816-224-2106. bsbbq@earthlink.net
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Bean Blossom Blues, Brews & BBQ Nashville, IN
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: John O. Hall, PO Box 134, Nashville, IN 47448.
Phone: 317-250-8156. Fax: 812-988-4134. johno@bushmanmusic.com
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Benton County Fair & BBQ Ashland, MS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Cathy McMullen, Po Box 158, Ashland, MS 38603.
Phone: 662-224-6330. Fax: 662-224-6317. cathym@ext.msstate.edu
Sept. 5-6, 2008: 9th Annual Riverside Resources Charity BBQ & 2nd Annual Ft. Leavenworth Backyard BBQ Leavenworth, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Linda Maiava, 700 North Third Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Phone: 913-651-6810. Fax: 913-651-6814. lmaiava@riversideresources.org
Sept. 5-7, 2008: Pickin in the Panhandle Hedgesville, WV
Contact: Andrea Ball, 115 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
Phone: 304-264-8801. Fax: 304-264-8802. andrea@travelwv.com
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Cookeville Cookoff Cookeville, TN
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Tony Stone, 715 E. 15th Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Phone: 931-526-1063. Fax: 931-372-0267. tony@stonesteel.net
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Bikes, Boogie & BBQ Gastonia, NC
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Denise Propst, PO Box 3837, Gastonia, NC 28056.
Phone: 704-867-2855 x137. Fax: 704-853-2947. denise.propst@carolinaharley.com
Sept. 6-7, 2008: Rib'n Brews Festival Lowell, MA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Andrew St. Onge, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852.
Phone: 978-970-4257. Fax: 978-970-4007. astonge@lowellma.gov
Sept. 11-13, 2008: Riverfest Decatur, AL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Tiffany Brightwell, PO Box 2003, Decatur, AL 35602.
Phone: 256-353-5312. tiffany@dcc.org
Sept. 12-13, 2008: 3rd Annual Jim Dandy's BBQ Cookoff Cincinnati, OH
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jim Emig, 2343 E Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241.
Phone: 513-771-4888. jim@jimdandybbq.com
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Bates County BBQ Cookoff & Fall Festival Butler, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Chad Anderson, 309 N. Fulton Street, Butler, MO 64730.
Phone: 660-679-6131. Fax: 660-679-6133. butlerpolice42@yahoo.com
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Barbeque from the Heart North Dakota State Championship Dickinson, ND
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Morton Krieg, PO Box 1096, Dickinson, ND 58601.
Phone: 701-483-8113. Fax: 701-483-8202. mlkrieg@ndsupernet.com
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Cookoff Festival Silver Lake, MI
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jeff Clark, 9642 W. Silver Lake Road, Silver Lake, MI 49436.
Phone: 231-873-5980. jeff@sands-restaurant.com
Sept. 12-13, 2008: The BBQ Throwdown & Jam Salem, IL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jim Reinke, PO Box 924, Salem, IL 62881.
Phone: 618-407-3300. Fax: 347-412-4253. bbqthrowdown@gosalem.com
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Ben Biken BBQ Bash Sparta, WI
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: John Harrison, 111 Milwaukee Street, Sparta, WI 54656.
Phone: 608-343-2657. john_djbuilders@charter.net
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Uniquely Union BBQ Contest Union, SC
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: David Owens, PO Box 1190, Union, SC 29379.
Phone: 864-426-2174. dowens@cityofunion.org
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Atchison Elks KS State Championship "Smokin' Good Time" BBQ Cookoff Atchison, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Dana Ober-Watts, 15563 278th Road, Atchison, KS 66002.
Phone: 913-426-1034. Fax: 913-367-3278. smokingoodtimebbq@yahoo.com
Sept. 13-14, 2008: Harvard Fall Festival BBQ Cookoff Harvard, MA
Contact: Chris Ryan, 28 Myrick Lane, Harvard, MA 01451.
Phone: 978-618-6442. Fax: 978-772-5440. ryan28@charter.net
Sept. 18-20, 2008: Colorado Pork and Hops Challenge Grand Junction, CO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Tonja Kueper, 315 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501.
Phone: 970-242-7788. Fax: 970-241-3366. roxi@cumulus.com
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Jesse James Barbeque Cookout Kearney, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Larry Pratt, PO Box 202, Kearney, MO 64060.
Phone: 816-903-7728. Fax: 816-628-5696. kearneyfirelpratt@kc.rr.com
Sept. 19-21, 2008: Blues, Views and Barbeque Westport, CT
Contact: Bob LeRose, 42 Main Street, Westport, CT 06880.
Phone: 917-446-2921. Fax: 203-454-7806. rlerose@msn.com
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Smoke in the Air Park City, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: John Goyette, 2322 Charleston, Park City, KS 67219.
Phone: 316-744-9961. johng4@cox.net
Sept. 19-20, 2008:The Big Pig Gig Menomonee Falls, WI
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jenny Jennings, N88 WI 6621, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051.
Phone: 262-251-2430. Fax: 262-251-0969. jenny@fallschamber.com
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Battle of the Brisket Mission, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Christy Humerickhouse, 6200 Martway, Mission, KS 66202.
Phone: 913-722-8210. Fax: 913-722-8216. chumerickhouse@missionks.org
Sept. 19-20, 2008:Cherokee Strip Bar-B-Que & Chili Cookoff Ponca City, OK,STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Debbie Robinson, PO Box 1109, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Phone: 580-765-4400. Fax: 580-765-2798. debbie@poncacitychamber.com
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Pleasant Valley Fall Festival Pleasant Valley, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Dean Green, 5839 NE Dexter, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Phone: 816-419-7147. Fax: 816-587-2055. dingus_m@yahoo.com
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Carbondale Main Street Pig Out Carbondale, IL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Meghan Cole, 121 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901.
Phone: 618-529-8040. Fax: 618-529-8041. info@carbondalemainstreet.com
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Independence Brew-B-Q Independence, IA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Nate Whited, PO Box 366, Independence, IA 50644.
Phone: 319-334-0348 . nate.whited@gmail.com
Contact: Eric Smith CESmith@sbtek.net
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Smoke on the Water BBQ Cookoff Hot Springs, AR
Contact: Ron Cates, 621 E. 8th, Pine Bluff, AR 71601.
Phone: 870-536-8175. Fax: 870-536-8910. ronnie@catesandcompany.com
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Hermann BarBQ and Brats Festival Hermann, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Olan Stemme, 200 E. First Street/PO Box 87, Hermann, MO 65041.
Phone: 573-486-3137. Fax: 573-486-3139. hermannchamber@centurytel.net
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Smokin in the Valley, 5th Annual WNC BBQ Festival Maggie Valley, NC
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Lynn Collins, PO Box 279, Maggie Valley, NC 28751.
Phone: 828-926-1686. Fax: 828-926-9398. lynnc@maggievalley.com
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Shawnee Great Grillers Shawnee, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Tonya Lecuru, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.
Phone: 913-631-5200. Fax: 913-631-4651. tlecuru@cityofshawnee.org
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff Owensboro, KY
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Terry Stinnett, 11170 Mill Street, Utica, KY 42376.
Phone: 270-929-4177. Fax: 270-683-8080. terry@toolco-inc.com
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Zoo B Que Racine, WI
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Marsha Connet, 927 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403.
Phone: 262-930-3465. Fax: 262-636-0030. lakeshorestudio@sbcglobal.net
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Oinktoberfest Clarence, NY
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Kathy Toth, 11163 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031.
Phone: 716-759-8483. Fax: 716-759-7262. info@greatpumpkinfarm.com
Sept. 26-27, 2008 Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup Barbeque Contest Omaha, NE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Meghan Spence, 302 S. 36th Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68131.
Phone: 402-554-9600 x 104. Fax: 402-554-9609. spencem@aksarben.org
Sept. 26-27, 2008 SMSU Smokefest Marshall, MN
Contact: Tim Steinbach, 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258.
Phone: 507-537-6816. Fax: 507-537-6578. steinbach@southwestmsu.edu
Contact: Sara Granheim Phone: 507-828-5025. granheim@southwestmsu.edu
Sept. 29-30. 2008 Historic King Drive BBQ Bash Milwaukee, WI
Contact: Teig Whaley-Smith, 2212 N. MLK Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Phone: 414-265-5809. Fax: 866-237-3165. teig@kingdrivebid.com
Oct. 2-5, 2008 29th Annual American Royal Barbecue Kansas City, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jolene DeMoss, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102.
Phone: 816-569-4036. Fax: 816-221-8189. jolened@americanroyal.com
Oct.3-4, 2008 Squealin on the Square Laurens, SC
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jonathan Irick, PO Box 1736, Laurens, SC 29360.
Phone: 864-984-2119. mail@mainstreetlaurens.org
Oct.3-4, 2008 Roots'n Blues'n BBQ Columbia, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jori Hoeft, 515 Cherry St. Suite 300, Columbia, MO 65201.
Phone: 573-875-7917. Fax: 573-874-7979. bbq@rootsnbluesnbbq.com
Oct.3-4, 2008 KCBS Hog Wild in Corinth BBQ Contest Corinth, MS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Tammy Bonds, 629 Constitutional Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.
Phone: 662-423-2468. Fax: 662-423-9283. tammy.bonds@avnet.com
Oct.3-4, 2008 Smokin' on the Square Gallatin, TN
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Arlie Bragg, PO Box 846, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
Phone: 615-758-8749. Fax: 615-758-8749. arlieque@comcast.net
Oct. 9-11, 2008 4th Annual Tennessee State Bar-B-Q Festival Lenoir City, TN
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Bryant Howard, 11123 Watkins Road, Loudon, TN 37774.
Phone: 865-389-6106. bryanthoward@tennesseestatebbq.com
Oct 10-11, 2008 Q'n for Paws & Claws Columbia, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Aimee Olmstead, 1603 Chapel Hill, Suite 207, Columbia, MO 65203.
Phone: 573-808-5874. Fax: 573-445-0497. aolmstead@greatsouthernbank.com
Contact: Jamey Johnson Phone: 573-881-4074. Fax: 573-474-0463. jkjohnson@centurytel.net
Oct 10-11, 2008 Rock'n Blues & BBQ Golden City, MO
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 905 Tilden Street, Golden City, MO 64748.
Phone: 417-537-8544. Fax: 417-537-9061. michellehiggins31@yahoo.com
Oct 10-11, 2008 Lewisburg Rotary Club BarBQ Cookoff Lewisburg, TN
Contact: Richard Finley, PO Box 1275, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Phone: 931-359-3410. Fax: 931-359-3433. whitelowe@bellsouth.net
Oct 10-11, 2008 Cookin on the Kaw BBQ Contest DeSoto, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Sara Ritter, PO Box 70, DeSoto, KS 66018.
Phone: 913-583-1585. Fax: 913-583-3553. sritter@desotoks.org
Oct 10-11, 2008 Super City Blues & Ques Metropolis, IL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Priscilla Abell, 106 W. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Phone: 618-524-1696. Fax: 618-524-2582. metropolisparks@verizon.net
Oct 10-11, 2008 Sherman's Last Burning Covington, GA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Buddy Adams, 7123 Dogwood Court, Covington, GA 30014.
Phone: 678-625-5112. Fax: 770-385-2960. badams@airconspec.com
Oct 10-11, 2008 Central Illinois Bragging Rights Arthur, IL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: George Fritz, 136 S. Vine Street, Arthur, IL 61911.
Phone: 217-543-2181. Fax: 217-543-2181. bbq@arthuril.com
Oct 10-11, 2008 Barbeque on the Bluff Aberdeen, MS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Em Walters, PO Box 24, Aberdeen, MS 39730.
Phone: 662-369-3453. Fax: 662-369-8911. emrwalters@bellsouth.net
Oct 17-18, 2008 Cherokee Pignic Canton, GA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Pamela Carnes, PO Box 4998, Canton, GA 30114.
Phone: 770-345-0400. Fax: 770-345-0030. pam@cherokeechamber.com
Oct 17-18, 2008 Autumn Blaze Smokeoff Garnett, KS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Ted Uhler, 19095 SE Oregon Road, Kincaid, KS 66039.
Phone: 785-448-5357.
Oct 17-18, 2008 Diamond State BBQ Championship Dover, DE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Fred Bohn, 1131 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19903.
Phone: 302-857-3733. Fax: 302-678-8618. fbohn@doverdowns.com
Oct 17-18, 2008 Ohio Smoked Meat & BBQ Festival Nelsonville, OH
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Joe Steele, PO Box 397, Nelsonville, OH 45764.
Phone: 740-753-3531. Fax: 740-753-9158. ohiosmokedmeats@yahoo.com
Oct 17-18, 2008 Carolina Smokin Fall Fling Lumberton, NC
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Hubert Bullard, 1184 Bloomingdale Road, Fairmont, NC 28340.
Phone: 843-385-3180. Fax: 910-438-4148. hbullard@sc.rr.com
Oct 24-25, 2008 Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue Lynchburg, TN
Contact: Debbie Christian, 160 Craig Street, Lynchburg, TN 37352.
Phone: 931-759-6332. Fax: 931-759-6311. debbie_christian@b-f.com
KCBS Reps: CAROLYN WELLS, RON HARWELL
Results not in.
Oct 24-25, 2008 Kurzweils Fall Fling Smokin' & Chunkin' Garden City, MO
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Chris Kurzweil, 28612 S. State Route T, Garden City, MO 64747.
Phone: 816-862-8463. meatman@fairpoint.net
Oct 24-25, 2008 Holly Springs Kudzu BBQ Festival Holly Springs, MS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Lynn Pullen, 148 E. College Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635.
Phone: 662-252-2943. Fax: 662-252-2934. hollyspringscc@bellsouth.net
Nov 14-16, 2008 Slow Cookin in Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Chris Turner, 841 SW 14th Court #4, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
Phone: 954-786-4778. Fax: 954-784-2022. mark@usraplay.com
Nov 21-22, 2008 Plant City Pig Jam Plant City, FL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Amy Nizamoff, PO Box CC, Plant City, FL 33564.
Phone: 813-754-3707. Fax: 813-752-8793. amy@plantcity.org
Dec 5-6, 2008 Christmas on the River Demopolis, AL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Jack Cooley Put COTR in sub line, 1603 Indian Hill Road, Demopolis, AL 36732.
Phone: 334-289-4788. jayboy@demopoliscatv.com
For a complete list of KCBS Events click here
LSBS
June 6-7, 2008: Special Olympics BBQ Cookoff, Colleyville, TX
June 6-7, 2008: Wild Horse Prairie Days BBQ Cookoff, Haskell, TX
June 6-7, 2008: Benefiting Miami VFD, Miami, TX
June 13-14, 2008: BBQ Fest, Ft. McKavett, TX
June 20-21, 2008: Heritage Festival, Alvord, TX
June 20-21, 2008: Cow Camp Cookoff, San Saba, TX
June 27-28, 2008: Briskets & Blarney BBQ Cookoff, Dublin, TX
July 4-5, 2008 Home Town 4th BBQ Cookoff, Hughes Springs, TX
July 11-12, 2008: Spring Ho, Lampasas, TX
July 18-19, 2008: East VFD BBQ Cookoff, Wichita Falls, TX
July 25-26, 2008: No Adult Supervision BBQ & Chili Cookoff, Tahoka, TX
Aug. 1-3, 2008: BBQ & Chili Cookoff, Canyon Lake, TX
August 29-30, 2008: Knights Of Columbus BBQ Cookoff, Somerville, TX
Aug. 29-30, 2008: Watermelon Fest, Plains, TX
Sept. 5-6, 2008: 4th Annual BBQ Cookoff, Midlothian, TX
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Peanut Festival & BBQ Cookoff, Gorman, TX
Sept. 12-13, 2008: Founder’s Day, McGregor, TX
Sept. 12-13, 2008: BBQ Cook Off for the CURE, Grapevine, TX
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Lonesome Dove BBQ Cookoff, Karnes City, TX
Sept. 19-20, 2008: Hottern’ Hell BBQ, Stamford, TX
Sept. 26-27, 2008: Barnie McBee Memorial & State Championship BBQ Cookoff, Comanche, TX
Sept. 26-27, 2008: Waller County Fair, Hempstead, TX
Oct. 3-4, 2008: Keller, TX
Oct. 3-4, 2008: Skellytown, TX
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Hays County Fair & BBQ Cookoff, San Marcos, TX
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Octoberfest, Rising Star, TX
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Ogletree Gap, Copperas Cove, TX
Oct. 17-18, 2008: 9th Annual Tonkawa Traditions BBQ Cookoff, Crawford, TX
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Leander VFW Post 10427 Hill Country Shoot Out, Leander, TX
Oct. 24-25, 2008: National Championship BBQ Cookoff, Meridian, TX
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2008: Lions Club BBQ Cookoff, Fairfield, TX
Nov. 7-8, 2008: Wild Hog BBQ Cookoff, Crowell, TX
Nov. 7-8, 2008: 2nd Annual BBQ Cookoff, River Oaks, TX
For a complete list of LSBS Events click here
MBN
June 6-7 2008: Greenetrack’s Annual BBQ Cook-Off, Eutaw, AL.
June 11-15, 2008: Tennessee Funfest, Memphis, TN, Agricenter International Water & Electrical. Website: www.tnfunfest.com
June 27-28, 2008: Show-Me State BBQ Cookoff, Kennett, MO.
July 11-12, 2008: Smoke on the Mountain, State Championship, Galax, VA. Contact: 276-236-2184. Website: www.smokeonthemountaininva.com.
Aug. 1-2, 2008: Meat on the Mississippi, Caruthersville, MO.
Aug. 9-10, 2008: Whole Hog BBQ & Music Fest, Haverhill, N.H. Website: www.cohase.org.
Sept. 4-6, 2008: Wabash Ribberfest BBQ Championship, Mt. Carmel, Ill.
Sept. 5-6, 2008: Roast N’ Boast, Columbus, MS. Website: www.roastnboast.com.
Sept. 12-13 2008: Blues, Brews, & BBQ, Charlotte, NC. Website: www.bluesbrewsandbbq.com.
Sept. 18-19, 2008: Murphysboro Barbecue Cookoff, Murphysboro, Ill. Website: www.17thstreetbarbecue.com.
Sept. 26-27, 2008: Louisiana State BBQ Championship, Vidalia, LA. Website: www.vidaliala.com/bowie.htm.
Oct. 3-5, 2008: 36th Annual World’s Oldest BBQ Cooking Contest, Covington, TN.
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Butler Fest, Butler, AL.
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Cleveland Octoberfest – MS Delta State BBQ, Cleveland, MS.
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Arlington Barbecue Burnout, Arlington, TN.
Oct. 24-25, 2008: Sweetwater Festival, Milledgeville, GA. Contest Contact:Heather Holder, 478-414-4014,
email: hholder@milledgevillemainstreet.com. Judging Contact:Lindsey Hornsby, 478-414-4015, email: lhornsby@milledgevillemainstreet.com. Website: www.sweetwaterfestival.com.
Oct. 24-25, 2008: Oxford’s Town BBQ Throwdown, Oxford, Miss. Website: www.oxfordbbq.com.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2008: Hatchie Hollow Hog Fest, Bolivar, TN. Contest Contact: Suzanne Rhea, 731-658-9913, email: suzannerhea@aol.com. Judging Contact: David Rhea, 731-609-1093, email: suzannerhea@aol.com.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2008: The Big Pig Jig, Vienna, Ga.
Nov. 7-8, 2008: Pigfest 2008, Richland, GA. Website: www.nearplainsgeorgia.com/Richland.
For a complete list of MBA Events click here
New England Barbeque Society
June 7 2008: Grillin’ on the Bay, Brooklyn, NY.
June 13-14, 2008: Peter’s Pond, (BBQ Only), Sandwich, MA. Contact: Vito Marotta, 508-801-1406.
June 20-22, 2008: Rock’n Ribfest, (Grilling & BBQ), Merrimack, NH. Contact: Roland Peterson.
June 28, 2008: NewEGGlandFest, Tarantin Tank Company, Brentwood, NH.
July 4-6, 2008: I Love BBQ Festival, Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid, NY. Contact: Dmitri Feld.
July 19-20, 2008: Brookline Backyard BBQ Competition, Brookline Fire Department, Brookline, NH. Contact: Andy King.
July 25-27, 2008: Harpoon New England Championship, Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, VT. Contest Contact: Fitz Grainger, email: fitz@harpoonbrewery.com. Judges Contact: Mark Gelo, mark.gelo@att.net
Aug. 15-17, 2008: Hudson Valley Ribfest, Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz, NY. Contact: contest@hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Sept. 20-21, 2008: Harvard Fall Festival, Hazel's Farm, Harvard, MA. Contact: Ken Dakai.
June 6-7, 2008: Humble Lions Club, VFW Post 10352, Houston, TX. Contact: Bobby Blankenship, 281-446-7619.
Oct. 10-11, 2008: Weiser Air Park BBQ Cookoff & Fly In, Weiser Air Park, Houston, TX. Contact: Mark, 713-401-4756.
Oct. 17-18, 2008: Harris County Fair BBQ Cookoff, Houston, TX. Contact: Mary Lynn Gammill, 713-962-4156.
Nov. 7-8, 2008: 3rd Annual VFW Post 10352 Veterans Celebration, Houston, TX. Contact: Bobby Blankenship, 281-446-7619.
NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS
June 13-14, 2008: Smoke and Fire in the Foothills, Travelers Rest, SC. Contact: Terry Thrasher, 864-313-5390 or
email: s_thrasher@msn.com.
June 14, 2008: 2nd Annual Fathers Day Weekend BBQ Cook-off, Downtown Stone Mountain, GA, Contact Steve Wells-770-498-7334 or swells@stonemountainvillage.com
July 18-19, 2008: Que and Cruz 2008, 4400 Byrd Mill Rd., Louisa, VA 22903. Contact Bill Small @ billthegrillguy@msn.com or 434-566-2458. Website: www.queandcruz.com. (Sanctioned by Mid Atlantic BBQ Association).
July 19, 2008: GraceWay Church Barbeque Cook-off, 2001 N. Rolling Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244. Contact: Chuck Brooks, 410-944-4056 or info@mygraceway.org.
August 15-17, 2008: Smokin' Eagles BBQ Championship, Fraternal Order of Eagles, N. Tonawanda, NY. National BBQ Festival rules and judging with Grand Champion winning a seat in the Best-of-the-Best in November. Contact: Roy Gregory, 716-695-3755.
Aug. 15-17, 2008: 2008 Hudson Valley Ribfest, Ulster County Fairgrounds. Contact: Stephanie King, 845-883-6926 or 845-594-2001 or email: applequeen5@aim.com. Website: www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Aug. 29-30, 2008: 1st Annual Smoke at the Gardens, Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven, FL. Website: http://whfd.mywinterhaven.com/BBQcompetition.html
October 6-7, 2008: American Royal, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. www.barbecuenews.com
Oct. 24-25, 2008: 20th Annual Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue Championship, Lynchburg, TN. Contact Debbie Christian at 931-759-4111 or email barbecue@jackdaniels.com.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2008: National BBQ Festival, Douglas, GA. Contact: Carlene Phelps or Kell Phelps, 800-385-0002 or fax 912-384-2279. Website: www.nationalbbqfestival.com
Nov. 18-20 2008: Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. www.PoolSpaPatio.com. Email: Info@PoolSpaPatio.com. Phone: 972.536.6350.
COOKING SCHOOLS
June 14, 2008: School of Pitmasters Class, Arlington, VA. Contact: Neall Bailey at paulkirkbbqclass@gmail.com
June 21, 2008: School of Pitmasters Class, Midway, Kentucky, Good Ol' Days Farm. Contact: John Dance at 859-873-9520 or email jdance@goodoldays.com or visit website: http://www.goodoldays.com.
July 12, 2008: School of Pitmasters Class, Kansas City, Kansas, Bichelmeyer Meat Co. Contact: Billy Rodgers, at 913-549-4958 or email pitmastersclass@excite.com.
July 17-27th, 2008: School of Pitmasters Classes & Demos, Country of Norway
September 27, 2008: School of Pitmasters Class, SPARR SURVEYS, 2553 CR 722, McKinney, TX. Contact: Susan or Brad Sparr at 214-544-2297. Website: www.suebque@hotmail.com.
December 13, 2008: School of Pitmasters Class, Prairieville, LA (Baton Rouge). Contact Link D'Antoni, 504-415-3819 or 504-374-0165 or email ldantoni@stoneoil.com.
JUDGING SCHOOLS
July 12, 2008: Simply Southern Jubilee MBN Judge’s Training Class, McDonough, GA. Contact: Danny Meadows, 770-229-1021 or email: dangerri@bellsouth.net.
July 26, 2008: Oxford’s Town BBQ Throwdown MBN Judge’s Training Class, Oxford, MS. Contact: Kelly Brown, 662-232-2367 or email: kelly@oxfordcvb.com, or Kyle & Sandra Aylor, email: oxfordbbq@comcast.net.
Aug. 9, 2008: City of Alexandria, La., MBN Judge’s Training Class, Alexandria, LA. Contact: Lisa Harris, 318-449-5056 or 318-449-5117 or email: lisa.harris@cityofalex.com, or Emily LaCaze, email: emily.lacaze@cityofalex.com.
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