Sacramento, CA. Proceeds go to raise money for school art programs to help troubled or homeless children.

San Francisco, CA. $275 entry fee. Prizes not yet listed.

Wrens, GA. Rain Date set for Saturday, November 5th.

Laughlin, NV. Hosted at Don Laughlin's Riverside resort. $20,000 prize pool.

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.

Austin, TX. Several teams gather around to prepare the finest meat in Texas!

Peoria, AZ. Currently no website available. $10,000 prize pool.

Winder, GA. GBC qualifier. Located in Jug Tavern Park. $6,500 prize pool.

St Augustine, FL. Get involved in this Pirate-themed Barbecue Festival! VIP Sponsor night on November 3rd.