Smoke on the River
Sacramento, CA. Proceeds go to raise money for school art programs to help troubled or homeless children.
San Francisco BBQ Festival
San Francisco, CA. $275 entry fee. Prizes not yet listed.
Wrens Pig n Pie Fest
Wrens, GA. Rain Date set for Saturday, November 5th.
Smoke on the Water USA Championship
Laughlin, NV. Hosted at Don Laughlin's Riverside resort. $20,000 prize pool.
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
Kansas City, KS World's largest BBQ contest with nearly 50,000 competitors. The finale to the competitive BBQ season. Open and individual competitors attending, as well as a small competition for kids on the 29th. Event starts on the 26th, although the actual competing occurs from the 28th to the 30th. $56,125 prize pool.
PigAPalooza
PigAPalooza is a fundraising culinary event benefiting Operation BBQ Relief!
Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
Austin, TX. Several teams gather around to prepare the finest meat in Texas!
World BBQ Festival
Peoria, AZ. Currently no website available. $10,000 prize pool.
Roarin’ Lions Smokin’ BBQ
Winder, GA. GBC qualifier. Located in Jug Tavern Park. $6,500 prize pool.
St. Augustine Pirate Gathering & Buccaneer BBQ
St Augustine, FL. Get involved in this Pirate-themed Barbecue Festival! VIP Sponsor night on November 3rd.