Date-Clash Checker
Teams can only be in one place on a Saturday. Pick the weekend you are thinking about and where you are, and this shows every sanctioned contest within range that would be competing for the same field — how hard each one pulls, and which weekends either side are quieter.
Type a contest town, a state, or a ZIP — or leave it empty to see the whole country. 600 contest towns autocomplete in the box.
About average for this stretch Saturday, August 10, 2013 · nationwide — add a town above to narrow it
That weekend
14
sanctioned contests
In the window
95
±2 weeks either side
The weekends around yours
How many sanctioned contests each Saturday already has, nationwide — click a weekend to check it instead.
- 14 Jun 29
- 9 Jul 6
- 15 Jul 13
- 20 Jul 20
- 12 Jul 27
- 10 Aug 3
- 14 Aug 10
- 21 Aug 17
- 32 Aug 24
- 13 Aug 31
- 20 Sep 7
- 18 Sep 14
- 18 Sep 21
The weekend of Jul 6 is the quietest in range: 9 contests. The biggest thing on it is Rio Rancho NM 10th Annual 2013 Pork & Brew State BBQ Championship.
Contests within ±2 weeks
| Date | Contest | Where | vs. your date | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
12th Annual Maryland State BBQ Bash | Bel Air, MD | 1 day before | 60 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Med City BBQ & Musicfest | Rochester, MN | 1 day before | 50 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Mountain High BBQ Festival & Car Show | Franklin, NC | 1 day before | 49 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Cass County | Weeping Water, NE | 1 day before | 44 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Smokin' in McMinnville | McMinnville, TN | 1 day before | 37 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Smokin' Eagles International BBQ Festival | N. Tonawanda, NY | 1 day before | 31 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Dam Good BBQ Championship | Newaygo, MI | 1 day before | 31 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
CASA's Grab, Root and Growl BBQ Competition | Woodward, OK | 1 day before | 30 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Sam's Club National BBQ Tour | Medford, NY | 1 day before | 27 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Smokin' on the Prairie | Gillette, WY | 1 day before | 25 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Brentwood Cook Off and Car Show | Brentwood, CA | 1 day before | 17 |
| Aug 9, 2013 Your weekend |
Certified BBQ Judging Class | Danville, IL | 1 day before | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | Krystal 93 BBQ at the Summit Cancelled | Dillon, CO | 1 day before | — |
| Aug 13, 2013 Your weekend |
Table Captain Class | Billings, MT | 3 days after | — |
| Aug 13, 2013 Your weekend |
Certified BBQ Judging Class | Billings, MT | 3 days after | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Montana State BBQ Championships at Montana Fair | Billings, MT | 4 days after | 26 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | BBQ and Fly In on the River | Excelsior Springs, MO | 6 days after | 66 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Ribs, Pigs & Watermelons | Huntington State Beach, CA | 6 days after | 63 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Stand By Your Grill | Fulton, MS | 6 days after | 62 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Madison Ribberfest: Barbeque & Blues | Madison, IN | 6 days after | 60 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Hudson Valley Ribfest | New Paltz, NY | 6 days after | 51 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 21st Annual State Barbeque Championship of Nebraska | LaPlatte, NE | 6 days after | 43 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Classic City BBQ Fest & Tailgate Show (GBC Qualifier) | Athens, GA | 6 days after | 34 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Conifer Mountain BBQ Challenge | Conifer, CO | 6 days after | 33 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Smokefest | Marshall, MN | 6 days after | 31 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour | Laurel, MD | 6 days after | 29 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 9th Annual Pepsi Wyoming State BBQ & Bluegrass Festival | Worland, WY | 6 days after | 25 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Lynch Livestock Pig Stampede | Waucoma, IA | 6 days after | 21 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Chris Marks | Sellersburg, IN | 6 days after | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Mountain Maryland BBQ Cancelled | Cumberland, MD | 6 days after | — |
| Aug 17, 2013 | BBQ at the Races Kansas Speedway | Kansas City, KS | 7 days after | 31 |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Winnipeg Barbeque And Blues Festival | Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA | 7 days after | 26 |
| Aug 17, 2013 | I Grill Because I CARE (Competitor's Series) | New Hope, AL | 7 days after | 24 |
| Aug 3, 2013 | Certified BBQ Judging Class | Shawnee, KS | 7 days before | — |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Table Captain Class | Munfordville, KY | 7 days after | — |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Certified BBQ Judging Class | Munfordville, KY | 7 days after | — |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Table Captain Class | Winnipeg, MB | 7 days after | — |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival (GBC Qualifier) | Dillard, GA | 8 days before | 61 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Laurie Hillbilly BBQ | Laurie, MO | 8 days before | 51 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 5th Annual Vista Smokin' Q Classic | Vista, CA | 8 days before | 46 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour (Regional) | Rockford, IL | 8 days before | 30 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Rossville Tall Corn BBQ Contest | Rossville, KS | 8 days before | 25 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | United Wireless / Five State Fair BBQ | Liberal, KS | 8 days before | 25 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Great Northern Barbeque | Brainerd, MN | 8 days before | 22 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Smokin on Route 66 | Miami, OK | 8 days before | 17 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Colorado State BBQ Championship Cancelled | Craig, CO | 8 days before | — |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Kansas City Kosher BBQ Competition Festival (Competitor's Series) | Overland Park, KS | 8 days after | — |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Wheels 'N' Squeels BBQ Challenge | Olathe, KS | 9 days before | 74 |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Table Captain Class | Hill City, SD | 12 days after | — |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Certified BBQ Judging Class | Hill City, SD | 12 days after | — |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Tom Christine | New Holland, PA | 12 days after | — |
| Aug 23, 2013 | New Holland Summer Fest | New Holland, PA | 13 days after | 71 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | East Central State BBQ Cook-Off Paola Roots Festival | Paola, KS | 13 days after | 68 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Cape Jaycees BBQ Fest | Cape Girardeau, MO | 13 days after | 56 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Music City Festival & BBQ Championship | Nashville, TN | 13 days after | 55 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival (GBC Qualifier) | Kennesaw, GA | 13 days after | 54 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | 6th Annual Big Island BBQ | Albert Lea, MN | 13 days after | 50 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Up In Smoke on the Square | Lincoln, IL | 13 days after | 46 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off | Amelia Island, FL | 13 days after | 44 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Grill Games | Kenosha, WI | 13 days after | 43 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Sooie't Relief BBQ Benefit | Greer, SC | 13 days after | 41 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Smokin' on Oak | Bonner Springs, KS | 13 days after | 38 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Wild West BBQ Shoot Out | Wendover, NV | 13 days after | 34 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Holy Smoke BBQ Contest | Liberty, MO | 13 days after | 31 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Blues, Brews & Barbecues | Birch Run, MI | 13 days after | 31 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | When Pigs Fly BBQ Contest & Fly In | McPherson, KS | 13 days after | 30 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour | Richmond, VA | 13 days after | 29 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival | Harrisonburg, VA | 13 days after | 28 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Death's Door Barbecue | Washington Island, WI | 13 days after | 28 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Roast n' Boast | Columbus, MS | 13 days after | 27 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | 4th Annual Golden Acorn Casino BBQ Championship | Campo, CA | 13 days after | 26 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Flinthills Beef Fest BBQ | Emporia, KS | 13 days after | 26 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Benton County Fair BBQ Contest | Ashland, MS | 13 days after | 20 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Smokin' on the Water | Lakeport, CA | 13 days after | 20 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Nevada Kiwanis BBQ Contest | Nevada, IA | 13 days after | 17 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Bootleggin' BBQ | Garden City, CO | 13 days after | 16 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | 1st Annual Hill City Wine, Brew & BBQ | Hill City, SD | 13 days after | 16 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Rod Gray's Competition Cooking Class | Overland Park, KS | 13 days after | — |
| Jul 27, 2013 | Big Bear BBQ & Beerfest Cancelled | Big Bear Lake, CA | 14 days before | — |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Bob Snelson | Kansas City, KS | 14 days after | — |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Up in Smoke BBQ Bash | Mason City, IA | 15 days before | 66 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Racing For The BBQ | Lee's Summit, MO | 15 days before | 58 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Foothills Country Fair BBQ Bash | Cleveland, TN | 15 days before | 54 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | The Great American Cookoff | Woodlake, CA | 15 days before | 53 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | WNC Barbeque Festival | Maggie Valley, NC | 15 days before | 48 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Dodge City Days Barbeque Cook-off | Dodge City, KS | 15 days before | 47 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Morton BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL - May email to be put on waitlist) | Morton, IL | 15 days before | 45 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Bluemont BBQ Bash & Blackberry Bonanza | Bluemont, VA | 15 days before | 33 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | The Harpoon Championships of New England BBQ | Windsor, VT | 15 days before | 31 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Siskiyou Beef Country Cook-Off | Montague, CA | 15 days before | 26 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Table Captain Class | Cleveland, TN | 15 days before | — |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Montana State Championship Fire Up Your Hog BBQ Competition Cancelled State championship | Bozeman, MT | 15 days before | — |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Smoking on the Continental Divide Cancelled | Rawlins, WY | 15 days before | — |
| Aug 25, 2013 | Certified BBQ Judging Class | Overland Park, KS | 15 days after | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Certified BBQ Judging Class | Cleveland, TN | 16 days before | — |
Pull is a rough estimate of how much of your potential field a contest takes: its field size, halved for roughly every 150 miles a team would have to drive past your gate to get there. It is a comparison aid, not a forecast. Field is the published team count where there is one, and otherwise the average of that contest’s own past editions.
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