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.
Busier than the weekends around it Saturday, September 10, 2022 · nationwide — add a town above to narrow it
That weekend
19
sanctioned contests
In the window
79
±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 Jul 30
- 14 Aug 6
- 8 Aug 13
- 12 Aug 20
- 16 Aug 27
- 6 Sep 3
- 19 Sep 10
- 21 Sep 17
- 12 Sep 24
- 14 Oct 1
- 20 Oct 8
- 14 Oct 15
- 14 Oct 22
The weekend of Sep 3 is the quietest in range: 6 contests. The biggest thing on it is Septemberfest BBQ & RibEye Steak Cookoff Challenge.
Contests within ±2 weeks
| Date | Contest | Where | vs. your date | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2022 Your weekend |
Bent Brewstillery BBQ (BACKYARD ONLY) | Roseville, MN | Same day | 30 |
| Sep 10, 2022 Your weekend |
Farm Meat "De Vaartse Hoeve" BBQ Contest | Dongen, Netherlands | Same day | 28 |
| Sep 10, 2022 Your weekend |
Smoke 'N the Valley | Moose Jaw, SK | Same day | 18 |
| Sep 10, 2022 Your weekend |
So.Bo.Co. BBQ Showdown (BACKYARD) | Ashland, MO | Same day | 8 |
| Sep 10, 2022 | Bands, Brews and BBQ Cancelled State championship | Manassas, VA | Same day | — |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
International Goat Days Championship BBQ Contest State championship | Millington, TN | 1 day before | 38 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Puckaway Pigfest State championship | Montello, WI | 1 day before | 38 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
6th Annual Smoke on the Trails State championship | Gardner, KS | 1 day before | 37 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Bands & BBQ at the Point State championship | Carrollton, KY | 1 day before | 32 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Western Legends BBQ Contest State championship | Kanab, UT | 1 day before | 31 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Ribs, Rods & Rock N Roll State championship | Vermillion, SD | 1 day before | 28 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
18th Annual Recovery Fest and 12th Annual KCBS BBQ Cookoff State championship | Hanover, VA | 1 day before | 17 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Smokin on the White (POSTPONED) State championship | Batesville, AR | 1 day before | 17 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Chidlow BBQ Festival | Chidlow, Western, Australia | 1 day before | 17 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Bar-B-QC (Backyard) | Davenport, IA | 1 day before | 13 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Car-B-Que (BACKYARD ONLY) | Belton, MO | 1 day before | 13 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Smoke on the Ohio State championship | Mt. Vernon, IN | 1 day before | 12 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Annual Crawford County Fair BBQ Contest (ONE MEAT PORK) | Mulberry, AR | 1 day before | 5 |
| Sep 9, 2022 Your weekend |
Myron Mixon - Jack's Old South - Cooking Class | Undilla, GA | 1 day before | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 Your weekend |
Whistlestop Festival & Rocket City BBQ State championship | Huntsville, AL | 2 days before | 35 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Cherokee Strip BBQ & Chili Cook-Off State championship | Ponca City, OK | 6 days after | 39 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 34th Annual Jesse James Barbeque Cook Out State championship | Kearney, MO | 6 days after | 33 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Smoketember Fest State championship | Baxley, GA | 6 days after | 30 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Smokin' For Garrett State championship | Mt. Carmel, IL | 6 days after | 27 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Tri City BBQ Fest State championship | Denison, IA | 6 days after | 25 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Reuniting After War (R.A.W.) BBQ Competition State championship | Bowling Green, KY | 6 days after | 24 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Mission Q (Backyard Only) | Tuscumbia, AL | 6 days after | 18 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Green Mountain BBQ Championship - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 1) State championship | Braintree, VT | 6 days after | 18 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | BBQ on the Bay Day 1 State championship | San Diego, CA | 6 days after | 17 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Smoketember Fest (One Meat Ribs) | Baxley, GA | 6 days after | 17 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Cherokee Strip BBQ & Chili Cook-Off (One Meat Ribs) | Ponca City, OK | 6 days after | 13 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Smoke on the River (BACKYARD ONLY) | Burlington, KS | 6 days after | 6 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Tivoli Farm BBQ Classic by iDS (POSTPONED) | Malvern, PA | 6 days after | — |
| Sep 16, 2022 | QUEing at the Barns (POSTPONED) State championship | Rolla, MO | 6 days after | — |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Septemberfest BBQ & RibEye Steak Cookoff Challenge State championship | Omaha, NE | 7 days before | 45 |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Barbeque on the Bow | Calgary, AB | 7 days before | 36 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Green Mountain BBQ Championship - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 2) State championship | Braintree, VT | 7 days after | 26 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Het BBQkampioenschap van het Waasland 2020 | Sint Niklaas, Belgium | 7 days after | 25 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Green Mountain BBQ Championship - Master of Ribs - Saturday Night (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Braintree, VT | 7 days after | 17 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | BBQ on the Bay Day 2 State championship | San Diego, CA | 7 days after | 16 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | FO.G & SMOKE | Spilamberto, Mo, Italy | 7 days after | 12 |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Bedford BBQ Contest Cancelled State championship | Bedford, TX | 7 days before | — |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Certified Barbeque Class - WESTERN AUSTRALIA | Swan Valley, Australia | 7 days before | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | BBQ on the Bay Day 1 - Judging | San Diego, CA | 7 days after | — |
| Sep 2, 2022 | I Love Barbecue & Music Festival (Steak) (JUDGING FULL) | Lake Placid, NY | 8 days before | 28 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Smokin' in the Bogs State championship | Warrens, WI | 8 days before | 23 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | I Love Barbecue & Music Festival (Masters) (JUDGING FULL) | Lake Placid, NY | 8 days before | 22 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Mozingo Lake BBQ Cancelled State championship | Maryville, MO | 8 days before | — |
| Sep 18, 2022 | BBQ on the Bay Day 2 - Judging | San Diego, CA | 8 days after | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship State championship | Shawnee, KS | 13 days after | 87 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Murphysboro BBQ Cook-off/Praise the Lard State championship | Murphysboro, IL | 13 days after | 46 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | The Great Kearney BBQ Smoke-Out State championship | Fresno, CA | 13 days after | 43 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Downtown Jonesboro BarBQ Festival State championship | Jonesboro, AR | 13 days after | 33 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Pigmaster's BBQ Challenge State championship | Connelly Springs, NC | 13 days after | 32 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Americamps BBQ Throwdown - Day 1 (BACKYARD ONLY) | Ashland, VA | 13 days after | 20 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | TN River BBQ Battle State championship | Saltillo, TN | 13 days after | 16 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Americamps BBQ Throwdown (One Meat Ribs) | Ashland, VA | 13 days after | 11 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Smoke on the Waters (Day 1) | Devon, United Kingdom | 13 days after | 8 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | BBQ Boot Camp 102 - Butts & Brisket - BBQ Maestros | Indianapolis, IN | 13 days before | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Twin States Festival: meat, music & marketplace (BACKYARD ONLY) (POSTPONED) | Meridian, MS | 13 days after | — |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Nevada Chamber Low and Slow Barbecue Cook Off (POSTPONED) State championship | Nevada, MO | 14 days before | 37 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Kora Shriner's BBQ Competition State championship | Hiram, ME | 14 days before | 31 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Didsbury Lions BBQ | Didsbury, AB | 14 days before | 19 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Kora Shriner's BBQ Competition (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Hiram, ME | 14 days before | 19 |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Americamps BBQ Throwdown - Day 2 (BACKYARD ONLY) | Ashland, VA | 14 days after | 18 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Holy Smokes (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Walnut Creek, CA | 14 days before | 15 |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Smoke on the Waters (Day 2) | Devon, United Kingdom | 14 days after | 10 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | BBQ Boot Camp 101 - Chicken & Ribs - BBQ Maestros | Indianapolis, IN | 14 days before | — |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Certified Barbeque Class - Westmont, IL Cancelled | Westmont, IL | 14 days after | — |
| Aug 26, 2022 | New Holland Summer Fest State championship | New Holland, PA | 15 days before | 49 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Smoke on the Bricks State championship | Baldwin City, KS | 15 days before | 48 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Smoke on the Bricks (Steak) Cancelled | Baldwin City, KS | 15 days before | 48 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | East Central State BBQ Cook-Off-Paola Roots Festival State championship | Paola, KS | 15 days before | 45 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Montana Pitmaster Classic State championship | Bozeman, MT | 15 days before | 37 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Hill City Wine, Brew & BBQ Fest State championship | Hill City, SD | 15 days before | 28 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Hill City Wine, Brew & BBQ Fest (Steak) | Hill City, SD | 15 days before | 27 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 10th Annual Deaths Door Barbeque State championship | Washington Island, WI | 15 days before | 26 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 10th Annual Deaths Door Barbeque (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Washington Island, WI | 15 days before | 23 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Roast N Boast - Rib Roast (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Columbus, MS | 15 days before | 20 |
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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