Marshall, MN. Actual judging begins on the 20th. $10,050 prize pool.

Athens, GA. GBC qualifier. Check in on Friday and compete. $10,000 prize pool.

New Holland, PA. Schedule yet to be shared. $11,000 prize pool.

Wendover, NV. $250 registration fee - compete against top chefs for a shot at the grand prize. $28,000 prize pool, with $10,000 directly to the grand champion.

Kennesaw, GA. GBC qualifier. Professionals, amateurs, and children welcome. $10,000 prize pool.

North Charleston, SC. Final round for the Sam's Club tour in the North Charleston region, encompassing NC, PA, MD, VA, CT, and SC. $20,000 prize pool.

Bedford, TX. Events on all 3 days. $11,050 prize pool.

Ypsilanti, MI. Part of the Sam's Club National BBQ competition tour. $10,000 prize pool.

Hartford, CT. Registration fee for nonprofit cause. $20,000 prize pool.

Buffalo, NY. What better place to hold a wing festival than the city that started it all? Participate in both the eating and cooking events.