In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in July 2021.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Perfect Scores A5
- Ratings Market A6
- The Backyard A7
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
SLAPS BBQ Turns In the Month’s Best Card
716.0116 out of 720 at Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 — the highest Master overall scored in July 2021.
top 1% of every Master overall ever scored
DODGE CITY, Kan. — SLAPS BBQ put up 716.0116 at Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 — the highest overall of the month.
Across July 2021, 37 sanctioned contests were scored, across 16 states and provinces, drawing 774 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 1,480 top-ten calls and handed out 29 perfect 180s. 163 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 37 in all. The 1 oldest are listed under Complete Results, B4.
- Not So Famous Dave's BBQ Smoke in the Grove
- SMOKE CENTRAL BBQ GBC Summer Showdown
- Last Call Heros 5th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
- Slaps BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1
- Man Meat BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition - One Meat Rib Contest
- 4 Legs Up BBQ Smokin on the Osage - Day 2
- Schluchtengriller BBQ Vienna Alps BBQ Days - Day 2
- Top Gun Barbecue Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest
- Janky Leg BBQ Effingham -Jam
- Bull Creek BBQ Smokin' Hot Cars & BBQ
- Slaps BBQ Smokin on the Osage - Day 1
- Swine Life BBQ Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship
- Lee La Q Hot Summer Nights Smoke n Sauce BBQ- (BACKYARD ONLY)
- Southern Dutch BBQ Vienna Alps BBQ Days - Day 1
- 40 BELOW Smokin' Deltana BBQ Challenge
- Texas Smoke Whisperer Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 2
- Risky Brisket Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 2
- Old Virginia Smoke Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 2
- Richie Z KTD Smokin' Gobbler Cook-off
- Keep Calm and Sauce On Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 1
- Aww Hell Bordertown BBQ Brawl
- Grillbilly's BBQ Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff
- TRIPLE H BBQ Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 1
- REDNECK SCIENTIFIC Chillin & Grillin In the Glades
- Bad Barty BBQ Bordertown BBQ Brawl - One Meat Rib Contest
- Hold Your Horses BBQ Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown - Zooland
- Ale Yeah Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1
- TRIPLE H BBQ Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown - One Meat Rib Contest
- Wood Hook BBQ County Seat Cookoff
- Gettin Basted Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off One Meat Rib Contest
- Ash Kickin' BBQ KTD Smokin' Gobbler Cook-off - One Meat Rib Contest
- SmellaQue Smoke, Wind & Fire
- SMOKE CENTRAL SC Festival of Discovery
- Glazed and Infused New Jersey BBQ New Jersey State BBQ Championship
- Happy Grillmore Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest
- Heavy Smoke BBQ Harvest On the Fire At the Winery
Hottest hand
Two Grand Championships in Jul 2021 for Smoke Central BBQ
Nobody else in the field ran a hotter hand.
2× Grand Championships
Smoke Central BBQ took 2 Grand Championships in July 2021.
First one ever
Risky Brisket Wins Its First, on the 70th Try
A first Grand Championship at Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 2, after 70 contests in the record.
70th contest — and their first GC
EUREKA, Ill. — Risky Brisket won their first Grand Championship at Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 2, in their 70th contest in the data.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff
The ratings gave Grillbilly's BBQ a 6% chance, with IOWA'S SMOKEY D'S BBQ the team to beat.
6-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Grillbilly's BBQ won Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff over top-rated IOWA'S SMOKEY D'S BBQ as the ratings underdog.
Also in Jul 2021
Judges Hand Out 29 Perfect 180s
Six judges, every card a 9: 29 perfect 180s were handed out in July 2021.
Decided by 0.0228 of a Point
Not So Famous Dave's BBQ edged Top Gun Barbecue by 0.0228 at Smoke in the Grove.
SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ Back on Top After Four Years
SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ won Vienna Alps BBQ Days - Day 2 — their first Grand Championship since July 2017, after 23 contests without one.
Smoke Central BBQ Sets the Record at SC Festival of Discovery
Smoke Central BBQ put up 706.8576 at SC Festival of Discovery — the best overall in 8 editions of the contest on record, past the old mark of 700.5372.
Texas Smoke Whisperer Takes Three of Four Meats at Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 2
Texas Smoke Whisperer won 3 of 4 meats at Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 2 (chicken, pork ribs and pork), and the Grand Championship with them.
Texas Smoke Whisperer Climbs 41 Rating Points
Texas Smoke Whisperer gained 41 rating points across 6 contests — the biggest climb of the month.
26 State Champions Crowned
26 state championships were decided in July 2021. The biggest, SC Festival of Discovery (81 teams), went to SMOKE CENTRAL.
First Time Out, Grillbilly's BBQ Takes 1st
Grillbilly's BBQ finished 1st at Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff — the first contest they appear in anywhere in the data.
D’Qued Barbeque Tops the Backyard Board at Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1
D’Qued Barbeque put up 350.8916 on the Backyard board at Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1 — two meats, a different scale, and the same nerves.
Swine Life BBQ Runs Away With Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship
Swine Life BBQ won Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship by 11.4628 points over JACK'S OLD SOUTH — the widest winning margin of the month.
81 Teams Roll Into Greenwood
SC Festival of Discovery drew 81 teams, and SMOKE CENTRAL won it.
OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE Cooks Its 200th Contest
OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE cooked their 200th contest on record at Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 2, with 12 Grand Championships along the way.
Nobody Hauled Further Than SLAPS BBQ
SLAPS BBQ cooked 8 contests in July 2021 — nobody hauled the rig further.
Not So Famous Dave's BBQ Wins Smoke in the Grove Without Winning a Meat
Not So Famous Dave's BBQ won Smoke in the Grove without winning a single meat — their best category finish was 4th.
A New Contest Opens in North Wildwood
New Jersey State BBQ Championship ran for the first time on record, drawing 59 teams, and Glazed and Infused New Jersey BBQ won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Hogline Takes Reserve Two Times
Hogline finished second overall 2 times in July 2021 without a Grand Championship — one place short every time.
13 Contests on One Friday
13 sanctioned contests were cooked on 16 Jul alone.
Charlie Brinza Works Five Contests
Charlie Brinza repped 5 contests in July 2021 — somebody has to run the table.
Perfect 180s
29 perfect scores — six judges, every card a nine.
- Brisket CLARK CREW BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · July 30
- Pork CLARK CREW BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · July 30
- Brisket CRAWFORD'S BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · July 30
- Chicken SCORE ONE SMOKIN' Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · July 30
- Chicken SLAPS BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · July 30
- Pork Ribs SLAPS BBQ Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · July 30
- Brisket TEAM CRAWFORD 5th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest · July 30
- Chicken GETTIN' BASTED Smokin on the Osage - Day 2 · July 24
- Brisket GETTIN' BASTED Smokin on the Osage - Day 1 · July 23
- Chicken JANKY LEG BBQ Effingham -Jam · July 23
- Chicken SMOKE N BREW Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest · July 23
- Chicken Swine Life BBQ Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship · July 23
- Chicken OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 2 · July 17
- Pork Ribs PEACE LOVE & SMOKINESS Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 2 · July 17
- Chicken SHORTSVILLE SMOKERS Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 2 · July 17
- Pork Ribs Texas Smoke Whisperer Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 2 · July 17
- Chicken BAD HABIT BBQ Bordertown BBQ Brawl · July 16
- Pork Ribs GETTIN' BASTED Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off One Meat Rib Contest · July 16
- Brisket Grillbilly's BBQ Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff · July 16
- Chicken Heavy Smoke BBQ Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 1 · July 16
- Chicken KEEP CALM & SAUCE ON Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 1 · July 16
- Brisket MUTTLEY CREW BBQ Chillin & Grillin In the Glades · July 16
- Chicken Petie's Smokin Pits BBQ County Seat Cookoff · July 16
- Chicken THE REAL SMOKIN ACES Bordertown BBQ Brawl · July 16
…and 5 more.
The Ratings Market Power rating and the move over Jul 2021; # is the team’s place in the power rankings
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Smoke Whisperer #222 | 1,751 | ▲ 41 |
| Damn Fine Beef & Swine #58 | 1,838 | ▲ 35 |
| Rusty Pig BBQ #286 | 1,727 | ▲ 33 |
| Off The Rack BBQ #224 | 1,750 | ▲ 32 |
| MAD MUTT'S BBQ #201 | 1,757 | ▲ 31 |
| JaBs BBQ #387 | 1,702 | ▲ 30 |
| Fine As* Swine BBQ #466 | 1,685 | ▲ 29 |
| KEEP CALM & SAUCE ON #315 | 1,720 | ▲ 29 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| JANKY LEG BBQ #3 | 1,959 | ▲ 29 |
| MACHETE BOYS BBQ #481 | 1,681 | ▲ 28 |
| MEAT RUSHMORE BBQ #516 | 1,674 | ▼ 23 |
| Fat&Dumb BBQ #906 | 1,616 | ▼ 34 |
| Rub Runners BBQ #5,848 | 1,441 | ▼ 34 |
| ALL FORKED UP FOR Q #506 | 1,675 | ▼ 35 |
| SmokinGhost BBQ #227 | 1,749 | ▼ 38 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
The Backyard Two meats, out of 360 — never against the Master board
The Backyard division was cooked at ten contests in Jul 2021.
- 1 D’Qued Barbeque Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1 · Morgantown, W.Va. 350.8916
- 2 Damn Fine Beef & Swine Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 · Dodge City, Kan. 349.1200
- 3 Optimus Swine Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship · Galax, Va. 345.0972
- 4 LEM'S MEAT VARNISH Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1 · Morgantown, W.Va. 344.5256
- 5 Ham Squad Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship · Galax, Va. 343.9772
- 6 Bowmans Butt & BBQ Smoke in the Grove · Spring Grove, Pa. 343.9428
- 7 Country Boys BBQ Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1 · Morgantown, W.Va. 343.4400
- 8 Kane's BBQ Smoke in the Grove · Spring Grove, Pa. 343.4172
- 9 Ham Squad Smoke in the Grove · Spring Grove, Pa. 343.4172
- 10 Damn Fine Beef & Swine County Seat Cookoff · Jay, Okla. 343.3828
The Backyard series in full → · Its own record board, its own champions and its own Team of the Year.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 1st 40 BELOW Smokin' Deltana BBQ Challenge
- 1st Grillbilly's BBQ Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff
- 1st Hanover Area Fire Rescue Smoke in the Grove
- 1st MIDDLE KID Q SC Festival of Discovery
- 1st Mando BBQ Smoke, Wind & Fire
- 1st Richie Z KTD Smokin' Gobbler Cook-off
- 1st Swine Life BBQ Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship
- 2nd BAR-B-QUEEN SC Festival of Discovery
- 2nd Brown Dog Que Smoke, Wind & Fire
- 2nd Tailgaters Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1
- 2nd WHITE T-SHIRT Smokin' Deltana BBQ Challenge
- 3rd Alaska's Most Wanted BBQ Smokin' Deltana BBQ Challenge
- 3rd Fallen Out Doors Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1
- 3rd HOUND HOGS BBQ & STEAM TEAM GBC Summer Showdown
- 3rd Just Katie Smoke, Wind & Fire
- 3rd SISTER QUE SC Festival of Discovery
- 3rd SOUTHERN BELL'S GBC Summer Showdown
- 3rd Swine N’ Dine BBQ Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 1
What a first season usually looks like → · 12 contests also ran for the first time on record: New Jersey State BBQ Championship, GBC Summer Showdown, Harvest On the Fire At the Winery, 5th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest, Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 1, Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1, Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff, Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 1, Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 2, Smokin on the Osage - Day 1, Smokin on the Osage - Day 2, Sand Creek Summer Daze Saucy & Glazed BBQ Competition.
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken†16 | BUTCHER BBQ Sand Creek Summer Daze Saucy & Glazed BBQ Competition |
180 |
| Pork Ribs†4 | GETTIN' BASTED Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off One Meat Rib Contest |
180 |
| Pork†2 | Happy Grillmore Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest |
180 |
| Brisket†7 | Happy Grillmore Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest |
180 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLAPS BBQ | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Texas Smoke Whisperer | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| MAN MEAT BBQ | 8 | — | 3 |
| GETTIN' BASTED | 7 | — | 2 |
| PORKY BUTTS BBQ | 7 | — | 2 |
| 4 LEGS UP BBQ | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| TRIPLE H BBQ | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| THE BBQ BUS | 6 | — | 2 |
| MEAT RUSHMORE BBQ | 6 | — | 15 |
| Heavy Smoke BBQ | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| JANKY LEG BBQ | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Risky Brisket | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| JaBs BBQ | 5 | — | 2 |
| MACHETE BOYS BBQ | 5 | — | 2 |
| REDMULE'S BBQ | 5 | — | 4 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Brinza | 5 | 1 |
| Donna Young | 5 | 1 |
| Ed Young | 5 | 1 |
| Dave Rogers | 4 | 2 |
| Doug Reid | 4 | 2 |
| Peg Rogers | 4 | 2 |
| Alan Rothrock | 3 | 1 |
| Becky Druetzler | 3 | 2 |
| Dave Druetzler | 3 | 2 |
| Dena Milhous | 3 | 2 |
| Larry Voth | 3 | 1 |
| Lynda Voth | 3 | 1 |
| Ron Milhous | 3 | 2 |
| Alex Jr Brown | 2 | 2 |
| Andreas Schnoell | 2 | — |
| Bill Jones | 2 | 1 |
| Cindy Juhl | 2 | 1 |
| Debra Gage | 2 | 1 |
| Eva Schnoell | 2 | — |
| Julie Cook | 2 | 2 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | 117 |
| Illinois | 5 | 70 |
| Missouri | 5 | 63 |
| Virginia | 2 | 57 |
| Iowa | 2 | 56 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 41 |
| Michigan | 2 | 36 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 36 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 33 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 100 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 91 |
| Georgia | 1 | 67 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 67 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 22 |
| Indiana | 1 | 14 |
| Alaska | 1 | 6 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 37 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Grand Champion | High score |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke in the Grove July 30 · Spring Grove, Pa. · 54 teams |
Not So Famous Dave's BBQ | 692.5256 |
| GBC Summer Showdown July 30 · Cumming, Ga. · 39 teams |
SMOKE CENTRAL BBQ | 701.6684 |
| 5th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest July 30 · Emmetsburg, Iowa · 35 teams |
Last Call Heros | 698.2856 |
| Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition-Day 1 July 30 · Dodge City, Kan. · 27 teams |
Slaps BBQ | 716.0116 |
| Dodge City Days Smokin' Saddles BBQ Competition - One Meat Rib Contest July 30 · Dodge City, Kan. · 18 teams |
Man Meat BBQ | 178.8572 |
| Smokin on the Osage - Day 2 July 24 · Osceola, Mo. · 25 teams |
4 Legs Up BBQ | 702.2400 |
| Vienna Alps BBQ Days - Day 2 July 24 · Reichenau an der Rax, 2651 · 10 teams |
Schluchtengriller BBQ | 688.5372 |
| Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest July 23 · Apex, N.C. · 30 teams |
Top Gun Barbecue | 694.2516 |
| Effingham -Jam July 23 · Effingham, Ill. · 29 teams |
Janky Leg BBQ | 688.5716 |
| Smokin' Hot Cars & BBQ July 23 · Iola, Kan. · 28 teams |
Bull Creek BBQ | 694.8228 |
| Smokin on the Osage - Day 1 July 23 · Osceola, Mo. · 25 teams |
Slaps BBQ | 703.3944 |
| Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship July 23 · Galax, Va. · 17 teams |
Swine Life BBQ | 698.2400 |
| Hot Summer Nights Smoke n Sauce BBQ- (BACKYARD ONLY) July 23 · Bloomington, Ind. · 14 teams |
Lee La Q | 507.9772 |
| Vienna Alps BBQ Days - Day 1 July 23 · Reichenau an der Rax, 2651 · 9 teams |
Southern Dutch BBQ | 688.5716 |
| Smokin' Deltana BBQ Challenge July 23 · Delta Junction, Alaska · 6 teams |
40 BELOW | 685.6568 |
| Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 2 July 17 · Cameron, Mo. · 25 teams |
Texas Smoke Whisperer | 705.6684 |
| Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 2 July 17 · Eureka, Ill. · 19 teams |
Risky Brisket | 698.2400 |
| Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 2 July 17 · Morgantown, W.Va. · 15 teams |
Old Virginia Smoke | 701.6684 |
| KTD Smokin' Gobbler Cook-off July 16 · Worthington, Minn. · 33 teams |
Richie Z | 693.2004 |
| Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off Day 1 July 16 · Cameron, Mo. · 33 teams |
Keep Calm and Sauce On | 704.5372 |
| Bordertown BBQ Brawl July 16 · Sault Ste Marie, Mich. · 27 teams |
Aww Hell | 691.3940 |
| Real Squeal BBQ Smokeoff July 16 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · 26 teams |
Grillbilly's BBQ | 690.2744 |
| Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown Day 1 July 16 · Eureka, Ill. · 25 teams |
TRIPLE H BBQ | 700.5144 |
| Chillin & Grillin In the Glades July 16 · Wise, Va. · 25 teams |
REDNECK SCIENTIFIC | 696.5488 |
| Bordertown BBQ Brawl - One Meat Rib Contest July 16 · Sault Ste Marie, Mich. · 21 teams |
Bad Barty BBQ | 173.1428 |
| Rufus Teague BBQ Throwdown - Zooland July 16 · Asheboro, N.C. · 19 teams |
Hold Your Horses BBQ | 697.6572 |
| Country Roads BBQ Clash Day 1 July 16 · Morgantown, W.Va. · 18 teams |
Ale Yeah | 695.9200 |
| Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown - One Meat Rib Contest July 16 · Eureka, Ill. · 18 teams |
TRIPLE H BBQ | 176.5600 |
| County Seat Cookoff July 16 · Jay, Okla. · 15 teams |
Wood Hook BBQ | 695.9428 |
| Cameron Elks BBQ Cook Off One Meat Rib Contest July 16 · Cameron, Mo. · 14 teams |
Gettin Basted | 180 |
| KTD Smokin' Gobbler Cook-off - One Meat Rib Contest July 16 · Worthington, Minn. · 10 teams |
Ash Kickin' BBQ | 176.5600 |
| Smoke, Wind & Fire July 10 · Lethbridge, T1J4R3 · 16 teams |
SmellaQue | 667.4856 |
| SC Festival of Discovery July 9 · Greenwood, S.C. · 81 teams |
SMOKE CENTRAL | 706.8576 |
| New Jersey State BBQ Championship July 9 · North Wildwood, N.J. · 59 teams |
Glazed and Infused New Jersey BBQ | 690.8112 |
| Keepers of the Fire BBQ Contest July 9 · Mayetta, Kan. · 43 teams |
Happy Grillmore | 713.1316 |
| Harvest On the Fire At the Winery July 9 · Marshall, Ill. · 38 teams |
Heavy Smoke BBQ | 693.6800 |
| Sand Creek Summer Daze Saucy & Glazed BBQ Competition July 9 · Newton, Kan. · 21 teams |
Mad Mutt's BBQ | 690.7884 |
Contests Advertised
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 1) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- VPD Back the Blue BBQ Competition — Friday, Oct. 23. Vidalia, La. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Rock Lane Presents Grills Gone Wild — Friday, Oct. 23. Branson, Mo. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- The Butcher's Smoke & Flames Barbeque Cookoff (BACKYARD ONLY) — Friday, Oct. 23. Cullman, Ala. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Foothills Smoke-Off Challenge — Friday, Oct. 23. Lenoir, N.C. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 2) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
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