Teddy Bear BBQ & Chili Cook Off
Temple, TX. Setup Thursday, turn-in Friday. Bonus rounds for chili, too. $8,000 prize pool.
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Festisval
Madison, IN. Countless fun events and competition. $10,850 prize pool.
SMSU Smokefest
Marshall, MN. Actual judging begins on the 20th. $10,050 prize pool.
Classic City BBQ Fest
Athens, GA. GBC qualifier. Check in on Friday and compete. $10,000 prize pool.
New Holland Summer Fest
New Holland, PA. Schedule yet to be shared. $11,000 prize pool.
Wild West BBQ Shoot Out
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.
Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival
Kennesaw, GA. GBC qualifier. Professionals, amateurs, and children welcome. $10,000 prize pool.
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour (Region 5 Final)
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.
City of Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival
Bedford, TX. Events on all 3 days. $11,050 prize pool.
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Burlington, ON (CA). Enjoy hundreds of thousands of pounds of delicious ribs throughout the festival while enjoying excellent music from Canadian artists.