Lang BBQ Smokers Blog

Beak Week BBQ Challenge
2016-09-10
Goldsboro, NC.
Festival from 9th to 10th, but competition on the 10th.
$20,000 prize pool.

Sam's Club National BBQ Tour
2016-09-10
The Sam’s Club national tour hosts a competition with KCBS every Saturday in a different location until the final competition on October 1st.
Standard competitions have a $10,000 prize pool, regional finals have a $20,000 pool, and the final competition of the tour will give out a whopping $150,000 in prize money.
See the KCBS page for more information on locations and availability: http://kcbs.us/samstour/

South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival
2016-09-09 13:00 - 22:30 UTC | South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival, 200 Madison , Douglas, GA
FRIDAY 1pm-10:30pm and SATURDAY 9am-5pm
The Lang BBQ Competition Team will be competing at this event. Look for their new mobile kitchen!

Great Maine BBQ Challenge
2016-09-09 - 2016-09-10
Southwest Harbor, ME.
Festival lasts from September 9th to the 11th. Smuggler’s Den Campground.
$12,500 prize pool.

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
2016-09-04 - 2016-09-05
Sparks, NV.
Invite-only to compete. Elite cooks compete to impress elite, blind judges for a shot at the prizes. Winners announced Monday.
$14,500 prize pool.

National Buffalo Wing Festival
2016-09-03 - 2016-09-04
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.

Bears Smokehouse New England
2016-09-03
Hartford, CT.
Registration fee for nonprofit cause.
$20,000 prize pool.

Sam's Club National BBQ Tour
2016-09-03
Ypsilanti, MI.
Part of the Sam’s Club National BBQ competition tour.
$10,000 prize pool.

Canada's Largest Ribfest
2016-09-02 - 2016-09-05
Burlington, ON (CA).
Enjoy hundreds of thousands of pounds of delicious ribs throughout the festival while enjoying excellent music from Canadian artists.

City of Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival
2016-09-02 - 2016-09-04
Bedford, TX.
Events on all 3 days.
$11,050 prize pool.

Sam's Club National BBQ Tour (Region 5 Final)
2016-08-27
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.

Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival
2016-08-26 - 2016-08-27
Kennesaw, GA.
GBC qualifier. Professionals, amateurs, and children welcome.
$10,000 prize pool.

Wild West BBQ Shoot Out
2016-08-26 - 2016-08-27
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.

New Holland Summer Fest
2016-08-26 - 2016-08-27
New Holland, PA.
Schedule yet to be shared.
$11,000 prize pool.

Classic City BBQ Fest
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-20
Athens, GA.
GBC qualifier. Check in on Friday and compete.
$10,000 prize pool.

SMSU Smokefest
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-20
Marshall, MN.
Actual judging begins on the 20th.
$10,050 prize pool.

Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Festisval
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-20
Madison, IN.
Countless fun events and competition.
$10,850 prize pool.

Teddy Bear BBQ & Chili Cook Off
2016-08-12 - 2016-08-14
Temple, TX.
Setup Thursday, turn-in Friday. Bonus rounds for chili, too.
$8,000 prize pool.

Ribs and R&B Music Festival
2016-08-12 - 2016-08-14
Detroit, MI.
Fantastic festival of BBQ food and great R&B/soul performances from the most talented cooks and singers respectively.

Atlanta Bar B Q Festival
2016-08-12 - 2016-08-13
Atlanta, GA.
30+ BBQ teams serving up drumsticks and pork.
$10,000 prize pool.

Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival
2016-08-05 - 2016-08-06
Dillard, GA.
Check-in/arrival on Wednesday and Thursday, competition on Friday and Saturday.
Prizes not yet listed.

Westland Blues, Brews, & BBQ
2016-08-05 - 2016-08-06
Westland, MI.
Live music, beer, and delicious meat served to all, as well as a nearby car show and attractions for kids and adults alike.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
2016-08-05 - 2016-08-06
Cary, NC.
One of the many stops for the festival, visiting several US cities to cook up the finest brews and BBQ delights.

St. Patrick Irish Picnic and Homecoming
2016-07-29 - 2016-07-30
McEwen, TN.
Come visit for one of the largest outdoor BBQ celebrations in the world, featuring attractions of Irish culture and excellent food!
